Alaska State Fair

Welcome to the Alaska State Fair, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation, home of an abundance of diverse vendors, food to please every palate, rides, concerts, acrobats, animals, exceptional educational exhibits, record-setting giant vegetables and beautiful flower gardens.

Nestled in the heart of the Chugach Mountains, in the fertile Matanuska-Susitna Valley, the fairgrounds are just an hour north of Anchorage. Each fall, the Fair provides the perfect setting for Alaska's last blast of summer, and is a showcase of Alaska's uniqueness and beauty.

We invite you to not only enjoy our annual event, but also take advantage of the year-round events and services the Alaska State Fair has to offer. We have a range of facilities available to rent throughout the year, and host diverse events including horse shows, car shows, meetings, fundraisers, auctions, memorials, banquets, proms, job fairs, picnics, retreats, encampment, health fairs, reunions, funerals, gun shows, bazaars, dog shows/competitions, holiday parties, weddings and receptions, rodeos, clinics/classes, barn dances, equine events and camps, concerts and trade shows. We also offer winter RV and boat storage. To learn more, please contact us!

Schedule of Events

ALASKA'S NEWS SOURCE CORRAL
4pm: Baby Goat Yoga, These "kids" are sure to put a big smile on your face!
ALYESKA PIPELINE COLONY STAGE
11:30am: Tim Hall, Smooth saxophone
12:30pm: Magic by Robbie, Amazing, amusing, astounding & confusing
1:30, 4, 6:30pm: Tanzanite African Acrobats, Jaw-dropping feats set to African beats. Presented by Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation
2pm: Fitness Shuffle, The fit craze that'll keep you moving!
2:30 & 5pm: Borealis Dancers, Fun & fabulous folk dances
3pm: Fireweed Fling, Scottish Highland dancers
3:30pm: Oni Ilu Drum Corps, Rhythms of the African diaspora
4:30 & 6pm: Midnight Sun Cloggers, Super all-female percussive dance team
5:30pm: Naa Luudisk Gwaii Yatx'i, Traditional dances of Southeast Alaska's Tribes
7:30pm: Frank & Friends, From Texas to Alaska, legendary pickers reunite

AROUND THE GROUNDS
Entertainment presented by Classic Toys
All Day: Washboard Willy, A feast of jazzy beats & improv comedy
All Day: Magic by Robbie, Amazing, amusing, astounding & confusing
All Day: Antwan Towner, Comedy magician & mind reader

CIRQUE MA'CEO TENT
1:30, 3:30, 5:30pm: Cirque Ma'Ceo, An enchanting world of acrobatic feats, aerial dancing, and equestrian arts. Presented by Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union

CRAIG TAYLOR FARM EXHIBITS
All Day: Juniper's Guinea Pig Village, See these cute critters enjoying their fun Fair habitat
All Day: Fair Feathered Friends, Watch baby chicks hatch! Presented by Raven Homeschool
All Day: GCI Petting Zoo, Grab your camera and make some memories with these adorable pint-sized critters. Presented by GCI
All Day: Livestock, Crops & Flowers, Alaskan Ag at its finest! Crops presented by AgWest
4pm: Ag Games, Dance ‘Til you Make Butter, Hay Bale Toss, and more! Presented by Craig Taylor Equipment
9pm: Barn closes

DON SHELDON EVENTS CENTER
Presented by TOTE Alaska & Lynden Transport
All Day: Princess Diana Exhibition, A stunning visual journey through the life of a beloved Princess. Presented by TOTE Alaska

EVENTS TENT
12pm: Cowboy Olympics, Horseshoes, cornhole, roping, and so much more. Presented by Arctic Chiropractic

FRANCE EQUESTRIAN CENTER
All Day: Hitchin Post Theatre, Come watch old western movies for free!
11am: Meet the 4-H horses, Learn about the stars of the 4-H program!
6pm: Summer Barrel Series, Action packed barrel racing and pole bending!

GLOBAL CREDIT UNION BLUEBONNET STAGE
1pm: Country Roads, Acoustic country harmonies
2 & 5:30pm: Everly Set, Celebrating the greatest harmony duo in rock ‘n' roll history! Presented by Mattress Firm, Inc.
3pm: Rapidgrass, Colorado-born home-grown mountain music
4:30pm: Frank Iarossi & Larry Z, Acoustic rock & country

HOSKINS EXHIBITS
All Day: Art, Baked Goods, Canning, Craft Beverages, and Photography
12pm: Let's Make Playdough
1pm: Frig Magnet / Bean Plant
2pm: Paper Beads Make & Take
3pm: Cooking with Beautiful Beets

IRWIN EXHIBITS
All Day: Creative Arts & Crafts, Ceramics & Pottery, Fiber & Fleece, Handwork & Needlework, Quilts, Sewing, and Woodworking, Demonstrations all day!
11am: Fly Tying Demos by Alaska Flyfishers

MATANUSKA VALLEY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION KID ZONE
All Day: Brad's World Reptiles & Alaska Coral & Fish Glow Zone

MILKING PARLOR IN FARM EXHIBITS
5pm: Goat Milking Demo with Natalie Wolfe

RED GATE LAWN
All Day: Tiny Town, Fun play area for our fairgoers ages 6 and under. Presented by Mat-Su College

SBS WOODLOT
1, 3 & 6pm: Fred Scheer's Lumberjack Show. Presented by Spenard Builders Supply
4pm: Senior Joke and Storytelling. Presented by The WonderPax

SLUICEBOX
Entertainment presented by Frontiersman
1:30pm: Chris Murphy, Weaving a unique fabric of world music with violin and looper
3pm: Chris Baron, Spicy funky folk from Oregon
5pm: Rapidgrass, Colorado-born home-grown mountain music
7pm: Marc Brown and the Blues Crew, Nammy-winning rock and blues
9pm: Ken Peltier Band, Alaska's best country, rock & blues. Presented by Alaskan Brewing Co.

THE GATHERING PLACE
12pm: Western Alaska Yup'ik Dancers
12:30pm: Chickaloonies, Live storytelling experience with Dimi Macheras & Casey Silver
1 & 3pm: Naa Luudisk Gwaii Yatx'i, Traditional dances of Southeast Alaska's Tribes
4pm: Indigenous Led Agriculture. Presented by Kids Kupboard
4:30pm: Chickaloon Village Health Services
6pm: Blast From the Past, Country classics from the North

THE WATERING HOLE
2pm: Almost Angels, Folk-rock harmonies
3pm: Frank Iarossi, Original country love songs
4pm: Fish & Chips, Hot & fresh acoustic tunes
5pm: Lulu Small, Alaska's First Lady of Entertainment
6pm: Outta the House, Folk favorites reimagined
7pm: Chris Baron, Spicy funky folk from Oregon

YELLOW TRAIL LAWN
3pm: Antique Tractor Pull & Display. Presented by Pioneer Equipment

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