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
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!
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 [...]
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