The Southeast Alaska State Fair will be held two weeks earlier than usual this year and includes a slate of top-name entertainers.
Legendary bluesman Elvin Bishop and 1997 fair favorite Laura Love already have signed contracts to perform at the 37th annual fair set for July 27-31.
Fair executive director Herb VanCleve said Monday he’s optimistic that talks with 2005 Grammy winter Steve Earle also will pay off.
“We should know more by the end…