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See acrobatics and comedy like you’ve never seen before! Bring the family to this action-packed performance.

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The rockers behind hits like “My Own Prison,” and “One Last Breath” are reunited and looking toward a bright future.

save $$ with Fair discoUnts

Take advantage of discounts like “Buddy Days” on August 28 & 29 (Tuesday & Wednesday) presented by Coca-Cola a Division of Odom Corporation.

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thursdAy • AuGust 23 • 7 Pm

nokie edwards

sAturdAy • sEPtEmbEr 1 • 7 Pm

“Hawaii 5-0.”“Wipe Out.”“Pipeline.”“Walk Don’t Run.” Nokie Edwards, former lead guitarist of The Ventures, will play hits like these live at the 2012 Fair!

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Saturday AuGust 25

Come have fun and enjoy FREE admission for kids 12 years old and younger thanks to BP.

Special fair days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 contests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 fair food Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 raven’s People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 free with fair admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-18 the Sluicebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 fun for over 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 concerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-24 free Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Souvenirs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 insider’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Grandstand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 teen Scene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 discounts & ways to Save. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Schedule highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-41 rodeo and rodeo dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 france equestrian events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 exhibitor entry info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 fairgrounds Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

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raven’s PeoPLe: a ceLebration oF aLaska native cULtUres

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Once again, the Alaska State Fair will host the Raven’s People program to share and celebrate Alaska’s Native cultures with fairgoers through performances, crafts and film.

An educational display consisting of actual human bodies and organs, the exhibit goes “under the skin” revealing the mysteries of human anatomy in an educational, compelling and dignified environment

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contests 17th Annual Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off

Farm Exhibits Friday, August 31 • 7 PM Get growin’ for over $4000 in cash prizes 1st Place $2000 2nd Place $1000 3rd Place $500

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Alaska’s Got Talent Prelims

Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage Saturday, September 1 • 5 PM A live talent Preliminary round. These contestants compete for a top ten spot to the Alaska’s Got Talent Finals with contest winners from our sister Fairs. Entries are due Aug. 20 available on line. Limited to the first 20.

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Alaska’s Got talent Finals

hEinEkEn stAGE At thE WOOdlOt mOndAy, sEPtEmbEr 3 • 4 Pm Come and cheer on the best of the best as they are given 3 minutes to impress and win the hearts of our 3 celebrity judges, and YOU the audience.

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Alaska seafood throwdown

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AlAskA GlACiEr PrOduCts bOrEAlis PlAzA tEnt sundAy AuGust 26 • 10 Am - 5 Pm Back with a “splash” are chefs John D’Elia (Urban Bamboo), Tim Farley (Humpy’s), and Paul Villnerve (Moose Bites). Come watch and taste. You’ll be “hooked” after the first sample. See why Alaska seafood is the best seafood on the planet.

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last Frontier dutch Oven Cook-off

AlAskA GlACiEr PrOduCts bOrEAlis PlAzA tEnt mOndAy sEPtEmbEr 3 • 10 Am - 5 Pm IDOS promotes the art of Dutch Oven cooking, How better to learn, than to try! Register on-line to compete or stop by and be amazed by what these “Black Pot” enthusiasts cook up throughout the day.

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diaper derby & toddler trot

PEbblE COrrAl FridAy, AuGust 24 • 1:30 - 2:30 Pm We call this a kids’ event, but find that the parents, friends and family have just as much fun cheering on these mini-athletes across the finish line. Ribbons and Prizes awarded. Register 30 minutes prior to start of event.

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backhoe rodeo

PEbblE COrrAl mOndAy, sEPtEmbEr 3 • 12 - 6 Pm This is a rodeo of skills for professional operators only. The Backhoe Rodeo will amaze and astound you as you watch professional operators delicately maneuver these huge machines to lift and move items including raw eggs! Pre-registration required: Go to www. aoett.org for details and application.

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Alaska state Fair Fiddle Contest

AlyEskA PiPElinE COlOny stAGE Saturday sEPtEmbEr 1 • 11:30 Am - 2 Pm Come enjoy listening to talent from all over Alaska compete in this long-standing event. Sign in and warm up from 10-11:30 am with competition starting at 11:30 AM.

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Cheesecake Contest

hOskins Exhibits sAturdAy, sEPtEmbEr 1 Entry At 4 Pm, JudGinG At 7 Pm

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Kids’ Day Activities

Alaska Glacier Products Borealis Plaza Tent Saturday, August 25 • 1-4 PM Be sure to come to the activities for kids 9 and up to join in some great fun and educational entertainment.

Strongman of the North Showdown at the Fairgrounds

Office Court Saturday September 1 • Noon - 5 PM Showdown at the Fair, will include many of the most popular events nationally; The Farmer’s Walk and Tire Flip. Come and cheer on our Alaska NAS Strongmen. Must be member of NAS and register with organization to compete.

MTA presents

Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman presents

Text Messaging Contest

Alaska Glacier Products Borealis Plaza Tent Friday, August 31 • 3 - 5 PM How fast are you? Come find out if you have the fastest thumbs in town! Be the first person to text the sentence we provide and win great prizes from MTA. Registration: 30 minutes before event. First 50 to register.

Alaska Glacier Products Borealis Plaza Tent Sunday, September 2 • 10 AM - 5 PM If you like the taste of professionally prepared beef, then this is the event for you! Sample for yourself why Chefs Eric Dubey (36 Bistro), Rusty Thatcher (Rusty’s at Dahlia Street) and Cheryl Lewis (AVTEC) have what it takes to win your vote!

Café Excellence presents

Parent-Child LookAlike Contest

Heineken Stage at the Woodlot Saturday, August 25 • 4-6 PM Parent and child are encouraged to emphasize their resemblance by dressing alike or wearing the same hairstyle. All ages are encouraged to compete for prizes. First 50 teams. Registration at 2 PM

Farm Exhibits Building Monday, August 27 • 4 PM How Fast Can You Make A Scarecrow? Bring your team of three and come build a Scarecrow, a fun and exciting event to participate or just watch with a chance to win great prizes. Registration 30 minutes before event and limited to 20 teams.

Greatland Chili Fiesta

Alaska Glacier Products Borealis Plaza Tent Saturday, August 25 10 AM - 5 PM It’s getting hot in here…and it’s not the weather. This is a State ICS sanctioned event for Texas Red and Chili Verde. Non-ICS events include Salsa and Grind Chili. Register on-line or stop by to sample and vote for your People’s Choice favorite. Register online by August 10 & get a free T-shirt.

Carrs Safeway Rancher’s Reserve presents

Rancher’s Reserve Beef Throwdown

Scarecrow Contest

MTA presents

Kids’ Day Games

Pebble Corral Friday, August 24 • 3 PM Children ages 8 and under gather at the Pebble Corral to take part in the 3 - legged race, Straw scramble, Egg-ina-spoon, Frog jump, Potato Sack race and wheel barrow race. This is an event where everyone is a winner!

Ag Games

Sportsman’s Warehouse presents

Moose Calling Contest Heineken Stage at the Woodlot Thursday, August 23 • 7 - 8 PM Come watch, listen and learn as contestants show off their unique moose calling skills. To the untrained ear, the grunts and rhythmic humming could be dismissed as an acapella singing competition gone terribly wrong. Registration 30 minutes prior to event.

AlaskaDispatch.com presents

Homesteader Games With Hobo Jim

Heineken Stage at the Woodlot SaturdAy, September 1 • 4 PM Come watch or join in as teams and individuals compete in Axe throwing, Bow sawing, Cross-Cut Sawing, Wood splitting and Water hauling. Come show off your skills or give it a try for the first time either way you are certain to have fun. Registration 30 minutes before event.

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Alaska Glacier Products Borealis Plaza Tent Thursday, August 30 • 1 PM Fun Ag Games and Activities. Speed pea-shelling, Dance ‘till you make butter, Ice cream eating contest and more. Or test your talent making Vegetable Art or a Potato Stamp. Registration 15 minutes prior to event.

Alaska State Fair Beard Contest

Heineken Stage at the Woodlot Sunday, September 2 • 2 PM This is a contest for those men that cherish their facial hair no matter how long or short. Compete to win cash prizes and ribbons in one of 4 categories. 1) Soup Strainer (moustache only) 2) Urban Alaskan (groomed beard, goatee, chin curtain, etc.). Register thirty minutes prior to event.

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Heineken Stage at the Woodlot Thursday, August 23 • 7 PM The last qualifying round for a chance to qualify in the Finals that will be held on Wednesday , August 29th, 7 PM at the Heineken Woodlot Stage. Register 30 minutes before event, first 20 to register.

Country Legends 100.9 FM presents

4th Annual Legendary Karaoke Contest Finals

Heineken Stage at the Woodlot Wednesday, August 29 • 7 PM Two winners from each qualifying round plus two wild cards will compete to be the best Karaoke performer in the Valley.

Duct Tape Contest

Heineken Stage at the Woodlot Sunday, August 26 • 4 PM Are you a believer you can make anything with duct tape? Then here is your challenge. All ages welcome! Design anything from Duct Tape and enter the Duct Tape Contest and/or Fashion Show! Register half hour prior to event.

C & H Sugar presents

“Just for Kids” Cookies Contest

Hoskins Exhibits Friday, August 24 Entry at 4 PM, Judging at 7 PM

Slack’s Sugar Shack Bakery presents

A Very Berry Pie Contest

Hoskins Exhibits Sunday, August 26 Entry at 4 PM, Judging at 7 PM

Slack’s Sugar Shack Bakery presents

Homemade Quick Bread Baking Contest Hoskins Exhibits Saturday, September 1 Entry at 4 PM, Judging at 7 PM

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Fair Food Guide Purple Trail Food Booths Bushes Bunches

Divine desserts, fresh Alaska Grown veggie packs and rib-sticking stew, as well as Valley-fresh local produce. On Miner’s Loop.

Cornucopia Cones

Homemade waffle cones piled high with ice cream and topped with hot fudge, caramel or warm fruit.

Tres Amigos

Tasty halibut and jerk chicken tacos, Cuban black beans and rice, and savory quesadillas.

Vagabond Blues

Vegetarian sandwiches, wraps, soups, freshly squeezed juices, fresh-cooked potato chips and desserts.

Vagabond Blues Coffeehouse

Ed’s Eats

Harkey Concessions

Delicious nutty treats - almonds, cashews, pecans and peanuts – salted and glazed, fresh off the roaster.

Delicious strawberry treats and candy for the chocolate lover. “Gourmet” and “Donut” burgers, chipstix, wafflestix, and Kool aid pickles.

Hoop ‘n Hula Milk ‘n Cookies

Yukon Concessions

Anchorage Scottish Rite Bodies

Kernal Mac’s Popcorn

Made by hand from an old family recipe, these lacy concoctions come out golden brown and dusted with powdered sugar. On Red Spur

Mostly Mediterranean

Pastie Shack

Beef or chicken pasties, lots of sausages and deep-fried halibut nuggets.

Pioneer Peak Pretzel Co.

Fresh, hand-rolled soft pretzels and a variety of stuffed breadsticks made from scratch.

Reuben Haus -

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NEW this Year! Serving up grilled Reubens with beer-braised kraut. Also, beer-battered mushrooms and savory fries.

Rollin Donuts

Tiny, tasty donuts and ice cream treats.

Aunt Linda’s Funnel Cakes

Becky’s Original Kettle Korn

Puffy, white corn kernels covered with a sweet-salty splash.

Bistro Red Beet

Famous red beet breads with incredible toppings, savory tarts with new flavors daily, and French press coffee and tea.

Susitna Shorty’s Concessions

Delicious hot and cold coffees and espressos. On Office Court.

The Crab Shack

Succulent scallops, shrimp, crab cakes, and tasty crab bisque, fresh from Alaska waters. On Miners Loop

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Express Yourself

Friar Tucks

Delectable roasted golden sweet corn, saucy and fried zucchini, and sweeties (sweet potato fries), plus apple spears smothered in caramel.

Glacier Pizza

Savory handcrafted pizzas, plus teriyaki, vegetarian, Caesar and Greek wraps.

Center of Hope – BBQ

Texas BBQ beef, chicken or ribs, hotlinks or hot dogs, and all the extras including home-style pies. Log Cabin #3

Curly Bob’s

Deep-fried potatoes, onions, zucchini and corn dogs – golden and crispy on the outside, tender and savory inside. Log Cabin #6

Dean’s Corn Dog Corner

Juicy burgers, fries and deep-fried corndogs. Log Cabin #3

El Perico

Beefed-up carne asada tacos, taquitos and tamales.

Rae’s Gourmet Tamales

Cones filled with shaved ice and topped with a wide variety of yummy flavors. On Green Spur.

Roscoe’s Catfish & Barbecue

Great burgers and hot dogs for hungry fairgoers, and a fine breakfast menu for early-goers. Log Cabin #4

Oysters, oysters, oysters – fresh from Prince William Sound. Handmade tamales in varieties such as blue corn/jack/jalapeno or sundried tomato/feta/pecan, served with yummy homemade sauces.

Crispy, crunchy flash-fried catfish served with red beans and rice, as well as barbecued meats and sandwiches all prepared by Chef Roscoe.

Salmon Express

Delicious Bristol Bay salmon, grilled and layered into tender cheesy quesadillas. Also serving salads and chowder. Red Trail #106

Green Trail Food Booths Delicious deep-fried batter, smothered in powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, honey, berries or cream cheese.

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Dippin Dots

Cajun Cookin’

Jammin’ jambalaya, red beans and rice, file gumbo, deep-fried Cajun pickles. Log Cabin #2

Pristine Products

Alaska Elephant Ears

Denali Cream Puffs

Delicate puffs filled with vanilla whipped cream, topped with velvety chocolate or mixed berries.

