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Friday Fling Farmers Market
2026-05-15 11:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-22 11:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-29 11:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-05 11:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-12 11:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-19 11:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-26 11:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-03 11:00 - 18:00 (America/Anchorage) and 3 more dates | Downtown Palmer Pavilion, 720 S Valley Way
Friday Fling is Palmer’s premier outdoor farmers market! This Fling lasts all summer long and proudly hosts a variety of favorites for your enjoyment. Quality locally-grown produce and handmade goods from local crafters, a variety of fine foods from our diverse mobile chefs, local musicians and entertainers…you’re bound to find something to kick off your weekend properly!

Halibut Hullabaloo Fishing Derby
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-21
Catch the largest halibut during this 10 day period and you will win $1,000 cash, in addition to the weekly prizes.
There’s no additional cost to participate in Halibut Hullabaloo. Just purchase a regular derby ticket and if you catch the largest fish during the Halibut Hullabaloo time frame, you will win a bonus $1,000 cash!

Anchorage Summer Solstice Festival
2026-06-20 12:00 - 17:00 | 4th Ave From C to G St
Downtown Summer Solstice Festival – June 20, 2026
The Downtown Summer Solstice Festival is a daylong celebration featuring a variety of entertainment including live music by four bands, one DJ, and multiple dance performances on three different stages!
The 2026 Downtown Summer Solstice Festival is made possible through generous support from ConocoPhillips and the Atwood Foundation. Additional support provided by Alaskan Brewing Company and Diamond Parking Services.

The Culture and Community Stage, presented by the Levitt Foundation with Anchorage Music Week
The Levitt Foundation and Anchorage Music Week present the Culture and Community Stage at ADP’s largest event of the year, celebrating Anchorage’s homegrown music scene with dancers, storytelling, and local bands. Anchorage Music Week is happening December 9-12 alongside Dark Daze Music Fest in downtown Anchorage. Thank you to the Levitt Foundation for its generous support of these intiatives.

Fairbanks Midnight Sun Festival
2026-06-20 12:00 - 2026-06-21 00:00 | Downtown Fairbanks
More than 30,000 people pack downtown for twelve hours of fun under the midnight Alaskan
sun! Alaska’s biggest one day event showcases live performances throughout the day to keep
festival visitors entertained. Food + Shopping booths offering locally made goods and delicious
food selections will line our downtown streets. This is an amazing FREE event to experience the
best of the midnight sun and the best of beautiful Fairbanks rolled into one special day.
We can’t wait to see you in beautiful Downtown Fairbanks for the 44th Midnight Sun Festival!

Haines Community Fishermens Free Salmon Barbecue
2026-06-20 16:00 - 21:00 | Southeast Alaska State Fair Grounds, Haines, AK, 99827, United States
The Fishermen’s Barbecue is sponsored by local and regional fishing industry businesses to bring attention to the importance of Wild Alaskan Salmon to Southeast Alaskan lifestyle and local economies–and, of course, to our dinner tables!
Your suggested donation of $10 per plate goes to support the Fair putting on this great community event.
ALWAYS BUY WILD ALASKAN SALMON AND SEAFOOD
and remind your friends, neighbors and family across the U.S. and Canada to do the same!

Best Ball Golf Tournament
2026-06-26 | Palmer Golf Course, 1000 Lepak Avenue, Palmer, AK, 99645, United States
Palmer Chamber Golf Classic 2026 – June 26th, 2026

The Palmer Golf Course provides one of the most uniquely beautiful settings for hitting the links…so bring your friends, your coworkers, or your friendworkers for a round of golf and a great opportunity to win fantastic prizes!

