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Alaska State Fair

Friday, August 30, 2024 from 11:00am to 10:00pm

Alaska State Fair

Alaska State Fairgrounds

2075 Glenn Highway

Palmer, AK, 99645

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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, 5:30 & 7pm: 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: Magic by Robbie, Amazing, amusing, astounding & confusing
2pm: Luna & Ursus, Harp to heart originals
3:30 & 5pm: Hi'ilei Dance Company, Tahitian and Maori dance
4:30pm: Naa Luudisk Gwaii Yatx'i, Traditional dances of Southeast Alaska's Tribes
5:30pm: Alaska Treble Makers, The Highwayman as told through Irish dance
7:30pm: Soulshine, The heart and soul of blues

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 Large Livestock Showmanship
6pm: 28th Annual Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off, Will a record be broken this year? Presented by Alaska Division of Agriculture & Alaska Grown
6pm: Max Sherrod Jr. Cabbage Grower's Award
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: MSBSD Career and Technical Education Showcase, Schools across the Valley showcasing their tech skills

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: Gymkhana Playday, Action packed speed and agility events!

GLOBAL CREDIT UNION BLUEBONNET STAGE
12:30, 3 & 5:30pm: Antwan Towner, Comedy magician & mind reader. Presented by Classic Toys
1pm: The Whee Duet Band, Mix of country & soft-rock classics
2pm: Good Ole Good Ones, Spirited Irish folk songs
3:30pm: Trail Dust, Old rock to new country
4:30pm: Luna & Ursus, Harp to heart originals
6pm: Carhartt Brothers, Music to pound nails by HOSKINS EXHIBITS
All Day: Art, Baked Goods, Canning, Craft Beverages, and Photography
12pm: Making Sauerkraut
1pm: Chocolate Cake Surprise
2pm: Press Plants and Pin Bugs for Collections
3pm: Chocolate Cabbage Leaf Bowl

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 Anchorage

MTA GRANDSTAND
6pm: Demolition Derby. Presented by Frontiersman & N C Machinery.

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 our special 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: Lisa Good & Friends, Music for everyone
3:30pm: Lulu & the Small Band, Divas of delirium
5:30pm: Rock-It Rangers, Classic rock -- Saving the planet, one gig at a time
7:30pm: Cold Fusion, Rockin' dance music
8:45pm: Ales for Tails Fundraiser, $1 of every beer sold will be donated to Mat-Su Animal shelter
9:30pm: I Like Robots, Transporting you back to the 80's

THE GATHERING PLACE
Noon, 1:30 & 3:30pm: Northern Lights Dancers, Iñupiaq songs and dances
12:30pm: Chickaloonies, Live storytelling experience with Dimi Macheras & Casey Silver
1 & 3pm: Ingrimiut Yurartet, Alaska Native cultural storytelling
4pm: Nick Hanson, Eskimo Ninja Warrior
4:30pm: Alaska Native Youth Olympics with Bernard Clark
6pm: Glacier Blues Band, Classic country rock from the North

THE WATERING HOLE
2pm: Trail Dust, Old rock to new country
3pm: Carhartt Brothers, Music to pound nails by
4pm: Jerry Wessling, High energy rock and roll!
5pm: Good Ole Good Ones, Spirited Irish folk songs
6pm: Lisa Lisa & That Guy, Harmony-driven acoustic-electric trio
7pm: Lulu Small, Alaska's First Lady of Entertainment

YELLOW GATE ENTRANCE
11am - 6pm: Community Shred Event, securely shred sensitive documents on-site! Courtesy of Arctic Shred

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

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