Soy Oriental Fast Food

Indian tacos, Shorty’s sweeties and cheesecake coney.

M.A.’s Gourmet Dogs

Great franks, tasty toppings with a good bite, and warm buns. Include chips and sodas for a complete meal.

Bonanza Mexican Food

Crispy tacos, tender burritos and combo plates prepared from authentic Mexican recipes.

Tiny, party-colored ice cream dots in a variety of flavors to excite the palate. On Red Spur.

Oriental favorites, such as fried rice, mongolian beef, cashew chicken and egg rolls.

Spicy reindeer Polish dogs, buffalo bratwurst, hot dogs, caribou steak sandwiches and jerky & snack sticks.

Gyros piled high with succulent meat, crunchy churros and Alaska Grown potato wedges with tzatziki sauce.

Red Trail Food Booths Golden-fried halibut, shrimp, chicken and steak fries, plus ice-cream delights including shakes and cones.

Kibbi plate, tabouli, hummus, and rolled grape leaves. Thai steak and pestarella sausage on ciabatta bread. Original family recipes!

Pork chops and chicken on a stick, plus Alaskan gold nuggets (batter-fried cheese curds).

Mr. Gyro

Several varieties of fresh-baked cookies – plus tall glasses of fresh milk to wash them down. On Miner’s Loop Perfect popcorn and toppings, fountain sodas, floats, fruit smoothies and chocolate-dipped bananas.

Great Alaskan Food Adventure

Indian Valley Meats

Located north of Vagabond Blues, this espresso café also offers cinnamon rolls, cookies, and whole bean coffee.

BBQ-glazed chicken wings , Alaskan smoked salmon and clam chowder and Chicken Parfait.

Gobbler’s Grill

A Fair tradition – turkey legs! Also serving piled-high pork sandwiches.

Serving cotton candy, lollipops and soda for over 50 years at the Alaska State Fair! Log Cabin #6

Big Dipper Concessions

A long-time favorite serving ice cream cones and treats, xangos and hot, crispy corn fritters with honey butter. Fried chicken and chicken wings with dipping sauces!

The Boardwalk

Fresh peach pies and peach waffles, plus beer-battered halibut, chicken and fish kabobs. Log Cabin #4

Hawaiian Shaved Ice

Husky Burger

J & L Granny’s Concessions

Traditional Philly cheese steak sandwiches and deep-fried veggies.

Lionel’s Seafood

Famous seafood gumbo and chowder clams, shrimp, and calamari. Log Cabin #5

Macho Nacho

Crispy, crunchy nacho chips topped with your choice of ultimate tasty toppings.

Midnight Moon Kaladi Brothers Coffee

Coffee, hot and cold espresso drinks, Italian sodas, soft drinks and hot chocolate.

Midnight Sun Lodge #117

Juicy burgers, plump hot dogs, spicy links, and hot, crispy fries. Log Cabin #2

Original Gourmet Ice Cream Bars

Great orange or root beer floats, wild berry lemonade, fruit and mocha granitas, and hand-dipped Gourmet Ice Cream Bars. New this year -chocolate covered bacon!

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Fair Food Guide Patty Wagon

Great burgers and Alaska Grown garden fries, plus a fine breakfast menu for early risers. Log Cabin #6

Phyllis’s Café

Sugarlash Enterprises

Bright red candy apples, blue-berried popcorn and pink perfection cotton candy! Log Cabin #2 Simple Fair food including corn dogs, hot dogs, caramel apples and cotton candy. Log Cabin #5

Potato Palace

Crisp, crunchy corn tortillas dressed up with traditional toppings and either folded with spicy meat or laid flat and spread with frijoles refritos. Also serving fried ice cream. Log Cabin #6

Seafood Alaska

Tasty seafood pitas and the alwayspopular deep-fried halibut chunks. Log Cabin #3

St. Michael’s Slippery Gulch

Family favorites including burgers, sandwiches, chili, soups, and delicious desserts – all created with homemade flavor.

The Soda Jerk -

Bison-based burgers, Polish sausage and buffalo chip potatoes. Log Cabin #1

T & T Refreshments

Bread bowls filled with soup, chili or real seafood chowder, prime rib sandwiches, ice cream, and brownie delights. Log Cabin #4 Hot-stuffed baked potatoes with scrumptious toppings, zeppole and sweet potato fries and chips. Log Cabin #1

Wild Bill’s Buffalo Burgers

Taco Dan’s

Team Gyros

Traditional gyros and honey-soaked baklava. Log Cabin #5

Waheed #81 Oriental Shrine

Corn on the cob, hot dogs, chili dogs, jumbo pretzels, nachos and Italian sodas. Log Cabin #1

NEW!

NEW this Year! Fresh-made Flavored Drinks. A variety of taste experiences!

New Food at the Fair

YELLOW Trail Food Booths Becky’s Original Kettle Korn

Puffy, white corn kernels covered with a sweet-salty splash. ACROSS FROM THE KENDALL TOYOTA GRANDSTAND LAWN

Country Boy Bar-B-Q

Old fashioned slow-cooked barbeque and all the trimmings. ACROSS FROM THE KENDALL TOYOTA GRANDSTAND LAWN

Mat-Su Shrine Club

Ol’ favorites like ham and cheese sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs and chili. Espresso and breakfast available for early birds. At the France Equestrian Center

The Reuben Haus menu features reuben sandwiches, beerbattered mushrooms, and savory fries. The sandwich features beer-braised sauerkraut with bacon, house-made Russian sauce, Swiss cheese and corned beef on marbled rye bread grilled to perfection. The Alaska Soda Jerk is also making its debut at the 2012 Fair. At the 50s-themed booth, fairgoers will find old-fashioned soda fountain favorites like chocolate egg creams, as well as refreshing drinks like cherry limeade and ocean waters, all served with a side of peanuts in the shell.

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Raven’s people Donlin Gold, LLC Presents

Raven’s People - Celebrating Alaska’s Native Cultures

Once again, the Alaska State Fair will host the Raven’s People program to share and celebrate Alaska’s Native cultures with fairgoers through performances, crafts and film. Experience the strength and agility of some of Alaska’s best athletes at the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics demonstrations, including the ever-popular blanket toss. Marvel at the talent and meet the artists at the Alaska Native arts and crafts program, with Native artists exhibiting daily. Glimpse the richness, humor and history of Alaska’s Native peoples through performances of the highly acclaimed Raven’s Radio Hour as well as several traditional and contemporary Alaska Native dance groups. Featured dance groups this year include the Barrow Traditional Dancers, Inupiat Eskimo drummers and dancers from Alaska’s farthest north city, as well as the Hooper Bay Traditional Dancers, Yup’ik performers from southwest Alaska who have earned the distinction as one of Alaska’s oldest and most popular dance groups. Wrap up your Raven’s People experience by viewing one of the featured documentaries airing in the Alaska through Film series. Whether you can spend an hour or an entire day, we invite you to enjoy the diversity of Alaska’s Native cultures through our Raven’s People program.

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Kodiak Island Drummers

Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage Saturday – Monday, September 1 – 3 • 3 PM Donlin Gold Raven’s People Area Saturday & Sunday, September 1 & 2 • 7 PM

Feel the beat of the island — Kodiak Island, that is. These youthful high-energy percussionists will sweep you along ona tide of rhythms, blending traditional sounds with Afro and Latin funk.

KTUU Channel 2 presents

Jack Dalton Raven’s Radio Hour Donlin Gold Raven’s People Tent Saturday & Monday September 1 & 3 • 5 PM Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage Sunday, September 2 • 5 PM

A professional storyteller, actor, writer and teacher, Jack has been honored by the World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education as a Distinguished Dignitary. “Raven’s Radio Hour” will be featured at the 2012 Alaska State Fair as part of “Raven’s People: Celebrating Alaska Native Cultures” program.

Barrow Traditional Dancers

Donlin Gold Raven’s People area Wednesday – monday, August 29 - September 3 • 3:30 Wednesday – friday, August 29 -31 • 2 & 5:30 PM Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage Saturday - monday september 1-3 • 2:30 PM

Featured dance groups this year include the Barrow Traditional Dancers, Inupiat Eskimos from Barrow – Alaska’s farthest north city. The Barrow-based performers provide a powerful and magnetic drumming and singing presence that will draw Alaskans and visitors alike.

Hooper Bay Dancers

Donlin Gold Raven’s People area Friday – Thursday, August 24 – 28 • 3:30 & 5:30 PM Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage Monday & Tuesday August 27 & 28 • 1 PM

Also featured this year are the Hooper Bay Traditional Dancers. This Yup’ik dance group from southwest Alaska is one of Alaska’s oldest and most popular groups. They entertain with humor and enthusiasm and have been featured during the annual Quyana Night dance celebrations at the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention.

World Eskimo Indian Olympics (WEIO)

Pebble Corral Sunday September 2, 10 AM – 6 PM

This competition began in 1972. It provides insight into cultural heritage and promotes a healthy lifestyle. Students in grades 7-12 participate, and this event has grown to more than 69 schools represented.

Alaska Native Fashion Gala

Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage Sunday, September 2 • 1 PM

As part of our mission to bring Alaskans together in the spirit of good will and sharing, the Alaska State Fair will host this unique fashion show. It will provide an opportunity to display the art, innovation and craftsmanship of both traditional and contemporary Alaska Native clothing.

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Free with Fair admission GCi Petting zoo FArm Exhibits buildinG dAily • nOOn - 8 Pm

Get out the camera and make some memories with these adorable pint-sized critters.

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king bmx stunt show

EQui-mAzinG trick riders

rAm truCk yEllOW GAtE lAWn dAily • 2, 4 & 6 Pm

Presented by the Rockin’ B Riding Club, making its debut at the Fair this year is Equi-mazing, a multifaceted equine entertainment show featuring specially trained and costumed local riders and horses. Get ready for high-speed western vaulting and stunt riding, roman riding, western drill and dressage quadrille, bareback and bridle-less liberty riding, surcingle vaulting, trick roping and bull whip cracking. Equi-mazing was created with the help of professional equine entertainers from the lower 48 who have performed in the likes of Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede, the Royal Lipizzaner Stallions, Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show, and pro rodeos across the U.S.

PurPlE trAil dAily • 1, 3, 5 & 7:30 Pm

Air nAtiOnAl GuArd PrEsEnts

Cirque de la vie PiOnEEr PlAzA dAily • 2, 4 & 6 Pm

You’ll see acrobatics and comedy like you’ve never seen before, including a wild mix of flatland and aerial bicycle skills, low wire balancing, and the German Wheel. There’s even a chance for some audience participation in a comedy boxing routine. Bring the family to this action-packed performance.

King BMX Stunt Show performers have competed at the X Games, Gravity Games and Dew Action Sports Tour and have been featured on America’s Got Talent, Fox Sports and Monday Night Football.

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Paul isaak, Funny Juggler

GCi CAblE bluEbOnnEt stAGE dAily • 12:30, 3 & 6:30 Pm

Paul Isaak is seriously funny. Paul’s show will send you on a comedy roller coaster ride, with stunts such as juggling flaming torches, and shaving with a flying machete.

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TILT-A-WHIRL

FUNNEL CAKE

CORN DOG WAX HANDS

ARS PIE EATING CONTEST CAROUSEL SUPER

OCOLATE COVERED BANANA

A-WHIRL

TEA CUPS

SLIDE

COTTON CANDY

free with fair admission

BP Penelope the

MERRY-GO-ROUND Clown

In and around the Kid Zone! Daily BP Y AT PETTING ZOO Penelope the Clown will bring DA E FAIR COTTON CANDY laughter, smiles, and fun to the Kid Zone and around the grounds TH HOT DOG FACE PAINTwith juggling, magic,and fantastic

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Powerhouse!!! Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage Daily • 2, 4 & 7 PM

Percussive Dance, directed by Brian Bon, combines brilliantly innovative tap, precision clogging, and explosive stomp to bring you an electrifying dance experience.

balloon sculptures.

ELEPHANT EARS

HAIR GRAVITRONLEMONADE Scheer’s

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ZIPPER FUNNEL CAKE GYRO BP

Kids, 12 and under, get in FREE during BP Kids’ Day on Saturday, August 25 at the Alaska State Fair.

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Spenard Builder’s Supply presents

Lumberjack Show SBS Woodlot Daily • 1, 3 & 6 PM

An entertaining show featuring World Champion Lumberjacks you’ve seen on the ESPN Great Outdoor Games…a unique blend of sport, education, history and comedy.

Horizon Lines of Alaska presents

The Canine Stars — Rescue Stars Flying High and Far!

Woody’s Menagerie Kid Zone daily• 1, 4 & 6 PM

Woody’s Educational Wildlife show will amaze you with animals from all around the world, from a baby lion and baby bear cub to kinkajous, coatimundis, and a fennec fox (the smallest fox species in the world).

Pebble Corral August 27-30 1:30, 3:30 & 5:30 PM

The Canine Stars are the top canine athletes in the country, pushing the limits in freestyle flying disc, high jump, speed weaving, and other extreme sports and stunts.

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free with fair admission

Fred Meyer Presents

Pirates for Hire

Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Grandstand Lawn Daily • 1, 3 & 5 PM

Pirates for Hire is a live-action, award-winning pirate-themed troupe specializing in action/ comedy performances with cutlass fighting, pistol firing, and breakaway bottles.

The Gothard Sisters Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage August 27 - 31 1:30, 3:30 & 6:30 PM

The Gothard Sisters are all under the age of 25 and have quickly risen to the ranks of professional Celtic musical recognition with their unique arrangements of traditional Celtic songs.

