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Things to Do, Places to Go While in Alaska-Day Trip to the Alaska State Fair (late August-Sept)

By Larry & Jacque Ficek

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Alaska Dream Makers 14818, 15692

September 12, 2011 02:57 PM

Things to Do, Places to Go While in Alaska-Day Trip to the Alaska State Fair (late August-Sept)

If your travels to Alaska involve the later part of August and the easy part of September, the Alaska State Fair is a MUST on your 'to do' list. The fair is typically held near the latter end of August at the state fair grounds in Palmer.

Whether you go to see the crafts or the gigantic, world record breaking veggies...OK, so the Alaska Dream Maker rhubarb took 2nd place this year but was not a record breaker-there is always next year!

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Whether you go to see the animals or the petting zoo...

Things to Do, Places to Go While in Alaska-Day Trip to the Alaska State Fair, Alaska Dream Makers, Suite Dreams Alaska Vacation Rentals

Whether you go to taste test your way through the fair for the fantastic foods...

Things to Do, Places to Go While in Alaska-Day Trip to the Alaska State Fair, Alaska Dream Makers, Suite Dreams Alaska Vacation Rentals

Whether you go for the Ferris wheel or other rides...

Things to Do, Places to Go While in Alaska-Day Trip to the Alaska State Fair, Alaska Dream Makers, Suite Dreams Alaska Vacation Rentals

A trip to the Alaska State Fair is well worth it!

Directions: In Palmer you can take the Glenn Highway to Inner Springer and work your way through the traffic cones and dozens of directional signs (easy-they have it well marked). Or, if coming from Wasilla, we like to go through Palmer and around the back way by Palmer Jr Middle School and then around to Inner Springer.

Special Notes:
-Bring rain gear and a wind breaker ('tis the season). You never know if you will need sunglasses or not so bring those too.
-Have cash ready for parking, they charge you at the gate and many local businesses will tow you if you park in their lots trying to avoid the parking fees (including the large DMV parking lot across the street).
-If you can get tickets ahead of time at Carrs or Costco, DO IT! Then you do not have to wait at the ticket line and you can go right to the gate where the ticket collectors will take your ticket. On busy days, this can save you up to 20 minutes.
-Don't forget the cream puffs. They make 'to go' containers-yes, they are that good.
-The farm exhibits close early on the last day (6PM) and they will herd you out, not kidding, at 6. Get there in plenty of time so that you do not miss the monster veggies.
-Wheelchairs and stroller rentals are available at the fair in several places.

Have fun and be ready for fun and food!

Jacque & Larry

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Maggie McFarland

RE/MAX Pearland - Maggie McFarland - Pearland, TX

Pearland Realtor, Homes for Sale in Pearland Texas

Hello! What a great localism post! I have a friend currently visiting Alaska and I can't help but be a little jealous!

Sep 12, 2011 03:24 PM

Donald Hester

NCW Home Inspections, LLC - Wenatchee, WA

NCW Home Inspections, LLC

Jacque & Larry,

I hope to make my journey north in the near future. Alaska is the only state I have not been. I have saved it for last.

Sep 12, 2011 03:31 PM

Larry & Jacque Ficek

Alaska Dream Makers - Wasilla, AK

Realtors - Wasilla Alaska

Hi there Maggie, have your friend call us if they are in the Wasilla, Palmer or Anchorage area and need some ideas. We are happy to help!

Sep 12, 2011 05:05 PM

Hi there Donald, saving the best for last-nice! It is beautiful but it really depends on what you like to do as to when it is best to visit. Our favorite times are from mid May-the end of September (or early October). Or as Larry says from Fishing season to hunting season...

Sep 12, 2011 05:08 PM

Diane Daley

Caron's Gateway Real Estate - Northumberland, NH

Looks like plenty of fun things to do and see... Thanks for sharing

Sep 13, 2011 04:48 AM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Your State Fair looke like a lot of fun with the animals! Perfect for families with kids! I remember bringing home duck one year.

Sep 13, 2011 05:09 AM

Hi there Diane, thank you for taking a look. It is an experience that it for sure. We reconnect with people we don't see all year during the fair (from all over the state). It is something that we all look forward to (until the crowds get too big, that is one thing we do not have much of until the fair or shopping the day after Thanksgiving).

Sep 13, 2011 06:17 AM

Hi there Joan, it is nice to see you again! There are a lot of 4H animals and of course the petting zoo etc (with antibacterial soap everywhere). It is fun to watch everyone go through the exhibits, especially kiddos. There was one that would squeal at the turkeys and they would fluff up and gobble back at him. We watched and laughed until the poor little bugger was laughing so hard at himself he couldn't squeal anymore.

Sep 13, 2011 06:22 AM

Jim Mushinsky

Centsable Inspection - Framingham, MA

Those are some great photos. I've had Alaska on my list of places to visit for a while, and it looks like I should move up the priority. I am back to teaching at nights in September, so I'll try to get there for next August.

Sep 13, 2011 06:06 PM

Hi there Jim, August is a beautiful month (and there is still time to fish if you are so inclined). We would definitely recommend it!

Sep 13, 2011 07:18 PM

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