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Chris Jett of Anchorage had her hair done in an island theme at the Alaska State Fair on Thursday, August 21, 2008.

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AT&T BOREALIS CONCERT SERIES

7:30 p.m. -- Emerson Drive by KBEAR 104.1 FM

7 p.m. -- Opening performance by the winner of KBEAR Country Star Contest

SLUICEBOX -- No minors after 8 p.m.

2 p.m. -- Tony James: Soul-stirring duo

5 p.m. -- Element 47: Family-friendly classic rock

6:30 p.m. -- Sawmill Road: National Bluegrass Playoffs 2008 Winners

8:30 p.m. -- Tom Rigney and Flambeau: Fiery Cajun fiddling

ALYESKA PIPELINE COLONY STAGE

12:30 p.m. -- Northern Lights Dancers

1 and 3 p.m. -- Prime Time Dancers

1:30 p.m. -- International Music and Dancers

2, 4 and 7 p.m. -- ShaeLaurel presented by Alaska Airlines

3:30 p.m. -- International Music and Dancers

5 and 6 p.m. -- Palmer Dance Intensity

5:30 and 6:30 p.m. -- Midnight Sun Cloggers

8 p.m. -- Cowboy Review with Shorty and Stretch: Pure American West

ShaeLaurel: Fast-fiddlng Irish, bluegrass and contemporary music with traditional clogging and Irish step dance.

MILKING PARLOR in FARM EXHIBITS

Presented by Conoco Phillips

3 p.m. -- Skunk Demonstration

4:30 p.m. -- Goat Milking Demonstration

5 and 6 p.m. -- Cow Milking Demonstration

IRWIN EXHIBITS

Noon-8 p.m. -- Quilt Show, on the hour

Noon-9 p.m. -- Woodworking, quilting, fiber arts, handwork and needlework demos

HOSKINS EXHIBITS

12:30 p.m. -- Make and Take Stamped Cards

1:30 p.m. -- Fleece Socks

2:30 p.m. -- E-Z Biscotti

3:30 p.m. -- Spam Tasty Tidbits

4 p.m. -- Great American SPAM Championships. Entry at 4 p.m.; judging at 7 p.m.

FLOWER EXHIBITS

Noon-10 p.m. -- Children's Garden Maze presented by United Rentals

Noon-10 p.m. -- Bonsai Demonstrations

KENDALL TOYOTA GRANDSTAND

6 p.m. -- UTV Races, free with fair admission

GRANDSTAND TENT

3, 5 and 8 p.m. -- King BMX/Skate Stunt Show, free with fair admission

COLONY THEATRE

2, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. -- Alaska Far Away Documentary Video presented by MVFCU

8:30 p.m. -- Lazy Mountain Girls: Big bluegrass sound

SBS WOODLOT

1, 3 and 6 p.m. -- Fred Scheer's Lumberjack Show, presented by Spenard Builders Supply

WOODLOT STAGE

4 p.m. -- Cowboy Review with Shorty & Stretch

8 p.m. -- Joey Fender and the 55's

ANCHORAGE DAILY NEWS CORRAL

1:30, 4 and 7 p.m. -- Extreme Canines Stunt Dog Team presented by Anchorage Daily News

BLUEBONNET STAGE

12:30, 3 and 6 p.m. -- Steve the Pretty Good: Comedic Magic

1 p.m. -- Steve & Deb Oudean: Bluegrass gospel duo

2 p.m. -- A Lifetime of Country: Old-time country tunes

3:30 p.m. -- Tony James: Soul-stirring duo

5 p.m. -- Mike Olson: Cool country

6:30 p.m. -- Deb Wessler Experience: Acoustic originals and bluegrass

FARM EXHIBITS

Noon-8 p.m. -- GCI Petting Zoo

Noon-8 p.m. -- Fowl Weather Friends

Noon-8 p.m. -- Goat Mountain

3-6 p.m. -- 4H Dog Show

MTA CREATION STATION

Noon-10 p.m. -- "Outreach to Space" and "Space Spot" presented by MTA

Noon, 2 and 3:30 p.m. -- Alaska: A Musical Journey Through the 49th State featuring the songs of Hobo Jim, presented by Fred Meyer

BOREALIS PLAZA

9 p.m. -- Mike Olson Band: Cool country

PIONEER PLAZA

2, 5 and 8:30 p.m. -- Northern Lights Dancers Blanket Toss Celebrating Alaska

EVENTS TENT (New location on Office Lawn)

1 p.m. -- Diaper Derby presented by Alaska's Best Water

3 p.m. -- Toddler Trot presented by Alaska's Best Water

5 p.m. -- Show Us Your Skillz Finalists

AROUND THE GROUNDS

Noon-8 p.m. -- Valley Arts Alliance and Wild Salmon On Parade, Alaska Craftsman Home

Noon-9 p.m. -- Alaska Statehood Display, Wineck Barn

1:30 p.m. -- Garden Tour, Wineck Barn

2-10 p.m. -- Art House Wine Bar, Alaska Craftsman Home

FRANCE EQUESTRIAN CENTER

6 p.m. -- Polocrosse on Foot

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