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The Tanana Valley State Fair is an event that families in Fairbanks and the surrounding areas look forward to every year. Held every August, this festival brings together all the best of the community and celebrates culture, fun, and family. Rides, exhibits, competitions, and more await visitors once they walk into the fairgrounds under the big state fair arch that greets every visitor. Great food, various other concessions and live music are among the many highlights of one of Fairbanks' most highly anticipated events.

Hit the slopes in a big way when you visit Mt. Aurora SkiLand in Fairbanks. In addition to some of the area's best skiing, you will also enjoy some incredible trails, views, and much more. Various events and skiing competitions take place here, so fans of the sport will feel right at home with fellow enthusiasts. And, if you don't know how to quite maneuver your way through the snowy landscape, lessons are available at this popular site, too.

Sparkle is more the rule than the exception at Bishop's Jewelry Gallery of Gold and Diamonds. Rita and Bill Bishop have been designing their one-of-a-kind jewelry items for years, and their experience as well as their flair for the unique is visible on every piece they create. The selection of innovative designer jewelry features such items as gold nuggets, Alaskan sculptures, native dolls and much more. The shop also offers custom designed jewelry for any occasion.

The Beaver Slough Nature Trail offers a fairly easy and inviting self-guided nature trail that winds along Beaver Slough. This recreation trail is notable for the fact that it runs in amazingly close proximity to the North Pole.