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
1:30, 3:30, 5:30pm: Canine Stars, Rescued dogs impress and inspire! Presented by Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union

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: Rock-On Cloggers, National Clogging Champions!
1pm: Alaska Dance Promotions, Salsa on fire!
2pm: Crawdaddio, The spirit & rhythm of the Bayou
4:30pm: Bill Signing with Governor Dunleavy, Watch history in the making!
5pm: Dennis Agajanian, Flat-picking phenomenon & 11-time ICMA Musician of the Year
7:30pm: Doo-Wah Riders, High-energy country with a Cajun twist

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: Fair Feathered Friends, Watch baby chicks hatch! Presented by Raven Homeschool
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: GCI Petting Zoo, Grab your camera and make some memories with these adorable pintsized critters. Presented by GCI
12pm: Dairy & Beef Judging
2pm: Master Showmanship Competition, begins after beef & dairy judging is complete
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 (Now at Purple Gate)
12pm: Family Day Games
2pm: Parent Child Look-Alike Contest, Do you have a mini-me? Come surprise the judges and audience with your family resemblance!
6pm: 907 Pro Wrestling

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!

GLOBAL CREDIT UNION BLUEBONNET STAGE
12:30pm: Point MacKenzie Trio, Dad & daughters' homegrown harmonies
1pm: John Cook, Alternative folk blues
2 & 5:30pm: Everly Set, Celebrating the greatest harmony duo in rock ‘n' roll history! Presented by Mattress Firm, Inc.
3pm: Dennis Agajanian, 11-time ICMA Musician of the Year & flat-picking phenomenon
4pm: Four Fish in a Tree, Harmonious family silliness
4:45pm: Hopper Family Band, Family harmonies and lots of fun!

HOSKINS EXHIBITS
11am: Art, Baked Goods, Canning, Craft Beverages, and Photography
12pm: Paint a Lady Bug Rock
1pm: Yummy Appetizers
2pm: Sprouted Whole Grain Bread
3pm: Back to School Breakfast Ideas
5pm: Kids' Crafts with Home Depot, Free make & take event for kids!

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 Project Healing Waters Wasilla

MTA GRANDSTAND
2pm: Rodeo Alaska Champions Tour Tough Enough to Wear Pink Rodeo

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 ENTRANCE
All Day: 3D Digital Mobile Mammography

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
4pm: Mullet Mania, Prepare your Alaska Mud Flap for the Alaska State Fair's 2nd "business-inthe-front, party-in-the-back" Mullet competition!

SLUICEBOX
Entertainment presented by Frontiersman
1:30pm Casey Smith Project, Soulful indie-rock and classic pop
3pm: Black Barrel & the Bad Men, Blues are good for the soul!
5pm: Hope Social Club, Groove-laced tunes
7pm: Catherine Loyer & Strawberry Roan, Highenergy country with a rock groove
9:30pm: Matt Hopper & the Roman Candles, Fusion of classic rock tradition & modern rock experimentation

THE GATHERING PLACE
12 & 4pm: Northern Lights Dancers, Iñupiaq songs and dances
12:30pm: Chickaloonies, Live storytelling experience with Dimi Macheras & Casey Silver
1 & 3:30pm: Ingrimiut Yurartet, Alaska Native cultural storytelling
2pm: Seal Skinning & Tasting. Presented by Alaska Airlines
3 & 4:30pm: The Storyteller Pop-up, by Rising Indigenous Voices Radio
6pm: Marc Brown and the Blues Crew, Nammywinning rock and blues

THE WATERING HOLE
2pm: Flintlock Special, Straight-ahead bluegrass
3pm: She's With Me, Powerful women playing music with passion
4pm: Catherine Loyer & Strawberry Roan, Highenergy country with a rock groove
5pm: Travis Watson, Smooth country pickin'
6pm: John Cook, Alternative folk blues
7pm: Rogues & Wenches, Piratical Irish revelry!

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

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