Fairs and Carnivals

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1+ week, 3+ day ago   (664+ words) The 2026 Alaska State Fair heads into its final stretch this weekend in Palmer. The fair starts back up Thursday and runs through Monday. The fair has all of the old favorites — great food, vendors, rides, exhibits and more — but fairgoers…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (835+ words) Part of a continuing weekly series on Alaska history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage or Alaska history or an idea for a future article? Go to the form at the bottom of this story. Harvest…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (269+ words) Aug 25, 2026 | Media & Arts, News, Nonprofits A rendering of the Borealis Theater rebuild, slated to be completed by the start of the 2027 Alaska State Fair. Attendees of the 2026 ConocoPhillips Alaska Concert Series at the Alaska State Fair can take a last…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (397+ words) While a giant whip scorpion won’t win any beauty contest, it could certainly star in a horror movie. Even the creature’s name sounds intimidating. “(It is) one of my favorite arachnids,” said Bryan Man – the self-styled Professor Bugman – during his…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (385+ words) The Kenai Peninsula Fair gathered visitors from across the state to Ninilchik last weekend for three days of festivities and fun. Throngs of people pushed against a fence, holding up their dollars to place last minute bets. Three racers waited…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (735+ words) The 2026 Alaska State Fair opens Friday in Palmer. The fair runs until Sept. 7 but takes Tuesday and Wednesday off each week. The fair has all of the old favorites — great food, vendors, rides, exhibits and more — but fairgoers can typically…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (199+ words) The Alaska State Fair plans a $10 million rebuild of Borealis Theatre, increasing capacity to 6,500 and adding a larger stage, upgraded sound and improved facilities. The Alaska State Fair is planning a major rebuild of its Borealis Theatre, with construction set…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (849+ words) The Alaska State Fair is scheduled to open at 11 a.m. Friday. PALMER — The Alaska State Fair opens Friday with scheduled fun and fanfare that includes a new nighttime drone show, a water-skiing squirrel and a $1 increase in day-of ticket prices. Gates…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (702+ words) Wheeler hopes to bring each of his 20 grandkids to Alaska someday. This year, he’s bringing his oldest grandson. “We're not riding rides. We just want to experience the culture, the people, the food. I am so envious of you people…...