Alaska Scottish Highland Games
2026-06-27 08:00 - 2026-06-28 18:00 | Alaska State Fairgrounds, 2075 Glenn Highway, Palmer, AK, 99645, United States

51st Annual Girdwood Forest Fair
2026-07-03 - 2026-07-05 | Girdwood Forest Fair Park
Featuring Alaskan artists, exotic foods and entertainers from all over Alaska!
The Girdwood Forest Fair is a family fair that has become an annual event in the resort town of Girdwood, Alaska located 36 miles south of Anchorage. The Forest Fair features Alaskan artists, hand-crafted items, exotic foods and entertainers from all over Alaska.
The fairgrounds are located at Mile 2.2 on the Alyeska Highway in the community park area. Limited parking is available at the Alyeska Resort Daylodge with Shuttle service provided. Car pooling is encouraged!
There is no admission fee, only good times! Be sure to purchase a limited edition Girdwood Forest Fair T-Shirt “The Cover Charge that Covers Your Back”!
Camping will be allowed in Forest Fair Campgrounds only – Camping permit required. Public Camping is prohibited in the town of Girdwood during Forest Fair Weekend. Law enforcement personnel will be patrolling the Girdwood Valley.
Vendor Booths: Fri / Sat: 11am – 8pm, Sun: 11am – 6pm
Parade: Saturday at 10am
Girdwood Forest Fair is a 501 (c)(3) Non Profit Organization
Mission Statement:
Girdwood Forest Fair is dedicated to Alaskan Arts, Crafts, Music and food and is committed to a FREE family event for all Alaskans to enjoy that is run solely by volunteers and supported by patrons.

A showcase for the best of Alaska’s original Arts, Crafts, Music and Food
A place where even the smallest of artists could afford the costs of erecting a booth
Will not be overrun by greed or a venue solely built to bring in the almighty dollar
An environmentally conscience event for the benefit of the community
An event free of moral conflicts created by dogs, politics or religious beliefs

4th of July Celebrations
2026-07-04

Mount Marathon Race
2026-07-04
Join the community of Seward for the 98th Mount Marathon Race on the Fourth of July!
The route – men and women cover the whole mountain and juniors go halfway – features a grueling climb and treacherous descent of Mount Marathon, the majestic peak that overlooks Seward and Resurrection Bay. We welcome bold mountain runners from around the U.S. and overseas to join Alaskans in pursuit of a common goal: to safely complete this iconic footrace, whether chasing the podium or simply trying to reach the finish line in one piece.
Mount Marathon awaits you. It’s a thrill for runners and spectators!

Bear Paw Festival
2026-07-08 08:00 - 2026-07-12 17:00
The 41st Annual Bear Paw Festival brings Eagle River together for a vibrant community celebration, featuring local vendors, town events, and a lively carnival complete with rides. It is a fun, welcoming experience where tradition and community come together for all ages.

Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival
2026-07-19 - 2026-08-02
For more than 45 years, we have offered opportunities for engaging and inspiring experiences focused on study-performance of the arts, with hundreds of workshops that span 20 genres from visual to performing arts and beyond. There is something for everyone from children to adults and serving the absolute beginner to those on the aspiring and professional artist tracks.
The Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival is supported in part, by a grant from the Alaska State Council on the Arts and the NEA America 250 program. We are so honored to be a recipient of an America250 grant this season, allowing us to continue to bring great arts experiences and opportunities to Alaskans as we have for 46 year! This year, our focus is on the landscape of American art forms, composers, and artists — past and present. We are thrilled to be celebrating the rich and diverse contributions of Americans across generations and uniquely American art forms like Bluegrass and Old Time music to Jazz and Musical Theater, Swing dancing, and more. We hope that you will join us this season for all our Workshops, Concerts, Seminars and more!

Southeast Alaska State Fair
2026-07-23 - 2026-07-26
Contests, Showcases & Exhibitions

The Southeast Alaska State Fair Showcases our unique way of life with a variety of showcases and contests that help us celebrate what makes us who we are. From our Logging Show, to the Fishermen’s Rodeo, to the Wearable Art Review – there’s something for everyone in our communties to take part in!
REGIONAL EXHIBITS COMPETITION
What would a fair be without exhibits of the art, craft, crops, and kitchen science of our region?
The Southeast Alaska State Fair highlights the best of our region in Harriett Hall every year, from woodworking to photography to the most exquisite quilts from both sides of the border.
Join our exhibitors from all over Southeast Alaska and the Yukon. Click the department you’re interested in and learn more!

