RV Alaska

SMF Cruise Concert sponsored by Allen Marine Tours
2022-06-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Anchorage) | Crescent Harbor Shelter, Sitka, AK, AK 99835, United States
Join us Sunday, June 12 from 6:00 – 8:00pm aboard an Allen Marine catamaran for our popular evening cruise concert. The boat departs from the Crescent Harbor Shelter at 6:00pm and returns at 8:00pm.

Skagway Marathon
2022-06-11 | Big Lake, AK, United States
Experience the toughest – and most beautiful – marathon in North America.
*June 9th date subject to change

Palmer Colony Days Festival
2022-06-10 - 2022-06-12 | Colony Days, 550 S Alaska St # 101, Palmer, AK, 99645, United States
Lots of fun activities including a parade, family games, arts & crafts vendors, & more!

Kenai River Festival
2022-06-10 - 2022-06-12 | Alaska
Come and celebrate the Kenai River watershed at the annual Kenai River Festival at Soldotna Creek Park. Festivities begin on Friday from 5pm – 10pm. Saturday the Run for the River begins at 8am and the festival runs from 11am – 11pm.
Some of the highlights of the festival include an extensive artisans market, festival food booths, kids zone with hands-on fun for the entire family, live music and a beer & wine garden.

Bach's Lunch
2022-06-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Odess Theater at Allen Auditorium, 104 College Dr, Sitka, AK, AK 99835, United States
Bring your lunch for a FREE all-ages concert presented by the Sitka Music Festival, Thursdays June 9, 16, and 23. Concerts start at 12:00pm in the Odess Theater at Allen Auditorium. For a full list of Festival events and concerts visit sitkamusicfestival.org

Café Concert at Mean Queen
2022-06-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Mean Queen, 205 Harbor Dr, Sitka, AK, AK 99835, United States
Cover charge collected at the door

33rd Annual Summer Folk Fest
2022-06-06 | Ester Community Park, 3566 Old Nenana Hwy, Fairbanks, AK, 99709, United States
fairbanksfolkfest.org • fairbanksfolkfest@gmail.com
*Date is subject to change.

Sea Mart Family Concert
2022-06-05 15:00 - 16:30 | Stevenson Hall, 104 Jeff Davis St, Sitka, AK, AK 99835, United States
Join the Sitka Music Festival on Sunday, June 5 at 3:00pm for the FREE Sea Mart Family Concert and Ice Cream Social. Musicians will perform a fun family-friendly program from the porch at The Miner Music Center at Stevenson Hall.

PELICAN KING SALMON DERBY
2022-06-04 - 2022-06-05 | Pelican AK, Pelican, AK, 99832, United States
Come to Pelican the first weekend in June to try your luck at the King Salmon Derby. June is the best time to catch a fat, sweet King, especially along the coastal waters of nearby Yakobi Island. You can also fish in the beautiful, more protected waters of Lisianski Inlet, Lisianski Strait, and Stag Bay.
Entry tickets run $30 and put you in the running for great prizes from local businesses. Get one at Lisianski Inlet Café, and then get geared up to fish!
Weigh your catch at the Salmon Way Inn at the top of the harbor ramp, typcially from 4-7 pm on derby days. Prizes are awarded during the week after the derby, so be sure to stay a few days afterward to enjoy more Pelican fishing and sightseeing. (You have to be present or have a representative there to claim your prize for you.)

Evening Concerts (SUBSCRIPTIONS)
2022-06-03 19:00 - 21:30 | Harrigan Centenial Hall, 330 Harbor Dr, Sitka, AK, AK 99835, United States

Evening Concerts
2022-06-03 19:00 - 21:30 | Harrigan Centenial Hall, 330 Harbor Dr, Sitka, AK, AK 99835, United States
Sitka Music Festival is pleased to present eight Formal Evening Concerts throughout the month of June. COVID-19 PROTOCOL: Masks and proof of vaccination will be required for all indoor events.

