Sunday is Military Appreciation Day with discounted admission for active or retired military and veterans, and Monday is First Responders Day with discounted admission for police, firefighters and EMS workers.
Samantha Peter, 11, of Wasilla tried her hand at roping during the Alaska State Fair in Palmer on Thursday, August 22, 2024.
Explore robotics, an interactive broadcast simulator and check out programs like Girls Who Code at this educational showcase that allows students to get their hands dirty.Will any world record head of cabbage emerge from this year’s fair? It’s happened before, so head to the fair to check out which growers will take home a share of more than $2,000 in prizes.
Four trucks compete in a wheelie contest, full-throttle side-by-side racing, and a no-holds-barred freestyle. You can also catch the show at the same times on Sunday. Tickets are $17 for ages 13 and up, $12 for ages 6-12 and $7 for ages 2-5. Local chefs compete in three categories using USDA-graded beef and Alaska-grown vegetables. Fair-goers can sample and vote for their favorite. Tastings are at 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
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