Alaska Style Fashion Show Worn, Torn, and Truly Alaskan Attire

Heineken Stage at Woodlot Sunday, August 26 •2 PM

Will be judged on appearance, grunge, holes, burns, and still wearable! Clothing must be worn for judging, not hanging, in a bag or made into a quilt! Three categories, choose one or all! Register 30 minutes prior to event.

Healthy Living Activities

Alaska Glacier Products Borealis Plaza Tent Monday, August 27 •1 PM

Come join us in the Borealis Plaza tent for free information and demonstrations on living a healthy life; interactive activities with the Alaska Club.

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free with fair admission Senior Joke & Story Children’s Garden Kid Zone Telling Daily • Opening – 8 PM

Alaska Glacier Products Borealis Plaza Tent Wednesday, August 29 12:30 PM

Come listen to some amazing fun filled stories and laugh-out-loud jokes as Seniors from all over compete in the Alaska State Fair Senior Stand-Up Comedy. This event is sure to warm the hearts of all. Registration 15 minutes prior to start of event.

Senior Activities

Alaska Glacier Products Borealis Plaza Tent Wednesday, August 29 • 2 PM

Open to all seniors, Come in, relax and gather some new information and demonstrations on living healthy and activities. Professionals available to assist and answer questions and concerns.

Flight Crew

around the grounds Weekends & Labor Day 11:30, 1:30, 3:30 & 5:30 PM

UAA’s Flight Crew takes “higher education” seriously. Formation of the club was inspired by a collaborative performance directed by the Aerial Angels of Kalamazoo, MI and produced by UAA Theatre. While some of the folks have run off and joined the circus, several others are finishing their degrees and taking performance to new heights right here in Alaska.

AutoZone presents

Wellness Symposium

Friday, August 31 •1 PM

A showcase of information, demonstrations, and literature of homeopathic and alternative health care, biofeedback, massage, yoga, acupuncture, and chiropractic.

The ever-popular Children’s Garden is a staple in our KidZone! This year’s garden features a desert theme and a dragon named Victor who travels around the world sharing his adventures with kids

. Morris Communications presents

Meet & Greet Alaska’s Iditarod Legends

Alaska Glacier Products Borealis Plaza Tent Saturday, September 1 • 1 PM

Come and meet Dog Sled Mushers of the World Famous Iditarod Trail in the Borealis Plaza Tent. Learn the history of the race, meet the racers and their dogs who have had a great influence on the race.

Real Time II presents

Fowl Weather Friends DailY • 12 - 8 PM

Hens and roosters in a barn yard setting.

Alaska State Fair Parade in Downtown Palmer Saturday, August 25 • 11 AM

View fabulous floats, grab fistfuls of candy, and get a sneak peek at some of the Fairs most exciting performers in Palmer’s own downtown parade

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free with fair admission Alaska Midnight Sun Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off Tuesday, August 28 Noon – 3 pm Farm Exhibits

Ever wondered what a 1,287-pound pumpkin looks like? That’s what last year’s winner weighed in at. Don’t miss this year’s results!

Goat Fun Days

Thursday & Friday, August 23 and 24 • Noon Farm Exhibit Building

Ever wanted to wrangle a goat? Here’s your chance. Fun goat demonstration and activities open to the public.

17th Annual Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off

Friday, August 31 7 pm Farm Exhibits Get growin’ for over $4,000 in cash prizes 1st Place $2,000 2nd Place $1,000 3rd Place $500

Will this be the year an Alaska grower breaks another world record? Be there to find out!

An Alaska mining project committed to: • LOCAL HIRE • RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT • ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY

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Miller Genuine Draft presents

The Sluicebox

Nokie Edwards

Saturday, September 1 • 4:30 pm

Hawaii 5-0.”“Wipe Out.”“Pipeline.”“Walk Don’t Run.” You know the songs, but do you know the man behind the music? Nokie Edwards, the former lead guitarist of The Ventures, is one of the world’s premier guitar players. Also appearing : Heineken Stage at the Woodlot Sunday, September 2• 4 PM.

LoCash Cowboys

Friday, August 24 • 6:30 PM & Sunday, August 26 • 7:30 pm

LoCash Cowboys Chris Lucas and Preston Brust, combine soul, rock, funk, pop, hip-hop, and gospel in a high-energy version of contemporary country The LoCash Cowboys have shared bills with artists Charlie Daniels and ZZ Top; doing what they do best-rocking a packed house. Also appearing: Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage Saturday, August 25 • 8 PM.

Hobo Jim

Saturday and Monday, September 1 & 3 • 8:30 pm Sunday, September 2 • 6:30 PM

His songs about his wilderness lifestyle, written over four decades of working in Alaska as a commercial fisherman, logger, and cowboy, have endeared him to audiences. Also appearing: Heineken Stage at the Woodlot 4 PM Weekdays.

Tom Rigney & Flambeau Thursday - Saturday, August 23 - 25 • 8:30 pm

John Tracy & Chill Factor

Thursday, August 30 • 9 pm

Out of retirement just for us! It’s no news that Chill Factor with special guest John Tracy is Alaska’s top party band for Alaska’s biggest 12-day party.

Tom Rigney, the fiery, electrifying violinist/composer, joins forces with some of the finest musicians on the San Francisco roots music scene to form Tom Rigney and Flambeau, a band that generates enough heat and energy to ignite a dance floor or lift an audience to its feet.

Possum Posse Friday, August 31 • 7:30 pm

Kari and Billy

Saturday, August 25 • 3 pm Monday, August 27 • 3:30 pm

From successful solo careers Kari and Billy weave their unique talents together to create a truly special duo. Kari played fiddle for several years with Big & Rich, and appears in videos including Big & Rich’s “Fake I.D.”, John Rich’s, “Country Done Come To Town”, and Brady Seals’“Been There Drunk That.” Billy has played shows with Craig Morgan, Tracy Byrd, Mark Wills, Aaron Tippin, and more. The duo’s new CD entitled “Whole Lotta Love” is a self-produced collection of 16 original songs.

The greatest band in the world. Possibly, EVER! This sardonic honkytonk/bluegrass band, based out of Austin, Texas but known internationally for their viral YouTube video series, “Guy On A Buffalo,” consistently wins over audiences by playing memorable originals as well as mashed-up versions of urban cult-classics and girlie-pop favorites.

Palmer Museum of History and Art PALMER VISITOR CENTER Come in and enjoy information about the Mat Su Valley’s history, art exhibits, showcase gardens, and much, much more!

Ken Peltier

Gary Sloan

Ken Peltier and the “The Ken Peltier Band” are Alaska’s premier country band. Their deep country roots are obvious, but the band’s versatility extends to classic rock and blues as well.

Playing music for Alaskans since 1965, his original music and blues harp performances are legendary.

Sunday, September 2 • 9:30 pm

Open everyday 9am to 6pm until September 30th

Friday, August 31 • 6 pm

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fun for over 21 Jolly Roger

Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Grandstand Lawn, next to the Pirates for Hire of course!

Open Daily. Join the Pirates for Ale and live music daily.

Wine Bar & Art House

Located near the red gate

Open daily with a fine selection of wine, light fare, and great atmosphere, the Art House Wine Bar gets grand champion at the State Fair.

Oasis Beer Garden

Across from the Carnival Midway. Open Daily

The only thing better than sunshine at the Fair, is having a beer in the sunshine at the Fair. While the kids are on the rides, sit down, relax and enjoy a brew in the sun at the Oasis.

PRESENTED BY ALASKA STATE FAIR, INC.

Mighty Matanuska Brewfest 2012 October 19 and 20, Friday • 6-10 pm Saturday • 6-10 pm in Raven Hall on the Alaska State Fairgrounds Over 50 different brews available for tasting. A selection of wine will be available also. Live Music Nightly and beer friendly foods available for purchase. Tickets and information at alaskastatefair.org (convenience fees apply) Tickets also on sale August 1st. $30 - Includes tickets for 20 3-ounce samples of beer at participating booths $10 - Designated Driver ticket includes non-alcoholic beverage

• USDA Choice Beef, Pork & Chicken • Retail & Wholesale • Custom Cuts • Bush Orders

Mon - Sat 9AM-7PM 7521 Old Seward Highway, Anchorage Retail 344-4066 Wholesale 349-3556

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Save the headache of driving yourself and enjoy round trip transportation provided by The Magic Bus for only $29 (does not include admittance to Brewfest). Buses depart at 5 PM and 5:30 PM either night from Chilkoot Charlie’s Parking lot, 1068 W. Fireweed, Anchorage, returning to Koot’s at 11PM.

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at&t concerts series the Alaska state Fair is Pleased to Present the Concert line-up for the 2012 At&t Concert series at the kendall toyota of Anchorage borealis theatre

CrEEd

Presented by Mix 103.1 and Heineken

thursday, August 23 • 7 Pm kEndAll tOyOtA OF AnChOrAGE bOrEAlis thEAtrE reserved Area $60 (no chairs) General Admission $35 The rockers behind hits like “My Own Prison,” “Torn,” “What’s this Life For,” “One,” “Higher,” “With Arms Wide Open,” “My Sacrifice” and “One Last Breath” are reunited and the multi-platinum artists are looking toward a bright future with their latest album, Full Circle, and a busy U.S. tour schedule, including a stop in Alaska.

thEOry OF A dEAdmAn

Presented by Miller Genuine Draft

Friday, August 24 • 7 Pm kEndAll tOyOtA OF AnChOrAGE bOrEAlis thEAtrE reserved Area $55 (no chairs) General Admission $35 Theory of a Deadman, the platinum-selling Vancouver quartet, tells hard rocking stories of good times, bad times and everything in between. The band solidified their place at the top of modern hard rock by exceeding platinum sales with their breakthrough Scars & Souvenirs album in 2008 and with their #1 mainstream rock radio hit “Bad Girlfriend.” Theory’s most recent album, The Truth Is... was released in July 2011.

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biG & riCh with Cowboy troy and bradley Gaskin Presented by KBEAR 104.1 and Miller Genuine Draft

saturday, August 25 • 7 Pm kEndAll tOyOtA OF AnChOrAGE bOrEAlis thEAtrE reserved Area $55 (no chairs) General Admission $40 Eclectic country duo Big & Rich made it big and struck it rich with the release of “Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)” in 2004. They followed that up with the top 10 Comin’ to Your City, featuring several hits including the title track, and 2007’s Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace, which included “Lost in This Moment.” Their most recent single, “Fake ID,” is featured on 2011’s “Footloose” soundtrack.

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at&t concert series styx

Presented by KOOL 97.3 All Classics and The Anchorage Press

sunday, August 26 • 6 Pm kEndAll tOyOtA OF AnChOrAGE bOrEAlis thEAtrE reserved seating $65 General Admission $40

Born in a suburban Chicago basement in the early 1970s, Styx eventually transformed into the virtual arena rock prototype. In its 40-year career, the band has built a discography of more than 30 albums, featuring big hit singles and classic rock radio standards like “Lady,” “Come Sail Away,” “Renegade,” “Blue Collar Man,” “Fooling Yourself” and “Too Much Time on My Hands.”

Air suPPly

Presented by Q99.7

monday, August 27 • 7 Pm kEndAll tOyOtA OF AnChOrAGE bOrEAlis thEAtrE reserved seating $35 General Admission $20 Legendary pop duo Air Supply is famous for their melodic harmonies and original songs like “Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “The One that You Love,” “Sweet Dreams” and “Making Love Out of Nothing at All,” which have each achieved multi-million radio plays. Air Supply released its most recent studio album, Mumbo Jumbo, in 2010, and its most recent single, “Sanctuary,” in 2011.

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JO dEE mEssinA

Presented by Country Legends 100.9 & AutoZone

tuesday, August 28 • 7 Pm kEndAll tOyOtA OF AnChOrAGE bOrEAlis thEAtrE reserved seating $50 General Admission $35

Country singer-songwriter Jo Dee Messina’s new songs are said to “represent one of country’s true talents at the top of her game.” That’s saying a lot, considering that the Massachusetts-born singer has already sold more than 5 million albums, earned two Grammy nominations, and had nine #1 hits including “Bye Bye,”“I’m Alright,”“Stand Beside Me,”“Lesson in Leavin,’”“Bring on the Rain” and “My Give a Damn’s Busted.”

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KENDALL TOYOTA OF ANCHORAGE BOREALIS THEATRE

The Avett Brothers

Presented by KNBA 90.3 FM and The Anchorage Press

Wednesday, August 29 • 7 PM Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Borealis Theatre Reserved Area $50 (no chairs) General Admission $35 The Avett Brothers, featuring the talents of brothers Scott and Seth Avett, made their big-label debut in 2009 with I and Love and You, which delivers songs like “Head Full of Doubt, Road Full of Promise” and the title track in a style described as a “rootsy amalgam of folk, country, bluegrass, rock and pop – even a jab of punk-style dynamics.”

Jeff Dunham

Presented by News Talk 750, Mix 103.1 and Charter College

Thursday, August 30 • 7 PM Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Borealis Theatre Reserved Seating $75 General Admission $45 Entertainer Jeff Dunham and his entourage of signature characters have created a unique blend of stand-up comedy and ventriloquism that has Time Magazine calling him “the most popular comedian in the United States.” His television specials have been the highest rated programming in Comedy Central history, his DVD sales have reached 7 million units, his videos have received a half a billion YouTube views, and he secured his place as the topgrossing live comedy act in both 2009 and 2010.

