Fairbanks

Join us for the Fairbanks Curriculum Fair!

  • 8 Star Events Center
  • April 27 & 28, 2026
Registration Workshops Floorplan Brown Bag Social

WHY REGISTER IN ADVANCE?
We use a convention app called Whova, which includes the floorplan, workshop schedule (“agenda”), virtual booths for all participating vendors, any sale information or special deals from them, streaming workshops the week prior to the Fair, access to those recorded workshops for 3 months after the Fair, workshop descriptions and speaker bios, and an opportunity to participate in a contest to win one of TEN amazing homeschool prize bundles! Registering as soon as possible gives you time to preview all of these things and we will have a pre-printed nametag ready for you when you arrive at the Fair, making entrance faster and easier for everyone! 

REGISTRATION INFO:

Admission includes the “Virtual Week” pre-Fair live online workshops (April 13-16), Exhibit Hall entrance and access to all in-person workshops. The admission price is the same for each of our four Fair locations.

Note: You need only purchase one admission ticket for your entire family.

Registration Coming Soon!

Workshop sessions will run from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27th and from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28th. A detailed workshop schedule will be provided closer to the event so that you may read through the workshop descriptions to decide which ones YOU will attend! In Whova, you can create a personalized agenda of your picks and set up reminders for when they start. And of course, you will want to consider tuning in to the virtual workshops that will be streamed April 13-16!

in-person Workshops (coming soon!) virtual workshops (coming soon!)

The Fair will be held at 8 Star Events Center, where there is plenty of room for shopping, visiting with other homeschoolers, and attending workshops.

Floorplan Map Coming Soon!

We’re excited to announce a new event planned for this year’s Fair: The IDEA Brown Bag Social, from 1:00 to 2:30 on Tuesday, April 21. Join us with your own packed lunch (or purchase items onsite) and visit with experienced homeschoolers to discuss topics of interest and homeschooling tips from those who have “been there, done that!” This is a great opportunity to ask questions and receive personalized advice about homeschooling from an experienced panel of parents!

more info coming soon!

2026 Fairbanks Schedule of Events

MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026: 

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall open
10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Workshops
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. – Homeschool Tips with Brown Bag Social

TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026: 

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall open
10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Workshops

Admission 

Exhibit hall and workshops (IDEA families): No charge
Exhibit hall and workshops (non-IDEA families): Admission is $20/family for one or both days.

Parking 

8 Star Events Center has a plenty of parking! 

Concessions

No need to leave for lunch! The concessions at 8 Star Events Center will be open with lunch items for purchase.

Hotel Information

Pike’s Waterfront Lodge
Shuttle service from airport. Breakfast included. Fun gold-rush-era theme!
To make reservations: Email Dawn Gibbs at  reservations@pikeslodge.com.
Discount code: Ask for the “Catering Event” rate 
Price: $129 for king or double queen
Dates discount is available: April 24-29