A bustling fairground filled with people enjoying various attractions and food stalls in Mat-Su, Alaska

Alaska State Fair

We’re keeping this blog updated every week so you can see what’s going on at the 2025 Alaska State Fair.

Here are the concerts happening this weekend at the Alaska State Fair’s Borealis Theatre.

  • Sean Paul – Thursday, Aug. 28
  • Zedd – Friday Aug. 29
  • Foreigner – Saturday, Aug. 30
  • Dwight Yoakam – Sunday, Aug 31
  • David Spade – Monday, Sept. 1

Upcoming highlights include a cosplay contest, demolition derby, the 4-H livestock auction, and the much anticipated annual giant cabbage weigh-off on Friday the 30th. It’s all happening in these final days of the fair. Come on out, enjoy some delicious fair food, take in a show, ride the rides and make lasting memories.

Don’t miss the full lineup of concerts and other talented performances. There are ways to save on admission on special days, thanks to sponsors. You can check out all the deals, a complete fair schedule and much more at www.alaskastatefair.org.

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