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Tag: Alaska State Fair

Alaska State Fair Adds Multipurpose Event Center to Palmer Fairgrounds

Alaska State Fair Adds Multipurpose Event Center to Palmer Fairgrounds

by alaskabusiness | May 27, 2025 | Construction, News, Nonprofits

Construction of a new 8,300-square-foot multipurpose event center is scheduled to be complete by the August 15 start of the Alaska State Fair.

Alaska State Fair Garden Display, Promotional Features Win International Awards

Alaska State Fair Garden Display, Promotional Features Win International Awards

by Rindi White | Dec 21, 2024 | Agriculture, Featured, News, Nonprofits

A topiary-like train earned top honors for the Alaska State Fair at the International Association of Fairs and Exhibitions convention.

Wild 2024 for Alaska State Fair; 2025 Will Be ‘Weird’

Wild 2024 for Alaska State Fair; 2025 Will Be ‘Weird’

by alaskabusiness | Sep 25, 2024 | Media & Arts, News, Tourism

Growing attendance, new gardening records, and more concertgoers made the 2024 Alaska State Fair special. Next year gets weird with “Weird Al” Yankovic already announced for the concert lineup.

Palmer Potato Pioneers Chosen as 2024 Farm Family of the Year

Palmer Potato Pioneers Chosen as 2024 Farm Family of the Year

by Rindi White | Jul 30, 2024 | Agriculture, Featured, News, Small Business

Longtime Palmer-area farming family Bruce and Vickie Bush selected as the 2024 Farm Family of the Year in recognition of years of service.

Alaska Railroad Revives Train Ride to Alaska State Fair

Alaska Railroad Revives Train Ride to Alaska State Fair

by alaskabusiness | May 29, 2024 | Media & Arts, News, Tourism, Transportation

For the first time since 2019, the Alaska Railroad will carry passengers to Palmer for three days on the final weekend of the Alaska State Fair.

A Bright Year at the 2023 Fair

A Bright Year at the 2023 Fair

by alaskabusiness | Oct 5, 2023 | Media & Arts, News, Nonprofits, Tourism

Highlights of the 2023 Alaska State Fair include strong attendance, record concert ticket sales, record-setting crop entries, and a new high for money raised in the 4-H livestock auction.

Alaska State Fair Finds New CEO in Oregon

Alaska State Fair Finds New CEO in Oregon

by alaskabusiness | Jul 12, 2023 | Nonprofits, Right Moves

The Alaska State Fair selected a new CEO to run the organization that mounts the event each summer and manages its property in Palmer. Jeff Curtis is moving to Alaska from Oregon, where he had been CEO of the Portland Rose Festival since 2004.

Full Concert Lineup for 2023 Alaska State Fair

Full Concert Lineup for 2023 Alaska State Fair

by alaskabusiness | Jun 14, 2023 | Media & Arts, News, Tourism

The Alaska State Fair completed the lineup of its AT&T Concert Series for three weekends in August and September. Comedian Nate Bargatze rounds out a slate of a dozen musical acts for just about every taste.

Alaska State Fair Replacing 60-Year-Old ‘Sluicebox’ Beer Hall

Alaska State Fair Replacing 60-Year-Old ‘Sluicebox’ Beer Hall

by alaskabusiness | Apr 17, 2023 | Construction, Media & Arts, News, Nonprofits, Tourism

Due to roof damage, the Alaska State Fair is replacing its Sluicebox, with plans to open a new performance venue in time for the next fair in August.

Alaska State Fair Lines Up First Six 2023 Concerts

Alaska State Fair Lines Up First Six 2023 Concerts

by alaskabusiness | Feb 22, 2023 | Media & Arts, News, Tourism

Alaska State Fair organizers announced six acts spanning three weekends, ranging from Christian pop, pop-country, and country-rock to folk-rock, folk-punk, and heavy metal.

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