Alaska hosts a whole slew of yearly festivals. From marathons, to winter events and fishing derbies, Alaska has it all. If you’re visiting Alaska for the summer there are plenty of festivals to attend but if you are a year round resident don’t miss out on some of the unbelievable winter festivals all around the state!
- Seward Silver Salmon Derby
Mark Faviell | Flickr If you love fishing for Coho you’ll love this derby. Days of fishing and winning prizes, can it get much better than that?
- Fur Rendezvous Festival
Visit Anchorage PR | Flickr Experience everything from the running of the reindeer, snowshoe softball, and even the infamous beard contest!
- Alyeska Slush Cup
Frank Kovalchek | Flickr Slush Cup is a local favorite. Everyone dons their favorite costume and skis across a 90 ft expanse of freezing water… just for a good time.
- Girdwood Forest Fair
Frank Kovalchek | Flickr Though not as well known, the Girdwood Forest Fair is quite the Alaskan experience. Girdwoods hosts the celebration of Alaskan music and culture every summer during their Forest Festival.
- Seward 4th of July Festival
PrettyKateMachine | Flickr If you’re looking for a place to spend your 4th of July I would give Seward a shot. The whole town joins together to celebrate this day and people come from all around!
- Alaska State Fair
Brandon Wood | Flickr The Alaska State Fair always offers up a fun time for all ages. Every summer the fair comes to town hosting foods, events, concerts, and entertainment for you and the family.
- Alyeska Resort Blueberry Festival
Kim F | Flickr August is the month for the Alyeska Resort Blueberry Festival. Though not all blueberries in this festival are locally grown, the treats are still delicious and worth the visit!
- Big Wild Life Runs Anchorage
Visit Anchorage PR | Flickr A multi-race event, Big Wild Life Runs is a last minute Boston qualifier and gets everyone in downtown Anchorage amped up for a day of racing and fun!
Have you attended any of these events? What others would you recommend?
Mark Faviell | Flickr
If you love fishing for Coho you’ll love this derby. Days of fishing and winning prizes, can it get much better than that?
Visit Anchorage PR | Flickr
Experience everything from the running of the reindeer, snowshoe softball, and even the infamous beard contest!
Frank Kovalchek | Flickr
Slush Cup is a local favorite. Everyone dons their favorite costume and skis across a 90 ft expanse of freezing water… just for a good time.
Though not as well known, the Girdwood Forest Fair is quite the Alaskan experience. Girdwoods hosts the celebration of Alaskan music and culture every summer during their Forest Festival.
PrettyKateMachine | Flickr
If you’re looking for a place to spend your 4th of July I would give Seward a shot. The whole town joins together to celebrate this day and people come from all around!
Brandon Wood | Flickr
The Alaska State Fair always offers up a fun time for all ages. Every summer the fair comes to town hosting foods, events, concerts, and entertainment for you and the family.
Kim F | Flickr
August is the month for the Alyeska Resort Blueberry Festival. Though not all blueberries in this festival are locally grown, the treats are still delicious and worth the visit!
A multi-race event, Big Wild Life Runs is a last minute Boston qualifier and gets everyone in downtown Anchorage amped up for a day of racing and fun!
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