Alaska State Fair CEO Jerome Hertel said Thursday that while the wet weather has made setup a little more difficult, they are right on track to open the gates at 11 a.m. on opening day.
PALMER, Alaska - The Alaska State Fair opens this Friday as yet another sign that summer is ending and fall has begun.CEO Jerome Hertel said Thursday that while the wet weather has made setup a little more difficult, they are right on track to open the gates at 11 a.m. on opening day.
The fairgrounds have been abuzz over the last couple of weeks in preparation for a season Alaskans always look forward to, with crews still getting structures and rides into place while vendors like Tyrone Thomas withset up their temporary shops. This is his ninth year selling his low-sodium seasonings at the state fair.
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