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Five Finger Death Punch

Presented by 106.5 KWHL Alaska’s Rock

Friday, August 31 • 7 PM Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Borealis Theatre Reserved Area $50 (no chairs) General Admission $35

The melodic heavy metal machine known as Five Finger Death Punch comes armed with top 10 hits like “Bad Company” and “Far From Home” from their first two albums, both of which surpassed Gold status, and riding the wave of their latest album, American Capitalist, which includes the single “Under and Over It” and “Back for More,” featured on the Madden NFL 2012 soundtrack.

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at&t concert series GEOrGE thOrOGOOd And thE dEstrOyErs

Presented by 100.5 The Fox and Pabst Blue Ribbon

saturday, september 1 • 7 Pm kEndAll tOyOtA OF AnChOrAGE bOrEAlis thEAtrE reserved seating $75 General Admission $35

George Thorogood started his career as a minor league baseball player, but to the joy of hundreds of thousands of fans, he decided to become a musician in 1970. Over the past 40+ years, the blues/rock guitarist and his band have released more than 20 albums, featuring fan-favorites like “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,” “Bad to the Bone” and “Who Do You Love.”

GAry AllAn

Presented by KASH Country 107.5 and Bud Light

sunday, september 2 • 6 Pm kEndAll tOyOtA OF AnChOrAGE bOrEAlis thEAtrE reserved Area $50 (no chairs) General Admission $35

Superstar singer-songwriter Gary Allan burst onto the country scene with “Her Man,” the first of nearly a dozen top 10s and four #1 hits, including “Watching Airplanes,” “Life Ain’t Always Beautiful,” “Best I Ever Had,” “Tough Little Boys,”“It Would be You,”“Right Where I Need to Be” and “Nothing on but the Radio,” which are included on the Gary Allan Icon greatest hits album released March 6.

hOt ChEllE rAE

Presented by 101.3 KGOT

monday, september 3 • 3 Pm kEndAll tOyOtA OF AnChOrAGE bOrEAlis thEAtrE reserved Area $45 (no chairs) General Admission $20 Young, Nashville-based pop quartet Hot Chelle Rae is all about “feel-good, windows-down tunes” like their chart-topper “Tonight Tonight” and brand new single “I Like it Like That,” both off their sophomore album, Whatever, released in November 2011.

buy and print tickets online at alaskastatefair.org!

Pay no fees when you buy tickets during the Fair at Kendall Toyota Borealis Theatre box oﬃce.

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music - free with fair admission LoCash Cowboys

Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage Saturday, August 25 • 8 PM

The LoCash Cowboys have shared bills with artists including Charlie Daniels and ZZ Top doing what they do best, rocking a full house with songs that celebrate the unabashed fun of the LoCash lifestyle, the conviction that the best things in life are free or at least low-cash. Also Appearing: Miller Genuine Draft Presents the Sluicebox Friday, August 24 • 6:30 PM & Sunday, August 26 • 7:30 PM

Hell’s Belles

Heineken Stage at the Woodlot Friday & Saturday, August 31 & September 1 • 7 PM

HELL’S BELLES is a world-famous, all-female AC/DC tribute band comprised of five committed, ferocious, and meticulous women rock musicians who strive to deliver the best of AC/ DC with mechanical precision and passionate fury. Endorsed by Angus Young himself, HELL’S BELLES are the closest one can get without actually moving to Australia and joining AC/DC’s road crew. Let there be rock!

Nokie Edwards

Hobo Jim

“Hawaii 5-0.”“Wipe Out.”“Pipeline.” “Walk Don’t Run.” You know the songs, but do you know the man behind the music? Nokie Edwards, one of the world’s premier guitarists, is the former lead guitarist of The Ventures, heralded as the most popular instrumental rock band in history. Fairgoers will have the opportunity to hear this universally recognized musician play these hits – and others – live at the 2012 Fair! Also Appearing: Miller Genuine Draft Presents the Sluicebox, Saturday, September 1 • 4:30 PM

Hobo Jim will headline this year’s Alaska State Fair as usual. Throughout his years of working in Alaska as a commercial fisherman, logger, and cowboy, Hobo has written many songs about his occupations and wilderness lifestyle. Hobo has gathered a multitude of fans across the state of Alaska and beyond. Also appearing: Miller Genuine Draft Presents the Sluicebox, September 1 & 3 • 8:30 PM & September 2 •6:30 PM

Heineken Stage at the Woodlot Sunday, September 2 • 4 PM

Heineken Stage at the Woodlot weekdays • 4 PM

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The Ken Peltier Band

Friday, August 31 • 5 PM

Alaska’s premier country band, blending classic rock and blues with their deep country roots. Kenny’s band has played across the state for years, and shared the stage with Blackhawk, Marty Stuart, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Clint Black, Toby Keith, Trace Adkins, Mark Chesnutt, and Emerson Drive – to name a few.

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Marrakesh Express Heineken Stage at the Woodlot Friday & Saturday, August 24 & 25 • 7 PM

Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young was one of the most enduring and influential musical groups of all time, releasing hit after hit through the 60’s and 70’s. Marrakesh Express pays tribute to CSNY, with their vivid and realistic performance of CSNY’s most recognizable and important songs, authentically reproducing their cascading, layered harmonies, memorable guitar lines, and lyrics that spoke for a generation.

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aLaska state Fair soUvenirs you’re gonna love our brand new 2012 Alaska state Fair souvenirs, now available for online ordering at alaskastatefair.org. Talented local artist Katie Sevigny created the art featured on several of our items, including our 2012 Fair poster. Katie, who operates Sevigny Studio in downtown Anchorage and just opened a new gallery in Skagway, studied art at the Chicago Art Institute and the Academy of Art in Chicago before moving to Alaska in 1994. She and her husband, Craig, have three sons, Cooper, Rowan and 8-month-old Satchel. Between her three boys and a busy schedule, Katie says she tries to live her dream of being a successful artist (and in our opinion, she is definitely succeeding!).

Fair theme Art tee Show off your Fair pride with this tee, featuring the 2012 Fair poster artwork designed by Katie Sevigny. Pick from antique cherry red, military green, Texas orange or heathered navy. available in extra-small to xxxl. $15 (add $2 for xxl and up).

talk derby to me shirts

Many of the souvenirs also feature our 2012 theme logo, You’re Gonna Love It, designed by our own Ruth Hulbert. Ruth, a fourth generation Palmer resident, was our featured artist in 2007 and 2009, and has also worked as the Fair’s sign-maker for several years.

Turn heads with our brand new men’s and women’s Talk Derby to Me shirts with original artwork by Katie Sevigny. The men’s long-sleeved jersey comes in chocolate brown and gray, and the ¾-sleeve ladies tee is available in gray or red. available in small to xxxl. ladies’ shirts begin at $24 and men’s shirts begin at $26 (add $2 for xxl and up).

Wondering what souvenirs to get? here are some of our favorites:

2012 Fair Poster This year’s poster features bright and beautiful original artwork by Katie Sevigny, as well as the 2012 Fair theme logo designed by Ruth Hulbert. $15.

laser Engraved 2012 Fair theme Earrings These earrings feature colorful glass beads and the 2012 Fair theme logo made of birch, and hang 4-inches in length. $20.

drop by the Pioneer Plaza Souvenir booth, Saturday, august 25 from 2-4 PM to get your poster signed by poster artist Katie Sevigny.

Ak Fair theme logo tee This edgy short-sleeved tee comes in black with a grey tone-on-tone printed fair theme logo design. available in extra-small to xxxl. $16 (add $2 for xxl and up).

French terry love tree hoodie You’ll fall in love with this super-soft, zippered, ladies hoodie featuring our Love Tree design by Katie Sevigny. Choose from dashing red, new navy blue or light heather gray. available in small to xxxl. $45 (add $2 for xxl and up).

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Ordering is easy!

Just visit alaskastatefair.org, browse the wide selection, place your order and leave the rest up to us. Order $150 or more and shipping is free! Souvenirs will also be available at our two oﬃcial Fair souvenir booths near the Irwin Exhibits building and the Pioneer Plaza. Shopping (and shipping!) is easy with our USPS Flat Rate boxes, available for purchase at the souvenir booths. Just fill up your box with souvenirs, complete a mailing label, pay the flat-rate shipping fee (the same as you’d pay at the post oﬃce), and we’ll take it from there.

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insider’s gUide Getting to the Fair

Fair dates and hours

The fairgrounds are located just an hour’s drive north of Anchorage at mile 40 on the Glenn Highway. Once at the Fair there are four entrance gates. Three gates, the Purple, Red and Yellow, have parking areas. The fourth, the Green Gate, serves as a drop-off and pick-up zone, and as the depot for the Fair Train. No parking fee is required to access the entrance area to the Green Gate. Access is from the Inner Springer Road at the north end of the fairgrounds.

Monday – friday . . . . . . . . . . . .noon – 10 PM Saturday – Sunday . . . . . . . . . .10 aM – 10 PM labor day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 aM – 8 PM

take a rest The Family Rest Stop, provided by Alaska Family Services, is a relaxed atmosphere for families with young children. Located in the south end of Raven Hall, it offers a quiet place to breastfeed, change diapers, or simply let the little ones play or rest away from the noise and activity of the Fair. Open during Fair hours.

daily schedules

august 23 – September 3

ride the Fair train Forget the parking worries and leave the driving to someone else – hop on board the Fair Train for travel to the Fair. Round-trip fares from Anchorage, including admission to the Fair, are:

adults (13-59) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $54 Seniors (60+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $47 children (6-12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27 children (5 and younger) . . . . $22

To find out what’s going on each day of the fair, pick up a schedule at kiosks located just inside Fair walk-in gates. Got a smartphone? Download the Alaska App or QR Code Reader from your app store to upload the daily schedule right to your phone! Schedules include a map of the fairgrounds showing the location of venues as well as ATMs, restrooms, security and first aid areas.

Train Schedule: Trains run on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 24 – 26 and August 31 - September 2 with two departure and return times on Saturdays. Visit alaskastatefair.org for complete schedule information.

Will Call Pick up will call admission tickets at the Green Gate. Turn in by the Purple Gate (gate closest to Palmer) and follow the road paralleling the fairgrounds to the Green Gate. There is a small area to park while you pick up your tickets. After you get your tickets, you may continue on to park in the Red Parking Lot or turn and go back onto the Glenn Highway. You may also pick up will call concert tickets at the Kendall Toyota Borealis Theatre Box Oﬃce located inside the fairgrounds adjacent to the Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Borealis Theatre.

Parking at the Fair Handicapped-accessible parking is available at the Red, Yellow and Purple Lots, which offer the closest entrance to the fairgrounds. Tow-away zones. For pedestrian safety, parking on the Glenn Highway or rightof-way by the fairgrounds is not allowed. These areas will be closed off and clearly marked “no parking.” Any vehicles parked there will be towed.

Booking your Fair Train ticket: Call 265-2494 or 1-800-554-0552. All tickets sold are at the round-trip rate and include Fair admission.

Admission at Gates Monday-Thursday and Labor Day Friday-Sunday adult . . . . .$11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13 Senior . . . .$7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8 youth . . . . .$7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8 There are plenty of DISCOUNTS on admission before the Fair. See page ???? for more information. We ask that you not bring the following items on to Fair property:

Parking Fees daily

Season

Car/truck: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5 . . . . . . . . . . . .$25 rv*: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15 . . . . . . . . . . . $75 tent: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5 . . . . . . . . . . . .$30 premier parking: . . . . . . . .$25

• • • • • • •

* $10 daily and $50 season additional fee for tow behind car or trailer.

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Firearms, knives or weapons of any kind Animals (except service dogs) Alcoholic beverages Bicycles, scooters, roller blades, roller skates or skateboards Solicitation materials (and please refrain from soliciting) Material distribution Also, please refrain from smoking, except in designated areas. See page 46 for locations on the map of the fairgrounds.

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grandstand will be using, Alaska’s fastest rally and drift cars will be racing in an X-Games format for cash and prizes. Sign up for this event at aksupercross. com

The Anchorage Press presents

Demolition Derby

Kendall Toyota of Anchorage presents

Grandstand Attractions

from Alaska’s best racers on a full size Supercross track with no limits. This means a bigger track, bigger jumps and bigger action for you! Sign up for this event at aksupercross.com.

Friday, August 31 • 6 PM Monday, September 3 • 4 PM Adult/ Senior $12, Youth $7 Now this is exciting! Crashing, banging and destroying cars... who wouldn’t love that? These drivers are pushing their cars and themselves to the limits for the title of Demo Derby Champion! Come cheer them on in their quest to become the last man (or woman!) standing. Come back again and catch the Compact Car Demolition Derby on Sunday, September 2 at 6 PM. Sign up for this event at aksupercross.com.

Pioneer Equipment, Inc. presents

Antique Tractor Pull

Sunday, September 2 • 2 PM Adult/ Senior $5, Youth FREE No State Fair would be complete without classic tractors! Come watch these “oldies but goodies” do some serious work as they compete to see who has the most muscle, and cheer them on while they prove they’ve still got it. Sign up for this event at xtremeakpromotions.com

The Anchorage Press presents

Compact Car Demolition Derby

Amateur & Youth Supercross

Friday, August 24 • 6 PM Adult/ Senior $5, Youth FREE We have listened to our younger, novice and women riders and you want your own night to shine... Here it is! We will be opening the Grandstand motorsports season with 50’s, 65’s, 85’s, super-mini, novice, women and quads! Afterwards sit back and enjoy the best seats in the house for the Alaska State Fair’s annual fireworks show at 10 PM.

