Summary: This is a page with a listing of Alaskan Events that are special to me and make visiting Alaska great. Why? I realised that you might not know when to plan your trip to Alaska. The highlight, peak experience, Alaskan memories happen at these events - Don't miss 'em!

Alaska hosts festivals, fairs, music events, cultural celebrations, and community gatherings throughout the summer.

Alaska's calendar also includes winter races, carnivals, cultural events, and other gatherings throughout the year.

Dates, admission fees, and event details may change. Please verify information with event organizers before making travel plans.

June Events in Alaska

Mayor's Marathon and Half Marathon
Alaska's largest marathon and half marathon held in Anchorage each June near the summer solstice.
Live After Five
Anchorage, May 28-July 29. Free outdoor concert series featuring local music, food vendors, and summer activities in downtown Anchorage.
Spenard Jazz Fest
Anchorage, May 28-June 7. Annual music festival featuring jazz performances, workshops, and events at venues throughout Anchorage.
Sitka Music Festival
Sitka, May 30-June 28. Classical and chamber music festival featuring concerts, guest artists, and educational programs.
Anchorage Concert Association Summer Series
Anchorage, June 4-July 30. Free neighborhood concerts held in parks and public spaces across the city.
Homer HarborFest
Homer, June 5-6. Celebration of Alaska's maritime heritage with boats, food, music, and family activities.
Fairbanks Summer Folk Fest
Fairbanks, June 6. Community folk music festival featuring live performances, food vendors, and local entertainment.
3 Barons Renaissance Fair
Anchorage, June 6-7 and June 13-14. Renaissance-themed festival with costumes, demonstrations, crafts, entertainment, and food.
Vaniversary
Anchorage, June 6. One-day music festival showcasing Alaska musicians, art, and local culture.
Althing Heathen Festival
Fairbanks, June 7. Community gathering featuring music, vendors, workshops, and cultural activities.
Last Frontier Theatre Conference
Valdez, June 7-13. Annual theater conference offering performances, workshops, readings, and educational opportunities.
Chickenstock
Chicken, June 11-13. Alaska music festival featuring live entertainment, camping, food, and community events.
Colony Days
Palmer, June 12-14. Community celebration featuring parades, contests, markets, races, and family-friendly activities.
Solstice Luau
Healy, June 13. Summer solstice celebration featuring live entertainment, food, and community gatherings.
Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival
Seldovia, June 18-20. Music festival celebrating the summer solstice with performances and community events.
Chugach Fest
Anchorage, June 19-20. Outdoor music festival featuring Alaska performers, camping, food vendors, and mountain scenery.
End of the Road Ren Fair
Valdez, June 19-20. Renaissance festival featuring performances, crafts, vendors, costumes, and family entertainment.
Juneteenth Citywide Celebration
Anchorage, June 19-21. Community celebration commemorating Juneteenth with cultural events, performances, and educational activities.
Juneteenth
Fairbanks, June 20. Community gathering honoring Juneteenth with cultural presentations, food, and local vendors.
Midnight Sun Festival
Fairbanks, June 20. Popular summer solstice celebration featuring entertainment, vendors, food, and activities in downtown Fairbanks.
Moose Pass Summer Solstice Festival
Moose Pass, June 20-21. Solstice festival featuring music, local art, food vendors, and community activities.
Downtown Summer Solstice Festival
Anchorage, June 20. Summer solstice celebration with local vendors, performers, food trucks, and family activities.
Nikiski Days Family Fun in the Midnight Sun
Nikiski, June 21. Community festival featuring games, entertainment, food, and activities for all ages.
Anchorage Pride Parade
Anchorage, June 27. Annual parade celebrating Alaska's LGBTQ+ community and Pride Month.
Scottish Highland Games
Palmer, June 27-28. Celebration of Scottish heritage featuring athletic competitions, music, food, and cultural demonstrations.

