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Get Your Tickets for 2017 Fair Concert Series

Tickets for the 2017 AT&T Concert Series at the Alaska State Fair are now on sale to the general public! Who are you going to see?

There are four easy ways to get your tickets to the 2017 AT&T Concert Series:

  • Online at alaskastatefair.org and print at home. Convenience fees apply, and Fair admission is additional.
  • On the Fair’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/alaskastatefair.
  • On a mobile phone. Convenience fees apply, and Fair admission is additional.
  • The Borealis Box Office during the Fair. No convenience fees at the Fair box office. Fair admission additional.

Want to find out more about this year’s line-up? Visit our website for ticket prices, bios, photos and performance samples.

The final four concerts in our 2017 series are being confirmed, and we will announce them soon on our Facebook page and website. Stay tuned!

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Two More 2019 Concerts Announced at Fair Annual Meeting, Members elect three board members

Members also elect three board members at May 15 meeting

At the Alaska State Fair 2019 Annual Membership meeting, held at Raven Hall on the fairgrounds last night, we were pleased to announce two more concerts that will be part of the 2019 AT&T Concert Series: Slightly Stoopid on Thursday, Aug. 29, and Jeff Foxworthy on Sunday, Sept. 1.

At the meeting, Fair members also voted to elect three members to the Fair board of directors. Out of a pool of nine candidates, incumbent Stephen Brown, Aryne Randall and John Harkey were elected to serve three-year terms on the board.

Tickets to the following newly announced concerts go on sale to the general public Friday, May 24 at 10 a.m.:

Thursday, August 29: Slightly Stoopid. The Ocean Beach, California-based band, Slightly Stoopid, is known for their eclectic, genre-mashing sound and unique collaborations with other artists. Now in their second decade of making music, the group continues to create energizing, multifaceted music that has been described as “a spiritual bath of positive party energy.”

Sunday, September 1: Jeff Foxworthy. Jeff Foxworthy is one of the most respected and successful comedians in the country. Widely known for his redneck jokes, his act goes well beyond that. He is the largest-selling comedy-recording artist in history, a multiple Grammy Award nominee and best-selling author of 26 books. He’s hosted or starred in five TV series and was also a part of one of the most successful comedy tours of all time, The Blue Collar Comedy Tour.

Starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 24, you can purchase tickets to see Slightly Stoopid and Jeff Foxworthy:

Slightly Stoopid and Jeff Foxworthy join the eight previously announced concerts: all-vocal country band Home Free on August 22, multi-platinum rockers Shinedown on August 23, hot country act Dustin Lynch on August 24, iconic classic rock band KANSAS on August 25, soul/rock/pop powerhouse Tower of Power on August 28, Celtic punk rockers Dropkick Murphys on August 30, platinum-selling country artist Cole Swindell on August 31, and distinctive singer/songwriter Elle King on September 2. Tickets for these shows are currently available on our website.

Once again, we’re offering the option to purchase concert tickets including Fair admission. The included admission is at a discounted price and good any day of the Fair. Concert tickets including Fair admission must be purchased by August 21. Concert-only tickets are still available for fairgoers who already have admission. Details on ticket options and pricing are available on our website. Convenience fees apply on all concert ticket purchases. All concerts take place rain or shine at the ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre on the fairgrounds.

Visit our website for additional information on the confirmed concerts, and watch for the final two 2019 concert announcements!

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Four Acts Join Fair’s 2019 AT&T Concert Series Line-Up


Tickets on sale to general public Friday, April 26, 10 a.m.

Four more hot acts recently joined the Alaska State Fair 2019 AT&T Concert Series line-up! Help us give a warm Alaska welcome to the iconic classic rock band KANSAS on August 25, Celtic punk rockers Dropkick Murphys on August 30, platinum-selling country artist Cole Swindell on August 31, and distinctive singer/songwriter Elle King on September 2. All concerts take place rain or shine at the ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre on the fairgrounds. Set a reminder – tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, April 26 at 10 a.m.

Sunday, August 25: KANSAS. With a legendary career spanning more than four decades, KANSAS is undeniably one of America’s most iconic classic rock bands. With roots in Topeka, the band released their debut album in 1974, and has gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. KANSAS is currently touring the U.S. and Canada, and their hits like “Carry On Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind” continue to be staples on classic rock radio. 

Friday, August 30: Dropkick Murphys. Since forming in 1996, Celtic punk rockers Dropkick Murphys have sold 7 million albums worldwide, with 2005’s The Warrior’s Code achieving gold certification and featuring the smash single, “I’m Shipping Up to Boston.” Known for their loud, energetic shows, the band has hosted sold-out concerts at most of Boston’s landmarks, and been invited to share the stage with everyone from Foo Fighters to Bruce Springsteen to Mumford & Sons. The band is currently touring in support of their 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory album, released in 2017, when it debuted at #8 on the Billboard Top 200.

Saturday, August 31: Cole Swindell. Platinum-selling country recording artist and record-breaking singer/songwriter Cole Swindell has a lot of hits to his name, from songwriting credits like “This Is How We Roll” by Florida Georgia Line, “Get Me Some of That” by Thomas Rhett, and Luke Bryan’s #1 single, “Roller Coaster,” to his own #1 singles including “Chillin’ It,” “Hope You Get Lonely Tonight,” “Ain’t Worth The Whiskey,” “Let Me See Ya Girl,” “You Should Be Here,” “Middle of a Memory” and “Flatliner.”

