Independence Day Celebrations
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Alaska Scottish Highland Games
Alaska State Fairgrounds 2075 Glenn Highway, Palmer, AK, United StatesFeaturing all things Scottish-Bagpipes, Heavy Athletics, Celtic Dance, Drumming, Kilted Mile, Scotch Tasting, Tea Tent, Salmon Tossing, Highland Coo, Tug-Of-War, Vendors, Historical Demonstrations, Musical Guests, Axe Throwing, Children’s Events and so much there is something for everyone to enjoy!
MT. MARATHON RACE
2024 Race Information Registration for the 2024 race OPENED March 1 and CLOSED at midnight on March 31, 2024 for both priority racers and those entering the lottery. 2024 Race Rosters SCROLL down for Men’s, Women’s, Boys and Girls Links YELLOW – Denotes lottery winners. See 2024 lottery odds below. WHITE – Denotes Priority Status obtained through a variety […]
49th Annual Girdwood Forest Fair
Girdwood Community Room 250 Egloff Dr, Girdwood, AK, United StatesAlaskan artists, exotic foods and entertainers from all over Alaska! 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, […]
World Eskimo-Indian Olympics
Ester Community Park 3566 Old Nenana Hwy, Fairbanks, AK, United StatesThe 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 […]
36th Annual Bear Paw Festival
Chugiak-Eagle River Town Center 11924 Business Blvd, Eagle River, AK, United StatesLocated 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 […]
Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival
Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival 600 University Ave, Fairbanks, AK, United StatesVery 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 […]
Electric Summer Sands 2024
Electric Summer Sands is the first of its kind in Alaska. A festival inspired by Alaska-based artists and the rave community. This will be a place where the ravers can come together under the midnight sun for an immersive, outdoor, Alaska music festival experience. From two well-crafted stages to art installations that you can help […]
Valdez Kid’s Pink Salmon Derby
Valdez Valdez, AlaskaPink 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 […]
Wrangell Bearfest
Wrangell Wrangell, AK, United StatesAN 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...