It's more than Fair, it's fabulous

Alaska State Fair

&#8220Fun Amongst the Giants”

Aug. 23 through Sept. 3, 2007

Hours

Monday through Friday: noon to 10 p.m.

Weekends: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Labor Day: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

General Information

Enter nonperishable items in Anchorage at the Anchorage Pioneer School House, 437 E. 3rd Ave.

Aug. 13, noon to 8 p.m.

Aug. 14, noon to 8 p.m.

Pick-up in Anchorage:

Sept. 7: noon to 8 p.m.

Sept. 8: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Enter nonperishable items at the fairgrounds:

Aug. 17, noon to 8 p.m.

Aug. 18, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Pick-up at the fairgrounds:

Sept. 4, 2-8 p.m.

Sept. 5, 2-8 p.m.

Sept. 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Non-perishable Departments: Art, Arts and Crafts, Honey and Beekeeping, Canning, Clay Arts, Fiber and Fleece, Handwork and Needlework, Homebrew, Quilts, Photography, Sewing and Winemaking.

For more information, contact Cindy Littell at 907-262-7462 or Yvonne Keller at 907-746-7166.

Departments

Hoskins Exhibits: Baked Goods, Canning, Clay Arts, Homebrew, Sewing, Winemaking and special contests.

Irwin Exhibits: Art, Arts and Crafts (including dolls), Fiber and Fleece, Handwork and Needlework, Quilts and Photography.

Farm Exhibits: Crops, Livestock, Poultry, Beekeeping and Rabbits.

Flower Exhibits: Flowers.

Livestock and perishables (enter at the fairgrounds only):

Poultry and Rabbits: First entry Aug. 21, 4-8:30 p.m.

Honey and Beekeeping: Aug. 21, noon-8 p.m.

Baked Goods, Crops, Flowers: First entry Aug. 22, noon-9 p.m.

Open Livestock: Aug. 22, 4-8:30 p.m.

Poultry and Rabbits: Second entry Aug. 28, 4-8:30 p.m.

4-H livestock Entry: Aug. 28, noon-6 p.m.

Baked Goods, Crops, Flowers: Second entry Aug. 29, noon-9 p.m.

Fairgrounds entry procedures

Non perishables: Credentials are not required. Entrant may drive to the respective exhibit building, enter items, and leave to accommodate others.

1st entry Perishables: Credentials are not required. Entrant may drive to the respective exhibit building, enter items, and leave to accommodate others.

2nd entry Perishables: Only the entrant may enter the fairgrounds free of charge for second entry. All others must have admission tickets. If justified, the entrant may drive to the exhibit building, enter items and return to the general parking lot. Free second entry parking vouchers will be available at first entry. No dogs are allowed in any entry vehicle.

General Rules and Regulations

€ Exhibitors must have a lifetime entry number to place an entry. Numbers are available on entry day, or you may call 907-746-7166 or e-mail Yvonne@alaskastate-fair.org before Aug. 1 to obtain one. Previously assigned entry numbers may be researched on entry day. 4-H entry numbers are not valid for Open Fair competition.

€ Each exhibit requires a completed entry form available on entry day. Those who enter many exhibits may obtain forms early by calling 907-746-7166 or e-mail Yvonne@alaskastatefair.org.

€ Upon entering, exhibitors receive a yellow copy of the entry form. This must be retained and presented as a claim check to pick up exhibits.

€ Exhibits must remain on display until designated pick-up dates.

€ Unclaimed exhibits become the property of Alaska State Fair Inc. and are disposed of after 30 days unless otherwise arranged for in advance.

€ Entries are open to all.

€ Fair management or department superintendent may reject any exhibit offered if it is objectionable in any way, requires excessive space, or if the department capacity is full.

€ Once entered, all articles come entirely under the control and jurisdiction of the fair management and may not be removed or disturbed by exhibitors until designated pick-up days.

€ Entries must be by the maker or grower. Livestock, rabbits and poultry are to be entered by the current owner.

€ Except for animals or plants, exhibits entered in previous Alaska State Fairs may not be re-entered. An entry deemed as such by a superintendent or judge will be disqualified. All items must have been completed since the previous Fair.

€ The fair accepts mailed or freighted entries from non-local exhibitors when accompanied by return postage and instructions for return. Insurance of mailed items is encouraged. Items may be mailed to Alaska State Fair, Exhibit Department, 2075 Glenn Hwy., Palmer, AK 99645.

€ No entrant may compete in more than one category per department, i.e. Open and Senior.

€ Unique rules may prevail in any department.

€ Items must be entered in the proper category and accompanied by an entry form. Improperly completed forms may result in disqualification and forfeited awards. Exhibitors are fully responsible for correct entry forms and classes. Superintendents may transfer erroneously entered exhibits to proper classes, and if such classes have been judged, judging will not be reopened.

€ &#8220For Sale” signs and business cards are not permitted on any exhibit during the fair, and raffles may not be held within departments.

€ No entry may compete for more than one premium or be entered in more than one class unless otherwise specified.

€ The Alaska State Fair Inc. directors interpret these rules and regulations and accompanying entry information.