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: ACF Church Service, Community worship service
1:30, 4, 6:30pm: Tanzanite African Acrobats, Jaw-dropping feats set to African beats. Presented by Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation
2pm: Crawdaddio, Spirit & rhythm of the Bayou
4:30pm: Nothin' but Karma, 90's based acoustic duo
5:30pm: Killoran Productions Showcase, Rising stars of the Last Frontier
7:30pm: Catherine Loyer & Strawberry Roan, High-energy country with a rock groove

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: Livestock, Crops & Flowers, Alaskan Ag at its finest! Presented by AgWest
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
Noon, 2 & 4pm: Pack Goat Demonstrations, Learn to use pack goats for hiking and hunting
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)
11am: Alaska Seafood Throwdown, Tastings around 12:30, 2:30 & 4:30pm. Presented by Pacific Seafood Processors Association

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: Prince William Sound, Barbershopstyle a cappella harmonies
1pm: Robin Hopper, Award-winning Alaskan songstress
2 & 5:30pm: Everly Set, Celebrating the greatest harmony duo in rock ‘n' roll history! Presented by Mattress Firm, Inc.
3pm: Matt Hammer & Stars of the Great Alaska Opry, A musical stroll down Memory Lane with some long-time Alaskan singer-songwriters, including Robin Hopper, Suzy Crosby, Lisa Good, Loren & Penny Arment, and featuring Matt Hammer's Alaska songs

HOSKINS EXHIBITS
All Day: Art, Baked Goods, Canning, Craft Beverages, and Photography
12pm: Paper Beads Make & Take
1pm: Rice Pudding
2pm: Oreo Truffles
3pm: Let's Make Soda Pop
7pm: Nutty Pie Contest

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 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: Junosmile, A unique twist on new classics & old favorites
3:30pm: Farrago Five, Energetic, eclectic rock
5:30pm: HarpDaddy Unraveled, Blues done rightly
7:30pm: Doo-Wah Riders, High-energy country with a Cajun twist
9:30pm: Blackwater Railroad, A folk-rock group brought together by the love of music and Alaska

THE GATHERING PLACE
Noon & 4:30pm: Anguyak Dancers, Yup'ik dance with inspirational music
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
3pm: Indigenous Led Agriculture. Presented by Calypso Ecology Center
4pm: Makanelli, Independent indigenous rapper out of Fairbanks
6pm: Marc Brown and the Blues Crew, Nammy-winning rock and blues

THE WATERING HOLE
2pm: TIMBEROD, Hot licks and classic harmonies
3pm: HarpDaddy, Blues done rightly
4pm: Catherine Loyer & Strawberry Roan, High-energy country with a rock groove
5pm: Junosmile, A unique twist on new classics & old favorites
6pm: Outta the House, Folk favorites reimagined
7pm: Nothin' but Karma, Nineties based acoustic duo

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

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