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 | Canine Stars, Rescued dogs impress and inspire! Presented by Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union

ALYESKA PIPELINE COLONY STAGE
11am: Changepoint Church Service, Fantastic music & inspiring stories
1:30, 4, 6:30pm: Tanzanite African Acrobats, Jaw-dropping feats set to African beats. Presented by Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation
2pm: The Hmong Dancers, Hmong cultural dance and K-pop
2:30pm: Linda Sahara, Mid-Eastern belly dancers
4:30pm: Alaska Children's Choir, Young Southcentral singers
5:30pm: Alaska Treble Makers, The Highwayman, as told through Irish dance

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: Livestock, Crops & Flowers, Alaskan Ag at its finest! Crops presented by AgWest
All Day: Sudsy's Barn, Hand-washing fun
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
4pm: Yodeling Contest, Open to pros and amateurs - the rafters are gonna ring!
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 Beef Showdown, Tasting times around 12:30, 2:30 & 4:30pm. Presented by Carrs/Safeway

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!
12pm: Breed Showcase, Come see a variety of Alaskan horses!

GLOBAL CREDIT UNION BLUEBONNET STAGE
12:30, 3 & 5:30pm: Antwan Towner, Comedy magician & mind reader. Presented by Classic Toys
1pm: Maia Carter, Heartwarming singer/ songwriter
2pm: Danny Booth & Amanda Kerr, Alaskanbred husband and wife duo
3:30pm: Mountain Waxwings, Soaring bluegrass harmonies
4:30pm: Joni Harms, Putting the "western" back in country music

HOSKINS EXHIBITS
All Day: Art, Baked Goods, Canning, Craft Beverages, and Photography
12pm: Cheesecake Balls
1pm: Rhubarb, more than just pie
2pm: Spilling the Beans
3pm: Quilts of Valor Presentation, Honor a hero!
7pm: "Alaskan Grown" Cheesecake 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 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
4pm: Homesteader Games, Put your skills to the test with the lumberjacks. YO-HO!!!

SLUICEBOX
Entertainment presented by Frontiersman
1:30pm: Jerry Wessling, High energy rock and roll!
3pm: Mario Carboni, Honky-tonk pianist extraordinaire
5pm: Vintage Retro, Soulful 60's & 70's rock
7pm: Woodrow, Electrifying soul & bluesbased rock ‘n' roll
9:30pm: Roland Roberts Band, A fusion of Delta blues, country, and hard-driving folk-rock

THE GATHERING PLACE
Noon, 1:30 & 3:30pm: Anguyak Dancers, Yup'ik dance with inspirational music
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: River Livers, Girdwood string jam band
3pm: Jared Woods, Rousing & soulful Americana originals
4pm: Jerry Wessling, High energy rock and roll!
5pm: Vested Interest, Bluegrass, folk, and country fusion
6pm: Danger Town, Alaskan honky-tonk, family style
7pm: Remembering Hobo Jim, with Ken Peltier & Joni Harms. Presented by Alaskan Brewing Co.

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

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