Alaska News

Photos: Opening day at the Alaska State Fair

Right as rain: Come end of August each year, as tourist crowds dwindle and weather turns cooler, Alaskans look toward the Matanuska Valley and its annual, two-week showcase of arts, crafts, lumber jacks, oversized vegetables and Alaska kitsch at the State Fairgrounds in Palmer.

Find the Alaska State Fair schedule below [Adobe Flash or Adobe Shockwave software required to view booklet]. Check out the fair's website here.

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