Denali Alaskan Federal Credit Union presents

Stadium Truck Racing

Sunday, August 26 • 4 PM Adult/ Senior $12, Youth $7 Last year we introduced Alaska to door-to-door Stadium Truck (formerly Tuff Truck) racing and you loved it, so we are bringing it to you again in 2012! Once again we will be racing both stock and modifieds in separate main events. All the participants think their trucks are the toughest, so come watch them battle it out to see who truly has the toughest truck and is the most skilled driver in Alaska. Expect dirt and paint to fly! Sign up for this event at aksupercross.com.

Miller Genuine Draft presents

Rally Cross

Saturday, September 1 • 4 PM Adult/ Senior $12, Youth $7 This is a first for Alaska! The first annual Alaska State Fair RALLY CROSS!!! We

Sunday, September 2 • 6 PM Adult/ Senior $12, Youth $7 Many of you asked for it last year so we are bringing it to you — Alaska State Fair’s First Compact Car Demolition Derby. A little smaller, a little quicker but hitting just as hard.

Miller Genuine Draft presents

5th Annual Alaska Supercross

Saturday, August 25 • 6 PM Adult/ Senior $20, Youth $10 Come see Alaska’s fastest Supercross riders face off once again for bragging rights as Alaska’s fastest rider. This is the same great event you know and love from the Sullivan Arena only bigger, better and more extreme. Relocating this event to the Alaska State Fair provides an opportunity bring you more high-flying, bar-banging action

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Are you an Alaska junior or senior high school student planning to attend college or vocational school? Would you like a little money in your pocket to help you along your way? Then be sure to apply for an Alaska State Fair 2013 scholarship! Check our website in January for more information.

2012 you’re Gonna love it...teen dance!

“bright idea” young Entrepreneurs

AlAskA GlACiEr PrOduCts bOrEAlis PlAzA tEnt tuEsdAy, AuGust 28 • 1 – 5 Pm

Young Entrepreneurs will develop a business idea, a invention or present an “idea” within a category; agriculture, energy, technology, receiving cash and ribbon awards in each category. A University Alaska/ Alaska Pacific University collaboration.

AlAskA GlACiEr PrOduCts bOrEAlis PlAzA tEnt FridAy, AuGust 24 • 8 – 10 Pm

This is a great kick-off to start the events of the Fair. Come dance to a favorite DJ. Teens age 13-18 welcome. Each $5 Ticket benefits My House, a non-profit organization that makes available the basic needs of safety, shelter, warmth and nourishment for teens in the valley that needs our support.

2012 Fall Parade of Homes Saturday, September 22 • 10-6 Sunday, September 23 • Noon-6 For more information on the Fall Parade of Homes publication and map

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Fair discoUnts & waYs to save! Save $2 when you buy Daily Admission before August 23. before auGuSt 23

reGular Price

Monday –thursday/labor day Adult (13-64) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9 Youth (6-12) or Senior (65+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5

Monday –thursday/labor day Adult (13-64) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11 Youth (6-12) or Senior (65+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7

friday – Sunday Adult (13-64) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11 Youth (6-12) or Senior (65+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6

friday – Sunday Adult (13-64) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13 Youth (6-12) or Senior (65+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8

Costco daily Admission 4-Pack

$2 buck thursday August 23

daily Admissions 6-Pack $60

Selling four-pack at Costco August 1 – 22. Choose from an adult four-pack or a youth/senior four-pack. Prices are $34.99 for adult and $21.99 for youth/ senior. Good any day.

Come join us opening day between noon – 2 PM and only pay $2 admission at fair gates!

Save up to $18 on six adult daily admissions. Use any day of the Fair. Order online by August 22 at alaskastatefair.org (convenience fees apply). youth or Senior 6 Pack - $30

thursday, August 30 Alaska Grown day Get a $2 discount at Fair gates if you wear your Alaska Grown T-shirt.

big bear campground and r.v. park

military discount Military-discounted daily Fair admission tickets are available on Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson at Information Tickets and Travel. $9.75 adult and $6.25 youth or senior. Good any day.

season Pass Go to the Fair all 12 days for as little as $5 adult and $3.33 for senior. Season Pass includes admission, AND a season general parking permit. $60 for adults, $40 for seniors and $30 for youth*. Available at alaskastatefair.org June 1 – July 31. (Convenience fees apply). *Parking not included with youth season passes.

Alaska Airlines Club 49 travel incentive 10% off on alaska airlines flights booked from any alaska destination to anchorage. August 22 - September 5, 2012. Book @ alaskaairlines.com/ club49.

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tueSday and wedneSday, auGuSt 28 and 29, noon – 5 PM

save at Fair gates: Beginning August 9th, pick up a Coca-Cola Buddy Days coupon at any Holiday Store (no purchase required). Supplies are limited. Turn in at any Fair gate and, with your purchase of an admission ticket at the Fair gate, receive a second ticket of equal or lesser value FREE.

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save at the Carnival: Buy your tickets to ride and your buddy rides FREE from noon – 5 PM on Buddy Days (No coupon required to enjoy Buddy Days at the carnival).

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ALAskA GrOWN DAY - THursDAY

August 24

August 30

Kids 12 and under attend FREE this day. Meet Martin Buser & his puppies in the MTA Pioneer Plaza booth.

$2 discount at Fair gate if you wear your Alaska Grown T-shirt. At the Pioneer Plaza booth there are competitions for most generations in an Alaska Grown T-Shirt, Youngest/ Oldest person in an Alaska Grown T-shirt.

Plus Fireworks at 10 p.m.!

BP PrEsENTs

fAMILY DAY - sATurDAY August 25

WALGrEENs PrEsENTs

Kids 12 and under attend FREE thanks to BP. Watch the cowboys at the Rodeo, then swing to the music of Ken Peltier at the Rodeo Dance.

ALAskA COMMuNICATIONs PrEsENTs

WELLNEss DAY - frIDAY August 31

Check out Walgreens booth in the Pioneer Plaza for activities.

COuNCIL Of ALAskA PrODuCErs PrEsENTs

EXPErIENCE ALAskA DAY - suNDAY

MINING DAY - sATurDAY

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Help Alaska Communications recognize the winners of the 2nd Annual Heroes program on the Colony Stage at 1:00 p.m.

Celebrate Mining Day and check out the booths under the Farm Exhibit Eaves.

PrEMErA BLuE CrOss BLuE sHIELD Of ALAskA PrEsENTs

HEALTHY LIVING DAY - MONDAY August 27

ALAskA NATIVE CuLTurEs DAY - suNDAY september 2

Premera aspires to help Alaska become the healthiest state in the nation - check out their booth for some great health activities and then check out the health related booths under the Farm Exhibit eaves.

sENIOr DAY - WEDNEsDAY

Be part of the largest celebration of Alaska Native culture ever at the Fair, featuring more than 150 Alaska Native drummers, dancers, artisans, craftspeople, musicians, athletes and actors from all over the state.

ALAskA AIrLINEs PrEsENTs

ALAskA AIrLINEs DAY - MONDAY

August 29

september 3

Seniors gone wild! Bring the grandkids and show them how to really have fun at the fair. Enjoy Senior Fitness Fun and Senior Joke and Storytelling.

Don’t say goodbye to the Fair until you check out the Pioneer Plaza for great deals with Alaska Airlines.

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schedule highlights Thursday, August 23 $2 Thursday Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Borealis Theatre AT&T CONCERT SERIES

7 PM

Creed Presented by Mix 103.1 & Heineken

The Sluicebox presented by Miller Genuine Draft

3:30 PM 5:00 PM 6:30 PM 8:30 PM

VooDoo, Premier classic rock Lisa Lisa, Funky blues 907, Alaska’s favorite live cover band Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Fiery Cajun tunes

6:30 PM 8:30 PM

LoCash Cowboys, Up-tempo country joyride Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Fiery Cajun tunes

Jolly Roger Pub

4 PM 5 PM 6 PM 7 PM

Melanie Trost, Folksy acoustic fun Kevin Worrell, Acoustic roots rock’n’roll T. Harvey Combo, Texas blues hippie & friends! Run September, Indie punk rock

Heineken Stage at the Woodlot

7 PM

Marrakesh Express, The Ultimate CSNY experience The Family Homestead Hour with Hobo Jim

Jolly Roger Pub

4 PM

3 PM 4 PM 5 PM

Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Grandstand

6 PM

Frank Iarossi, Original country Diana Z, Energetic indie-pop originals The Long & the Short of It, Two sizes, two voices Marty Raney & Friends, Twisted Alaskan humor

Heineken Stage at the Woodlot

4 PM 7 PM

The Family Homestead Hour with Hobo Jim 4th Annual Legendary Karaoke Contest. Final Qualifying Round. Presented by Country Legends 100.9 FM

Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage

12:30 PM 1 & 2:30 PM 3 PM 4:30 & 8 PM 6 PM

Miracle Drummers and Dancers, Yup’ik dance Magic by Robbie, Amazing, amusing & astounding The Music Grounds, Sizzling Star Showcase Miramar Marine Corps Show Band The Last Rounds, Old-time rock ‘n’ roll

6 PM

12:30 & 3:30 PM Magic by Robbie, Amazing, amusing & astounding 1 & 2:30 PM Qatalina & Co. Salsa, Latin dance club moves on Fire! 3 & 5 PM Two Steps from Heaven, Jazz, lyrical, & ballet 5 & 6:30 PM Eagle River Dance Troupe, Youth ballroom dancers 6 PM Irish Dance Academy, Alaska’s Premier Irish Dance Group 8 PM 9th Army Band—Cold Fusion & Arctic Rock 10:15 PM Alaskanette Baton Corps, Flashing fire batons! GCI Cable Bluebonnet Stage

GCI Cable Bluebonnet Stage

1 PM

2 PM 3:30 PM 4:30 PM

2 PM 3:30 PM

5:30 PM

Diana Z, Energetic indie-pop originals Tony James, Soul-stirring guitar Farrell Dillon, dangerously dexterous comedy magic Rick Brooks, Fingerstyle extraordinaire

Donlin Gold, LLC Raven’s People Tent

2, 3:30 & 5 PM Miracle Drummers & Dancers, Yupik dance 2:30, 4 & 5:30 PM Bee Akee Curtis, Inupiaq storyteller 6 PM World Eskimo-Indian Olympic Demos Farm Exhibits

Noon

Goat Fun Day Demos & Activities, Open to the public

Hoskins Exhibits

12:30 PM 1:30 PM 2:30 PM 3:30 PM

Beeswax Lip Balm Square-Agonals Chocolate Dessert Bowls Making Yogurt

10 PM

Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Borealis Theatre AT&T CONCERT SERIES

7 PM

Theory of a Deadman Presented by Miller Genuine Draft

The Sluicebox Presented by Miller Genuine Draft

3:30 PM 5 PM

4:30 PM 5:30 PM 6 PM

Alaska Wild Bird Rehab Center, Sandhill crane demo Melanie Trost, Folksy acoustic fun Josh & Eve Anderson, Hot sibling harmonies Julia Nauheim, Folk-pop, Irish and originals AS Band, Folksy kids & dads Maddie Courrier, A little bit of everything!

Pebble Corral

1:30 PM -2:30 PM Diaper Derby & Toddler Trot Presented by Combs Insurance Agency, Inc. 3 PM Kid’s Day Games Alaska Glacier Products Borealis Plaza Tent

2 PM • 5 PM

Kids’ Day Activities Presented by Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman 9 PM -11 PM 2012 “You’re Gonna Love It”Teen Dance 3 PM -5:30 PM Kids’ Day Games Presented by MTA Donlin Gold, LLC Raven’s People Tent

2 & 5 PM

Friday, August 24 MTA Presents Kids’ Day Fireworks

Amateur & Youth Supercross

Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage

Naa Ludiisk Gwaii Yatxi, Lively traditional Northwest coast dance 2:30 & 4 PM Bee Akee Curtis, Inupiaq storyteller 3:30 & 5:30 PM Hooper Bay Dancers, Yup’ik Dance 6 PM World Eskimo-Indian Olympic Demo Farm Exhibits

Noon

Goat Fun Day Demos & Activities, Open to the public

Hoskins Exhibits

12:30 PM 1:30 PM 2:30 PM 4 PM

Frozen Pony, Cold, Country songs Stadium, Alt indie rock

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Ribbon Wands Make & Take Edible Flowers Cookie Decorating for Kids Entry “Just for Kids” Cookies Contest Presented by C & H Sugar

7 PM

Judging “Just for Kids” Cookies Presented by C & H Sugar

France Equestrian Center

7 PM

Alaska State Fair Rodeo

Saturday, August 25 BP PRESENTS FAMILY DAY

Alaska Glacier Products Borealis Plaza Tent

10 AM - 5 PM Greatland Chili Fiesta 9 PM Rodeo Dance with the Ken Peltier Band Presented by Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman Heineken Stage at the Woodlot

2 PM 4 PM

Moose Calling Contest Presented by Sportsman’s Warehouse Parent-Child Look-Alike Contest Presented by Café Excellence Marrakesh Express, The Ultimate CSNY experience

Alaska State Fair Parade In Downtown Palmer 11 AM Fabulous floats and exciting performers

7 PM

Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Borealis Theatre

Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Grandstand

AT&T CONCERT SERIES

7 PM

Big & Rich with Cowboy Troy and Bradley Gaskin Presented by K-Bear 104.1 & MillerGenuine Draft

The Sluicebox Presented by Miller Genuine Draft

1:30 PM 3 PM 4:30 PM 6:30 PM 8:30 PM

Nate May & His Country Jumpers, Country swing Kari & Billy, Nashville rising stars Brook Faulk Band, Reckless and wild rock and country Rock-It Rangers, Classic rock Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Cajun blues fiddle

Jolly Roger Pub

2 PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM

Eric & Sean Braendel, Father & son playing original folk Jubilee, Fabulo-tastic fiddlin’ fun Fish & Chips, Acoustic music that will hook you in Kari & Billy, Nashville rising stars Mike Olson, Cool country

6 PM

5th Annual Alaska Supercross Presented by Miller Genuine Draft

Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage

10:30 AM

Sunshine Generation of Eagle River, Watch us shine! 11:30 AM & 4:30 PM Swingset Hooligans, Anchorage’s swingiest dance group 12 PM Acilquq Dancers, Yup’ik traditional dance 12:30 & 2:30 PM Sonja’s Studio, Fabulous dancers! 1 PM Linda Sahara Middle Eastern Dancers 1:30 PM Alaska Moving Arts Center, Jazz dance & shotokan karate 3 PM Underground Dance Co., High-energy hip-hop! 3:30 PM Stars Dance & Drill, Award-winning dance team 5 PM Midnight Sun Cloggers, Fancy footwork and big smiles! 5:30 PM Borealis Dancers, Fun and fabulous folk dances 6 PM Paws & Taws Square Dance, Fun-tastic square dancers 8 PM LoCash Cowboys, Uptempo country joyride 10 PM Alaskanette Baton Corps, Flashing fire batons!

