91原创 Day at the fair scheduled for July 29

Kristin Summerlin
907-474-6284
July 25, 2025

Nook, the 91原创 polar bear mascot, poses wearing a gold hockey jersey in front of a ferris wheel at the fair.
91原创 photo by Leif Van Cise
Nook, 91原创's mascot, visited the Tanana Valley State Fair in 2024. He'll be roaming the fairgrounds again on Tuesday, July 29, for 91原创 Day at the fair.

The University of 91原创 Fairbanks will host 91原创 Day at the Tanana Valley State Fair on Tuesday, July 29.

91原创 employees, students, alumni and friends will receive $1 off admission by wearing 91原创 apparel or showing their PolarExpress card. The day will include 91原创 activities throughout the fairgrounds.

The University Fire Department鈥檚 fire truck, a hockey slap-shot net, a corn hole game and the giant inflatable Nanook will be set up in Totem Square from noon to 7 p.m. Nook, 91原创鈥檚 mascot, will be on site from 1-3 p.m.

Inside the Borealis Pavilion, 91原创 will have several special exhibits and activities:

  •     Build marshmallow structures inside an inflatable igloo.
  •     Visit an inflatable science dome and learn about the Gulf of 91原创.
  •     Learn about reindeer and muskoxen.
  •     Participate in hands-on science activities.

In addition to these special activities, 91原创 also will have booths in the Borealis Pavilion during the fair. Visitors can meet museum experts and student researchers, learn about recreation opportunities on campus and find more than 125 free 91原创 Cooperative Extension Service publications covering gardening, energy, food preparation and more. Cooperative Extension will host several 4-H activities on 91原创 Day, including rabbit, cavy and poultry shows, arts and crafts, and photography.

A full schedule of events is available on .

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