There are few things during the year that garner the excitement that the Alaska State Fair brings. With tons of different booths, carnival rides, dozens of great places to eat, and giant vegetables, this is the very best of the best in Alaska. Grab your loved ones and head on out to the best place to be to the close out the summer!

Every summer since 1936, Alaska has held the Alaska State Fair.

Alaska State Fair / Facebook Featuring giant vegetables, gorgeous flowers gardens, concerts with national acts, and the best food to boot, this is the place to be at the end of the summer.

There are over 475 vendors featured at the fair, showcasing items like crafts, art pieces, Alaska grown vegetables, and more!

Alaska State Fair / Facebook The fair is a cornucopia of fun every year. It takes place each fall, ending on Labor Day.

Probably the most famous aspect of the fair is the record-setting giant vegetable weigh off.

Alaska State Fair / Facebook The vegetables grown in Alaska and submitted at the fair each year tend to break world records. It’s absolutely amazing to see it in person.

You’ll also see prize winning livestock of all kinds.

Alaska State Fair / Facebook Come chat with the chickens, check out the cows, or head to the petting zoo. Your kids will love checking out the animals in person.

Another must-do is hitting up as many food vendors as you can.

Alaska State Fair / Facebook Whether you’re downing candy apples, turkey legs, tasty reubens, or eating all the fry bread you can handle, there’s plenty of food to enjoy. In fact, you’ll have to come hungry, so you can stuff yourself with corn dogs and go back for more!

Another wonderful aspect to the fair is the carnival rides.

Alaska State Fair / Facebook Ride the Ferris wheel high into the sky, or play arcade games long into the night. There is a children’s area with tamer rides, and a couple of exhilarating rides for the adults, too.

However you choose to enjoy the fair, it will be memorable.

Alaska State Fair / Facebook This year’s fair runs from August 20th through September 6th, and tickets start at $7.00 for youth and seniors, and $13.00 per adult. Make sure you grab your tickets in advance, and have a great time at the biggest fair in Alaska!

The Alaska State Fair State is a one-of-a-kind experience that we love going to each and every year! Who’s going to check it out this year? Let us know in the comments below!

Alaska State Fair / Facebook

Featuring giant vegetables, gorgeous flowers gardens, concerts with national acts, and the best food to boot, this is the place to be at the end of the summer.

The fair is a cornucopia of fun every year. It takes place each fall, ending on Labor Day.

The vegetables grown in Alaska and submitted at the fair each year tend to break world records. It’s absolutely amazing to see it in person.

Come chat with the chickens, check out the cows, or head to the petting zoo. Your kids will love checking out the animals in person.

Whether you’re downing candy apples, turkey legs, tasty reubens, or eating all the fry bread you can handle, there’s plenty of food to enjoy. In fact, you’ll have to come hungry, so you can stuff yourself with corn dogs and go back for more!

Ride the Ferris wheel high into the sky, or play arcade games long into the night. There is a children’s area with tamer rides, and a couple of exhilarating rides for the adults, too.

This year’s fair runs from August 20th through September 6th, and tickets start at $7.00 for youth and seniors, and $13.00 per adult. Make sure you grab your tickets in advance, and have a great time at the biggest fair in Alaska!

If you head to the fair this year, You Can Get Your Favorite Reuben In Alaska Again, Just In Time For Summer!

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