LEVITT AMP SOLDOTNA MUSIC SERIES
2022-06-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Soldotna Creek Park, Alaska
Summer Wednesday evenings in Soldotna are times that everyone looks forward to. That’s when the famous—and free!—Levitt AMP Soldotna Music Series takes place in the beautiful Soldotna Creek Park. It happens weekly from June through August, and on top of catching some great music, it’s a fantastic chance to meet locals.
And there will be plenty of locals! On a sunny day, up to 2,000 people might turn out for the show, coming in from as far away as Homer. Of course, plenty of visitors join in the fun as well. Each week, the music kicks off at 6 p.m. with an opening act—usually a local band; then there’s a headliner, who may be regional or national, who plays until 9 p.m. It’s 3 full hours of music! And there’s a thrilling diversity of genres. The full schedule is released each April, so you can see who’s playing when.
The music follows Soldotna’s Wednesday Market, where you can enjoy food and peruse crafts for sale from all over the state. Then transition into the evening. Adults can enjoy the lively beer garden, and kids can engage with activities on the lawn, which might include a drum session on buckets or an art project. Then get ready for the music! (And BYO lawn chair.)
This popular community gathering may feel like it has a long history, but it’s relatively new. It was a director of the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce—a music lover—who created this event in 2015, as the perfect add-on to the Wednesday Market. And since 2019, the music series has partnered with Levitt AMP through the Levitt Foundation to help build community with free, live music in public spaces.
The music series has been an amazing success. In addition to a wide variety of music, you’ll find a diverse group of people—from Alaskan old-timers to business professionals and families. The event is also a magnet, gathering people in the heart of town and giving everyone a common connection. And you can feel even more like a part of the community by volunteering to help out with things like set up/tear down, counting the crowds, or walking around with donation buckets. However you decide to experience this music fest, it’s an event not to be missed!

Seward Halibut Tourney
2022-06-01 - 2022-06-30 | Seward, AK, Seward, AK, United States
For more information, check out www.sewardfestival.com.

Talkeetna Fly In
2022-05-15 - 2022-05-17 | Big Lake, AK, United States
This two day event honouring Cliff Hudson has many activities for the whole family, such as; silent auctions, pancake feed, poker runs, aircraft performance demonstrations, fly-over, and much more!
Event days subject to change.

ANCHORAGE MARKET
2022-05-14 - 2022-09-11 | Anchorage Market, 88th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99515, United States
The Anchorage Market, located at the Dimond Center Mall on 88th Ave, is a family friendly attraction for locals and tourists alike. Running every Saturday and Sunday from mid-May through mid-September, the Anchorage Market is a favorite spot for locals to shop for everything from clothes to artwork; eat local food; and enjoy live entertainment. Visitors to Anchorage will appreciate the chance to buy Alaskan Made items, Alaskan gifts, and other souvenirs to bring home.
With over 100 vendors, including painters, photographers, and other local entrepreneurs, Anchorage Market is the answer to all of your souvenir and gift buying needs. Their variety of premier artisans ensure that they have something for everyone. If you’re looking for everything from handmade jewelry or local honey to books depicting the Alaskan experience, Anchorage Market is the place to be.
Anchorage Market is also a great place for a quick and delicious meal. The great food whipped up by their food vendors ranges from world cuisines like Mexican and Chinese, to local favorites such as halibut, salmon, and reindeer. They also have a variety of fresh and preserved fruits, vegetables, and seafood.
Free admission, live entertainment, great photo opportunities, and a family-friendly atmosphere make Anchorage Market a great place to spend a summer afternoon. There is music and dance acts from all across Alaska, as well as visiting groups from around the world. On any given weekend, there may be country music or local clogging groups, while buskers stroll the aisles playing music and singing.

What to Bring

Rubber-soled shoes, jacket, camera
Dress in layers

Join us for the 2022 Anchorage Market
May 14 – Sep 11, 2022
Saturdays – 10am-6pm & Sundays 11am-5pm

SEWARD FIRST FRIDAYS
2022-05-06 - 2022-09-02 | Seward, AK, Seward, AK, United States
Visit local galleries and shops in downtown Seward to see featured local artists and enjoy local Alaskan hospitality. See handmade jewelry, pottery, photography, paintings, metal work, carvings, clothing and more. Occasionally the event includes local musicians, dancers or drummers.
The event happens the first Friday of the month, generally May-September on Third, Fourth and Fifth Avenues.

