Festivals & Events
From music festivals to fishing derbies, Alaska celebrates all things wild and wonderful. Scan the skies at one of Alaska’s many birding festivals, experience an Alaska Native cultural event, or cheer on the state's canine athletes at a dog mushing race. Winter or Summer, Alaska’s festivals range from quirky to creative and everything in between. Be sure to check out the Alaska Events Calendar while planning your trip. There's something for everyone! Visit our Alaska Native Festivals & Events page for even more cultural events.
Upcoming Festivals & Events
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 [...]
Alaska Native performers and artists gather in February for the Festival of Native Arts, a multi-day event that celebrates Alaska Native and Indigenous song, dance, and arts.
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 [...]
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