Alaska is a dud at the Great American State Fair

Mary and Ken Rinke drove from Michigan to attend the Great American State Fair on June 27, 2026. They were disappointed Alaska had no presence. (Liz Ruskin/Alaska Public Media)
WASHINGTON — All 50 states have space at the Great American State Fair, underway now on the National Mall, but only some states approach greatness.
Michigan, for instance, homestate of Kellogg’s, is giving away little bags of cereal and Michigan-grown potato chips. It’s got a prize wheel and quizzes. It