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
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
2 & 3pm: Alaska Club, Dance your way to fitness
2:30pm: Borealis Dancers, Fun & fabulous folk dances
4:30pm: Sankofa Dance Theater, Traditional African songs & dance
5pm: Ladies of the Pacific, Pacific Island cultural dances
5:30pm: Bethany & Ian, Rising pop stars
6pm: Benjamin Schwartz, Jammin' his original blues songs and more!
7:30pm: Braided River, Innovative covers and originals

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

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! Crops presented by AgWest
All Day: Juniper's Guinea Pig Village, See these cute critters enjoying their fun Fair habitat
All Day: GCI Petting Zoo, Grab your camera and make some memories with these adorable pint-sized critters. Presented by GCI
All Day: Fair Feathered Friends, Watch baby chicks hatch! Presented by Raven Homeschool
2pm: 18th Annual Alaska Midnight Sun Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off, Will someone break the record? Presented by Alaska Division of Agriculture & Alaska Grown
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
2pm: United Way of Mat-Su: Community resources for all

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: Horse Costume Contest, Equestrians get creative with their horses!

GLOBAL CREDIT UNION BLUEBONNET STAGE
1pm: Tom Begich & Sarah Sledge, Original tunes to soothe your soul
2 & 5:30pm: Everly Set, Celebrating the greatest harmony duo in rock ‘n' roll history! Presented by Mattress Firm, Inc.
3pm: Vested Interest, Bluegrass, folk, and country fusion
4:15pm: Junosmile, A unique twist on new classics & old favorites

HOSKINS EXHIBITS
All Day: Art, Baked Goods, Canning, Craft Beverages, and Photography
12pm: Barn Quilt Block
1pm: English Paper Piercing For the Traveling Quilter
2pm: Ice-dyeing Quilting Fabrics
3pm: Quilts of Valor presentation, Honor a hero!

IRWIN EXHIBITS
All Day: Creative Arts & Crafts, Ceramics & Pottery, Fiber & Fleece, Handwork & Needlework, Quilts, Sewing, and Woodworking. Demonstrations all day!

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: Baker, Original neo-blues & folk with grit
3:30pm: Braided River, Innovative covers and originals
5:30pm: Santoro, Blues for the soul, and a little rock & roll
7:30pm: SpaffDaddy & Unknowns, Anchorage's finest original rock & blues band
9:30pm: Glacier Hoppers, Premier party band

THE GATHERING PLACE
12 & 3pm: Ladies of the Pacific, Pacific Island cultural dances
12:30pm: Chickaloonies, Live storytelling experience with Dimi Macheras & Casey Silver
2pm: Leilani Knight, Alaskan Aloha
4pm: Indigenous Led Agriculture. Presented by Kids Kupboard
4:30pm: Chickaloon Village Health Services
5pm: Chickaloon Village Native Youth Olympics
6pm: Moccasin Stompers, Classic country tunes

THE WATERING HOLE
2pm: Appalaskan Jess, Blue-reggae-grassfunk originals
3pm: Derral Gleason Trio, Soul kissed rock & roll
4pm: Tom Begich & Sarah Sledge, Homegrown tunes to soothe your soul
5pm: Baker, Original neo-blues & folk with grit
6pm: Vested Interest, Bluegrass, folk, and country fusion
7pm: Junosmile, A unique twist on new classics & old favorites

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

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