Through the lens: The Alaska State Fair

Justin & Jasper (5) (front car) and Emily & Sebastian (3) Cano, of Eagle River, enjoy the Orient Express at the Alaska State Fair Saturday Sept 3, 2023. J. David McChesney/Frontiersma
Justin & Jasper (5) (front car) and Emily & Sebastian (3) Cano, of Eagle River, enjoy the Orient Express at the Alaska State Fair Saturday Sept 3, 2023. J. David McChesney/Frontiersman
Stilt walkers delight fairgoers as they make their way through the Alaska State Fair. Katie Stavick/Frontiersman
Stilt walkers delight fairgoers as they make their way through the Alaska State Fair. Katie Stavick/Frontiersman
A pair on the climbing wall at the Alaska State Fair. Katie Stavick/Frontiersman
A pair on the climbing wall at the Alaska State Fair. Katie Stavick/Frontiersman
Wild hair is a part of the state fair. Katie Stavick/Frontiersman
Wild hair is a part of the state fair. Katie Stavick/Frontiersman
Geese were among the birds at the Alaska State Fair. Here, Ryan Gosling and Maverick, because, well, "every Goose needs it's Maverick." Katie Stavick/Frontiersman
Geese were among the birds at the Alaska State Fair. Here, Ryan Gosling and Maverick, because, well, "every Goose needs it's Maverick." Katie Stavick/Frontiersman
A participant in the monster truck event. Katie Stavick/Frontiersman
A participant in the monster truck event. Katie Stavick/Frontiersman
Antique tractors on display at the Alaska State Fair. Katie Stavick/Frontiersman
Antique tractors on display at the Alaska State Fair. Katie Stavick/Frontiersman
A few of the submissions with ribbons at the Alaska State Fair. Katie Stavick/Frontiersman
A few of the submissions with ribbons at the Alaska State Fair. Katie Stavick/Frontiersman

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