In an effort to safely host smaller events that carry on the traditions of the Alaska State Fair while minimizing health risk, the Fair will host a Harvest Fest at the fairgrounds Labor Day weekend, from Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6.
The event goes back to the Fair’s agricultural roots, with events, vegetable exhibits, vendors and entertainment focused on agriculture, livestock, Alaska products, Alaska Grown produce and local talent.
The Harvest Festival will include some of the popular events and exhibits from the annual Fair.
The safety of festival guests, vendors, staff and volunteers is the top priority as the Fair plans the event, which will cap attendance to allow adequate social distancing. Organizers are working closely with the Department of Health and the Governor’s office on the event safety plan and are utilizing FEMA methods for calculating social distancing occupant loads.
Golden Wheel Amusements will host a physically distanced carnival event with safety precautions in place and limited capacities called “Hometown Jamboree,” August 8-23 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays). The Rodeo Alaska event will take place August 28 – 30. The fair is working with both the carnival and rodeo organizers to assure that State COVID guidelines and recommendations are followed to provide safe events and opportunities for the Alaska community to get out and enjoy what the fairgrounds has to offer. All events will take place outdoors throughout the grounds.
The Fair is asking that anyone experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 please remain home and guests are strongly encouraged to wear masks.
