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Alaska State Fair

Giant pumpkins – weighing more than 1,000 pounds – are a staple of the fair. The Matanuska valley is famous for giant rutabagas, cabbages and more due to the soil and the 18-hour days of sunshine. (U.S. Air Force photo/Erin Eaton)

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Fairgoers spend the evening in Palmer Tuesday to ride the rides and check out the attractions at the Alaska State Fair. The fair runs through Monday, with better weather forecast. (U.S. Air Force photo/Erin Eaton)

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Fairgoers brave the rain in Palmer to visit the Alaska State Fair Tuesday evening. Midway rides, food, and judging continue through Monday at the fairgrounds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Erin Eaton)

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Bicycle motocross riders with the King BMX Stunt Show entertained crowds with flips, tricks and jumps. Riders in the stunt show have competed in the X Games, Gravity Games, and Dew Action Sports. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Vernon Cunningham)

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JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Leroy Branch and his daughter Julia Branch visit the farm animal exhibit at the Alaska State Fair Aug. 24. The fair spans over a 12-day period from Aug 22- Sept. 2. Aug. 24 was considered kids day which allowed children to attend the fair for free. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Ty-Rico Lea)

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Alaska State Fair

Published Aug. 29, 2013