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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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.
For more information, check out www.sewardfestival.com.