Monday, September 2: Elle King. A unique and distinctive artist, singer/songwriter Elle King blends pop, blues, rock and roll, and country into a sound that’s all her own. Her 2015 debut album featured the #1 “Ex’s & Oh’s,” which earned King two Grammy nominations and was certified double platinum. The Ohio-born, New York-raised artist was also featured on Dierks Bentley’s Grammy-nominated, #1 Country Airplay hit, “Different for Girls.” King released her follow-up album, Shake the Spirit, in October 2018.

Get your tickets for these four shows starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 26:• Online at alaskastatefair.org and print at home. • On the Fair’s Facebook page.• On your mobile phone. 

Remember, this year you once again have the option to purchase concert tickets including Fair admission. The included admission is at a discounted price and good any day of the Fair. Concert tickets including Fair admission must be purchased by August 21. Concert-only tickets are still available for fairgoers who already have admission. Details on ticket options and pricing are available on our website. Convenience fees apply on all concert ticket purchases. 

The four newly announced acts join the previously announced concerts: all-vocal country band Home Free on August 22, multi-platinum rockers Shinedown on August 23, hot country act Dustin Lynch on August 24, and soul/rock/pop powerhouse Tower of Power on August 28. Tickets for these shows are currently available on the Fair website. 

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First 4 Acts in 2019 AT&T Concert Series

Tickets on sale to general public Friday, March 29, 10 a.m.

Palmer, Alaska – The Alaska State Fair is pleased to announce the first four acts in the 2019 AT&T Concert Series: all-vocal country band Home Free on August 22, multi-platinum rockers Shinedown on August 23, hot country act Dustin Lynch on August 24, and soul/rock/pop powerhouse Tower of Power on August 28. All concerts take place rain or shine at the ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre on the fairgrounds. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, March 29 at 10 a.m.

Home Free at the Alaska State Fair August 22 2019

Thursday, August 22: Home Free. The all-vocal country band, Home Free, got its big break by winning the fourth season of NBC’s The Sing-Off in 2013. Since then, the a cappella group has released four albums, including 2014’s Crazy Life, which reached #8 on the Country Albums chart, and their most recent album, Timeless, which came out in 2017. The five-member band performs all-vocal renditions of beloved country songs, like their most recent single, Travis Tritt’s “Great Day to be Alive.” 

Shinedown at the Alaska STate Fair Aug 23, 2019

Friday, August 23: Shinedown. The multi-platinum, record-breaking rock band Shinedown has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide, earned 11 platinum and gold singles and four platinum and gold albums, and amassed more than 1.5 billion total overall streams to date. The band’s most recent album, ATTENTION ATTENTION,features the #1 rock radio hits “DEVIL” and “GET UP.” Hailed for their high-octane live shows, the band is currently preparing for its 2019 ATTENTION ATTENTION World Tour.

Saturday, August 24: Dustin Lynch.With a string of hits stretching back to 2012 and a red-hot live performance reputation, Dustin Lynch is one of the hottest acts in modern country music. His first two albums debuted at #1 and #2 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, and he’s racked up a string of #1s including “Where it’s At,” “Hell of a Night,” “Mind Reader,” “Seein’ Red,” “Small Town Boy” and, most recently, “Good Girl.” The Tullahoma, Tennessee, native released three new singles, “Ridin’ Roads,” “Red Dirt, Blue Eyes” and “Little Town Livin’” in March.

Wednesday, August 28: Tower of Power. Since forming in Oakland, California, in 1968, Tower of Power has forged a reputation as a band of high-achieving musicians fluent in all realms of soul, rock and pop music coming together with the sophistication of a jazz big band. The band, which includes the world-famous, five-man Tower of Power Horns,has 24 previous releases, from their first album, East Bay Grease,in 1970 to their 50thanniversary release of Soul Side of Townin 2018. 

Tickets for these four shows go on sale to the general public starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 29:

Once again the Fair will offer the option to purchase concert tickets including Fair admission.The included admission is at a discounted price and good any day of the Fair. Concert-only tickets are still available for fairgoers who already have admission. Details on ticket options and pricing are available on the Fair website. Convenience fees apply on all concert ticket purchases. 

Visit the Fair website, alaskastatefair.org, for additional information on the confirmed concerts, as well as future 2019 concert announcements.

For more information, please contact MK Keefe, Marketing Coordinator, at [email protected]or 907-745-4827. 

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Closer look at the 2018 Fair

Fair sees increases of 46% in concert sales, 5.7% in gate revenues, 4% in attendance

With final numbers in, it was definitively a good year at the 2018 Alaska State Fair, which took place August 23 – September 3 at the fairgrounds in Palmer.

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Concerts, attendance & revenue up

Most notably, ticket sales for our AT&T Concert Series were up 46.3 percent from 2017 and 8.5 percent up from 2016, with a total of 28,515 tickets sold in 2018. Concerts featuring breakthrough country star Luke Combs and acclaimed violinist Lindsey Stirling were sold out, while Goo Goo Dolls and Juice WRLD were near capacity.

Fair attendance was up as well, with attendance of 292,973 in 2018, an increase of 4.2 percent over 2017’s attendance of 281,129. Overall Fair revenue was also up in 2018, highlighted by a 5.7 percent increase in gate revenues compared to 2017.

The Fair saw a notable increase in advance ticket sales, which were 23.3 percent higher than last year. A total of 14,184 fairgoers took advantage of the Fair’s new option to purchase concert tickets combined with Fair admission, contributing significantly to the advance sales increase. The purchase of single admissions online and Three Bears season passes was also up in 2018.

Following the historical trend, the highest-attended days were the first Saturday, with 38,416 fairgoers, and the second Saturday and Sunday, with 44,532 and 45,465 visitors, respectively. In fact, the second weekend was so well-attended that we used our overflow parking on those two days – even the RV lot was full!

