There is always something happening in Alaska. No matter the season, no matter the weather, Alaskan communities and organizations offer events from arts festivals to world class sporting events.
Use our events calendar to help schedule your trip to Alaska, Wherever possible we include links to the event's website for more information.
Use our events calendar to help schedule your trip to Alaska, Wherever possible we include links to the event's website for more information.
Events in Alaska
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Our Alaska Calendar of Events includes the following Alaskan communities: |
| Turnagain Arm Trail Run | |
| 5/15/2007 | |
| Anchorage | |
| 4 & 8 mile cross country run along Turnagain Arm Trail. Website |
| Seldovia Chainsaw Carving Contest & Quilt Association Display | |
| 5/25/2007 | 5/28/2007 |
| Seldovia | |
| Website | |
| Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby | |
| 5/1/2008 | 9/30/2008 |
| Homer | |
| Summer long fishing derby sponsored by the Homer Chamber of Commerce. Monthly cash prizes. Call 235-7740 for more information. Website | |
| Best of the N.W. | |
| 5/7/2008 | 5/9/2008 |
| Anchorage | |
| 10 Films, 10 Visions The lastest collection of short films from the most prominent forum for independent work by artists living in the Northwest. OutNorth Theater Website | |
| Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival | |
| 5/8/2008 | 5/11/2008 |
| Cordova | |
| The Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival provides the ideal opportunity for bird watchers to be part of this epic migration. Many activities, workshops and community events are offered throughout the festival Website | |
| Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival | |
| 5/8/2008 | 5/11/2008 |
| Homer | |
| The Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival was founded as a means to educate the public about shorebirds and wetlands. The festival is a huge success and has grown to a 5 days with more than 50 events. Highlights include shorebird viewing stations, guided bird walks and field trips, educational workshops and presentations, wildlife tours by boat, kayak, bike and bus, activities and a concert for kids, arts and education fair, wooden boat festival, music, entertainment and nature film festival. Website | |
| Eagle River Nature Center Seymour Challenge | |
| 5/10/2008 | |
| Anchorage | |
| Formerly known as the Seymour Fun Run, this 10K race for ages 12 and older is a great kick-off to the annual summer running season. Proceeds benefit the Eagle River Nature Center. Website |
| Alaska Clean Air Challenge Bike Trek | |
| 5/10/2008 | 5/11/2008 |
| Anchorage | |
| Bikers pedal the Parks Highway for a two-day bike trek adventure that supports the work of the American Lung Association of Alaska Website | |
| Ocean Festival | |
| 5/17/2008 | 5/18/2008 |
| Seward | |
| Seward Harbor Opening Weekend has been a local tradition for years, with businesses and activities rolling out the red carpet for our visitors over the third weekend in May. Website | |
| Alaska Women's Gold Nugget Triathlon | |
| 5/18/2008 | |
| Anchorage | |
| The longest-running, all-women triathlon in the country. Participants swim 500 yards, bike 11 miles and run 3 miles. Website |
| Friday Flings | |
| 5/18/2008 | 8/31/2008 |
| Palmer | |
| Farmer's, Crafter's and Landscaper's Market. Every Friday from 11am - 6pm in downtown Palmer. The weekly Market features Valley produce, arts & crafts and live entertainment in historic downtown Palmer. Website | |
| Mat-Su King Salmon Derby | |
| 5/20/2008 | 7/13/2008 |
| Wasilla | |
| $10,000 Grand Prize Website | |
| Valdez Halibut Derby | |
| 5/23/2008 | 8/31/2008 |
| Valdez | |
| Website | |
| Memorial Weekend Family Fun Festival | |
| 5/23/2008 | 5/26/2008 |
| Anchor Point | |
| Anchor Point community celebration begins on Friday evening with a cookout in Slidehole Campground. Weekend activities include cookouts, games for all ages, & music Website | |