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.
The Tanana Valley State Fair is Alaska’s oldest and northernmost state fair, bringing together carnival rides, live entertainment, livestock shows, giant vegetable competitions, local arts and crafts, food vendors, and family-friendly activities. Held annually in Fairbanks, it celebrates the culture, agriculture, and community spirit of Interior Alaska.
The Annual Blueberry Arts Festival presented by the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council began in 1975 and has been growing ever since. The Blueberry Arts Festival is always the first weekend of August, with over 12,000 community members and summer visitors attending. A few of the community’s favorite activities of the 3-day Festival include the Pet […]
Salmonfest is Alaska’s premier music festival, held each summer in Ninilchik on the Kenai Peninsula. The event features live music, local food, art, and family-friendly activities while promoting the conservation of Alaska’s salmon and wild habitats. It attracts thousands of visitors each year for a unique celebration of music, community, and nature. July 31st, August […]
Friday Fling is Palmer’s premier outdoor farmers market! This Fling lasts all summer long and proudly hosts a variety of favorites for your enjoyment. Quality locally-grown produce and handmade goods from local crafters, a variety of fine foods from our diverse mobile chefs, local musicians and entertainers…you’re bound to find something to kick off your […]
Wrangell is located in Southeast Alaska in the heart of the Tongass National Forest. Surrounded by craggy mountain peaks, lush temperate rainforest, and glaciers; we are home to both black and brown bears. Our history is entwined with the geology of this land, the arrival of the Tlingit down the mighty Stikine River, and the discovery of the island […]
Friday Fling is Palmer’s premier outdoor farmers market! This Fling lasts all summer long and proudly hosts a variety of favorites for your enjoyment. Quality locally-grown produce and handmade goods from local crafters, a variety of fine foods from our diverse mobile chefs, local musicians and entertainers…you’re bound to find something to kick off your […]
FRIDAY, August 7th – Breast Cancer Awareness Walk & Art Scramble Event SATURDAY, August 8th – GO FISHING! Queen of the Silver Salmon Sisterhood (biggest fish) will win $1,000 CASH & $1,000 in Prizes from Prospector 2nd Place – $500 CASH & $500 in Prizes from Prospector 3rd Place – $300 CASH & Prizes from […]
Seward Silver Salmon Derby is one of Alaska’s oldest and largest fishing tournaments, held each August in Seward. Anglers of all skill levels compete to catch the biggest coho (silver) salmon for cash prizes and awards, while helping support local fish restoration efforts in Resurrection Bay.
For over 73 years, the town of Ninilchik, Alaska has played host to the annual Kenai Peninsula Fair. Every August, approximately 7,000 people come from all points of the state for a chance to reunite with family and friends, to showcase their accomplishments from the past year and to take part in some down home […]