JULY 29, 2012 Alaska State Fair 2012

schedule highlights GCI Cable Bluebonnet Stage

4 PM

1 PM 2 PM

France Equestrian Center

2:30 PM 3:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:30 PM

O Tallulah, Awesome family harmonies Three Fish in a Tree, Harmonious family silliness Hopper Family Band, Play together, stay together! Eric & Sean Braendel, Father & son playing original folk Josh & Eve Anderson, Hot sibling harmonies Carhartt Brothers, Music to pound nails by

Around the Grounds

11:30 AM, 1:30, 3:30, & 5:30 PM Flight Crew, UAA Student Team-pursuing higher education! Pebble Corral

11 AM & 12:30 PM Okamoto’s School of Karate 11:30 AM Eagle River Rage 11:45 AM Service High Cheer 12 & 2:15 PM Wasilla High Cheer 12:15 & 2 PM Underground Dance Co., Hip-hop! 1 & 2:30 PM Stars Dance & Drill, Award-winning dance 1:15 & 3 PM Palmer High Cheer 1:30 & 3:30 PM AK Pride Drill Team, Fabulous dance & cheer! 1:45 & 3:15 PM MVD Dance Studio, Hip-hopping moose 2:45 & 3:45 PM Colony High JV & Varsity 4 & 6 PM Tae Kwan Do USA 4:30 PM Excel Gymnastics 5:15 & 6:45 PM Denali Gymnastics 5:30 & 7 PM Denali Rhythmic Team 5:45 & 7:15 PM Denali Dance & Cheer

2 PM

Kid’s Crafts Alaska State Fair Rodeo

GCI Cable Bluebonnet Stage

France Equestrian Center

1 PM 1:30 PM

2 PM

Sunday, August 26 ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS PRESENTS EXPERIENCE ALASKA DAY

2 PM

Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Borealis Theatre

Around the Grounds

3:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:30 PM

AT&T CONCERT SERIES

6 PM

Styx Presented by KOOL 97.3 & the Anchorage Press

11 AM

1:30 PM 3 PM 4:30 PM 6 PM

12 PM

7:30 PM 9:30 PM

The 3 of Hearts, Music with heart Icy Grooves, Smooth jazz Shareholders, Brand new déjà vu Keith Junot Band, Cowboy & western swing music LoCash Cowboys, Up-tempo country Against the Grain, Rockin’ country

1 PM 2 & 4:30 PM 2:30 & 5 PM

Jolly Roger Pub

3:30 PM 6 PM

Donlin Gold, LLC Raven’s People Tent

Heineken Stage at the Woodlot

2 pm Acilquq Dancers, Traditinal Yup’ik dance 2:30 & 4 PM Bee Akee Curtis, Inupiaq storyteller 3:30 & 5:30 PM Hooper Bay Dancers, Yup’ik dance 5 & 7 PM Lepquinm Gumilgit Gagoadim, Tsimshian dance 6 PM World Eskimo-Indian Olympic Demo

4 PM

10 AM-4 PM Mat-Su Rabbit/Cavy Breeders Association Show 12 PM-4 PM Swine, Sheep, & Goat Open Showmanship & Conformation 1 PM Musk Ox Presentation by the Musk Ox Farm

Hoskins Exhibits 11:30 PM 12:30 PM 1:30 PM 2:30 PM 3:30 PM

Paint a Lady Bug Rock Quick Sew a Potholder Recycled Paper Beads Recycling How and Why Microwave Peanut Brittle

2 PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM

Duct Tape Contest

Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Grandstand

4 PM

Stadium Truck Racing presented by Denali Alaskan Federal Credit Union

Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage

11:30 AM Las Nustas, Peruvian Traditional Dance 12 & 1:30 PM Discover Dance, Dazzling dancers 12:30 PM Dancers Workshop, Jazzy musical theatre dance 1 PM 2nd Annual Alaska Communications Heroes Program 2:30 PM Gaia Tribal Belly Dance 3 PM Alaska Sound Celebration, a cappella 4:30 PM Palmer Jazz Band 5:30 PM Third Marine Aircraft Wing Band 8 PM Rick Zelinsky Saxophone Jazz Live!, Great sax jazz originals

ATTENTION FAIR VENDORS

Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Borealis Theatre

Pebble Corral

The Sluicebox Presented by Miller Genuine Draft

Alaska State Fair Rodeo

Monday, August 27 PREMERA BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ALASKA PRESENTS HEALTHY LIVING DAY

11:30 AM, 1:30, 3:30, and 5:30 PM Flight Crew, UAA Student Team-pursuing higher education!

Mike Olson, cool country The 3 of Hearts, Powerful party hits Kari & Billy, Nashville rising stars Anna Lynch, folktastic Americana High Lonesome Sound, Brain-explodin’ bluegrass! 7 PM Rogues & Wenches, Sea shanties and more Celebrate Pirate Night 4 PM-Closing

Farm Exhibits

Monaco, A cappella harmonies Melissa Beck, Southern-fried folk & bluegrass Robin Hopper, Award-winning Alaskan songwriter Anna Lynch, Singer/Songwriter High Lonesome Sound, Brain explodin’ bluegrass! Kari & Billy, Rising Nashville stars

Alaska Winds Coursing Club, Full-throttle fun with Alaska’s fastest dogs! AKC Alaska Herding Group Club, All-breed sheepdog demo The Better Companion, Treibbal & Nose Work Demo AK K-9 Weight Pull, Our dogs pull more than their weight Alaska Dogs Gone Wild Flyball Demo, Fast flyball fun! Alyeska Canine Trainers, Incredible canines! Hundesport, Schutzhund working dogs

AT&T CONCERT SERIES

7 PM

Air Supply Presented by Q99.7

The Sluicebox Presented by Miller Genuine Draft

3:30 PM 7 PM 9 PM

Kari & Billy, Nashville rising stars! Steelhead, Classic Alaskan rock Ken Peltier Band, Alaska’s best country rock & blues

Jolly Roger Pub

2 PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM

Billy Strain, Acoustic rock solo Pat & Veronica, Chillin’ with the old hippie & the diva 60/40, Silver-haired and solid gold Tony James, Soul-stirring guitar Nuther Brothers, Smooth & pleasing acoustic tunes Lulu Small, Alaska’s First Lady of guitar

Alaska Glacier Products Borealis Plaza Tent

7 PM

10 AM - 5 PM Alaska Seafood Throwdown Presented by Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute and 10th & M Seafoods

4 PM

Donlin Gold, LLC Raven’s People Tent

Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage

2 & 5 PM Tlingit & Haida Dancers of Anchorage 2:30 & 4 PM Bee Akee Curtis, Inupiaq Storyteller 3:30 & 5:30 PM Hooper Bay Dancers, Yup’ik Dance 6 PM World Eskimo-Indian Olympic Demos

12 PM Alaska’s Wildest Magic with Don Russell 1 PM Hooper Bay Dancers, Yup’ik Dance 1:30, 3:30 & 6:30 PM The Gothard Sisters, Celtic fiddle & dance 2:30 PM Qatalina & Co. Dance Fusion, Hip-hop, country, jazz and R&B 3 PM Anguyak Dancers, Blending traditional dance with inspirational tunes 5 PM MVD Dance Studio, Hip-hopping moose 6 PM Borealis Dancers, Fun and fabulous folk dances 8 PM Honky Tonk All-Stars, Classic country, cow jazz, and rock

Heineken Stage at the Woodlot

Farm Exhibits

11 AM-1 PM Dairy & Beef Open Showmanship & Master Showmanship 1 PM Musk Ox Presentation by the Musk Ox Farm Hoskins Exhibits

11:30 AM Easy Gourmet Mexican 12:30 PM Sushi 1:30 PM Chocolate Nut Cluster 2:30 & 3:30 PM Youth Fashion Competition & Awards 4 PM Entry A Very Berry Pie Contest Presented by Slack’s Sugar Shack Bakery 7 PM Judging A Very Berry Pie Contest Judging Presented by Slack’s Sugar Shack Bakery

7 PM

The Family Homestead Hour with Hobo Jim Third Marine Aircraft Wing Band

GCI Cable Bluebonnet Stage

1 PM 2 PM

Great Horned Owl Demo, with Ginamaria Smith Nuther Brothers, Smooth & pleasing acoustic tunes

Gobbler’s Grille The Home of the ORIGINAL

Shipping & Packing

Rubber Stamps Copying Services Finishing & Printing Services Cell Phone Accessories

BBQ Turkey Legs BBQ Pork Sandwiches e and taste

Red Trail #146

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schedule highlights 3:30 PM 4:30 PM

Julia Cannon, Sweet & sultry indie originals Bonnie & the Banditas, Guitar-playing singing senoritas Kari & Billy, Rising Nashville stars

1:30, 3:30 & 5:30 PM Canine Stars, Rescue stars flying high and far! Presented by Horizon Lines of Alaska

Championship Presented by Spam Kids Judging Great American “SPAM” Championship Presented by Spam 5:45 PM Adult Entry Great American “SPAM” Championship Presented by Spam 7 PM Adults Judging Great American “SPAM” Championship Presented by Spam

Alaska Glacier Products Borealis Plaza Tent

Tuesday, August 28

5:30 PM

Pebble Corral

1 PM-5 PM

Healthy Living Activities

Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Borealis Theatre

Donlin Gold, LLC Raven’s People Tent

2 & 5 PM

Anguyak Dancers, Blending traditional dance with inspirational music 2:30 PM Bee Akee Curtis, Inupiaq storyteller 3:30 & 5:30 PM Hooper Bay Dancers, Yup’ik Dance 4 & 6 PM Jack Dalton, Yup’ik Storeyteller Presented by KTUU

AT&T CONCERT SERIES

7 PM

The Sluicebox Presented by Miller Genuine Draft

3:30 PM 5 PM 7 PM 9 PM

Farm Exhibits

4 PM-5 PM

Scarecrow Contest Presented by Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman 1st Entry Poultry & Rabbit Pick-Up Open Livestock Pick-Up

6 PM-10 PM 6 PM-10 PM

Jo Dee Messina Presented by Country Legends 100.9 & AutoZone

Ever Ready, Rockin’ Alaska! Mike Olson Band, Cool country Here 2 Play, Seriously incredible jam band Northern Comfort, The next big thing!

Jolly Roger Pub

2 PM 3 PM 4 PM

Hoskins Exhibits

12:30 PM Beginning Felting 1:30 PM Mother Goose Popcorn 2:30 PM Stir Fried Lettuce 3:30 Almond Roca 4 PM Kids Entry Great American “SPAM”

Harlan Scudder, Country covers Dan Lesperance, Smooth country pickin’ Melissa Mitchell, Original music from the heart Old Soul, indie rock and country Keith Junot, Cowboy & western swing music

5 PM 6 PM

Heineken Stage at the Woodlot

4 PM

The Family Homestead Hour with Hobo Jim

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12 PM Alaska’s Wildest Magic with Don Russell 1 PM Hooper Bay Dancers, Yup’ik Dance 1:30, 3:30 & 6:30 PM The Gothard Sisters, Celtic fiddle & dance 2:30 & 5 PM Alaska Dance Promotions, Salsa 3 & 5:30 PM Studio 49, Tap, jazz, hip-hop & more 4:30 & 6 PM Midnight Sun Cloggers, Fancy footwork and big smiles! 8 PM Back Acres, Playing favorites GCI Cable Bluebonnet Stage

1 PM 2 PM 3:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:30 PM

Great horned owl demo Mike Olson, cool country Old Soul, Vocal-driven indie rock and country Dan Lesperance, Smooth country pickin’ Melissa Mitchell, Original music from the heart

Pebble Corral

1:30, 3:30 & 5:30 PM Canine Stars, Rescue stars flying high and far! Presented by Horizon Lines of Alaska 6 PM Staff Goat Milking Challenge Competition

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Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage

12:30 & 2:30 PM Prime Time Dancers, Young at heart 1 PM Qatalina & Co. Dance Fusion, Hip-hop, jazz & country 1:30, 3:30 & 6:30 PM The Gothard Sisters, Celtic fiddle & dance 3 PM Miracle Drummers & Dancers 5 PM Rockin Seniors, Off their rockers! 5:30 PM Main Squeeze, Accordion band 8 PM Passage: Navy Band Northwest GCI Cable Bluebonnet Stage

