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Alaska State Fair: Get Up and Get Happy! August 21st, 2009

Categories: Events, Seasons

As a child, the highlight of every single fall for me was the Alaska State Fair. Each August, my family of six would pack into the mini-van and head to the fair. We entered all sorts of things in the exhibits; from goats and rabbits to pineapple upside-down cake and beaded barrettes and received a colorful array of ribbons. We each have had favorite rides that have changed through the years, but mine has always been the Gravitron!

The Alaska State Fair is fun for the entire family. Vendors come from all over the state to offer one of a kind items, Alaska memorabilia, and fantastic foods. You can relive the classic carnival tastes with the Husky Burger, Slippery Gulch, Dippin’ Dots, Hoop ‘n’ Hula Milk and Cookies, Becky’s Kettle Corn, and Hawaiian Shaved Ice vendors.

The State Fair is open from August 27th to September 7th. Weekday hours are 12 PM – 10 PM, weekend hours are 10 AM – 10 PM.

Come out for a day of excitement, delicious foods and fun for everyone!

FAIR ADMISSIONS
Age	Weekday	Weekend
Adult (13-64)	$10	$12
Youth (6-12)	$6	$7
Senior (65+)	$6	$7
FREE (5 and younger)

For more information about concerts, daily schedules and special events at the Alaska State Fair, visit their website at www.AlaskaStateFair.org!

Written by Marty Van Diest Please leave a comment.