Counting the days until Alaska State Fair

PALMER — The 76th Alaska State Fair is Aug. 23 to Sept. 3. See a preview of this year’s fair performers during the State Fair Parade at 11 a.m., Aug. 25 in downtown Palmer.

Also check daily sponsors for special prices that provide an opportunity for everyone to attend.

Here’s a rundown of main stage performers at this year’s Alaska State Fair:

• Creed: Aug. 23, reserved $60; general $35

• Theory of a Deadman: Aug. 24, reserved $55; general $35

• Big and Rich with Cowboy Troy: Aug. 25, reserved $55; general $40

• Styx: Sunday, Aug. 26, reserved $65; general $40

• Air Supply: Aug. 27, reserved $35; general $20

• Jo Dee Messina: Aug. 28, reserved $50; general $35

• Avett Brothers: Aug. 29, reserved $50; general $35

• Jeff Dunham: Aug. 30, reserved $75; general $45

• Five Finger Death Punch: Aug. 31, reserved $50; general $35

• George Thorogood and the Destroyers: Sept. 1, reserved $75; general $35

• Gary Allan: Sept. 2, reserved $50 general $35

• Hot Chelle Rae: Sept. 3, reserved $45; general $20

For tickets, call the fair’s main office at 745-4827, visit alaskastatefair.org or use the iPhone app ETIX.