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More good news

There were several other positive indicators of a strong year at the Fair, including:

  • Sold-out shows for the Demolition Derby and all three All-Star Monster Trucks shows at the RAM Truck Grandstand.
  • 23 new state records set in crops exhibit entries, including Dale Marshall’s 1,471.5-pound pumpkin. Marshall’s gargantuan gourd also took first-place in the 2018 Midnight Sun Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off. See the full list of new state records and all the results from the pumpkin weigh-off.
  • Huge fun at this year’s Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off, with Brian Shunskis coming in first with his 94-pound entry. See full results here.
  • New recycling record. Volunteers collected a grand total of 45,703 pounds – or 22.9 tons – of recyclable materials at this year’s Fair, setting a new 10-year record.
  • $224,000 raised at the 4-H Junior Market Livestock Auction, up almost $10,000 from last year in a continuing upward trend.
  • Strong vendor showing, with a total of 448 full-time vendors, including 70 food vendors, as well as 61 daily vendors and 17 vendors in the Gathering Place.

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New things to note

A good Fair is always looking for ways to grow and improve, and there were several new things of note at the 2018 Fair:

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  • Online parking. This year for the first time, we offered the ability to purchase parking online. A total of 1,913 fairgoers took advantage of this new feature, which allowed them to buy a single day or season parking pass online before they headed out to the fairgrounds.

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  • Carnival wristbands. We offered carnival wristbands that, for the first time, included Fair admission and unlimited carnival rides for just $50 on Monday and Tuesday, August 27 and 28, when purchased in advance. A total of 925 fairgoers took advantage of the offer.

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  • $5 admission. To say “thank you” to first responders and members of the military, we were pleased to offer $5 admission on Military Appreciation Day, Sunday, September 2, and First Responders Day, Monday, September 3. A total of 7,149 members of the military and their families and 253 first responders took advantage of the new discount.

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  • Brew Tap. An estimated 400 fairgoers raised a glass to the future of Alaska’s farmlands at the first-ever Brew Tap. The event, held Friday, August 31, featured local brews and live music. $1 from every beer purchased – for a total of $591 – was donated to the Alaska Farmland Trust, which is dedicated to preserving Alaska’s farmlands for future generations.

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  • New restrooms. We opened the doors to the new restrooms on the Yellow Trail this year. The new facility was designed to meet the needs of increased fairgoer traffic in this area, which features popular venues including the RAM Truck Grandstand and the Gathering Place.

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  • Fair Queen.We were excited to bring back an old tradition with the crowning of a Fair Queen. At the August 23 coronation, we announced the members of the 2018 royal court, including Fair Queen Tala Ianu, Princesses Samantha Wannerand Bianca Temple, and Cultural Ambassador and People’s Chose Awardee Hannah Noble.

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  • New annual meeting date. A special membership meeting was held during the board reception on opening day of the Fair, where Fair members voted to change the annual membership meeting date from the second Thursday in February to the third Wednesday in May.

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Mark your calendar

The 2019 Fair will be held August 22 – September 2, and with the theme “Crazy Good,” it is sure to be a good time. Hope to see you there!

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Breakout Rapper Juice WRLD Added to 2018 Fair Concert Line-Up

We’re excited to announce that young breakout rapper Juice WRLD will perform in the Alaska State Fair 2018 AT&T Concert Series line-up at the ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre on Thursday, August 30 at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, July 6 at 10 a.m.Juice WRLD

This young breakout star of the alternative rap world delivers a genre-blending sound of rock and rap, as heard on JuiceWRLD 9 9 9, which has collectively reached over 23.8 million plays on Soundcloud, and “All Girls are the Same,” which has received more than 10 million plays on Lyrical Lemonade in just over two months.

Get your tickets for Juice WRLD starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 6:

New this year, we are offering the option to purchase concert tickets that include Fair admission! The included admission is at a discounted price and good any day of the Fair. Concert-only tickets are still available for fairgoers who already have admission. Details on ticket options and pricing are available on our website. Convenience fees apply on all concert ticket purchases.

Juice WRLD joins the following acts in this year’s concert series:

Tickets for these shows are currently available for purchase on our website.

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Two More Acts Join 2018 Fair Concert Line-Up

We’re excited to announce two more acts in the Alaska State Fair 2018 AT&T Concert Series line-up at the ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre: Jonny Lang on August 29 and Lindsey Stirling on September 3. Tickets for the two newly announced concerts go on sale to the general public Friday, June 29 at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, August 29: Jonny Lang. Since the release of his platinum-selling debut album at the age of 15, Grammy Award-winning Jonny Lang has built a reputation as one of the best live performers and guitarists of his generation. An honest and passionate songwriter, Lang is known for his stunning guitar solos and voice like a weathered soul shouter, as heard on his six albums: Lie to Me (1997), Wander this World (1998), Long Time Coming (2003), Turn Around (2006), Fight for my Soul (2013), and Signs (2017). Lang is currently on his 2018 World Tour.

 

Monday, September 3: Lindsey Stirling. An acclaimed violinist from Gilbert, Arizona, Lindsey Stirling has created a new music world where modern classical meets the infectious energy of dance and electronica. With Billboard chart-topping hits like “Crystallize,” gold-selling albums, two Billboard Music Awards, and sold out tours worldwide, fans have clearly welcomed her fresh sound. Stirling’s most recent studio album, Brave Enough, scored the #1 spot on Billboard’s year-end Top Dance/Electronic Album list, and earned Stirling a 2017 Billboard Music Award for Top Dance/Electronic Album. 

