2013 Alaska State Fair Schedule — Aug. 23-24

FRIDAY, AUG. 23

Today is Kids Day at the Alaska State Fair. Please bring a donation of two non-perishable food items per child and kids age 12 and younger get in free, thanks to MTA. Celebrate MTA’s 60th Anniversary while meeting Martin Buser and his puppies in the MTA Pioneer Plaza booth; enjoy traditional kids games in the Pebble Corral and float your boat down the Alaska Marine Highway in the Borealis Plaza Tent.

Borealis Theatre

7 p.m. — Halestorm

Kid Zone

Noon to 9 p.m. — Victor’s Garden, a forest fantasy-land.

Noon to 9 p.m. — Brad’s World Reptiles, Take a walk on the wild side.

1, 4 and 6 p.m. —Brad’s World Reptiles “Creature Feature” stage show.

Borealis Plaza Tent

1 to 5 p.m. — Float your boat down the Alaska Marine Highway.

1 to 5 p.m. — Kids Day activities presented by Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman.

9 p.m. — Teen dance, ages 13-18.

Colony Stage

12:30 p.m. — Don Russell, Alaska’s wildest magic.

1:30, 3 p.m. — Studio 49, tap, jazz, hip-hop and more.

2, 7 p.m. — Michael Harrison, comedy ventriloquist and puppeteer.

2:30, 5:30 p.m. — Mat-Su Youth Orchestra.

3:30, 6:30 p.m. — Eagle River Dance Troupe, youth ballroom dancers.

4 p.m. — Michael Harrison, comedy ventriloquist and puppeteer.

4:30 p.m. — The Music Canvas, sizzling star showcase.

5 p.m. — Lil’ Ladies & The Next Generation: unique, fun and inspirational dance.

8 p.m. — The Defrosters, tropical Americana.

10:15 p.m. — Alaskanette Baton Corps, flashing fire batons.

Around the Grounds

10 p.m. — Fireworks by Fire Art Pyrotechnics.

Don Sheldon Events Center

Noon to 9 p.m. — King Tut, wonderful things from the pharaoh’s tomb.

Noon to 8 p.m. — Fowl Weather Friends, hens and roosters in a barnyard setting.

Noon to 8 p.m. — GCI Petting Zoo.

2 p.m. — Goat Fun Days.

France Equestrian Center

1 to 4 p.m. — Display of Breeds, equine education and entertainment.

7 p.m. — Jackpot Rodeo.

Bluebonnet Stage

12:30, 3, 6:30 p.m. — Antwan Towner, magician and mind-reader.

1 p.m. — Melanie Trost, an acoustical delight.

2 p.m. — Mekayla Ruiz, just another story.

2:30 p.m. — Saula Ofiu, young pop star.

3:30 p.m. — Maddie Courrier, from the classics to top 40.

4 p.m. — Jamie Whiteman, acoustic singer-songwriter.

4:30 p.m. — Lulu Small’s Star Student Showcase.

5:30 p.m. — AS Band, folksy kids and dads.

6 p.m. — Julia Nauheim, soul pop and fiddle.

Heineken Stage at the Woodlot

4 p.m. — The Family Homestead Hour with Hobo Jim, Alaska’s State Balladeer.

Hoskins Exhibits

12:30 p.m. — Fun and healthy kids snacks.

1:30 p.m. — Old fashioned soda jerk Sodas.

2:30, 3:30 p.m. — Cookie Decorating for Kids.

4 p.m. — Entry Just For Kids Cookie Contest.

7 p.m. — Judging Just For Kids Cookie Contest.

Jolly Roger Pub

2 p.m. — Al Levy, music for young people of all ages.

3 p.m. — Fish & Chips, hot and fresh acoustic tunes.

4 p.m. — Melanie Trost, an acoustical delight.

5 p.m. — Kari and Billy, Nashville rising stars.

6 p.m. — Run September, indie punk rock.

7 p.m. — Wild Cat Trio, Alaskan-grown rockabilly.

Milking Parlor (in Farm Exhibits)

4, 4:45 p.m. — Goat milking demo.

5:30 p.m. — Cow milking demo.

Pebble Corral

1 p.m. — Diaper Derby & Toddler Trot.

3 p.m. — Kids Day Games.

Purple Plaza

1, 3, 5, 7:30 p.m. — King BMX Stunt Show, amazing flatland tricks and aerial maneuvers.

RAM Trucks Grandstand

6 p.m. — Amateur and youth supercross.

RAM Trucks Grandstand Lawn

1, 3, 5 p.m. — Cavallo Equestrian Arts, pulse-pounding equestrian extravaganza.

2, 4, 6, 7 p.m. — Pirates for Hire, a live action, pirate-themed entertainment troupe.

Raven’s People Stage

1:30, 4 p.m. — Kingikmiut Dancers, Inupiaq traditional dance from Wales.

