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 […]
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.
Salmonfest has become widely recognized both nationally and within the state as the most compelling and dynamic event in Alaska. Every year over 8,000 people turn the Kenai Peninsula village of Ninilchik into a small city as families and friends fill the region with music, food, fish and love. Over the three day weekend many of Alaska’s […]
Come visit Ninilchik, Alaska for the 2024 Annual Kenai Peninsula Fair. The fair draws over 7,000 people each August from all over the state to take part in all the fair fun! Activities include live music, pig races, rodeo with bull riding, annual parade and much more! The Kenai Peninsula Fair continues to be one […]
WOMEN’S DERBY BIG FISH PRIZES $1,000 CASH plus Prospector Prizes (Value $1,000) $500 CASH plus Prospector Prizes (Value $500) $300 CASH plus Prospector Prizes (Value $300) Prizes for the largest three fish caught Aug 10th * PRIZES will be available for pick up at weigh-in station Sun (8/11) – 9am to 8pm COHO CRUISING EVENTS […]
Join us in Seward for one of Alaska’s largest and oldest fishing derbies! The Seward Silver Salmon Derby is a long-time family favorite for Alaskans and visitors alike. The annual competition brings anglers to Resurrection Bay each August in a bid to bring in the largest silver salmon. The 69th Annual Seward Silver Salmon Derby […]
For over 80 years, the Alaska State Fair has been a gathering place for all Alaskans, and a “last hurrah” before summer gives way to the long Alaska winter.What started as a celebration for the Mat-Su colonists in 1936 has grown into the state’s largest annual event. Each year, hundreds of thousands of fairgoers enjoyed […]
Anchorage RunFest is a collection of running events that celebrate runners of all abilities from the elite runners to the back of the packers. This late season Boston Marathon qualifier boasts ideal running weather, mild temperatures and a fast course with very little elevation gain. The out and back route takes runners through downtown Anchorage […]
this years 4th Annnual SUPOlympics event at the Dirty Skillet in Hope, Ak on August 18, 2024! This all ages event is sure to be a fun-filled time for spectators and participants, all equipment is provided and its free to enter. There will be four different events to challenge your paddleboard skills and $1000 worth […]