1 PM 2 PM 3:30 PM 4:30 PM

Lazy Mountain Girls, Big bluegrass sound Danger Town, Acoustic honky-tonk Emma Hill, Countrified bluesy folk with a touch of pop Doc South & Friends, Old-timey tunes, legendary fiddler John Cook Trio, Singer-songwriter

5:30 PM

Pebble Corral

“Bright Idea”Young Entrepreneurs Center, Young Entrepreneurs of Alaska

2:30 PM Bee Akee Curtis, Inupiaq storyteller 3:30 & 5:30 PM Hooper Bay Dancers, Yup’ik Dance 4 & 6 PM Jack Dalton, Yup’ik Storeyteller Presented by KTUU Farm Exhibits

12 PM-3 PM

Alaska’s Midnight Sun Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off 3 PM & 7 PM 4-H Livestock Entry 4 PM & 8:30 PM 2nd Entry Poultry & Rabbit Hoskins Exhibits

12:30 PM 1:30 PM 2:30 PM 3:30 PM

Make & Take Peaceful Pentagons Healthy Kids Snacks Painting with Flowers Make & Take Decorative Envelopes

France Equestrian Center

6 PM-7:30 PM Alaska Equine Therapy

1:30, 3:30 & 5:30 PM Canine Stars, Rescue stars flying high and far! Presented by Horizon Lines of Alaska Alaska Glacier Products Borealis Plaza Tent

1 PM -2 PM 2 PM -5 PM

Senior Joke & Story telling Senior Activities

Donlin Gold, LLC Raven’s People Tent

2:00, 3:30 & 5:30 PM Barrow Traditional Dancers, Inupiaq Dance 2:30 PM Bee Akee Curtis, Inupiaq storyteller 4 & 6 PM Jack Dalton, Yu’pik storyteller 5 PM Miracle Drummers & Dancers Farm Exhibits

12 PM - 9 PM 2nd Entry Crops and Flower Exhibits 12 PM - 6 PM 4-H Market Livestock Judging Hoskins Exhibits

Noon-9 PM

2nd Entry Baked Goods

Wednesday, August 29

6 PM -9 PM

Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Borealis Theatre

All scheduled events subject to change.

- ATM Locations

AT&T CONCERT SERIES

- EMS, Security, Lost Kids

7 PM

- Beer & Wine (for over 21 yrs)

16 15

Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage

Donlin Gold Raven’s People Area

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7 PM

The Family Homestead Hour with Alaska’s Hobo Jim 4th Annual Legendary Karaoke Contest Finals Presented by Country Legends 100.9 FM

1 PM-5 PM

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C-Note String Band, Old-timey string band music Old Soul, vocal-driven country

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Green Gate / Will Call Entrance to Drop-off / Pick-up Exit to Drop-off / Pick-up Carnival Midway Oasis Beer Garden Emergency Services Area Alaska Glacier Products Borealis Plaza Tent 8 Kendall Toyota Borealis Theatre 9 Kendall Toyota Borealis Box Office 10 Alaska Craftsman House 11 Main Office 12 Donlin Gold Raven’s People Area

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RV PARKING IN THE SOUTHEAST AREA OF THE RED LOT

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13 Red Gate 14 Wineck Barn 15 Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage 16 Colony Theatre 17 Don Sheldon Events Center 18 4-H Exhibits 19 Kid Zone 20 SBS Woodlot 21 Heineken Stage at the Woodlot 22 Virgil Eckert Memorial Garden 23 Hermon Brothers Field 24 Pebble Corral 25 Irwin Exhibits 26 The Sluicebox 27 Hoskins Exhibits 28 Raven Hall

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 PURPLE TRAIL

29 Purple Gate 30 Purple Plaza 31 Pioneer Plaza 32 King BMX Stunt Show  YELLOW TRAIL 33 RAM Trucks Yellow Gate 34 France Equestrian Center 35 Grandstand Lawn 36 Kendall Toyota Grandstand 37 Jolly Roger Pub 38 Farm Exhibits 39 GCI Cable Bluebonnet Stage 40 Hitchin’ Post

The Avett Brothers presented by KNBA 90.3 FM & the Anchorage Press

The Sluicebox Presented by Miller Genuine Draft

3:30 PM 5 PM 7 PM 9 PM

Gymkhana Horse Games

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Uncle Bob & the Crackers, Southern rock Big Fungus, Classic rock & blues Monica Lettner Band, Sultry jazz & blues Seth Freeman Band, Southern rock & Texas blues

Jolly Roger Pub

2 PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM

150 Grit, Acoustic country rock John Cook Trio, Musician/Singer/Song Writer Danger Town, Acoustic honky-tonk Emma Hill, Countrified bluesy folk w/ a touch of pop

JULY 29, 2012 Alaska State Fair 2012

schedule highlights Thursday, August 30 FARM BUREAU AND PALMER SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, ALASKA GROWN PRESENT ALASKA GROWN DAY

5:30 PM 8 PM

Alaska Brass, Air Force Brass Quintet Top Cover, Air Force Band of the Pacific

GCI Cable Bluebonnet Stage

1 PM 2 PM 3:30 PM

150 Grit, Acoustic country rock Chris Oudean, Acoustic songs of love & life Matt Hammer, Homegrown originals from an Alaskan classic Devynn Maclure, Acoustic cover girl Lulu Small, Alaska’s 1st lady of guitar

Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Borealis Theatre

4:30 PM 5:30 PM

AT&T CONCERT SERIES

Pebble Corral

7 PM

1:30, 3:30 & 5:30 PM Canine Stars, Rescue stars flying high and far! Presented by Horizon Lines of Alaska

Jeff Dunham Presented by Mix 103.1, News Talk 750 AM, & Charter College

The Sluicebox Presented by Miller Genuine Draft

2 PM 3:30 PM 5 PM 7 PM 9 PM

Matt Hammer, Homegrown originals from an Alaskan classic Crown Point, Emotive Portland alt pop Veronica Page Band, Janis lives again Silver Train, Blues and beyond Chill Factor w/ special guest John Tracy, Great dancin’ tunes

Jolly Roger Pub

2 PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM

Doug Briney, Country solo Lulu Small, Alaska’s 1st lady of guitar Chris Oudean, Acoustic love songs Matt Hammer, Homegrown originals from an Alaskan classic Marty Raney & Friends, Twisted Alaskan humor

Heineken Stage at the Woodlot

4 PM

The Family Homestead Hour with Alaska’s Hobo Jim

Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage

12:30 & 2:30 PM Midnight Sun Singers, Favorite songs from the movies 1:30, 3:30 & 6:30 PM The Gothard Sisters, Celtic fiddle & dance 3 & 5 PM Two Steps from Heaven, Jazz, lyrical, & ballet

Alaska Glacier Products Borealis Plaza Tent

1 PM -5 PM

Ag Games

Donlin Gold, LLC Raven’s People Tent

2:00, 3:30 & 5:30 PM Barrow Traditional Dancers, Inupiaq Dance 2:30 & 5 PM Bee Akee Curtis, Inupiaq storyteller 4 & 6 PM Jack Dalton, Yup’ik Storeyteller Presented by KTUU Wineck Barn

1:30 PM

4-H Livestock Classes Crocheting with Plastic Bags Kids’ Head Scarves Gluten Free Make & Take Decorative Envelopes

Friday, August 31 WALGREENS PRESENTS WELLNESS DAY Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Borealis Theatre AT&T CONCERT SERIES

Alaska State Fair 2012

1:30 PM 3 PM 4:30 PM 6 PM 7:30 PM 9:30 PM

Milo Matthews & the Negative Ions, Folkadelic tunes from Homer Wildcat Trio, Rock ‘n’ roll with rockabilly soul Burnt Orange, Classic and modern rock Gary Sloan & the Valley Rhythm Revue, Danceable mayhem Possum Posse, Guy on a Buffalo — Live in AK! Nervis Rex, Red-hot ska music

Jolly Roger Pub

2 PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM

Caribbean Slim, A buffet of Buffett Selah Rees, Uniquely unplugged J. Peter Boles, Hand-picked acoustic music Ken Peltier, solo and unplugged Crown Point, Emotive, energetic, Portland alt pop

Heineken Stage at the Woodlot

4 PM

The Family Homestead Hour with Alaska’s Hobo Jim Hell’s Belles, World-famous all-female AC/ DC tribute band

Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Grandstand

Hoskins Exhibits

12:30 PM 1:30 PM 2:30 PM 3:30 PM

Five Finger Death Punch presented by 106.5 KWHL

The Sluicebox Presented by Miller Genuine Draft

7 PM

Hay Bale Theater

Farm Exhibits

12 PM-7 PM

7 PM

6 PM

Demolition Derby Presented by The Anchorage Press

Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage

12 PM Alaska’s Wildest Magic with Don Russell 1 & 3 PM Encore Dance Academy, Variety dance 1:30, 3:30 & 6:30 PM The Gothard Sisters, Celtic fiddle & dance 4:30 PM Mat-Su Youth Orchestra, A Valley first! 5:30 PM Northern Lights Celtic Dancers, Why jog when you can jig? 8 PM Wildcat Trio, Alaska-grown Rockabilly 10 PM Alaskanette Baton Corps, Flashing fire batons!

GCI Cable Bluebonnet Stage

1 PM 2 PM 3:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:30 PM

Selah Rees, Uniquely unplugged J. Peter Boles, Hand-picked acoustic music Meggie Aube, Rhythmic explosive marimba! Milo Matthews, Folkadelic tunes from Homer Tracy Simmons, Eclectic cover and originals

Pebble Corral

1:30, 3:30, 5:30 & 7 PM Canine Stars, Rescue stars flying high and far! Presented by Horizon Lines of Alaska Alaska Glacier Products Borealis Plaza Tent

1 PM -3 PM 3 PM - 5 PM

Wellness Symposium Presented by Auto Zone Text Messaging Contest Presented by MTA

Donlin Gold, LLC Raven’s People Tent

2:00, 3:30 & 5:30 PM Barrow Traditional Dancers, Inupiaq Dance 2:30 & 5 PM Bee Akee Curtis, Inupiaq storyteller 4 & 6 PM Jack Dalton, Yup’ik Storeyteller Presented by KTUU Farm Exhibits

10 AM -4 PM 4-H Showmanship & Master Showman 7 PM 17th Annual Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off Hoskins Exhibits

12:30 PM 1:30 PM 2:30 PM 3:30 PM

T-shirt Rugs Mickie Mouse Rice Krispie Treats Peanut Butter Balls Beaded Flat Spiral Bracelet

Saturday, September 1 COUNCIL OF ALASKA PRODUCERS PRESENTS MINING DAY Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Borealis Theatre AT&T CONCERT SERIES

7 PM

George Thorogood & the Destroyers Presented by 100.5 the Fox & Pabst Blue Ribbon

The Sluicebox Presented by Miller Genuine Draft

1:30 PM 3 PM 4:30 PM 6:30 PM 8:30 PM

Bottle Caps for Dollars, Alaskan Surf Rock LTM (Lulu, Trish, & Marilyn), All-Alaskan rockin’ women! Nokie Edwards, Former lead guitar player of the Ventures with over 100 million albums sold! Bo Porter, Texas music awards male vocalist nominee Hobo Jim, Alaska’s State Balladeer

Jolly Roger Pub

2 PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM 7 PM

Dave King, Country hits from the Mountain Flyer Gothard Sisters, Celtic fiddle & dance Bootleg Brown, Bluegrass so tasty it should be illegal! Kerr Family Band, Fiddle tunes for fun Monica Lettner, Sultry jazz & blues Alt Twang, mainland version of Kodiak’s finest

Heineken Stage at the Woodlot

4 PM 7 PM

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Homesteader Games with Hobo Jim Presented by AlaskaDispatch.com Hell’s Belles, World-famous all-female AC/ DC tribute band

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4 PM

Rally Cross Presented by Miller Genuine Draft

Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage

10:30 AM 11:30 AM 2:30 PM 3 PM 5 PM 8 PM 10 PM

Sunshine Generation of Anchorage, Outstanding young performers Alaska State Fair Fiddle Contest Presented by GoAnchorage.biz Barrow Traditional Dancers, Inupiaq Dance Kodiak Island Drummers, Feel the rhythm! Alaska’s Got Talent Semifinals Presented by GEICO Element 47, Family-friendly high-energy rock Alaskanette Baton Corps, Flashing fire batons!

Sunday, September 2 ALASKA NATIVE CULTURES DAY Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Borealis Theatre AT&T CONCERT SERIES

6 PM

The Sluicebox Presented by Miller Genuine Draft

1:30 PM 3 PM 4:30 PM 6:30 PM 9:30 PM

CGI Cable Bluebonnet Stage

1 PM 2 PM 3:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:30 PM

Frozen Pony with Jeanene Walker, Cold, Country songs Bootleg Brown, Bluegrass so tasty it should be illegal! Dave King, Country hits from the Mountain Flyer Alt Twang, mainland version of Kodiak’s finest Gothard Sisters, Celtic fiddle & dance

Gary Allan Presented by KASH 107.5 & Bud Light

Dan Lesperance, Smooth country pickin’ Marc Brown & The Blues Crew, 2011 Nammy Winners! Carhartt Brothers, Music to pound nails by Hobo Jim, Alaska’s State Balladeer The Ken Peltier Band, Alaska’s best country rock & blues

Jolly Roger Pub

2 PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM

Hurricane Dave, Acoustic Cheechako country Rick Brooks, Fingerstyle extraordinaire Dan Lesperance, Smooth country pickin’ Crooked Road, Traditional Irish music at its best! Frozen Pony with Jeanene Walker, Cold, Country songs Rogues & Wenches, Rowdy Irish drinking tunes

Arounds the Grounds

7 PM

11:30 AM, 1:30, 3:30, & 5:30 PM Flight Crew, UAA Student Team-pursuing higher education!

