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
2pm: Luna & Ursus, Harp to heart originals
3 & 4:30pm: Fireweed Fling, Scottish Highland dancers
3:30 & 5pm: Hi'ilei Dance Company, Tahitian and Maori dance
5:30pm: Tomodachi Daiko, Japanese drum artistry, featuring special guests from Chitose, Japan
7:30pm: Loaded Karma, Alaskan reggae band

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

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: 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 pint-sized critters. Presented by GCI
11am: 4-H Small Livestock Showmanship
4pm: 4-H Large Livestock 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
1pm: Cosplay Meet & Greet
4pm: Cosplay Contest, Dress up as your favorite character and see how your costume compares to the other entrants!

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
12:30, 3, 5:30pm: Antwan Towner, Comedy magician & mind reader. Presented by Classic Toys
1pm: Mike Morris & the Harmonica Guy, Rock & country classics with a new twist
2pm: Fish & Chips, Hot & fresh acoustic tunes
3:30pm: Lisa Good & Friends, Music for everyone
4:30pm: Lulu Small, Alaska's First Lady of Entertainment
6pm: Shaun Pacarro, Acoustic reggae rock

HOSKINS EXHIBITS
All Day: Art, Baked Goods, Canning, Craft Beverages, and Photography
12pm: Tic-tac-toe Game Bag, free make & take!
1pm: Repurposed Recycled Clothes
2pm: Felting Wool
3pm: Beading with Merle

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 Kaichen McRae

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: Trail Dust, Old rock to new country
3:30pm: Nordic Daughter, Fiddle-driven alt folk rock
5pm: Silver Train, Blues & beyond
7pm: Rose's Pawn Shop, Americana folk-rock, roots & bluegrass music from the heartland
9:30pm: H3, Polynesian reggae band

THE GATHERING PLACE
12 & 3:30pm: Western Alaska Yup'ik Dancers
12:30pm: Chickaloonies, Live storytelling experience with Dimi Macheras & Casey Silver
1pm: Leilani Knight, Alaskan Aloha
1 & 3pm: Naa Luudisk Gwaii Yatx'i, Traditional dances of Southeast Alaska's Tribes
2:30pm: Hi'ilei Dance Company, Tahitian and Maori dance
3pm: Acilquq Dancers, Central Yup'ik traditional songs and dances
4pm: Luna & Ursus, Harp to heart originals
5pm: Chickaloon Village Health Services
6pm: Blast From the Past, Country classics from the North

THE WATERING HOLE
2pm: Shaun Pacarro, Acoustic reggae rock
3pm: Williwaw Blue, Bright & cheery jazz and pop
4pm: Trail Dust, Old rock to new country
5pm: Lisa Good & Friends, Music for everyone
6pm: Nordic Daughter, Fiddle-driven alt folk rock
7pm: Jerry Wessling, High-energy rock'n'roll

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

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