Get your tickets starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 29:

New this year, we are offering the option to purchase concert tickets that include Fair admission! The included admission is at a discounted price and good any day of the Fair. Concert-only tickets are still available for fairgoers who already have admission. Details on ticket options and pricing are available on our website. Convenience fees apply on all concert ticket purchases.

These acts join breakthrough country star Luke Combs, Grammy-nominated stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan, multi-platinum rock band Goo Goo Dolls, hot new country trio Midland, Iowa-based rockers Stone Sour, legendary music icons Three Dog Night, and strong female vocalist Bishop Briggs, appearing with lovelytheband, in the 2018 Fair line-up. Tickets for these shows are currently available for purchase.

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Three More Acts Join 2018 Fair Concert Line-Up

We’re excited to announce three more acts in the Alaska State Fair 2018 AT&T Concert Series line-up at the ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre: Stone Sour on August 23, Three Dog Night on August 26, and Bishop Briggs with lovelytheband on August 31. Tickets for the three newly announced concerts go on sale to the general public Friday, May 18 at 10 a.m.

Thursday, August 23: Stone Sour. Described as a cross between Metallica and Alice in Chains, these Iowa-based rockers have made a name for themselves over their nearly 30-year career with a pair of Gold-selling albums, three Grammy nominations, and songs including the hit single “Through Glass” and “Bother,” which was featured on the Spider-Man soundtrack. Hydrograd, their most recent release – and sixth full-length album – came out last year.

Sunday, August 26: Three Dog Night. These legendary music icons are celebrating nearly five decades of making hit music like “Mama Told Me (Not To Come),” “Joy to the World,” “Black and White,” “Shambala” and “One.” With 21 consecutive Top 40 hits, 7 million-selling singles and 12 straight RIAA-certified Gold LPs, this Grammy-nominated group boasts chart and sales records virtually unmatched in popular music.

Friday, August 31: Bishop Briggs with lovelytheband. With a voice full of grit and heft, Bishop Briggs has been compared to strong female vocalists like Janis Joplin, Florence Welch and Aretha Franklin. Her songs include the heartfelt singles, “River” and “Wild Horses,” as heard on her 2017 self-titled debut EP. Church of Scars, featuring Bishop’s latest single, “White Flag,” was released this spring. Opening for Bishop is the sleek-toned indie pop group, lovelytheband, which debuted in July 2017 with the hot single “Broken,” currently #1 on the Billboard alternative chart.

Get your tickets starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 18:

New this year, we are offering the option to purchase concert tickets that include Fair admission! The included admission is at a discounted price and good any day of the Fair. Concert-only tickets are still available for fairgoers who already have admission. Details on ticket options and pricing are available on our website. Convenience fees apply on all concert ticket purchases.

These acts join breakthrough country star Luke Combs, Grammy-nominated stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan, multi-platinum rock band Goo Goo Dolls, and hot new country trio Midland in the 2018 Fair line-up. Tickets for these shows are currently available for purchase.

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Goo Goo Dolls and Midland Added to Fair 2018 Line-Up

Tickets go on sale Friday, February 16 at 10 a.m.

The hits just keep on coming! We are so excited to announce the addition of multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls and hot new country trio Midland to our 2018 AT&T Concert Series line-up at the ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre. Tickets for both concerts go on sale to the general public Friday, February 16 at 10 a.m.

 

Goo Goo Dolls, presented by KYMG, will perform Friday, August 24 at 7 p.m. With more than 12 million albums sold since 1986, this multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated rock band is one of the most globally respected and influential forces in popular music. “Name,” “Slide” and “Iris” are among the band’s impressive 14 Top 10 hits – more than any other artist in the history of the Hot AC format. The band has 11 full-length studio albums to their name, and released a five-song EP, You Should Be Happy, in 2017.

Midland takes the stage Saturday, August 25 at 7 p.m. Described as 70s California country, Midland is known for their smooth, Eagles-style harmonies and heart-on-your-sleeve lyrics, all sung with the twang of George Strait. After endearing themselves to fans with the hit radio single “Drinkin’ Problem” and a self-titled EP, the trio of friends known as Midland unveiled their full-length debut, On the Rocks, which also features the songs “Make a Little” and “Nothin’ New Under the Neon.”

New this year, we are pleased to offer the option to purchase concert tickets that include Fair admission! The included admission is at a discounted price and good any day of the Fair. Concert-only tickets are still available for fairgoers who already have admission. Remember that convenience fees apply on all concert ticket purchases.

Mark your calendar – starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 16, tickets will be available:

The Goo Goo Dolls and Midland join breakthrough country star Luke Combs and Grammy-nominated stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan in the 2018 Fair line-up. Combs appears at the Fair September 1, while Gaffigan will perform two shows on September 2. Tickets to see Combs and Gaffigan are currently available for purchase on our website.

Watch our website, Facebook and Twitter for additional information on the confirmed entertainers, as well as future 2018 concert announcements.

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Breakthrough Country Star Luke Combs to Appear at 2018 Fair

Tickets go on sale December 20 at 10 a.m.

We are thrilled to announce that breakthrough country star Luke Combs will appear in the Alaska State Fair 2018 AT&T Concert Series! Combs, who has a No. 1, Gold-certified debut album and two No. 1 smash singles to his name, will perform Saturday, September 1 at 7 p.m. at the ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre on the fairgrounds. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, December 20 at 10 a.m.

Called “one of country’s leading new contenders,” the 27-year-old Asheville, North Carolina native released his critically acclaimed debut album This One’s for You in June. The album came out at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and has already achieved RIAA-Gold certification.

