Barn animals are back, rides have increased, and the grounds are spruced up for the 42nd annual Southeast Alaska State Fair.
Contests, displays and workshops will punctuate the four-day Haines tradition that begins at noon Thursday. Organizers are excited for a banner year.
“We’ve been working really hard getting ready for this big week, and it’s all coming together. I’m really excited,” said fair director Kelly Hostetler.
Farm animals will be on display at…