"Rock Star" road tripper checking in! Self-proclaimed anyway! Road trips and visits to all 50 states are my game. Find your next road trip destinations here. Fill your bucket list with fantastic US journeys. I love road trips and spare no effort in making my travels and experiences inviting for members of the road-tripping family! Pick a trip you want to take, or get inspired to plan your own. - - The Driveby Tourist (or call me Stan!)
Experience the Alaska State Fair – Big Fun in the Last Frontier 🎡🌻🍩
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A couple of years ago, you may remember (if you stayed around that long!) a series ten about state fairs in the US in this newsletter. The top three were Minnesota, Texas, and Iowa. The list didn’t include Alaska, but recent reading found their state fair unique! So, here goes! If you’re planning a trip to Alaska, make sure to time it with the Alaska State Fair in Palmer—because this isn’t your average fair! 🎟️🐮 Located about an hour from Anchorage, the fair runs from late August through early September and celebrates everything that makes Alaska unique: huge vegetables, local art, live music, and that unbeatable mountain backdrop. 🏔️🎶 Yes, you read that right—huge vegetables! 🥕🥬 Thanks to the long summer daylight, Alaskan gardeners grow record-breaking produce, including cabbages that weigh over 100 pounds. You’ll also find delicious fair food (think reindeer dogs and funnel cakes 😋 and many things deep-fried on a stick), thrilling rides, and plenty of local crafts and exhibits. The fair is also a great place to meet locals, experience true Alaskan culture, and catch a concert under the midnight sun. 🌞🎤 Whether you’re traveling solo, with family, or on a road trip through the state, the Alaska State Fair is the perfect mix of small-town charm and big-time fun. So grab your flannel, bring your appetite, and get ready to experience Alaska at its most festive! 🎡🌭🌻 By the way, it’s not the “midnight sun,” but on Labor Day, sunset is still after 9 PM. "Nobody is accidentally in Alaska!” Classic Rock song: "Fairbanks, Alaska” by Joe Walsh Please email me about your Alaska experiences or why you want to visit Alaska! Here is the Premium Subscription page: You will get early views of new blog posts, one extra weekly newsletter, and views of all past published newsletters. And occasionally, I'll ask for votes on content! Until next time..... Stan Featured Post: I don’t have a post about Alaska (yet), but here’s one about visiting all 50 states. |
Stan Wiebe
"Rock Star" road tripper checking in! Self-proclaimed anyway! Road trips and visits to all 50 states are my game. Find your next road trip destinations here. Fill your bucket list with fantastic US journeys. I love road trips and spare no effort in making my travels and experiences inviting for members of the road-tripping family! Pick a trip you want to take, or get inspired to plan your own. - - The Driveby Tourist (or call me Stan!)
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