Southeast Alaska State Fair kicks off Thursday in Haines

A view of the 2015 Southeast state fair from the Ferris wheel. This year’s fair begins Thursday. (Photo by Greta Mart/KHNS)
Haines’ biggest event of the year begins Thursday. The Southeast Alaska State Fair draws thousands of people to enjoy diverse musical acts, delicious food and classic fair staples like a carousel and Ferris wheel.http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ktoo/2016/07/27FairPreview-L.mp3There are some performers who experience the fair once, and keep coming back. Th