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July Events in Alaska

Live After Five
Anchorage, through July 29. Free outdoor concert series featuring local music, food vendors, and summer activities in downtown Anchorage. Continues from June.
Anchorage Concert Association Summer Series
Anchorage, through July 30. Free neighborhood concerts held in parks and public spaces across the city. Continues from June.
Homer Peony Celebration
Homer, July 1-Aug. 14. Seasonal celebration highlighting local peony farms, gardens, tours, and community events.
Fourth of July and Mount Marathon
Seward, July 3-4. Independence Day festivities combined with the famous Mount Marathon race, parades, vendors, and community celebrations.
Forest Fair
Girdwood, July 3-5. Popular community festival featuring local artists, crafts, food, music, and family-friendly activities.
Kachemak Bay Highland Games
Homer, July 4. Scottish heritage celebration featuring traditional games, music, cultural activities, food, and vendors.
Bear Paw Festival
Chugiak-Eagle River, July 8-12. Community festival featuring parades, contests, food vendors, entertainment, and family activities.
Hatcher Romp
Palmer, July 10-11. Outdoor music festival held near Hatcher Pass featuring Alaska musicians and mountain scenery.
Alaska Yoga Fest
Fairbanks, July 10-11. Weekend gathering offering yoga classes, workshops, wellness activities, and community events.
KBBI Concert on the Lawn
Homer, July 11. Community concert featuring live music and outdoor entertainment in Homer.
Rock'n the Ranch at the RustyRavin
Kenai, July 17-18. Local music festival featuring Alaska performers, vendors, food, and outdoor recreation.
Rock the Hill
Anchorage, July 17-18. Music and outdoor recreation festival featuring live entertainment, art, and activities at Hilltop Ski Area.
Copper River Salmon Jam
Cordova, July 17-18. Community music festival celebrating local culture, seafood, arts, and outdoor activities.
Vanstock Alaska
Palmer, July 17-20. Festival celebrating van life, travel culture, live music, camping, and outdoor adventure.
Ester Fest
Fairbanks, July 18. Community fundraiser featuring music, food, vendors, and family-friendly activities.
Golden Days
Fairbanks, July 18-25. Historic community celebration featuring parades, street fairs, contests, and family activities.
Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival
Fairbanks, July 19-Aug. 2. Multi-week arts festival offering workshops, performances, classes, and exhibitions.
Anchorage Chamber Music Festival
Anchorage, July 22-Aug. 1. Classical music festival featuring concerts, educational programs, and guest performers.
Back to Bluegrass Festival
McGrath, July 25-26. Bluegrass music festival supporting local community radio and regional musicians.
Southeast Alaska State Fair
Haines, July 23-26. Regional fair featuring exhibits, contests, entertainment, local arts, and community events.
Gold Rush Days
Valdez, July 29-Aug. 2. Community festival celebrating Valdez history with parades, vendors, contests, and special events.
Tanana Valley State Fair
Fairbanks, July 31-Aug. 9. Annual fair featuring exhibits, competitions, rides, entertainment, and agricultural displays.
Salmonfest
Ninilchik, July 31-Aug. 2. Popular Alaska music festival celebrating salmon, community, conservation, and live entertainment.
Blueberry Arts Festival
Ketchikan, July 31-Aug. 2. Community arts festival featuring exhibits, performances, contests, parades, and local artists.

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August Events in Alaska

Gold Rush Days
Valdez, through Aug. 2. Community festival celebrating Valdez history with parades, vendors, contests, and special events. Continues from July.
Homer Peony Celebration
Homer, through Aug. 14. Seasonal celebration of Alaska's peony industry featuring gardens, farm tours, and community events. Continues from July.
Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival
Fairbanks, through Aug. 2. Arts festival offering workshops, performances, classes, and exhibitions. Continues from July.
Anchorage Chamber Music Festival
Anchorage, through Aug. 1. Classical music festival featuring concerts and educational programs. Continues from July.
Tanana Valley State Fair
Fairbanks, through Aug. 9. Annual fair featuring exhibits, competitions, entertainment, rides, and agricultural displays. Continues from July.
Salmonfest
Ninilchik, Aug. 1-2. Popular Alaska music festival celebrating salmon, community, conservation, and live entertainment. Continues from July.
Blueberry Arts Festival
Ketchikan, Aug. 1-2. Community arts festival featuring exhibits, performances, contests, parades, and local artists. Continues from July.
Bearfest
Wrangell, Aug. 6-9. Community festival celebrating Alaska's bears through educational programs, outdoor activities, food, arts, and entertainment.
Kenai Peninsula Fair
Ninilchik, Aug. 14-16. Regional fair featuring exhibits, music, vendors, family activities, and community events.
Deltana Fair and Music Festival
Delta Junction, Aug. 14-16. Agricultural fair featuring exhibits, rides, rodeo events, entertainment, and community activities.
Anchorage Runfest
Anchorage, Aug. 15-16. Running festival offering races for all ages and abilities, from short fun runs to longer distance events.
Alaska State Fair
Palmer, Aug. 21-Sept. 7. Alaska's largest fair featuring concerts, exhibits, competitions, rides, food, livestock, and agricultural displays. Continues into September.