Soldotna Progress Days
2026-07-24 - 2026-07-26
Soldotna Chamber is once again bringing the Progress Days Parade to our Community! Parade line up at Soldotna Prep begins at 9am and the parade itself begins at 11am running from Soldotna Prep School (again, line up begins here) past SoHi, turning down Marydale, turning right on Binkley and continuing past the Borough Building. The parade officially ends at the Binkley/Redoubt roundabout, then you may disburse in whichever direction is needed. Shady Lane should not be used as a disembarkation point for floats. Soldotna Prep School works well for a disembarkation location.
This year’s Progress Days Overall Theme is “Pioneers, Patriots, and Progress“, and it is always a fun community-building event!
The Parade is a great opportunity for community exposure and networking for any local business or organization. It’s also free for Chamber Members.

Fairbanks Golden Days
2026-07-25 | Downtown Fairbanks
Celebrate Golden Days 2026
Golden Days is Fairbanks’ biggest summer tradition! Join us as we celebrate our rich history and community spirit with a week of connection, celebration, and family fun. From the Grande Parade to the street fair, there is something for everyone in the Golden Heart City.

Kids Pink Salmon Derby
2026-07-25

Valdez Silver Derby
2026-07-25 - 2026-09-06
The Valdez Silver Salmon Derby features a $10,000 cash Grand Prize for the largest Silver, $3,000 cash for 2nd place, and $1,500 for 3rd place. The derby also features 1st and 2nd place daily prizes. It all starts with a derby ticket. You can find out where to get one by visiting our Tickets page.
Silver Derby Events
Big Prize Fridays: July 31 & September 4
CLICK HERE for Big Prize Friday info
Salmon Slam: Aug 28 through September 6
CLICK HERE for 10-Day Salmon Slam Tournament Information

Valdez Gold Rush Days
2026-07-29 - 2026-08-02
The Valdez Gold Rush Days are an annual 5-day celebration honoring the past, present, and future of Valdez, Alaska. It is hosted by a non-profit organization of local volunteers. Every year we donate money to a variety of local charities and organizations, especially to those focused on children and the future of Valdez.

Tanana Valley State Fair
2026-07-31 - 2026-08-09 | 1800 College Rd, Fairbanks, Alaska
The Tanana Valley State Fair is Alaska’s oldest and northernmost state fair, bringing together carnival rides, live entertainment, livestock shows, giant vegetable competitions, local arts and crafts, food vendors, and family-friendly activities. Held annually in Fairbanks, it celebrates the culture, agriculture, and community spirit of Interior Alaska.

51st Annual Blueberry Arts Festival
2026-07-31 - 2026-08-02
The Annual Blueberry Arts Festival presented by the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council began in 1975 and has been growing ever since. The Blueberry Arts Festival is always the first weekend of August, with over 12,000 community members and summer visitors attending. A few of the community’s favorite activities of the 3-day Festival include the Pet and Doll Parade, the Slug Weigh-In and Race, live music, the Blueberry Arts Festival Art Exhibit, the Best Blueberry Dish Contest, Fun Runs, the Blueberry Pie-Eating contest, the Great Blueberry Ball Roll, PLUS over 160 artist and vendor booths. The Blueberry Arts Festival wraps up Sunday with the Handmade Human Powered Blueberry Boat Race which includes a grueling almost 100-foot race course filled with tide changes, rapids, bananas, probably a dead salmon or two, eye patches, sinking boats, definitely a curious harbor seal, drama, and fun!!! The final activity of the weekend is the Annual Richard Brautigan, Dick Whittaker, Lillian Ference, and Phoebe Newman Memorial Trout Fishing in America Poetry Slam! Come see art, make art, admire an artist, be inspired by art, maybe give an artist a thank you hug, eat good food, and appreciate the community of Ketchikan for all its quirky gloriousness.
