In an effort to safely host smaller events that carry on the traditions of the Alaska State Fair while minimizing health risk, the Fair will host a Harvest Fest at the fairgrounds Labor Day weekend, from Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6.
The event goes back to the Fair’s agricultural roots, with events, vegetable exhibits, vendors and entertainment focused on agriculture, livestock, Alaska products, Alaska Grown produce and local talent.
The safety of festival guests, vendors, staff and volunteers is the top priority as the Fair plans the event, which will cap attendance to allow adequate social distancing. Organizers are working closely with the Department of Health and the Governor’s office on the event safety plan and are utilizing FEMA methods for calculating social distancing occupant loads. Capacity is limited.
The Fair is asking that anyone experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 please remain home and guests are strongly encouraged to wear masks.
Admission
| Sept. 4 | Friday | BUY TIX |
| Sept. 5 | Saturday | BUY TIX |
| Sept. 6 | Sunday | BUY TIX |
Limited number of tickets available daily. Must purchase online.
Hours:
- Friday – Sunday
- 12pm – 8pm
Cost:
- $6 Per person
- Kids under 5 and under Free
- Parking Free
Daily Schedule
Map
New footprint
Entertainment
Friday September 4
Borealis Theatre
5:00 – Those Guys
7:00 -Ken Peltier Band with special guest Nashville recording artist Ray Scott
Colony Stage
1:00 – Naa Luudisk Gwaii Yatx’i
2:00 – Tim Grady & John Stroup
3:00 – John Cook
4:00 – Lulu Small
5:00 – JD Cox
6:00 – Junosmile
OneALASKA Corral
1:00 – Kids’ Day Games
3:00 – Parent-Child Look-Alike Contest
4:00 – Scarecrow Contest
Farm Exhibits
All Day -Farm animal viewing
All Day – Giant Vegetable Display
Pioneer Plaza
12:00 – Classic Car Show
Rebarchek Agricultural Park
12pm – Field Work with Colony period equipment; Crop cutting/binding, Plowing, Discing, Planting (100 year old planter)
2pm – Antique Tractor Pull
4pm – Tractor Games, Tractor & Equipment Display. Field Work Demonstration
Saturday September 5 presented by Alaska 529
Borealis Theatre
4:00 – Junosmile
5:30 – Danger Town
7:00 – Denali Cooks
Colony Stage
1:00 – Rock On Cloggers
2:00 – Danny & Amanda
3:00 – Larry Z
4:00 – Cold Country Trio
5:00 – The Nuther Brothers
6:00 – TBD
OneALASKA Corral
1:00 – Ag Games
3:00 – Homesteader Games
5:00 – Staff Goat Milking Competition
Farm Exhibits
1:00 – 4-H Livestock Auction
All Day -Farm animal viewing
All Day – Giant Vegetable Display
Pioneer Plaza
12:00 – Classic Car Show
Rebarchek Agricultural Park
12pm – Field Work with Colony period equipment; Crop cutting/binding, Plowing, Discing, Planting (100 year old planter)
2pm – Antique Tractor Pull
4pm – Tractor Games, Tractor & Equipment Display. Field Work Demonstration
Sunday September 6
Borealis Theatre
4:00 – Jerry Wessling Band
5:30 – Nothin’ But Trouble
7:30 – I Like Robots
Colony Stage
12:30 – Underground Dance Co.
1:15 – Anguyak Dancers
2:00 – Fish and Chips
3:00 – Lil’ Trouble
4:00 – Junosmile
5:15 – Midnight Sun Cloggers
6:00 – Carhartt Bros.
OneALASKA Corral
1:00 – Goat Yoga
3:00 – Hundesport Demo
4:00 – Underground Dance Company
5:00 – Giant Bubble Extravaganza
Farm Exhibits
All Day -Farm animal viewing
All Day – Giant Vegetable Display
Pioneer Plaza
12:00 – Classic Car Show
Rebarchek Agricultural Park
12pm – Field Work with Colony period equipment; Crop cutting/binding, Plowing, Discing, Planting (100 year old planter)
2pm – Antique Tractor Pull
4pm – Tractor Games, Tractor & Equipment Display. Field Work Demonstration
Food Guide
Golden Wheel Amusements
Sweet Berry Yogurt
The Original Donut Burger
The Original Gourmet Ice Cream Bars
The Smokehouse BBQ and Catering
Yukon Concessions
Exhibits
Check out the New State Records at Harvest Fest 2020
Vendor / Farmers Market
Pony Rides 
Bushes & Bunches 
The Button Guys 
DallyMac & Cheese 
Alaska Original Shake Up 
Grandma Wei’s Homemade Dumplings 
Alaskas Original Shake Up 
Russian Eats 
Crepes De Paris 
Becky’s Original Kettle Corn 
Da J3rk Spot 
Alaska Soft Serve 
AK Sno Biz 
Bear Naked BBQ 
Becky’s Kettle Korn 
Jeepney Filipino Fusion Food 
Main Event Catering 
Omnivore 
The Original Gourmet Ice Cream Bars 
Smokehouse BBQ 
Spunky Monkey 
Donut Burger 
Original Espress Yourself 
Yukon Consessions
Know Before You Go
- If you or someone in your group are feeling ill or have a fever, please stay home.
- Guests are strongly encouraged to wear masks.
- If you forget your mask, one may be supplied for you.
- All tickets must be purchased online.
- Parking is FREE for this event.
- All attendees will park in the Red parking lot.
- Social distancing of 6ft for all non-household members will be in effect.
- The layout for this event is different from Fair time. Red gate is the only entrance open into the Harvest Fest. For more information please view the map here.
- This is an open-air event. No indoors activities are taking place.
- By attending events at the Alaska State Fairgrounds you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and other diseases. Please adhere to all local, state and federal mandates.
