Holiday Bazaar Dates Extended; Mighty Monster Boo Fest Postponed Palmer, Alaska – In consideration of the health and safety of participants, the Alaska State Fair has made some changes to its fall event schedule. First, the annual Holiday Bazaar will take place over two weekends instead of one, and preregistration is required for entry. Additionally, the Mighty Monster Boo Fest, originally scheduled for October 23, will be postponed....
Halibut Cove shellfish farmers are Alaska’s Farm Family of 2020 (Palmer, AK) – Alaska’s Farm Family of the Year for 2020 is the Bates family of Halibut Cove, whose determined operation of their shellfish farm in Kachemak Bay embodies the innovative, resilient spirt of Alaska agriculture even in the face of a global pandemic. “Alaska agriculture is a growing, evolving industry, and nothing reflects that more clearly than the...
Fairgoers encouraged to purchase parking, admission in advance Palmer, Alaska – As Alaska continues to respond to the global pandemic, the Alaska State Fair will implement a series of safety precautions intended to protect the health of fairgoers, staff, volunteers, vendors, entertainers and others at the 2021 Fair. Earlier this year, the Fair announced an extended 14-day schedule to help spread out the crowds and keep everyone as...
(Palmer, AK) – The Division of Agriculture and the Alaska State Fair invite the public to submit nominations for the twenty-second annual “Farm Family of the Year” award, to be presented at the 2021 Alaska State Fair. The “Farm Family of the Year” award was established in 2000 by the Division of Agriculture and the Alaska State Fair with the intent to honor an Alaska farm family...
The Alaska State Fair has selected the recipients of its 2021 scholarships; a total of $6,000 will be awarded to five Alaska high school students through the Fair’s annual scholarship program. The Fair’s 2021 scholarship recipients include: $2,500 first-place recipient Vea Tungul. Vea, a senior at Dimond High School in Anchorage, plans to attend the University of Washington this fall. With a GPA of 4.29, Vea has earned an AP...
Date: March 4, 2021 Save the Date for 14 Days of Fun at 2021 Fair Fair Announces Expanded 14-Day Schedule for 2021: August 20 – September 6 Palmer, Alaska – Alaskans will have even more time to enjoy the Alaska State Fair in 2021, as organizers have announced an expanded 14-day schedule for this year’s event. The 2021 Fair, themed Seeing is Believing, will be held Friday, August 20, through Monday, September 6, at the fairgrounds in...
DescriptionRecordNameLocationMarrow100.5 lbDale MarshallAnchorageCucumber weight20.8 lbDave IlesNorth PoleCucumber length30 ½ inchesDave IlesNorth Pole* Red Cabbage46 lbWalter ChastainWasillaHot Pepper length14 ½ inchesDeb BlaylockPalmer** Pumpkin (Hydroponically Grown)1,092 lbDave IlesNorth Pole * this record has stood since 1994 … 26 years! ** Pending acceptance and recognition from Guinness World Records. Pre-registered with...
Posted May 22, 2020 at 5pm Strategizes new, safe experiences for Alaskans It is with deep regret that the Alaska State Fair Board of Directors and CEO have made the decision to cancel the Alaska State Fair for the first time since 1942 during World War II. The cancellation is due to the continuing uncertainty regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Production of an event the size and scope of the traditional Alaska State Fair requires...
$7,500 Awarded to Five Alaska High School Students Palmer, Alaska – Congratulations to the five high school students selected as recipients of the Alaska State Fair 2020 scholarships! This year, the Fair received 58 applications and selected five students to receive scholarships totaling $7,500. Isabella WeissColony High School 1st place, $3,000: Isabella Weiss. Isabella is a senior graduating as valedictorian of Colony High School,...
Palmer, Alaska – The Alaska State Fair is pleased to announce the first two acts in the 2020 AT&T Concert Series: traditional country singer Jon Pardi on August 29, and the genre-crossing, multilingual orchestra Pink Martini on September 3. Concerts take place rain or shine at the ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre on the fairgrounds. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, November 29 at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 29: Jon...
