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, 5:30 & 7pm: Canine Stars, Rescued dogs impress and inspire! Presented by Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union

ALYESKA PIPELINE COLONY STAGE
11am: ASF Fiddle Contest, Tap your toes & dosi-do - It's going to be hard to sit still for this one!
1:30, 4, 6:30pm: Tanzanite African Acrobats, Jaw-dropping feats set to African beats. Presented by Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation
2pm: Alaska's Got Talent – Preliminary Round, 20 local contestants compete for a place in the finals! Presented by Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
4:30pm: Bethany & Ian, Rising pop stars
5pm: Irish Dance Academy, Alaska's premier Irish dance group
6pm: Arctic Academie de Danse, Beautiful ballroom dance
7:30pm: Glacier Hoppers, Premier party 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: 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! Presented by GCI
12:30pm 4-H / FFA Jr Market Livestock Auction
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 Fun ‘N' Games
6pm: DJ Dance Party, Come dance the night away with today's Hits, provided by DJ Q

FRANCE EQUESTRIAN CENTER
All Day: Hitchin Post Theatre, Old Westerns!
11am: Meet the 4-H horses
11am: Gymkhana Playday, Action packed speed and agility events!

GLOBAL CREDIT UNION BLUEBONNET STAGE
12:30, 3 & 5:30pm: Antwan Towner, Comedy magician. Presented by Classic Toys
1pm: Bonnie & The Banditas, Fun pop-rock country faves
2pm: Simmons Band, Sweet folk harmonies
3:30pm: Scott Helle, Classical guitar meets classic rock
4:30pm: Joni Harms, Putting the "western" back in country music
6pm: VybeSlyce, Alt folk-pop sibling harmonies & hot pickin'

HOSKINS EXHIBITS
All Day: Art, Baked Goods, Canning, Craft Beverages, & Photography
12pm: Sew a Potholder
1pm: Painting on a Glass Goblet
2pm: Beeswax Wraps, Ditch the plastic, make beeswax wraps
3pm: Beekeeping in Alaska
7pm: Appetizer 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 Anchorage

MTA GRANDSTAND
1 & 5pm: All Star Monster Trucks. Meet & Greet at 11:30am & 3:30pm. Presented by 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 ENTRANCE
11am - 6pm: Community Shred Event, securely shred sensitive documents on-site! Courtesy of Arctic Shred

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
2pm: Beard Contest, Enter to win and you could go home Mr. Sourdough!

SLUICEBOX
Entertainment presented by Frontiersman
1:30pm: Joni Harms, Putting the "western" back in country music
3pm: Cold Country, Honky-tonk originals & award-winning fiddling
5pm: Hot Mess Band, Good-time originals and your favorite party covers!
6pm: Glacier Blues Band, Classic country rock from the North
7pm: Yachtly Crew, Sail back into the 70's
9pm: Ken Peltier Band, Alaska's best country, rock & blues. Presented by Alaskan Brewing Co.

THE GATHERING PLACE
12, 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
2pm: Seal Skinning & Tasting. Presented by Alaska Airlines
4pm: Nick Hanson, Eskimo Ninja Warrior
4:30pm: Alaska Native Youth Olympics with Bernard Clark

THE WATERING HOLE
2pm: Bayou Glacee, Traditional Cajun- "Laissez Les bon temps rouler"
3pm: Trail Dust, Old rock to new country
4pm: Simmons Band, Sweet folk harmonies, tight & right
5pm: Outta the House, Folk favorites reimagined
6pm: Danger Town, Alaskan honky-tonk, family style
7pm: Cold Country, Honky-tonk originals & award-winning fiddling

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

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