Due to Covid, we had online Fairs in 2020 and 2021, and our first hybrid Fair in 2022, where most participation (by far) was from in-person attendees. We will again use Whova as our event platform.
Attendance is free for IDEA families, and there is a nominal charge for others. Some people homeschool independently in Alaska, but most homeschoolers are in a homeschool support program. IDEA is the largest by far – and is in fact the biggest school of any kind in Alaska.
Historical information is provided below, to help with estimation. In addition to the last year, we have included an average that is calculated on the last five years, excluding the two Covid years (20 & 21). Attendance figures include children. For two-day fairs, the number given is attendance over both days. Sales/person only includes sales to IDEA families using POs. Actual sales are higher.
Anchorage/Wasilla
Average attendance (two days) = about 1650
Attendance 2025 = 1724
Average sales/person = $235
Sales/person 2025 = $224
Soldotna
Average attendance (two days) = about 600
Attendance 2025 = 782
Average sales/person = $306
Sales/person 2025 = $269
Fairbanks
Average attendance (two days) = about 950
Attendance 2025 = 1128
Average sales/person = about $235
Sales/person 2025 = $214
Juneau
Average attendance (one day) = about 175
Attendance 2025 = 122
Average sales/person = $175
Sales/person 2025 = $217