Heineken Stage at the Woodlot

Pebble Corral

1:30, 3:30, 5:30 & 7 PM Canine Stars, Rescue stars flying high and far! Presented by Horizon Lines of Alaska Office Court

12 PM-5 PM

Strongman of the North Showdown at the Fair

Alaska Glacier Products Borealis Plaza Tent

1 PM-5 PM

Meet & Greet Alaska’s Iditarod Legends Presented by Morris Communications

2 PM 4 PM

Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Grandstand

2 PM 6 PM

Farm Exhibits

12 PM-4 PM 1 PM

Jr. Market Livestock Auction Musk Ox Presentation by the Musk Ox Farm

Hoskins Exhibits

11:30 AM 12:30 PM 1:30 PM 2:30 PM 3:30 PM 4 PM

Paint a Lady Bug Rock Beaded Bracelet Quick & Easy Candy Whole Grain Bread Heart Healthy Bread Spreads Entry Homemade Quick Bread Baking Contest Presented by Slack’s Sugar Shack Bakery 7 PM Judging Homemade Quick Bread Baking Judging Presented by Slack’s Sugar Shack Bakery

Antique Tractor Pull Presented by Pioneer Equipment Compact Car Demolition Derby Presented by the Anchorage Press

Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage

11 AM 11:30 AM

Donlin Gold LLC. Raven’s People Tent

1 PM & 3 PM Jack Dalton, Yup’ik Storeyteller Presented by KTUU 3:30 PM Barrow Traditional Dancers, Inupiaq Dance 5 PM Raven’s Radio Hour, Alaska Native style comedy Presented by KTUU Channel 2 7 PM Kodiak Island Drummers, Feel the rhythm!

Alaska State Fair Beard Contest Nokie Edwards, Former lead guitar player of the Ventures

12 PM 12:30 PM 1 PM 2:30 PM 3 PM 4:30 PM 5 PM 6:30 PM 8 PM

Xochiquetzal Tiqun Unkda, Celebrating Mexican & Alaskan culture Xochiquetzal Tiqun, Mexico to Alaska, the next generation Lepquinm Gumilgit Gagoadim, Tsimshian dance Naa Ludiisk Gwaii Yatxi, Lively traditional Northwest coast dance Alaska Native Fashion Gala Barrow Traditional Dancers, Inupiaq Dance Kodiak Island Drummers, Feel the rhythm! Tlingit & Haida Dancers of Anchorage, SE AK dance Raven’s Radio Hour, Alaska Native style comedy Ahtna Heritage Foundation Colony Calypso, Caribbean happiness!

GCI Cable Bluebonnet Stage

1 PM 1:30 PM 2:15 PM 3:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:30 PM

Raggedy Banjos, Toe tappin, fingersnappin’ Dixieland TGB, The Girl Band — folk & bluegrass with flair Slap Dash, Fast-grass mash Crooked Road, Traditional Irish music Ginger Boatwright & the Sipsey River Band, Alaskan Queen of Bluegrass Marc Brown & the Blues Crew Unplugged, NAMMY winning blues

Around the Grounds

11:30 AM, 1:30, 3:30, & 5:30 PM Flight Crew, UAA Student Team-pursuing higher education!

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Pebble Corral

Heineken Stage at the Woodlot

12 PM • 6 PM World Eskimo-Indian Olympics Demo

2 PM, 3 PM 4 PM, 6 PM

Alaska Glacier Products Borealis Plaza Tent

Dog-Owner Look-Alike Contest Alaska’s Got Talent Finals Presented by GEICO

10 AM • 5 PM Rancher’s Reserve Beef Throwdown Presented by Carrs Safeway / Rancher’s Reserve

Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Grandstand

Donlin Gold LLC Raven’s People Tent

Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage

11 AM 12 PM 12:30 PM 1 PM 2 PM 3 PM 3:30 PM 4 PM 4:30 PM 5 PM 5:30 PM 7 PM

Lepquinm Gumilgit Gagoadim, Tsimshian dance Ahtna Heritage Foundation Miracle Drummers & Dancers, Yup’ik dance Jack Dalton, Yup’ik Storeyteller Presented by KTUU The Galina Band, Athabascan fiddling Acilquq Dancers, Traditional Yup’ik dance Barrow Traditional Dancers, Inupiaq Dance Anguyak Dancers Naa Ludiisk Gwaii Yatxi Cupiit Yurartet, Cup’ik Eskimo Dance Pilot Bread, Athabascan fiddling Kodiak Island Drummers, Feel the rhythm!

Wineck Barn

12, 4, & 6 PM Native Time 12:30, 3:30, 4:30 & 6:30 PM Unugaanga 1 & 7 PM For the Rights of All 2 & 5 PM Aleut Story 3 PM To Play the Games Farm Exhibits

1 PM

Musk Ox Presentation by the Musk Ox Farm

Hoskins Exhibits

11:30 PM Easy Millet Skillet 12:30 PM Cooking with Quinoa 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 PM Invitational Micro Brewery Competition 4 PM Entry Cheesecake Contest Presented by NonEssentials 7 PM Judging Cheesecake Contest Presented by NonEssentials

Monday, September 3 ALASKA AIRLINES PRESENTS ALASKA AIRLINES DAY Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Borealis Theatre AT&T CONCERT SERIES

3 PM

Hot Chelle Rae Presented by 101.3 KGOT

The Sluicebox Presented by Miller Genuine Draft

1:30 PM 3 PM 4:30 PM 6:30 PM 8:30 PM

Schlomer Brothers Harmonica Jam, Hot harmonica harmonies Lisa Good & Friends, Music for everyone Gary Sloan & the Valley Rhythm Revue, Fun-lovin’ blues The Defrosters, “Fair-well” party for an Alaskan favorite! Hobo Jim, Alaska’s State Balladeer

4 PM

11:30 AM 12 PM 1 PM 1:30 PM 2:30 PM 3 PM 4:30 PM 5 PM 6 PM

Demolition Derby Presented by the Anchorage Press Dancers Workshop, Jazzy musical theatre dance Bekah’s Dance, jazz, hip-hop & ballet Two Steps from Heaven, Jazz, lyrical, & ballet Chugach Mountain Range Cloggers, 20 years of precision clogging Barrow Traditional Dancers, Inupiaq Dance Kodiak Island Drummers, Feel the rhythm! Hafi Harim, Middle Eastern fusion dance troupe Burchell Swing Dancers, High energy swing dancers Tomodachi Daiko Drummers, Japanese drumming

GCI Cable Bluebonnet Stage

1 PM 2 PM 3:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:30 PM

Grover Neely, High altitude music Wings to Fly, High-flying harmonies Alaskajuns, Authentic bayou Cajun stomp Mountain Waxwings, Soaring bluegrass harmonies Alt Twang, mainland version of Kodiak’s finest

Around the Grounds

11:30 AM, 1:30, 3:30, & 5:30 PM Flight Crew, UAA Student Team-pursuing higher education! Pebble Corral

12 PM-5 PM

Backhoe Rodeo Presented by Alaska Operating Engineers Apprenticeship & Training

Alaska Glacier Products Borealis Plaza Tent

10 AM -5 PM Last Frontier Dutch Oven Cook-off Presented by GoAnchorage.Biz Donlin Gold LLC Raven’s People Tent

1 PM & 3 PM Jack Dalton, Yup’ik Storeyteller Presented by KTUU 2 PM The Galina Band, Athabascan fiddling 3:30 PM Barrow Traditional Dancers, Inupiaq Dance 5 PM Raven’s Radio Hour, Presented by KTUU Channel 2 Farm Exhibits (Closes at 6 PM today)

1 PM Noon-3 PM 6 PM-10 PM

Mat-Su 4-H VLA- Small Fry Showmanship 4-H Fun Day Pick Up All Animals

Hoskins Exhibits

12:30 PM 1:30 PM 2:30PM

Crocheting with Plastic Bags Sushi Quick & Easy Candy

All scheduled events subject to change.

Jolly Roger Pub

2 PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM

T. Harvey Combo, Texas blues hippie & friends! J. Peter Boles, Hand-picked acoustic music Glenn Highway Girls, Alaskan countrified bluegrass Kevin Worrell, Acoustic roots rock’n’roll Alaskajuns, Authentic bayou Cajun stomp

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every day at the fair Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage 2, 4 & 7 PM

noon - 10 PM

noon & 5 PM

Crop, Flower, Livestock, Rabbit, and Poultry Exhibits

Alaska Far Away Documentary*, Documentary film of the New Deal pioneers. Presented by Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union *Only at noon on August 30

Powerhouse!!!, Percussive Dance

GCI Cable Bluebonnet Stage

Around the Grounds

12:30, 3 & 6:30 PM

1, 3, 5 & 7:30 PM

King BMX Stunt Show Presented by XTRATUF

Don Sheldon Events Center monday - thursday • noon - 10 pm friday - saturday • 10 am - 10 pm labor day • 10 am - 8 pm

Our Body: Live Healthy Presented by Mat-Su Health Foundation & Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

1, 3 & 5 PM

Pirates for Hire, A live-action, pirate themed entertainment troupe. Presented by Fred Meyer 2, 4 & 6 PM

Equi-Mazing trick riders

Fowl Weather Friends, hens and roosters in a barnyard setting. Presented by Real Time II

Where the River Matanuska Flows Documentary* *No showing on August 30 or Sunday, September 2.

Irwin Exhibits Noon - 10 PM

Woodworking, quilting, fiber arts, hand & needlework demos

Goat Milking Demonstration 5 PM

Cow Milking Demonstration

Pioneer Plaza 2, 4 & 6 PM

Cirque De La Vie Presented by Air National Guard

SBS Woodlot 1, 3 & 6 PM

Scheer’s Lumberjack Show Presented by Spenard Builder’s Supply

Quilt show, on the hour Presented by Just Sew

Noon • 8 PM

noon - 8 PM

2 PM

4 PM & 4:45 PM

Noon - 10 PM

Wineck Barn

Farm Exhibits

noon - 8 PM

Paul Isaak, Funny Juggler Presented by AutoZone Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Grandstand Lawn

Milking Parlor (in FE)

UAF “OneTree” UAA Birch Art Exhibit 1:30 PM

Garden Tours Guided by the Fair’s Head Gardner

Kid Zone Opening – 8 PM

Children’s garden

Recycling efforts supported by BP

1, 4 & 6 PM

GCI Petting Zoo

Woody’s Menagerie, Educational wildlife exhibit

Rodeo and Rodeo Dance Rodeo

Saturday & Sunday, August 25 & 26 • 2 PM Just inside the RAM Truck Yellow Gate At the France Equestrian Center

This original Alaska State Fair competition is the biggest and best rodeo in the state, with some of the finest talent competing in bull riding, double mugging, bareback riding, barrel racing and other top rodeo events. This year’s event also features local trick riders, plus award-winning pro rodeo announcer Ted Dwyer and the world’s smallest barrelman and pro rodeo clown! Let’s rodeo, Alaska! Adult/senior $12, youth $7

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Rodeo Dance with the Ken Peltier Band

Saturday, August 25 • 9 PM - 12 AM Alaska Glacier Products Borealis Tent

Rodeo Dance featuring the Ken Peltier Band. Alaska’s best Country. Come join us for a swingin’ good time. Ages 21 and over, $5.00 cover charge.

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rodeo / Equestrian

ANCHORAGE NON-PERISHABLE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 315 N. Price Street DROP-OFF: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday , 6 & 7 August • 11 AM - 7 PM PICK-UP: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, 7 September • 11 AM - 7 PM Saturday, 8 September • 10 AM - 6 PM

FAIRGROUNDS NON-PERISHABLE HOSKINS, IRWIN & FARM EXHIBITS (SEE WEBSITE alaskastatefair.org) DROP-OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, 10 August • Noon - 8 PM Saturday, 11 August • 10 AM - 6 PM PICK-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuesday, 4 September • 2 PM - 8 PM Saturday, 8 September • 10 AM - 4 PM

Jackpot Rodeo

Friday, August 24 • 7 PM Just inside the RAM Truck Yellow Gate At the France Equestrian Center FREE with Fair admission!

Get a sneak peek of this year’s rodeo contestants as they warm up for the big event with a free night of barrel racing, team roping and breakaway roping. Get there early for the best seats – and stay after for the fireworks!

France Equestrian Center Just inside the RAM Trucks Yellow Gate

Alaska Equine Therapy Tuesday, August 28 • 6 PM FREE with Fair Admission

FAIRGROUNDS PERISHABLE POULTRY & RABBITS Tuesday, 21 August: 4 - 8:30 PM Tuesday, 28 August: 4 - 8:30 PM

Gymkhana Horse Games Wednesday, August 29 • 6 PM FREE with Fair Admission

BAKED GOODS, CROPS, FLOWERS Wednesday, 22 August • Noon - 9 PM Wednesday, 29 August • Noon - 9 PM OPEN LIVESTOCK Tuesday, Wednesday, 22 August • 4 - 8:30 PM 4-H LIVESTOCK Tuesday, 28 August • 3 - 7 PM

For additional Anchorage entry information contact Cindy Littell at 907-262-7462

COOKING CONTESTS 24AUG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “JUST FOR KIDS” COOKIES 26AUG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A VERY BERRY PIE 27AUG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPAM® CHAMPIONSHIP 1SEPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HOMEMADE QUICK BREAD BAKING 2SEPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHEESECAKE Get all exhibit and cooking contest details and entry forms on Fair website: alaskastatefair.org

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