2, 3:30, 5 p.m. — Cupiit Yurartet, Cup’ik Eskimo dance.

2:30, 5:30 p.m. — Sivaluaq, Yup’ik storyteller.

3, 4:30 p.m. — Bee Akee Curtis, Inupiaq storyteller.

6 p.m — World Eskimo-Indian Olympics, (WEIO) Eskimo Games and Blanket Toss.

SBS Woodlot

1, 3, 6 p.m. — Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Show.

Sluicebox

No minors after 6 p.m.

1:30 p.m. — Kari & Billy, Nashville rising stars.

3 p.m. — Woodrow, Blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll extravaganza.

4:30 p.m. — Silver Train, Blues and beyond.

6 p.m. — Nokie Edwards, former lead guitarist of The Ventures.

7:30 p.m. — Herrick, high-energy country joyride.

9:30 p.m. — Voodoo, smokin’ classic rock.

Wineck Barn

Noon to 8 p.m. — Matanuska Colony history on display.

Noon to 8 p.m. — Colony Kids Corner, Matanuska-style activities for kids.

Noon, 5 p.m. — “Alaska Far Away,” documentary film of the New Deal Pioneers.

2, 7 p.m. — “The Matanuska Colony Barns,” barn tour by author Helen Hegener.

2:30 p.m. — Where the River Matanuska Flows, stories from Alaska pioneers.

SATURDAY, AUG. 24

Today is Family Day at the Alaska State Fair. Come have fun and help feed the hungry, while enjoying free admission for children age 12 and younger, thanks to BP. Please bring a donation of two nonperishable food items per child.

Downtown Palmer

11 a.m. — Alaska State Fair Parade, fabulous floats and exciting performers.

Borealis Theatre

7 p.m. — Brantley Gilbert

Kid Zone

Noon to 9 p.m. — Victor’s Garden, a forest fantasy-land.

Noon to 9 p.m. — Brad’s World Reptiles, take a walk on the wild side.

1, 4 and 6 p.m. — Brad’s World Reptiles “Creature Feature” stage show.

Borealis Plaza Tent

10 a.m. — Greatland Chili Fiesta.

9 p.m. — Rodeo Dance with Ken Peltier Band.

Colony Stage

10:30 a.m. — Sunshine Generation of Anchorage, outstanding young performers.

11:30 a.m. — SwingSet Hooligans, Anchorage’s swingiest dance group.

Noon — Movers and shakers, hip-hop dancers.

12:30, 2:30 p.m. — Sonja’s Studio of Dance, fabulous dancers.

1 p.m. — Gaia Tribal Belly Dance, tribal fusion energy.

1:30 p.m. — Las Nustas, Peruvian traditional dance.

2, 4, 7 p.m. — Michael Harrison, comedy ventriloquist and puppeteer.

3 p.m. — Underground Dance Co., high-energy hip-hop.

3:30 p.m. — Stars Dance and Drill, award-winning dance team.

4:30 p.m. — Paws & Taws, fun-tastic square dancers.

5 p.m. — Dance Dynamics, dance competition team.

5:30 p.m. — Borealis Dancers, fun and fabulous folk dances.

6 p.m. — Northern Lights Celtic Dancers, why jog when you can jig?

8 p.m. — John McEuen of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

9 p.m. — Dirty River Ramblers, original and traditional bluegrass.

10 p.m. — Alaskanette Baton Corps Fire Batons, flashing fire batons.

Events Center

10 a.m. to 9 p.m. — King Tut, wonderful things from the pharaoh’s tomb.

Farm Exhibits Building

10 a.m. — Mat-Su Rabbit/Cavy Breeders Association.

11 a.m. — Swine, Sheep and Goat Open Show.

Noon to 8 p.m. — Fowl Weather Friends, hens and roosters in a barnyard setting.

Noon to 8 p.m. — GCI Petting Zoo.

France Equestrian Center

11 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Rocking B Drill Teams, choreographed horseback riding.

1 to 4 p.m. — Various equine breeds on display.

2 p.m. — Alaska State Fair Rodeo.

7 p.m. — Jackpot Rodeo.

Bluebonnet Stage

12:30, 3, 6:30 p.m. — Antwan Towner, Magician and mind-reader.

1 p.m. — Jubilee, Fabulo-tastic fiddlin’ fun.

2 p.m. — Kari & Billy, Nashville rising stars.

3:30 p.m. — Three Fish in a Tree, harmonious family silliness.

4 p.m. — Hopper Family, family fun from a family band.

4:30 p.m. — Carhartt Brothers, music to pound nails by.

5:30 p.m. — FrankenFriends, reunion jam with Frank Iarossi.

Heineken Stage at the Woodlot

2 p.m. — Moose Calling and Tall Tails, Fierce competition.

4 p.m. — Parent-Child Look-A-like Contest.