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September Events in Alaska

Alaska State Fair
Palmer, through Sept. 7. Alaska's largest fair featuring concerts, exhibits, rides, competitions, livestock, food, and family entertainment. Continues from August.
Sacred Acre
Ninilchik, Sept. 11-13. Multi-day music festival featuring live performances, camping, art, and community activities on the Kenai Peninsula.
Fungus Fair
Girdwood, Sept. 12-13. Educational festival focused on Alaska mushrooms, forests, foraging, and natural history with workshops and guided activities.
Clay Fest
Anchorage, Sept. 12. Celebration of Alaska pottery and ceramic arts featuring demonstrations, exhibits, classes, local artists, and live entertainment.
Fungus Festival
Cordova, Sept. 18-20. Community festival exploring mushroom identification, foraging, natural history, workshops, and outdoor education.

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Other Alaska Events

Valdez Fly-In
Valdez, mid May. An annual aviation event in Valdez featuring airshows, fly-ins, and community activities celebrating Alaska's aviation heritage.
Alaska Bald Eagle Festival in Haines
Haines, second week of November. A classic Southeast Alaska wildlife event celebrating the annual bald eagle gathering with guided tours, talks, and photography opportunities.
Mt. Wilderness Race
The mountains, Summer. A rugged self-supported endurance race through Alaska backcountry routes, known for demanding navigation, mountain travel, and true wilderness conditions.
Cordova Iceworm Festival
Cordova, 1st week of February. A beloved Cordova winter festival with parades, games, costumes, live music, and community events that brighten Alaska's snowy season.
Fairbanks Winter Carnival
Fairbanks, Winter. Celebrate winter in Fairbanks with ice art, outdoor competitions, family activities, and seasonal events across the city.
Yukon Quest - Dog Sled Race
Near Whitehorse, Canada, February. An iconic long-distance sled dog race between Alaska and Yukon, showcasing elite mushers, resilient teams, and northern winter tradition.
Anchorage Fur Rendezvous, Alaska's Premiere Winter Festival!
Anchorage, late February. Alaska's signature winter festival features parades, races, snow and ice events, live entertainment, and community celebrations timed with Iditarod festivities.
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
Anchorage to Nome, early March. Alaska's world-famous long-distance sled dog race from Southcentral Alaska to Nome, highlighting mushing history, endurance, and frontier spirit.
Tour of Anchorage
Anchorage, Winter. A premier Anchorage cross-country ski race weekend in Kincaid Park, with multiple distances and popular fat-tire bike events.
GCI Arctic Man Ski & Sno-Go Classic
Summit Lake, April. A high-adrenaline Alaska event combining downhill skiing and snowmachine racing in a dramatic mountain setting.
Alaska Folk Festival
Juneau, April. A long-running Juneau music festival celebrating folk traditions with concerts, workshops, and community performances.
Alyeska's Ski Resort events, Alyeska Resort in Alaska
Girdwood, Year round. Alyeska Resort's spring celebration includes mountain parties, costumes, live music, and the legendary Slush Cup pond skim in Girdwood.
Alaska Native Games
Athletic and cultural competitions rooted in Alaska Native traditions, highlighting strength, skill, and heritage.
Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival -:- Homer, Alaska.
Homer, Spring. A premier spring birding festival in Homer, featuring guided tours, expert talks, and opportunities to view migrating shorebirds.
World Eskimo-Indian Olympics, W.E.I.O.
Fairbanks, mid-July. World Eskimo-Indian Olympics held in mid-July in Fairbanks, Alaska. Competition in traditional native athletics, with native dancers performing.
Alaska Federation of Natives - Annual AFN Convention
Anchorage, October. Alaska's largest statewide Indigenous gathering, bringing together leaders, communities, cultural events, and policy discussions.
Great Alaska Shootout - Doesn't happen anymore, but it was a big deal for a long time!
Anchorage, Thanksgiving week. A historic Anchorage college basketball event best known for Thanksgiving-week competition and major NCAA matchups.
Anchorage Folk Festival
Anchorage, January. An annual January festival celebrating folk music in Anchorage, produced by a nonprofit, volunteer-supported community arts organization.
SHI's Bent Wood Box of Celebrations or just "Celebration"
Juneau, June. Held every even year. A four-day festival. It is the largest gathering of Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people in the world.
Nenana Ice Classic: Official Homepage
Nenana, March. The famous Tanana River breakup guessing game, featuring Ice Classic history, past winners, and annual ticket information.
Fireweed 400 - Home Page
Copper River Valley, July. A challenging annual Alaska road cycling race weekend with multiple courses, strong competition, and scenic mountain routes.
Susitna 100 & Little Su 50k
Big Lake, February. A winter endurance race near Big Lake featuring bike, ski, and foot divisions across rugged Alaska trails.

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