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Festival/Event
Due to Covid-19 many cities have canceled or changed the typical dates of many festivals. Please confirm the dates on each event’s website.
Festival/Event
Location City
When Is Event
Activities
Phone Number
Website
World Ice Art Championship
Fairbanks
mid February
worlds largest ice sculpting contest w/50 sculptors
833/442-3278
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
Anchorage
early March
25,000 spectators gather for an up close view of the 1000 mile race
mushers banquet
907/276-4118
Kodiak Crab Festival
Kodiak
late May
crab legs,crab sandwiches,scallops,halibut & chowder
concert & art show
survival races & parade
907/486-5557
Little Norway Festival
Petersburg
3rd full weekend in May
great melodrama
seafood feast
traditional & native dancers
907/772-3646
Copper River Salmon Jam
Cordova
mid July
weekend of crafts
salmon cook offs
music
907/424-7260
World Eskimo Indian Olympics
Fairbanks
mid July
4 day event featuring traditional and unusual competitions
dancing competition
907/452-6646
Golden Days Festival
Fairbanks
late July
rubber duck race on Chena river
parade & food
music & arts
907/452-1105
Alaska State Fair
Palmer
Late August-early September
showcases the uniqueness & beauty of the state
hand made crafts
wide food selection
flower garden w/giant vegtables
800/850-3247