What's gong on today at the fair
Big beards vie for title of Mr. Sourdough at the state fair
The competition was, uh, fur-ious at the Alaska State Fair's Great Alaska Beard Contest on Sunday afternoon.
Monday's Alaska State Fair Schedule
Growers take the art of growing pumpkins to the very edge
Before hauling his record-breaking pumpkin to the state fair in Palmer, J.D. Megchelsen tucked in the giant squash between 8:30 and 9 most evenings.
2011 ALASKA STATE FAIR
'Pirates' a popular draw at the fair
What bloodthirsty corsairs have to do with the 75th anniversary of the Alaska State Fair is anyone's guess. But Pirates for Hire is proving to be a popular draw among this year's attractions.
State fair stories, schedules and results
Behemoth state fair cabbage falls just shy of record
The crowd packed into the bleachers at the Farm Exhibits building at the Alaska State Fair anticipated a new world record cabbage Friday night. They watched the parade of 28 green giants dragged to the scale. At the end of the Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off, Steve Hubacek of Wasilla still held the title as the grower of the biggest cabbage ever -- but not with this year's entry.
Saturday's Alaska State Fair schedule
What's going on at the fair today
Friday's Alaska State Fair schedule
What's going on at the fair today
Thursday's Alaska State Fair schedule
What's going on at the fair today
Charlie Daniels puts on energetic show
After 53 years of performing and recording, this wasn't Charlie Daniels' first rodeo, nor was this even his first Alaska State Fair. The Charlie Daniels Band graced the Borealis stage in 2007, and Tuesday evening the audience was once again packed with a crowd of long-haired countryboy sympathizers.
ALASKA STATE FAIR
Pumpkin wins state record after bigger one is disqualified
"Lucy Lu," a 1,287-pound pumpkin grown by John J.D. Megchelsen of Nikiski, took the title for biggest pumpkin ever grown in Alaska on Wednesday after a 1,723-pounder grown by Dale Marshall of Anchorage was disqualified because of a hole in the bottom.
ALASKA STATE FAIR
Spam for breakfast: Chefs show ingenuity at state fair cook-off
Nine contestants spread out their best efforts Monday to create something delicious and different from Spam, Hormel's processed canned meat. At stake were bragging rights, cash and a shot at going to the Waikiki Spam Jam in Hawaii next February.
Charlie Daniels puts on energetic show
Photos: Giant pumpkin moved to fairgrounds for afternoon weigh-in
Wednesday's Alaska State Fair schedule
What's going on at the fair today
Tent for Native artists a new fair feature
There's something new at this year's fair, a bazaar of sorts, featuring several notable Alaska Native artists and craftsmen at their work. While individual Native artists have had their own booths in the past, this is the first time we've seen a collection like this.
Spam for breakfast: Chefs show ingenuity at state fair cook-off
Reader photos: Alaska State Fair
Scooter Hackett named state fair's All Around Cowboy
Scooter Hackett named state fair's All Around Cowboy
Scooter Hackett earned the title of All Around Cowboy at the 2011 Alaska State Fair Rodeo, held Aug. 27-28. Hackett tied with his brother Kenny, each receiving 80 points. The tie was broken based on the amount of money won by each cowboy.
Reader photos: Alaska State Fair
Tent for Native artists a new fair feature
Alaska pumpkin a world record contender
Spam for breakfast: Chefs show ingenuity at state fair cook-off
VIDEO
Alaska pumpkin a world record contender
Dale Marshall started a pumpkin plant in his Anchorage greenhouse on April 1. Five months later, he is looking to break the Alaska and world records for pumpkin size in judging at the Alaska State Fair.
Alaska fans tough it out for fair rodeo
The stands were full at the start of the Alaska State Fair Rodeo on Saturday. That's not unusual, said Charlie Willis, who runs the event. The fair has long hosted the state's biggest annual rodeo.
Young 'heroes' honored with scholarships at state fair
Five young Alaska "heroes" received $1,500 scholarships at the Alaska State Fair on Sunday for making an impact in their communities in several different ways.
Fair vendors await word from fire marshal on log booths
Vendors in the log cabin concession booths along the Green Trail at the Alaska State Fair are wondering whether next year will be the last for the booths. The state fire marshal has ordered "significant infrastructure investments" to bring the buildings up to code.
Kangaroos, cockatoos come to fair
The "Outback in Alaska" show at the Alaska State Fair was late in opening on Thursday. The troupe of kangaroos, pelicans and an emu was stopped by Canadian customs when the presenters tried to drive the animals from Las Vegas to Alaska.
How to save on state fair admission
The Alaska State Fair opens at noon Thursday. Weekday admission this year is $11 for adults, $7 for youth age 6-12 and seniors age 65 and over. Admission on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays will be $13 for adults and $8 for youth or seniors, but several discount opportunities are available.
Alaska State Fair competition results
Monster pumpkin sets new state record
Tips to keeping your State Fair experience fun and frugal
Security guards' handling of protest OK, fair officals say
Wednesday's state fair schedule
Beer lovers find more taps than ever at the fair
Living legends, musical variety at Borealis Theatre
Alaska State Fair contest winners
Fair protester, scuffle caught on video
2010 Alaska State Fair complete schedule
Fair, families adjust to earlier school start
Saturday's state fair schedule
Deep-fried fair food so good -- and bad
Merriment bubbles through the fairgrounds in Palmer
Boys offer a kid's-eye view of fun at the state fair
Lumberjack show is a state fair favorite
Giant pumpkins are delivered for the weigh-off Wednesday August 31, 2011 at the Alaska State Fair.
PHOTO GALLERY
The Alaska State Fair Rodeo began Saturday, August 27, 2011, and continues at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 28.
READER PHOTOS
If you brought your camera to this year's state fair, post your photos and check out how others had fun.
WEBSITE
Visit the official state fair web site for more information on events, purchasing tickets and what to expect from the week and a half extravaganza in Palmer.
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