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    Alaska State Fair 2026 in Palmer, Alaska

    Alaska State Fair 2026

    When
    Fri, Aug 21, 2026 to Mon, Sep 7, 2026
    Where
    Alaska State Fairgrounds, 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, AK 99645
    Palmer, Alaska
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    Admission
    Paid
    Official site / Tickets
    Category
    Festival
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      About
      Alaska's largest annual celebration returns to Palmer for 18 days of concerts, carnival rides, rodeo, record-setting giant vegetables (the Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off is Sept 4), local food, and hundreds of vendors. 2026 concerts include Ziggy Marley, The Beach Boys, Lyle Lovett, Cake, AJR, deadmau5, and Modest Mouse. Gate admission applies. Tickets and full schedule: alaskastatefair.org.
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      • Runs 18 days, Aug 21 to Sep 7. The daily lineup (concerts, rodeo, lumberjack shows, competitions) and gate hours vary day to day, so check the daily schedule before you go. Highlight: the Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off on Sept 4. Gate admission applies, with kids and senior pricing. Full daily schedule and tickets at alaskastatefair.org.
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