The album features Combs’ No. 1, Platinum-certified single “Hurricane,” as well as the No. 1, Gold-certified hit, “When It Rains It Pours.” Combs’ third single from the album, “One Number Away,” hits radio airwaves January 8, 2018.

Tickets to see Combs are $35 for the lawn area and $55 for the reserved area. Convenience fees apply, and Fair admission is additional. Please note that there is no seating at this concert.

Combs’ fans can get their tickets starting Wednesday, December 20 at 10 a.m. At that time, tickets will be available:

Combs joins stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan in the 2018 Fair line-up. Gaffigan, who will perform two shows on September 2, was announced as the first confirmed performer in the 2018 AT&T Concert Series earlier this month. Tickets to see the Grammy-nominated, New York Times best-selling comic are currently available. 

Watch our website for additional information on the confirmed entertainers, as well as future 2018 concert announcements.

For more information, please contact Dean Phipps, Fair director of marketing and communications, at [email protected] or 907.746.7153.

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Jim Gaffigan Announced as First Act in Fair’s 2018 Concert Series

Stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan is the first act confirmed for our 2018 Concert Series at the Alaska State Fair! The Grammy-nominated, New York Times best-selling comic will perform two shows on Sunday, September 2 at the ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre on the fairgrounds. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, December 8 at 10 a.m.

This is the second time that Gaffigan will perform at the Fair. Since his 2015 appearance, Gaffigan released his newest album, Cinco, and starred in his own TV show, “The Jim Gaffigan Show.” The dry, clever comic is currently wrapping up his 2017 Noble Ape Tour, which took him around the U.S. as well as Europe, and is preparing to launch his 2018 tour, The Fixer Upper.

Gaffigan will take the Fair stage at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. on September 2. Tickets will be $35 for the lawn area, $75 for reserved seating, and $95 for premier seating (first center three rows). Convenience fees apply, and Fair admission is additional.

Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, December 8 at 10 a.m. and will be available:

Watch our website, alaskastatefair.org, for additional information on Gaffigan, as well as future 2018 concert announcements.

 

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Tickets Now On Sale for Full 2017 Fair Concert Series

Tickets are now on sale for the full 2017 AT&T Concert Series at the Alaska State Fair – including tickets Concertgoers at the Alaska State Fairto the final four concerts announced last week! Get your tickets now to see:

  • Home Free, Thursday, August 24, 7pm, presented by K-Bear 104.1 Alaska’s Hottest Country
  • Papa Roach, Friday, August 25, 7pm, presented by Alaska’s Rock 106.5 KWHL
  • Josh Turner, Saturday, August 26, 7pm, presented by K-Bear 104.1 Alaska’s Hottest Country. With special thanks to Coors Light.
  • Iggy Azalea, Sunday, August 27, 6pm
  • The Fab Four – The Ultimate Tribute, Monday, August 28, 7pm, presented by 1 Bob-FM, Playing WHATEVER we want, and KTMB 102.1, Good times and great oldies!
  • Aaron Watson, Tuesday, August 29, 7pm, presented by Country Legends 100.9
  • Judah & the Lion, Wednesday, August 30, 7pm, presented by 3 KGOT
  • Lecrae, Thursday, August 31, 7pm, presented by Alaska’s Hottest Hits 92.9 KFAT
  • Third Eye Blind, Friday, September 1, 7pm, presented by Mix 103-1. With special thanks to Blue Moon Brewing Co.
  • The Doobie Brothers, Saturday, September 2, 7pm, presented by 5 The Fox. With special thanks to Bud Light.
  • Terry Fator, Sunday, September 3, 6pm, presented by KTUU Channel 2
  • DNCE, Monday, September 4, 3pm, presented by 3 KGOT

All performances take place rain or shine at the ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre on the fairgrounds.

There are four easy ways to get your tickets to the 2017 AT&T Concert Series:

  • Online at alaskastatefair.org and print at home. Convenience fees apply, and Fair admission is additional.
  • On the Fair’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/alaskastatefair.
  • On a mobile phone. Convenience fees apply, and Fair admission is additional.
  • At the ConocoPhillips Borealis Box Office during the Fair. No convenience fees at the Fair box office. Fair admission additional.

Be sure to check out our website for all the ways to save on your Fair admission, including our brand new Me-Plus-Three 4-Pack. You’ll get four Fair admission tickets that are transferrable and good any day – plus you’ll save up to 30 percent! Our new 4-Pack is available June 9 – 23 with no convenience fees, so be sure to pick up a pack when you purchase your concert tickets! The 4-Pack will continue to be available for purchase through August 23; convenience fees apply.

Want to find out more about this year’s concert series? Visit our website for ticket prices, bios, photos and performance samples.

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Fair Announces Final Four Concerts in 2017 Line-Up

Tickets on sale Friday, June 9

It’s been so hard to keep the news quiet, but – after months of hard work – we are thrilled to announce the final four concerts in the 2017 AT&T Concert Series at the Alaska State Fair!

Final four concertsJoining our already strong line-up is (drumroll, please):

Tickets for these hot concerts go on sale next Friday, June 9 at 6am!

