Festivals & Events

One of Alaska’s most famous events, the nearly 1,000-mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race begins the first Saturday in March with a ceremonial start in Anchorage and an official start the next day in Willow. The event ends in Nome about a week later as the mushers begin to cross the finish line. If you’re [...]

The World Ice Art Championships, held in February and March, attracts talented ice carvers from around the world to Fairbanks. The event is one of the largest ice art competitions in the world, featuring stunning ice sculptures lit up with colorful lights. Visitors can walk among the sculptures [...]

Your cabin fever reliever! It's time to get out and enjoy spring in Skagway! Join us for our 8th annual fun filled, family friendly festival including the International Folk Festival, Disc Golf Tournament, Spring Show of Winter Art Work and more!

Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival is Alaska’s largest wildlife-viewing festival, where birders from all over the world flock to Homer for workshops, seminars, and guided birding adventures. More than 100,000 shorebirds arrive at the tidal flats around Homer in early May, making it the largest bird [...]

Local bands and entertainers kickoff the season at the beautiful outdoor Dedman stage at 7 Pastures. If you would like to perform email: [email protected]

The Kodiak Crab Fest is Kodiak Island's best event. First held in 1958 to celebrate the end of crabbing season, the weeklong festival in late May features a parade, a blessing of the fleet, foot and kayak races, live music, fishing skills contests, and a lot of king crab. Photo Credit: Michael [...]

North Words brings together aspiring writers from near and far to an intimate gathering in Skagway that includes workshops, panel discussions, readings, great food, and fun activities over four days at the end of May. For the 16th edition, we will welcome award-winning Pacific Northwest novelist [...]

Celebrate one of the largest gatherings of Alaska Native peoples in the state at Celebration, a four-day event that occurs every other year in downtown Juneau. Alaska Native Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples from come together to dress in traditional regalia and take part in song and dance [...]

Skagway Pride Committee presents the SKAGWAY PRIDE CELEBRATION “To show support for LGBTQIA+ people with a fabulous and fun community celebration that spreads awareness through love and acceptance”?? 5:30 pm – GATE OPENS $20 CASH Entry fee, 5:30 pm – 9 pm or sold out Merch table opens: Hoodies, hats [...]

Skagway Marathon, Half Marathon and Walking Half Marathon is an amazing race that takes place in the wilderness of Alaska. This 26-mile run climbs multiple hills as it traces its way through pristine Southeast Alaskan fjord coastline, through a glacially-carved valley, an enchanting Sitka Spruce [...]

Fairbanks hosts one of the best summer solstice celebrations in Alaska on summer solstice weekend, when the midnight sun shines all night long. This free 12-hour event includes a downtown street fair with arts, crafts, food, live music, and entertainment. If you’re around on the actual summer [...]

Join us at the Tolsona Wilderness Campground, mile 173 of the Glenn Highway, 14 miles west of Glenallen, AK for our 3rd annual RVing to Alaska Rally where RV2AK community members can come together and find community while on the road in Alaska. Mark your calendars for this 4 night event beginning on [...]

“Everything’s bigger in Alaska” doesn’t just refer to mountains, glaciers, and wildlife. Alaska’s largest event, the Alaska State Fair, takes place in Palmer in late August and early September. Concerts, performances, exhibits, thrilling rides, and world-record-setting vegetables are all part of the [...]