The World Eskimo-Indian Olympics (or WEIO) is an annual multi-sport event held over a four-day period beginning the 3rd Wednesday each July, designed to preserve cultural practices and traditional (survival) skills essential to life in circumpolar areas of the world. The WEIO features games or sports rooted in ancestral hunting and survival techniques employed by […]
Located in Eagle River, the Bear Paw Festival features a parade, vendor court, live entertainment, great food, shopping and fun for all ages. Sometimes unexpected but always a good time, events run the gamut. The Slippery Salmon Olympics are perhaps the best known event. Teams of two race against the clock and each other with […]
Very few art festivals in the country are as boldly multi-disciplinary as the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival with classes in music, dance, theatre, visual arts, literary arts, culinary arts, and healing arts. A thousand people, from beginners to advanced practitioners, register each year to explore their inner artist. FSAF brings in 120+ guest artists from […]
Silver Derby: July 20th through Sept 1st 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 […]
Pink salmon are a great introduction to fishing for kids because the pinks are plentiful, easily accessible and a lot of fun to catch. This event is part of the annual Valdez Fish Derbies. Kids win great prizes and the family friendly barbecue tops off the fun day. Bring the family, and watch your kids […]
AN EVENT DEDICATED TO BEARS! ENJOY SYMPOSIUMS, CULTURAL EVENTS, ART & PHOTO WORKSHOPS, FINE DINING, A MARATHON, & MUCH MORE! Bearfest is our tribute to our surroundings and the nature of what makes Wrangell so special. Check out the activities and its schedule...
ACMF guest artists embark on a journey back to the baroque times, reimagining Bach’s most iconic works as a dialogue between instruments and chamber ensembles. Bask in the resonant harmonies of the Anchorage Museum atrium and celebrate the start of ACMF’s 12th Season of music-making in Anchorage! Johann Sebastian Bach - Selections from The Art […]
Come to beautiful Haines, Alaska for this annual state fair. THURSDAY, JULY 25: 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM FRIDAY, JULY 26: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM SATURDAY, JULY 27: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM SUNDAY, JULY 28: 10:00 PM – 4:00 PM (RIDES 1/2 PRICE FROM 2-4 PM!) CONTESTS, SHOWCASES & EXHIBITIONS The Southeast Alaska State Fair Showcases our unique […]
This annual fair is a community gathering point featuring family fun for all, including livestock, games, rides, an amusement park, horse shows, art and crafts, competitive exhibits, quilt shows, giant cabbages, contests and special events, and two outdoor stages with free entertainment daily. More than 300 booths and fabulous food can be found at our […]
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.
