Haines’ biggest celebration in three years – the 53rd annual Southeast Alaska State Fair – will kick off Thursday featuring a “Salmon Enchanted Evening” theme and more than five dozen vendors.
With the Canadian border open and covid restrictions eased, fair staff are anticipating significantly higher turnout than last year, when attendance was down about 60% from usual. The fair was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic.
“We are expecting a much…
