The Southeast Alaska State Fair this year will feature two new amusements, a “bounce house” for children and a “bungee run” for children and adults.

“This is a way for the fair to invest in itself, and to offer new rides for kids which we haven’t had in the past,” said fair manager Kelly Hostetler. The fair also will be bringing back a petting zoo to McPherson Barn.

The inflatable “bounce house” is 18 feet…