Palmer, Alaska · August 20 to September 6, 2027
Alaska State Fair
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Alaska State Fair
When is Alaska State Fair 2027?
Alaska State Fair 2027 runs August 20 to September 6, 2027.
2027August 20 to September 6, 2027Confirmed
How the dates are set: The fair announces its dates each year; it runs from late August into early September.
See every event in August 2027
Source: alaskastatefair.org
Alaska State Fair schedule
- Friday, August 21, 2026: Energy Day, one of the themed days of the 2026 fair.
- Friday, August 28, 2026: Kids' Day.
- Thursday, September 3, 2026: Cosplay Day.
- Sunday, September 6, 2026: Military Appreciation Day.
- September 5 and 6, 2026: All-Star Monster Trucks at 1 pm and 5 pm.
Sources: alaskastatefair.org, alaskastatefair.org
Getting to Alaska State Fair
- Reserved and premier parking is sold through the fair's ticket portal.
Source: alaskastatefair.org
Where to stay in Palmer
- In 2026, the fair sold camping permits: a tent daily permit was $7 and an RV daily permit was $30.
Source: alaskastatefair.org
Tickets and cost
In 2026, adult admission was $20, and senior and youth admission were $13 each, good any day. The demolition derby was $19, $14 or free depending on the ticket type, and monster truck tickets were $19, $14 or $9.
Source: alaskastatefair.org
Alaska State Fair: questions people ask
When is the Alaska State Fair 2027?
The Alaska State Fair runs August 20 to September 6, 2027.
Where is the Alaska State Fair held?
At the Alaska State Fairgrounds, 2075 Glenn Highway, Palmer, Alaska.
How much is admission to the Alaska State Fair?
In 2026, adult admission was $20, and senior and youth admission were $13.
Can you camp at the Alaska State Fair?
Yes. In 2026 the fair sold tent permits at $7 per day and RV permits at $30 per day.
What days is the Alaska State Fair closed?
The fair is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Sources: alaskastatefair.org, alaskastatefair.org, alaskastatefair.org
About Alaska State Fair
Alaska's big late-summer fair in Palmer: giant vegetables, concerts, rodeo, monster trucks and themed days.
The Alaska State Fair runs for about two and a half weeks at the Alaska State Fairgrounds in Palmer. Expect concerts, a demolition derby, monster trucks, farm exhibits and a themed day almost every day. The practical catch is the schedule: the fair has been closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Know before you go
- The fair is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
- Tent and RV camping permits are sold on the fair's ticket page.
- Anchorage (ANC) is the nearest major airport, roughly an hour's drive from Palmer.
Planning the trip
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