With these additions, we can now share the complete 2017 concert series line-up, featuring:

  • Home Free, Thursday, August 24, 7pm, presented by K-Bear 104.1 Alaska’s Hottest Country
  • Papa Roach, Friday, August 25, 7pm, presented by Alaska’s Rock 106.5 KWHL
  • Josh Turner, Saturday, August 26, 7pm, presented by K-Bear 104.1 Alaska’s Hottest Country. With special thanks to Coors Light.
  • Iggy Azalea, Sunday, August 27, 6pm
  • The Fab Four – The Ultimate Tribute, Monday, August 28, 7pm, presented by 92.1 Bob-FM, Playing WHATEVER we want, and KTMB 102.1, Good times and great oldies!
  • Aaron Watson, Tuesday, August 29, 7pm, presented by Country Legends 100.9
  • Judah & the Lion, Wednesday, August 30, 7pm, presented by 101.3 KGOT
  • Lecrae, Thursday, August 31, 7pm, presented by Alaska’s Hottest Hits 92.9 KFAT
  • Third Eye Blind, Friday, September 1, 7pm, presented by Mix 103-1. With special thanks to Blue Moon Brewing Co.
  • The Doobie Brothers, Saturday, September 2, 7pm, presented by 100.5 The Fox. With special thanks to Bud Light.
  • Terry Fator, Sunday, September 3, 6pm, presented by KTUU Channel 2
  • DNCE, Monday, September 4, 3pm, presented by 101.3 KGOT

All performances take place rain or shine at the ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre on the fairgrounds.

You can get tickets to see Iggy, the Fab Four, Aaron Watson and DNCE starting next Friday, June 9 at 6am. Tickets will be available:

  • Online at alaskastatefair.org and print at home. Convenience fees apply, and Fair admission is additional.
  • On the Fair’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/alaskastatefair.
  • On a mobile phone. Convenience fees apply, and Fair admission is additional.
  • At the ConocoPhillips Borealis Box Office during the Fair. No convenience fees at the Fair box office. Fair admission additional.

Want to find out more about this year’s concert series? Visit our website for ticket prices, bios, photos and performance samples.

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Fair’s 2017 Concert Series Has It All!

Tickets go on sale Friday, March 24

Country superstar? Check.

Chart-topping modern rockers? Check.

Grammy Award winners?

Multi-platinum artists?

American rock legends?

Check, check and check.

We’ve got it all in our 2017 AT&T Concert Series at the Alaska State Fair! And we are thrilled to announce the first eight acts confirmed for this year’s line-up:

  • Home Free, Thursday, August 24, 7pm, presented by K-Bear 104.1 Alaska’s Hottest Country
  • Papa Roach, Friday, August 25, 7pm, presented by Alaska’s Rock 106.5 KWHL
  • Josh Turner, Saturday, August 26, 7pm
  • Judah & the Lion, Wednesday, August 30, 7pm, presented by 101.3 KGOT
  • Lecrae, Thursday, August 31, 7pm, presented by Alaska’s Hottest Hits 92.9 KFAT
  • Third Eye Blind, Friday, September 1, 7pm
  • The Doobie Brothers, Saturday, September 2, 7pm
  • Terry Fator, Sunday, September 3, 6pm, presented by KTUU Channel 2

All performances take place rain or shine at the Borealis Theatre on the fairgrounds.

Tickets go on sale Friday, March 24 at 6am and there are four easy ways to buy:

  • Online at alaskastatefair.org and print at home. Convenience fees apply, and Fair admission is additional.
  • On the Fair’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/alaskastatefair.
  • On a mobile phone. Convenience fees apply, and Fair admission is additional.
  • The Borealis Box Office during the Fair. No convenience fees at the Fair box office. Fair admission additional.

Want to find out more about this year’s line-up? Visit our website for ticket prices, bios, photos and performance samples.

The final four concerts in our 2017 series are being confirmed, and we will announce them soon on our Facebook page and website. Stay tuned!

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After-Party with Iron Butterfly

After-Party with Iron Butterfly

Monday, August 29

Alaska Glacier Products Tent

8:30pm

FREE with Fair admission

Iron Butterfly will be rockin’ the after-party immediately following the Monday, August 29 AT&T Concert Series performance of Cheech and Chong! After the show wraps up at the Kendall Toyota Borealis Theatre, head over to the Alaska Glacier Products Tent, where the multi-platinum rock band will perform at 8:30pm FREE with Fair admission!

Come rock out to the hits from the band that defined the music of the 60s and 70s, including 60s rock anthem “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida,” “Iron Butterfly Theme,” “Soul Experience,” “Easy Rider,” “Butterfly Bleu,” “Stone Believer,” “Soldier in Our Town,” “In the Time of Our Lives,” and more!

Iron Butterfly, which is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year, released their debut album, Heavy, while on the road with the likes of The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, The Grateful Dead, and The Who. The album remained on Billboard’s album charts for nearly a year!

They followed up with their second release, In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, which outsold every record in the music industry history and was awarded the industry’s very first platinum album! In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida stayed on the charts for 140 weeks, including 81 weeks in the Top 10, and has sold more than 30 million copies.

Iron Butterfly’s third album, Ball, reached No. 1 and remained on the charts for 44 weeks. Their subsequent releases, Live and Metamorphosis, both charted in the Top 20.

For more information visit ironbutterflyband.com.

PURPLE BUTTERFLY

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New Stage Dedication

Dena’ – People’s Stage dedication to be held August 27

Dena' - People's StageAfter years of fundraising, planning and construction, the much-awaited Dena’ – People’s Stage is now completed at the Alaska State Fair! A dedication of the 1,000-square-foot permanent stage, located at The Gathering Place on the fairgrounds, will take place Saturday, August 27 at 1 p.m. All are invited to attend.

The dedication will include an introduction of the Fair board members, along with members of The Gathering Place advisory board, and remarks from Jerome Hertel, Fair general manager, Tabetha Toloff, chair of the advisory board, and Carol Kenley, Fair board president. The major funders, including Rasmuson Foundation, Alyeska Pipeline Service Company and Spenard Building Supply, will also be recognized for their role in making the stage a reality.

