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Thorn's Showcase Lounge
“Mat-Su Valley's neighborhood bar”
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About
Classic Alaskan bar with pool tables, darts, and cold beer.
Weekly Specials
MonTueWedThuFri
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Long happy hour — perfect after a day at the fairgrounds.
- $3 domestic pints
- $4 wells
- $5 Irish coffee
- Free pool during happy hour
Upcoming Events
FestivalsJun 12, 2026
Colony Days
Palmer celebrates its Matanuska Colony heritage with parades and community events.
Palmer Fairgrounds·10 AM
FreeFestivalsJun 12, 2026
Colony Days Festival
Palmer community festival honoring Matanuska Colony heritage with parade and entertainment.
Palmer Fairgrounds·10 AM
FreeCommunityJun 12, 2026
Colony Days Palmer
Palmer Fairgrounds
FreeFestivalsAug 20, 2026
Alaska State Fair
Alaska's biggest event: giant veggies, major concerts, carnival, and rodeo in Palmer.
Alaska State Fairgrounds·10 AM
$18 adults, $10 kidsTicketsConcerts & Live MusicAug 21, 2026
Alaska State Fair Concerts 2026
Alaska State Fairgrounds
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TicketsFestivalsAug 21, 2026
Alaska State Fair 2026
Alaska's biggest event — 18 days of rides, giant veggies, entertainment, and more.
Alaska State Fairgrounds·10 AM
$15 – $30TicketsConcerts & Live MusicAug 28, 2026
Modest Mouse (Babies in arms - 2 and under - are admitted for free to the concert; children aged 3 and up must have a concert ticket)
Alaska State Fair Borealis Theatre·7 PM
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Palmer Colony Christmas
Palmer Fairgrounds
FreeFestivalsAug 21, 2027
Alaska State Fair
Alaska's largest event takes place in Palmer in late August and early September. Features concerts, performances, exhibi
Alaska State Fairgrounds, Palmer
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