Tanana Valley State Fair

1800 College Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709, Alaska, United States
Ticket price
Daily admission varies; season passes from $48
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Interior Alaska’s ten-day fair mixes agriculture, concerts, and camping

Fairbanks welcomes ten days of exhibits, rides, competitions, concerts, food, and family entertainment, with on-site camping supporting a longer Interior stay.

Start date
31 July, 2026 12:00 PM
End date
9 August, 2026 10:00 PM

Event details

Ten full days give the Tanana Valley State Fair room to showcase Interior Alaska properly, mixing agricultural and creative exhibits with midway rides, concerts, and community programs rather than cramming everything into a single crowded weekend. Visitors can choose a headline performance, a family day, or a quieter exhibit-focused visit depending on which day they arrive.

That flexibility is what makes the fair especially workable for families: rather than rushing through every attraction in one long day, a multi-day visit lets children return to a favorite ride or exhibit without the pressure of a closing gate looming overhead, spreading the excitement across the full ten-day run instead of one exhausting afternoon.

On-site camping and Fairbanks lodging make the fair a practical anchor for a longer Interior Alaska trip. Season passes begin at $48 for youth and $60 for seniors, while daily admission varies by date and day of the week. Pair a fair day with local museums, a walk along the Chena River, or a drive toward the region’s hot springs nearby.

Event Type and Audience

Festival All Ages
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