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
1pm: Diaper Derby & Toddler Trot, Fun races for kids 6 months to 4 years. Presented by Combs Insurance Agency, Inc.
2pm: Kids' Day Games, Enter your kids in one or all of the array of games, for fun and prizes! Presented by Dairy Queen

ALYESKA PIPELINE COLONY STAGE
11am: Tim Hall, Smooth saxophone
Noon, 1:30, 4, 6:30pm: Tanzanite African Acrobats, Jaw-dropping feats set to African beats. Presented by Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation
12:30pm: Magic by Robbie, Amazing, amusing, astounding & confusing
2pm: Crawdaddio, The spirit & rhythm of the Bayou
4:30pm: Rock-On Cloggers, National clogging champions!
5pm: Fireweed Fling, Scottish Highland dancers
5:30pm: Thunderbird Ukulele, Old favorites reimagined
7:30pm: Mario Carboni, Honky-tonk pianist extraordinaire

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: Livestock, Crops & Flowers, Alaskan Ag at its finest! Crops presented by AgWest
All Day: Fair Feathered Friends, Watch baby chicks hatch! Presented by Raven Homeschool
All Day: Sudsy's Barn, Hand-washing fun
All Day: GCI Petting Zoo, Grab your camera and make some memories with these adorable pint-sized critters. Presented by GCI
12pm: Sheep, Goat & Swine Judging, Showmanship & Conformation
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: Youth 360 and Thrive Mat-Su Activities
5pm: The Music Collective Live, Local hip hop, R&B, and reggae music

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!
5pm: Miniature Horse Show, Alaska's most adorable equines strut their stuff!

GLOBAL CREDIT UNION BLUEBONNET STAGE
12:30pm: Xander Markevich, 14-year-old guitar wizard
1pm: Spindrift, Harmony-driven acoustic classics
2 & 5:30pm: Everly Set, Celebrating the greatest harmony duo in rock ‘n' roll history! Presented by Mattress Firm, Inc.
3pm: Mario Carboni, Honky-tonk pianist extraordinaire
4:30pm: Dennis Agajanian, 11-time ICMA Musician of the Year & flat-picking phenomenon

HOSKINS EXHIBITS
All Day: Art, Baked Goods, Canning, Craft Beverages, & Photography
12pm: Bookmark Make & Take
1pm: Cake Pops Make & Eat!
2pm: Cookie Decorating for Kids, FREE

YUMMY FUN!!!
7pm: Just for Kids Cookie Contest, Judging by the Cabbage Fairies at 7pm!

IRWIN EXHIBITS
All Day: Creative Arts & Crafts, Ceramics & Pottery, Fiber & Fleece, Handwork & Needlework, Quilts, Sewing, and Woodworking, Demonstrations all day!
11am: Fly Tying Demonstrations, by Alaska Flyfishers
12pm: Rock Painting, Free kids' event!

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 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

SLUICEBOX
Entertainment presented by Frontiersman
2pm: Benjamin Schwartz & the Tundra Blues Band, Jammin' piano originals
3:30pm: Catherine Loyer & Strawberry Roan, High-energy country with a rock groove
5:30pm: Glacier Hoppers, Premier party band
7:30pm: Doo-Wah Riders, High-energy country with a Cajun twist
9:30pm: Nervis Rex, Red-hot Ala-SKA, dance ‘til you drop!

THE GATHERING PLACE
Noon, 1:30, 4pm: Northern Lights Dancers, Iñupiaq songs and dances
12:30pm: Chickaloonies, Live storytelling experience with Dimi Macheras & Casey Silver
2:30pm: Indigenous Led Agriculture. Presented by Calypso Ecology Center
3:30pm: Makanelli, Independent indigenous rapper out of Fairbanks
6pm: Marc Brown and the Blues Crew, Nammy-winning rock and blues

THE WATERING HOLE
2pm: Hurricane Dave, Acoustic cheechako country
3pm: Spindrift, Harmony-driven acoustic classics
4pm: Derral Gleason Trio, Soul kissed rock & roll
5:30pm: Rapidgrass, Colorado-born homegrown mountain music
7pm: Catherine Loyer & Strawberry Roan, High-energy country with a rock groove

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

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