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 […]
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 […]
The tiny town of Houston triples its population (all the way up to 6,000!) during this one-day family-friendly blowout on the third Saturday in August. And the best part is that everything’s free! Kids’ games and bouncy rooms, dunk tanks, fishing ponds, slides, and a BBQ…it’s all covered by the folks of Houston. The block […]
For 16 years, we’ve shared miles, cheers, and unforgettable triumphs with you. Through challenges and celebrations, your support has kept RunFest strong, and we are grateful for every runner, volunteer, and supporter who makes this event possible. Anchorage RunFest is more than a race—it’s a tradition that celebrates resilience, health, and community spirit. With distances […]
Alaska State Fair is Alaska’s largest annual event, held each year in Palmer. The fair features live concerts, carnival rides, agricultural exhibits, giant vegetables, local arts and crafts, food vendors, competitions, and family-friendly entertainment. Celebrating Alaska’s agricultural heritage since 1936, it attracts visitors from across the state and beyond.
Music for Sitka, Alaska The Uncommon Music Festival is an annual chamber music festival in Sitka, Alaska dedicated to equitable, accessible, community-building classical music. Since 2016, we’ve collaborated with our community partners to present an uncommonly diverse array of concerts, workshops, and other events. August 31, 7pm | Odess Theater @ Sitka Fine Arts Camp […]
The Kenai Silver Salmon Derby reduces selective fishing practices which lead to catch-and-release injuries that compromise the health of the silver salmon population.
An annual event put on by the Turnagain Arm Mycological Society in Girdwood, Alaska.
