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Today is the opening day of the Southeast Alaska State Fair and they've sponsored a special edition of the Chilkat Valley Newsletter. In it, you'll find out what's happening in the Chilkat Valley through the long weekend. Highlights include daily pig races, Wearable Arts and stages jam-packed with music. See the full lineup below.
As you're planning your weekend, keep in mind that a free shuttle will operate between the ferry terminal, Visitor Center and temporary tent camping areas through Sunday.
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This special Fair edition is brought to you by the Southeast Alaska State Fair, and Haines Real Estate. |
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Noon – Midway, Exhibit Hall & Animal Exhibit open
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1 p.m. – Pete Redshaw (Park Stage) · Children's Carnival & Arts and Crafts open · Pig Races (McPherson Barn) · Klondike Bar & Wine Garden open
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2 p.m. – Badd Dog Blues Society (Main Stage) · JC Davis (Park Stage)
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3 p.m. – Andrew Cardella (Park Stage)
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3:30 p.m. – The Honey Badgers (Main Stage) · DJ Aicardi (Klondike Stage) · Horseshoe & Cornhole Contest
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4 p.m. – Heavy Nettle (Park Stage) · Arts & Crafts closes
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5 p.m. – Sound Crew (Main Stage) · The God Particles (Klondike Stage) · Children's Carnival closes · Pig Races
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6 p.m. – Southeast's Got Talent (Main Stage) · Fear Boner (Klondike Stage) · Beer Garden opens (through closing)
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7 p.m. – Midway, Animal Exhibit, Klondike Bar & Wine Garden close
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7:30 p.m. – Contra Dance with Full Circle (Main Stage)
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8 p.m. – Exhibit Hall closes
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9 p.m. - Open Mic with Andrew Cardella at the Bamboo Room Restaurant and Pioneer Bar. Restaurant closes at 10 p.m.
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10 a.m. – Town shuttle operating until 5 p.m. Front gate shuttle stop added at noon.
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12 p.m. – Midway, Exhibit Hall & Animal Exhibit open · Joe Ordonez Experience (Park Stage)
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12:30 p.m. – The Forest That Never Sleeps (Main Stage)
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1 p.m. – Singer Songwriter Contest (Park Stage) · Pete Redshaw (Klondike Stage) · Children's Carnival & Arts and Crafts open · Pig Races · Klondike Bar & Wine Garden open
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1:30 p.m. – Bonzo the Clown (Kids Area)
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2:30 p.m. – Sam Sonneman (Klondike Stage) · Beach Wrestling (Klondike grounds)
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2:30 p.m. Extended Play (Main Stage)
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3 p.m. – Zach and Coop (Park Stage) · Men of Mud (Klondike Stage) · Fishermen's Rodeo (Dalton City)
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3:30 p.m. – Cornhole Contest (Klondike)
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4 p.m. – Aage Birch (Main Stage) · Badd Dog Blues Society (Park Stage) · Keep the Pool Open (Klondike Stage) · Arts & Crafts closes
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5 p.m. – Stained Glass Cherubs (Park Stage) · New Twin (Klondike Stage) · Children's Carnival closes · Pig Races
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6 p.m.– Wearable Art Show (Main Stage) · The Rain Dogs (Park Stage) · Steady Going (Klondike Stage) · Beer Garden opens
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7 p.m. – Dude Mtn (Main Stage) · Good N' Greasy (Klondike Stage) · Animal Exhibit & Wine Garden close
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8 p.m. – Pedal Boys (Klondike Stage) · Midway, Klondike Bar & Exhibit Hall close
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9 p.m. – Bards of Mendenhell (Main Stage)
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11 p.m. – Steady Going, a Juneau bluegrass band, at the Bamboo Room and Pioneer Bar. Cover charge
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Tongass Federal Credit Union is the Fair’s Diamond Day sponsor on Saturday. Stop by their booth near the front gate for a free gift.
8 a.m. – Raven & Bear Fun Run, Kids
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11 a.m. – Grand Parade (Main Street). Park and Ride shuttle available from the Visitors Center. Park at the Haines School and take the shuttle directly to the front gate of the fairgrounds.
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12 p.m. – Midway, Exhibit Hall & Animal Exhibit open · Ski Hill opens · Horseshoe Contest (first round) · Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Dancers (Main Stage) · Joe Forlines (Park Stage) · The Forest That Never Sleeps (Klondike Stage)
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12:30 p.m. – Red Herring (Main Stage)
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1 p.m. – Fiddle Contest (Park Stage) · Annie Bartholomew (Klondike Stage) · Children's Carnival, Arts & Crafts, Wine Garden & Klondike Bar open · Logging Show (Logging Arena) · Horseshoe Contest (second round)
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1:30 p.m. – Bonzo the Clown (Kids Area)
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2 p.m. – Joe Ordonez Experience (Klondike Stage) · Pig Races
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2:30 p.m.– Steady Going (Main Stage)
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3 p.m. – John Minoia (Park Stage) · Pete Redshaw (Klondike Stage) · Jr Disc Golf Showdown (Fair disc golf course)
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4 p.m. – The God Particles (Main Stage) · The Honey Badgers (Park Stage) · Stained Glass Cherubs (Klondike Stage) · Arts & Crafts closes
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5 p.m. – The Planktonics (Park Stage) · King Rooster (Klondike Stage) · Children's Carnival closes · Pig Races
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5:30 p.m.– New Twin (Main Stage)
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6 p.m. – Pedal Boys (Park Stage) · Zack and Coop (Klondike Stage) · Beer Garden opens
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7 p.m. – Ryan Charles (Main Stage) · Aage Birch (Klondike Stage) · Wine Garden & Animal Exhibit close
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8 p.m. – Dude Mtn (Klondike Stage) · Midway, Exhibit Hall & Klondike Bar close
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9 p.m. – The Rain Dogs (Main Stage)
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10 p.m. - FAIRAOKE, you be the show! At the Bamboo Room and Pioneer Bar.
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10:30 a.m.– Joel Forlines (Main Stage) · Exhibit Hall opens
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11 a.m. – SEAK Fair Disc Golf Tournament, Round 2
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11:30 a.m. – Dana Perreard (Main Stage)
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12 p.m. – Songwriter Showcase (Park Stage) · Volleyball (Klondike Stage) · Midway & Animal Exhibit open
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1 p.m. – Haa Ku.óo Tuwaadax Dancers (Main Stage) · Lucas James McCain (Park Stage) · Pete Redshaw (Klondike Stage) · Arts & Crafts & Children's Carnival open · Klondike Bar & Wine Garden open · Pig Races. Town shuttle operating until 9 p.m. Fair front gate shuttle stop through 4 p.m.
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2 p.m. – All Star Jam (Main Stage) · Road Dogs (Klondike Stage) · Exhibit Hall closes
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3 p.m. – Arts & Crafts & Animal Exhibit close
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4 p.m. – Midway, Children's Carnival, Klondike Bar & Wine Garden close
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