ALASKA AIRLINES SLUSH CUP
2022-04-22 - 2022-04-24 | ALYESKA SLUSH CUP, Alaska
Imagine skiers dressed up in crazy costumes, bombing down a hill, trying to build up enough speed to skim all the way across an icy pond. That’s what the Slush Cup—held every April at Alyeska Resort—is all about. The fact that very few people make it across just adds to the fun.
The Slush Cup has been an Alyeska tradition for 38 years and is part of Spring Carnival, which is held over the third weekend of April. The pond skimming happens at 4 p.m. on that Saturday, and it’s the year’s biggest event—skiers clamor to be one of the 50 people chosen to participate, and thousands of people turn out to watch it. And while it gets quite rowdy, families and kids will enjoy the spectacle. The costumes can be outrageous—everything from the Incredible Hulk to Sarah Palin. In fact, they have to be outrageous—half of the participants are chosen during a costume contest the night before.
It’s a fun event to plan a trip around: Spring is a great time to go skiing, and Alyeska is Alaska’s premier ski resort. So enjoy the snow and the mountain during the day, then make your way to the Slush Cup by 4 p.m. (Come a little early for the “Idiot Swim,” where people swim across the same icy pond.) There’s no seating, so come prepared to stand, but you may want to walk around anyway and check out the food vendors, face painting for kids, and some arts and crafts for sale.
Either way, the Slush Cup is decidedly an event you don’t want to miss!
PARKING – Due to tons of snow this year and high snowbanks, parking at the the resort and in Girdwood will be very limited. Car pool as much as possible and be aware that parking at the resort may not be possible.
Friday, April 22 | Sitzmark Deck
7 – 8 pm
Costume Contest – ALL 50 entries are up for grabs for the most creative costumes and best dancers! Dress to impress the judges and you may just find yourself straight-lining into a slushy pond at Saturday’s main event.
There will be NO costume entries day-of. Must be 18 or older.
8 – 11 pm
Braided River Band
Saturday, April 23 | Christmas Run Venue
3 pm
Idiot Swim – Grab your buds and go for a swim in the Slush Cup pool
3:45 pm
National Anthem
4 – 6 pm
Alaska Airlines Slush Cup
7 – 10 pm
Past Our Prime – Live at the Sitz
Sunday, April 24 | Presented by Kendall Toyota of Anchorage
9 – 11 am
Downhill Mountain Bike Race – This Le Mans-style start crowns the fastest downhill bikers in Alaska, from the top of the tram to the Daylodge base area.
Disc breaks and full-face helmets required, studded tires recommended
11:30 am – 1 pm
Dummy Downhill – Home-made Dummy’s go FULL SEND off a jump. Scores are based on dummy creativity, air, and destruction upon crashing.
2:30 – 4:30 pm
Tug-o-War – a good ol’ fashion tug of war to pull the opposing team into the pool. This bracket tournament is a test of strength, endurance and strategy.

Valdez Bike Dash
2022-04-01 | Valdez, Valdez, Alaska
Ride around stunning icebergs on the frozen glacier lake on Saturday and rip down a snowy mountainside Sunday! There will be plenty of room for spectators.

Alaska Kite Festival
2022-04-01 - 2022-04-10 | Valdez, Valdez, Alaska

4TH OF JULY IN TENAKEE SPRINGS
2022-03-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Tenakee Springs, AK, Tenakee Springs, AK, 99841, United States
enakee doesn’t take Independence Day too seriously, and that’s a plus. Its celebration is a slapdash affair, long on homemade humor and short on pomp. Jump into its games and contests and you’ll earn the affection of locals.
You can meet almost everyone in town, plus some visitors and commercial fisherman by showing up in Tenakee on the Fourth of July.
It’s an all-day celebration of tasty food and quirky games, featuring kids, dogs, floats, flags…and slugs. It begins with a parade of people walking and riding bikes and four-wheelers along Tenakee Avenue, beginning at the fire hall.
Parade entrants include kids riding their bikes, a variety of “floats” made from John Deere utility vehicles, the town fire truck, and usually at least one marching band. (In Tenakee, that means three friends broke out the old flute, banjo and accordion, playing loudly while walking down the gravel parade route.)
An afternoon potluck picnic is typically a seafood feast, with commercial fisherman supplying crabs, halibut and barbecued salmon and more. It’s a treat for visitors. The locals – who eat seafood all year long – will typically be the folks eating burgers!
The quirky charm of Tenakee continues, as kids and adults compete for prizes in events ranging from foot races to a lemon pass. A “sweet tooth” contest attracts delicious home-made baked goods and if that’s not enough sugar, a piñata full of candy is beaten aggressively by the younger set too.
Meanwhile, “big kids” pay for the privilege of participating in a “slug slinging” contest – a fundraiser that helps with upkeep of the community bathhouse. Each slug costs $1 and is thrown as far as the contestant can sling it. Southeastern Alaska slugs are big – and slimy – so anyone trying this is encouraged to use that community bath once the fun crawls to an end! Fireworks get blasted off the deck of a barge anchored offshore.
If you plan your trip starting on the Fourth of July, you’ll know a lot of people’s names around town for the rest of your stay.

