Alaska State Fair

For over 75 years, the Alaska State Fair has been a gathering place for all Alaskans, and a “last hurrah” before summer gives way to the long Alaska winter.What started as a celebration for the Mat-Su colonists in 1936 has grown into the state’s largest annual event. Each year, hundreds of thousands of fairgoers enjoyed nightly concerts featuring headline entertainers in the AT&T Concert Series, carnival rides and games, hundreds of food and vendor booths featuring uniquely Alaskan items, tens of thousands of exhibits in categories ranging from quilts and goats, world-famous giant vegetables like 2009’s world record-breaking 127-pound cabbage, and lots of activities and entertainment free with Fair admission. 12 fun-filled days. You're Gonna Love It!

Traveling to Alaska?

Here's a list of itineraries where you could easily incorporate a stop at the Alaska State Fair:

• 7-Day Alaska Highlights - Ask for an extra day between Seward and Talkeetna on this classic itinerary to spend time in the Palmer area to enjoy The Alaska State Fair
• 4-Day Mat-Su Valley Discovery
• 5-Day Mat-Su & Eagle River
• Anchorage Basecamp 5-Day Trip For Families With Kids Under 5 , Families with Kids 5-12, and Families with Teens