Alaska Festivals & Events (2024)

Jun 15, 2024

49th State Brewing - Denali Park, Healy, AK 99743

Join us at our Denali Park Pub for our Solstice Luau celebration featuring the island vibes of H3, Rootsy Soul, and Ukulele Russ, along with a late-night tropical dance party by DJ Militant. We're serving a Hawaiian food menu all day long, plus our friends Wiki-Licious and Shave Ice Sisters will be [...]

May 11 - Sep 7, 2024

The Anchorage Market, Anchorage, AK 99501

Whether you’re shopping for art & photography, apparel, fresh produce, exotic goods from around the world, or Alaskan souvenirs, you’ll find it at the Anchorage Market. The Anchorage Market is located in the heart of Downtown Anchorage and is Alaska’s leading outdoor market. The Anchorage Market [...]

Jun 21 - Jun 22, 2024

Downtown Fairbanks, AK

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 [...]

Jul 2 - Jul 4, 2024

Downtown Seward, Seward, AK 99664

Join the Seward July 4th Festival and Mount Marathon Race in beautiful Seward, Alaska! July 2-4, 2024 Be a part of the excitement:Boat Parade : July 3, 11 pm Fireworks : 12:01AM on July 4 Town Float Parade: July 4, 1 pm Witness the legendary Mt Marathon Race:Junior start: 9:00 AM Men's start: 11:00 [...]

Jul 4, 2024

Mount Marathon Runner's Trail, Seward, AK 99664

Join the community of Seward for the running of the Mount Marathon Race on July 4. The men’s and women’s courses are a grueling 1.5-mile climb up, and back down, Alaska’s majestic and treacherous Mount Marathon. Runners from around the world join Alaskans in pursuit of a common goal: to safely [...]

Jul 4, 2024

Grassy Field , Cordova, AK 99574

The Chamber is excited to announce our 2024 4th of July Celebration. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and join us.

Jul 10 - Jul 13, 2024

Big Dipper Ice Arena, Fairbanks, AK 99701

Each summer, Fairbanks is home to the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics, a series of traditional Alaska Native competitions of mental and physical toughness that started in 1961. This four-day event attracts Indigenous athletes from across the north who display amazing athletic abilities in contests like [...]

Aug 2 - Aug 4, 2024

Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds, Ninilchik, AK 99639

Salmonfest returns this August 2nd, 3rd and 4th at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik! 60+ bands, 4 stages, 100+ art, craft, and food vendors plus Alaska's top breweries. A complimentary daily children's program is available and kids under 10 are free. Be sure to check out the Salmon [...]

Aug 10 - Aug 18, 2024

Seward Small Boat Harbor, Seward, AK 99664

Join us at the 69th Annual Silver Salmon Derby! The 69th Annual Seward Silver Salmon Derby will be held from Saturday, August 10 to Sunday, August 18, 2024.It begins at 6 a.m. and continues every day of the derby until 9 p.m., except for the last day it will end at noon. Registration is not [...]

Aug 16 - Sep 2, 2024

Alaska State Fairgrounds, Palmer, AK 99645

“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 [...]

Aug 18, 2024

Dirty Skillet , Hope , AK 99587

Don't miss this years 4th Annnual SUPOlympics event at the Dirty Skillet in Hope, Ak on August 18, 2024! This all ages event is sure to be a fun-filled time for spectators and participants, all equipment is provided and its free to enter. There will be four different events to challenge your [...]

Nov 1 - Nov 3, 2024

Sitka Sound Science Center, Sitka, AK 99835

At Sitka WhaleFest in November, world-renowned scientists share their expertise on whales and marine life through three days of lectures in Sitka. Whale watching cruises take presenters and guests out to search for whales and other marine wildlife in Sitka Sound. This community event aims to raise [...]

Nov 8 - Nov 10, 2024

The American Bald Eagle Foundation, Haines, AK 99827

The town of Haines celebrates the gathering of bald eagles in November at the Bald Eagle Festival. The event attracts hundreds of visitors from around the country for five days of speakers, presentations, photography workshops, art shows, and special exhibits at the Sheldon Museum and the American [...]

Nov 8 - Nov 10, 2024

Cordova Center, Cordova, AK 99574

Please join us in Cordova, Alaska for our 29th Annual Sobriety Celebration! Check out our Sobriety Event page to stay up to date. Much more to come! https://fb.me/e/4WmdVRBi9 We can't wait to see you there.

Jan 25 - Feb 1, 2025

Cordova, Alaska, Cordova, AK 99574

The Cordova Iceworm Festival was created in 1961 by a few great Cordovans who were itching to lift the spirits of those down with the winter blues. Little did they know that the festival would grow to attract people from all across the world! What once was a two or three day party has transformed [...]