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
Heyi, meaning “winter” in Dena’ina Athabascan, honors the area's First People and invites everyone to experience Anchorage at its winter best. Running from the weekend after Thanksgiving through New Year and stretching across the community from Eklutna to Portage, Heyi Days showcases the season’s [...]
Anchorage’s flagship winter event is Fur Rendezvous, nicknamed "Fur Rondy." This 12-day February festival celebrates the pioneering spirit of Alaskans and has been running since 1935. Fur Rondy features a wide selection of fun and wacky events including the Rondy Carnival, snow sculptures, the Grand [...]
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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