NOME SUMMER SOFTBALL
2022-03-23 20:11 | Nome AK, Nome, AK, 99762, United States
Nome’s softball fields can get muddy, but that doesn’t slow anybody down. Softball is a passion here, with this small community fielding up to five teams for women and six for men. This type of game has long been part of Nome’s tradition. In its earliest days, mining and dredging companies sponsored teams and a baseball field was built. The tundra was scraped away and then covered with burlap bags. Dirt and grass seed followed, along with bleachers and electric lights. Some teams even went on national tour, representing the far north quite ably.
Today’s softball teams are frequently made up of community members who have some competitive college sports in their backgrounds, and the adult leagues give them a chance to stay in shape and indulge in some friendly but spirited competition. With summer days getting longer and longer as the weeks go by, the games can also go on well past midnight, too.
To catch a game, call the Nome Visitors Center to find out the schedule. The softball fields are located east of Nome Recreation Center between 6th Avenue and Nome Bypass Road.

NOME-GOLOVIN SNOWMACHINE RACE
2022-03-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Nome AK, Nome, AK, 99762, United States
Snowmachines became very popular in rural Alaska in the 1960s, for both practical, recreational and sporting purposes. The Nome-Golovin Race, first run in 1967, is held on the second Saturday in March. Racers begin and end in Nome after following 100 miles of the Iditarod trail down the coast to Golovin and back. Three race classes, for men, women and juniors, allow all to join in the fun of this sprint event. It’s exciting for both riders and spectators, with top finishers coming in just over two hours. This means you can catch both the start and finish – and maybe even the Award Ceremonies, held a few days later.

Girdwood Fungus Fair
2020-09-05 - 2020-09-06 | Girdwood Community Room, 250 Egloff Dr, Girdwood, AK, 99587, United States
Visit Girdwood for a 3 day fair celebrating common, interesting and/or editable mushrooms. Check out the mushroom brochure here.

Kenai Peninsula Birding Festival
2020-05-16 - 2020-05-30 | Kenai Peninsula, Kenai Peninsula, United States
There are three events on three successive weekends: May 15, May 22, and May 29, 2020. Official dates still to be announced.
For more information, check out kenaipeninsula.org/kenai-peninsula-birding-festival.

Seward Music & Arts Festival
2019-09-27 - 2019-09-29 | Dale R. Lindsey Alaska Railroad Intermodel Facility, Seward, AK, United States

Richardson Highway Rendezvous Music & Arts Festival
2019-08-17 | Valdez, AK, Valdez, AK, United States
For more information: www.rhrmusicfest.com

Totem Trot 1/2 Marathon & 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser
2019-08-17 | Haines, Haines, AK, United States
*Dates subject to change: Saturday, August 17th

44th Annual Blueberry Arts Festival
2019-08-02 - 2019-08-04 | Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council, 330 Main St, Ketchikan, AK, 99901, United States
Featuring lots of contests, activities, and vendors. Visit ketchikanarts.org for more information.

61st Annual Soldotna Progress Days
2019-07-26 - 2019-07-28 | Soldotna, AK, United States
Featuring fun for the whole family: parade, dutch oven competition, Sawfest Chainsaw Carving Competition, FREE community picnic and more!

Golden Days
2019-07-13 - 2019-07-21 | Ester Community Park, 3566 Old Nenana Hwy, Fairbanks, AK, 99709, United States
A multi day festival featuring a street fair, rubber duck race and parade.
*July 13th-21st dates subject to change