Fundraising and planning for the project initially began in 2012. Construction of the structure commenced in fall 2015 and was completed this month. The project utilized the talents of RIM Architects, Great Northern Engineering and Erickson Construction.

The 1,000-square-foot permanent stage features several amenities not previously available at The Gathering Place, including a dressing room and stage lighting. The venue will offer a dedicated performance area for Alaska Native entertainment at the Fair.

At the 2016 Fair, the stage will host a wide variety of music, drumming and dancing, as well as World Eskimo-Indian Olympics traditional games, Alaska Native humor and storytelling, and the Inupiaq blanket toss, among others. See a schedule of events for the venue on our website.

The stage is the latest feature at The Gathering Place, which opened in 2014 as a designated place for sharing Alaska Native history, culture, arts and entertainment, while offering performance and business opportunities to Alaska Native performers and artists from across the state.

Last year, all regions of Alaska were represented at The Gathering Place, which featured 38 Alaska Native dance group performances, 23 Alaska Native artisans, 13 storytelling concerts, 10 Alaska Native games demonstrations, and nine music concerts.

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Sapling & Smolt Soirée

Craft Beer Tasting and Family Fun at KONGOS Pre-Concert Party

Sapling and Smolt SoireeIf you love the outdoors, craft beer, family fun and good music, then you have got to put this event on your calendar! Alaska State Fair and Great Land Trust are hosting the Sapling and Smolt Soirée on Sunday, August 28 at the fairgrounds. This pre-concert party for KONGOS and July Talk takes place from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Borealis Plaza Tent.

Come sample some amazing local brews at the craft beer tasting, featuring:

You’ll also find free family-friendly activities – take a picture in the Alaska photo booth and spin the wheel to answer a trivia question about Alaska’s wild lands and waterways and win a prize!

This event is free with Fair admission and the beer tasting is $5, which includes six 3-ounce samples. Proceeds will benefit Great Land Trust, a nonprofit organization founded by Alaskans in 1995 to conserve lands and waters essential to our quality of life and the economic health of our communities.

“We are thrilled to partner with the Alaska State Fair and the opportunity to support the work of talented artists like July Talk and KONGOS,” said Kim Sollien, Mat-Su program director. “We encourage everyone to come by, learn about how you are connected to Alaska’s lands and waterways, enjoy some craft beer, and get ready to listen to some great music!”

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All Fair Concert Tickets Now on Sale!

Tickets are now on sale for all 12 shows in the Alaska State Fair’s 2016 AT&T Concert Series, including the most recently announced acts – KONGOS with special guest July Talk and Cheech & Chong featuring special guest Shelby Chong! Tickets for these two shows went on sale to the general public today, Friday, June 3, at 6 a.m.

The rock band of brothers KONGOS, Canadian rockers July Talk and iconic comedy duo Cheech & Chong complete the 2016 concert line-up, which features:

  • Home Free, Thursday, August 25, 7 p.m., presented by KBRJ
  • X Ambassadors, Friday, August 26, 7 p.m., presented by Pabst Blue Ribbon, KMBQ and KBBO
  • The Band Perry, Saturday, August 27, 7 p.m., presented by Heineken and KBRJ
  • KONGOS with special guest July Talk, Sunday, August 28, 6 p.m.
  • Cheech & Chong featuring special guest Shelby Chong, Monday, August 29, 7 p.m.
  • Old Dominion, Tuesday, August 30, 7 p.m., presented by Bud Light and KBRJ
  • Thousand Foot Krutch, Wednesday, August 31, 7 p.m., presented by KAFC
  • G-Eazy, Thursday, September 1, 7 p.m., presented by KFAT
  • Volbeat, Friday, September 2, 7 p.m., presented by KWHL
  • Randy Houser, Saturday, September 3, 7 p.m., presented by Coors Light and KASH
  • Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Sunday, September 4, 6 p.m., presented by Anchorage Press and KOOL
  • Andy Grammer, Monday, September 5, 3 p.m., presented by KGOT and KYMG

You can get your tickets:

  • Online at alaskastatefair.org and print at home. Convenience fees apply, and Fair admission is additional.
  • On the Fair’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/alaskastatefair.
  • On a mobile phone. Convenience fees apply, and Fair admission is additional.
  • The Kendall Toyota Borealis Box Office during the Fair. No convenience fees at the Fair box office. Fair admission additional.

Find more info on this year’s line-up on our website, featuring ticket prices, bios, photos and performance samples. We’ll see you at the show!

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Final Two Acts Announced!

KONGOS, July Talk and Cheech & Chong Join Fair Concert Series!

If good rock music gets your heart pumping, or if you’re in the mood for some irreverent and hilarious comedy, then you’re going to be excited about the final acts announced for the 2016 AT&T Concert Series at the Alaska State Fair!

On Sunday, August 28, KONGOS with special guest July Talk performs at the Fair, while the iconic comedy duo Cheech & Chong featuring special guest Shelby Chong take the stage Monday, August 29.

Kicking off the August 28 show at 6 p.m. is July Talk, the Canadian rockers known for their electrifying concerts and dynamic new single, “Push + Pull.” KONGOS, the four-brother rock band behind “Come With Me Now” and “I’m Only Joking,” starts their set at 7 p.m.

On August 29, the Fair welcomes Grammy Award-winning comedians Cheech & Chong on their first tour in more than 25 years! Performing with them is special guest, Shelby Chong, a talented, up-and-coming female comedian making a name for herself with her raunchy, outrageous, yet innocent, feminine-centric stand-up show.

Mark your calendar – tickets for these two shows go on sale to the general public Friday, June 3 at 6 a.m.

