There are few things during the year that garner the excitement that the Alaska State Fair brings. With tons of different booths, carnival rides, dozens of great places to eat, and giant vegetables, this is the very best of the best in Alaska. Grab your loved ones and head on out to the best places to be to close out the summer!
Every summer since 1936, Alaska has held the Alaska State Fair.
The Alaska State Fairgrounds features giant vegetables, gorgeous flowers gardens, concerts with national acts, and the best food to boot, this is the place to be at the end of the summer.
There are over 475 vendors featured at the fair, showcasing items like crafts, art pieces, Alaska grown vegetables, and more!
The fair is a cornucopia of fun every year. It takes place each fall, ending on Labor Day.
Probably the most famous aspect of the fair is the record-setting giant vegetable weigh off.
The vegetables grown in Alaska and submitted at the fair each year tend to break world records. It’s absolutely amazing to see it in person.
You’ll also see prize winning livestock of all kinds.
Come chat with the chickens, check out the cows, or head to the petting zoo. Your kids will love checking out the animals in person.
Another must-do is hitting up as many food vendors as you can.
Whether you’re downing candy apples, turkey legs, tasty reubens, or eating all the fry bread you can handle, there’s plenty of food to enjoy. In fact, you’ll have to come hungry, so you can stuff yourself with corn dogs and go back for more! It’s one of our favorite summer festivals in Alaska.
Another wonderful aspect to the fair is the carnival rides.
Ride the Ferris wheel high into the sky, or play arcade games long into the night. There is a children’s area with tamer rides, and a couple of exhilarating rides for the adults, too.
However you choose to enjoy the fair, it will be memorable.
This year’s fair runs from August 16th through September 2nd, and tickets start at $11.00 for youth and seniors and $16.00 per adult. Make sure you grab your tickets in advance, and have a great time at the biggest state fair in Alaska!
The Alaska State Fair State is a one-of-a-kind experience that we love going to each and every year! Who’s going to check it out this year? Let us know in the comments below!
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