Flower Gardens at the Fair
Sunshine, warm temperatures, finger potatoes and flowers highlighted Saturday for me at the Alaska State Fair. I took a few minutes away from our booth at the Raven Hall to enjoy the gorgeous flower gardens. The head gardener, Becky, is a genius at cultivating annuals and perennials that bloom in late August and the gardens are spectacular this year. Be sure to check out the vegetables by the main office at the Red Gate.
Yesterday traffic was a challenge, one customer reported that it took two hours from Wasilla to the fairgrounds in the afternoon. Another report had traffic backed up solid from Three Bears Market on the Palmer/Wasilla Highway all the way through downtown Palmer and the side street Chugach. Here is a tip; traffic was minimal in the morning, so come early. Today is another gorgeous sunny day and the crowds will be heavy. If you are coming from Wasilla later in the day, consider the longer route via Trunk Rd. to Palmer Fishook, to the Glenn Hwy and take the back roads through downtown Palmer. Avoid the Glenn Hwy. and the Palmer/Wasilla Hwy. Good luck. I’ve got to get going, our booth opens at 10:00AM. See you there!
Gail Niebrugge, Art of Alaska