The groups round out our 2016 concert line-up, including the previously announced acts:

Tickets for the 10 previously announced shows are currently on sale, while tickets to KONGOS with special guest July Talk and Cheech & Chong featuring special guest Shelby Chong go on sale to the general public on June 3 at 6 a.m. Get your tickets:

  • Online at alaskastatefair.org and print at home. Convenience fees apply, and Fair admission is additional.
  • On the Fair’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/alaskastatefair.
  • On a mobile phone. Convenience fees apply, and Fair admission is additional.
  • The Borealis Box Office during the Fair. No convenience fees at the Fair box office. Fair admission additional.

Want to find out more about this year’s line-up? Visit our website for ticket prices, bios, photos and performance samples.

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First 10 Acts in Fair’s 2016 Concert Series Announced

Love good music? Well then set your alarm clock early for the morning of Friday, April 8 – at 6 a.m. tickets go on sale for the 2016 AT&T Concert Series at the Alaska State Fair!

You won’t want to miss this year’s line-up, featuring:

All shows take place rain or shine at the Borealis Theatre. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 8 at 6 a.m. and there are four easy ways to buy:

  • Online at alaskastatefair.org and print at home. Convenience fees apply, and Fair admission is additional.
  • On the Fair’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/alaskastatefair.
  • On a mobile phone. Convenience fees apply, and Fair admission is additional.
  • The Borealis Box Office during the Fair. No convenience fees at the Fair box office. Fair admission additional.

Want to find out more about this year’s line-up? Visit our website for ticket prices, bios, photos and performance samples.

The final two concerts in our 2016 series are being confirmed, and we will announce them soon on our Facebook page and website. Stay tuned!

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7 Reasons Not to Miss Our Concert Kick-Off Party with Redhead Express

The first-ever Alaska State Fair Concert Kick-Off Party, featuring Redhead Express, is coming up Saturday, April 2 – and here are seven reasons to make sure it’s on your calendar!Concert

  1. Be the first to find out the 2016 AT&T Concert Series line-up! We’ll announce the entertainers confirmed to perform at the 2016 Fair (and we don’t think you’ll be disappointed!).
  2. Get tickets early and save money. Kick-off party guests can buy tickets to this year’s concerts in advance of the public on-sale date and with NO CONVENIENCE FEES. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 8 at 6 a.m.
  3. Win concert tickets. You could head home with four tickets to the concert of your choice!
  4. The mouth-watering menu. Enjoy a delicious array of appetizers prepared by celebrity chef Suzette Lord Weldon, with assistance from Alaska Job Corps Culinary Arts Instructor David Williams and his students. On the menu are gourmet caprese crostini, salmon cakes, caribou pineapple skewers, vegetables platters and dip, and hummus with pita chips. Special thank you to Northstar Bakery and Three Bears for donating ingredients.
  5. Sip on your favorite beverage. All guests will receive two complimentary drinks. A big thanks to the Odom Corporation for donating the adult beverages for our event.
  6. There will be great live music (and a great emcee!). Harp soloist Boogie Willis will welcome guests in the lobby. You can then boogie to the opening act, The Sallys acapella family band, at 7 p.m. Then, the beautiful and talented sisters of Redhead Express take the stage at 7:30. And we’re excited to have Mat-Su Campus Director Talis Colberg as the emcee for the evening’s festivities!
  7. You’ll be supporting scholarships. All funds raised benefit the Fair scholarship program, which awards scholarships to Alaska high school students planning to attend college or vocational school. Last year, we awarded $4,250 to five Alaska high school students. With your support, we hope to double that amount next year!

Convinced? Get your tickets now on the Fair website! Then mark your calendar for the 2016 Concert Kick-Off Party, Saturday, April 2 at the Glenn Massay Theater on the University of Alaska Mat-Su Campus. Doors open at 6 p.m. See you there!

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2016 Line-Up Announced on April 2

2016 Line-Up to be Announced on April 2 at Concert Kick-Off Party. It’s always a good time at the Alaska State Fair Concert Series, so we asked ourselves, “Why shouldn’t the announcement be just as much fun?” This year, for the first time, we will announce the confirmed 2016 entertainers at a Concert Kick-Off Party on Saturday, April 2!Concert

The fun takes place at the Glenn Massay Theater on the University of Alaska Mat-Su Campus. Doors open at 6 p.m.  Tickets available now. 

Tickets to this all-ages event are $45 each and will be available at the Fair annual meeting on Thursday, February 11 and online beginning Friday, February 12. All proceeds from the party will benefit the Fair scholarship fund, which awards scholarships to Alaska high school students planning to attend college or vocational school.

At the kick-off, you can enjoy appetizers created by celebrity chef Suzette Lord Weldon, with assistance from David Williams and students in the Job Corps program. All guests will also receive two complimentary drinks, including beer, wine or non-alcoholic selections. We’ll also have live entertainment – the opener starts at 7 p.m. and Redhead Express takes the stage at 7:30!

You’ll also have the chance to win two tickets to the 2016 concert of your choice. Or buy your concert kick-off party tickets in advance and you’ll be in the running to win FOUR tickets to any Fair concert!

The real draw, though, is the opportunity to be among the first to purchase concert tickets. Guests at the kick-off may purchase tickets to the 2016 concert series – and best of all, there will be no convenience fee for tickets purchased at the event!

We’ll also announce the concert line-up to Fair members at 6 p.m., and instructions will be sent to Fair members about how to purchase tickets online. Concert tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 8.

Get your tickets now and mark your calendar for April 2 and we’ll see you at the first-ever Alaska State Fair Concert Kick-Off Party!