7 p.m. — Fifth annual Legendary Karaoke Contest, final qualifying round.

Hoskins Exhibits

11:30 a.m. — Paint a lady bug rock.

12:30 p.m. — Quick sew a potholder.

1:30 p.m. — Chocolate mint cookies.

2:30 p.m. — Chicken curry.

3:30 p.m. — Chocolate nut cluster.

4:30 p.m. — Decorated aprons and light switches.

Jolly Roger Pub

2 p.m. — Eric and Sean Braendel, father and son playing original folk.

3 p.m. — Kerr Family Band, Fiddle tunes for the whole family.

4 p.m. — Kari & Billy, Nashville rising stars.

5 p.m. — Dirty River Ramblers, down-home jam-grass.

6 p.m. — T. Harvey Combo, dance da blues away.

7 p.m. — Danger Town, acoustic honky-tonk.

Milking Parlor (in Farm Exhibits)

2 p.m. — Skunk demo.

4, 4:45 p.m. — Goat milking demo.

5:15 p.m. — Butter making demo.

5:30 p.m. — Cow milking demo.

Pebble Corral

11 a.m. — Okamoto’s School of Karate.

11:30 a.m. — Service High Cheer.

11:45 a.m. — East High Cheer

Noon — Underground Dance Co, high-energy hip-hop.

12:30 p.m. — Wasilla High Cheer.

12:45 p.m. — Mat Valley Dance Superstars.

1 p.m. — Mat-Valley Dance Studio, hip-hopping moose.

1:15 p.m. —Stars Dance and Drill, award-winning dance team.

1:30 p.m. — AK Pride Drill Team, fabulous dance and cheer.

1:45 p.m. — Wasilla High Cheer.

2 p.m. — Underground Dance Co, high-energy hip-hop.

2:30 p.m. — Stars Dance and Drill, award-winning dance team.

2:45 p.m. — Colony High JV and Varsity Cheer.

3 p.m. — Mat Valley Dance Superstars.

3:15 p.m. — Mat-Valley Dance Studio, hip-hopping moose.

3:30 p.m. — AK Pride Drill Team, fabulous dance and cheer.

3:45 p.m. — Colony High JV and Varsity Cheer.

4 p.m. — Okamoto’s School of Karate.

4:30 p.m. — Palmer High Cheer.

4:45 p.m. — Alaska Athletics.

5, 6:30 p.m. — Denali Gymnastics boys team.

5:15, 6:45 p.m. — Denali Gymnastics girls team.

5:30, 7 p.m. — Denali Gymnastics dance and cheer.

5:45 p.m. — Tae Kwan Do USA.

6:15 p.m. — Alaska Athletics.

Purple Plaza

1, 3, 5, 7 p.m. — King BMX Stunt Show, amazing flatland tricks and aerial maneuvers.

RAM Trucks Grandstand

5 p.m. — Sixth annual Alaska Supercross.

RAM Trucks Grandstand Lawn

1, 3, 5 p.m — Cavallo Equestrian Arts, pulse-pounding equestrian extravaganza.

2, 4, 6, 7 p.m. — Pirates for Hire, a live action, pirate-themed entertainment troupe.

Raven’s People Stage

12:30, 2, 5 p.m. — Acilquq Dancers, Central Yup’ik traditional dance.

1, 3:30 p.m. — Sivuqaq Dancers, St. Lawrence Island traditional dance.

1:30, 4 p.m. — Lepquinm Gumilgit Gagoadim, Tsimshian dance.

2:30 p.m. — Sivaluaq, Yup’ik storyteller.

3, 4:30 p.m. — Polly Andrews, Alaska Native storyteller.

5:30 p.m. — Sivaluaq, Yup’ik storyteller.

6 p.m. — World Eskimo-Indian Olympics, (WEIO) Eskimo Games and Blanket Toss.

SBS Woodlot

1, 3, 6 p.m. — Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Show.

Sluicebox

No minors after 6 p.m.

1:30 p.m. — Rick Zelinsky’s Jazz Masters, smooth jazz.

3 p.m. — Dirty River Ramblers, down-home jam-grass.

4:30 p.m. — John McEuen of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

6 p.m. — Nokie Edwards, former lead guitarist of the Ventures.

8 p.m. — Agents of Karma, harmonic grooves and a sly sense of humor.

9:30 a.m. — Herrick, high-energy country joyride.

Wineck Barn

Noon to 8 p.m. — Matanuska Colony history on display.

Noon to 8 p.m. — Colony Kids Corner, Matanuska-style activities for kids.

Noon, 5 p.m. — “Alaska Far Away,” documentary film of the New Deal pioneers.

2, 4:30, 7 p.m. — “Why Do the Barns Look Like That? Buildings of the Matanuska Colony,” talk and barn tour by historian Arne Alanen.

2:30 p.m. — Where the River Matanuska Flows, stories from Alaska pioneers.