Register Here!

Want a more involved role? We are looking for a dedicated and experienced volunteer to join the party!

• Volunteer Coordinator

This positions provide leadership to a team of volunteers and require several planning meetings with the staff in March and April.  It's a ton of fun to put on this event and we would love to have your help and expertise to make it great!

If you have questions, please contact the office at 907-245-1251 or operations@alaskaairmen.org

Location and Time

Volunteers needed throughout the day from Thursday May 1st through Monday May 5th, 2025

Alaska State Fairgrounds

2075 Glenn Hwy

Palmer, AK 99645

Palmer Municipal Airport

901 S Airport Rd

Palmer, AK 99645

The 2025 event will be at the Alaska State Fairgrounds and the Palmer Municipal Airport on Saturday, May 3rd from 9 AM until 5 PM and Sunday, May 4th from 10 AM until 5 PM.

2025 info is still being updated - Some info may be inaccurate!

Call office to Verify or email outreach@alaskaairmen.org

HOW TO FLY-IN

Fly into the airport, stay for the day, and fly out!

1. Navigate to Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport (PAAQ)
2. A Temporary Air Traffic Control tower will be in effect within a 5nm radius of Palmer Airport from 9am-5pm Friday 5/2 -Sunday 5/4.
3. Ground crew will be available to direct aircraft to parking.
4. Please check all NOTAMs before planning to fly in.  Heavy traffic and temporary runway closures should be expected.

Temporary Tower Frequency: 118.95 (2024)

Temporary Ground Control Frequency: 120.20 (2024)

Contact Palmer Flight Service on CTAF: 123.6

CAMP WITH YOUR AIRCRAFT

Reserve a campsite (space is limited, and registration is required). REGISTER HERE: 2025 Airport Camping

Aircraft camping information:

• FREE
• Pre-registration is required
• Tie-down anchors will be provided but you must bring your own rope.
• The camping surface is asphalt.
• Campfires are authorized in provided, fire-marshal-approved pits only. Bring your own firewood.
• Pets are not allowed.
• A dumpster is available on-site.
• Port-o-potties provided (no restrooms)
• No access to water.
• Shuttles into Palmer and the Fairgrounds run throughout the day Saturday and Sunday until 5 PM. There are no shuttles on Friday

Register for the Show and Shine and fly into the Fairgrounds.

Click on Show and Shine in the ACTIVITES section below to see details.