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Vending at the Alaska State FairUpdated Feb 2, 2018The Alaska State Fair is an awesome annual event held right here in Palmer, Alaska! The Alaska State Fair always ends on Labor Day in September and is in operation for the 12 days prior.  I have had the great privilege and FUN of being a vendor at the Alaska Sate Fair since 2011.  I own The Dirt Sheep which is the gift shop that is open year 'round here at the B&B.  The shop is literally a 10'x20' booth built as per the Alaska State Fair specifications. We use a slideback tow truck to haul the building to our spot at...
Best Working Farms of the Matanuska Valley WILD ANIMALS: Musk Ox & ReindeerRight here in amazing Palmer, we have the Musk Ox Farm and the Reindeer Farm.  Both are a must-see! Our home is within 10 minutes of either and both are well worth the time.  Each is an inexpensive way to experience some unforgettable Alaskan 'real-life'.CROPS:  Matanuska Giant VegetablesOur Matanuska Valley is known world-wide for being the place to grow 100 pound head of cabbage or footlong greenbeans.  We have some amazing working produce farms right here and most everyone has a...