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August 4-8, Gold Rush Days
Annual town-wide celebration with parade, races, fashion show, fish fry and lots of family activities. For information call: (907)835-4232
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August 6-14, Tanana Valley State Fair
Alaska�s oldest fair which features incredible food, games, rides, exhibits, rodeo and livestock. For information call: (907)452-3750
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August 7-9, Pilgrimage to Monk's Lagoon
Pilgrimage to St. Herman�s home on Spruce Island. For information call: (907)486-3854
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August 9, Concert on the Lawn
A day of music and good food. For information call: (907)235-7721
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August 11-15, Bald Eagle Music Festival
Headline artists share their original music in evening performances. For information call:(907)766-2476
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August 14-22, Silver Salmon Derby
44th annual derby with prizes totaling over $200,000 for the heaviest fish. For information call: (907)224-8051
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August 15-17, Flower and Garden Show
Showcases the variety, size and beauty of Skagway�s gardens. For information call: (907)983-2387
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August 20-22, Golden North Salmon Derby
53 rd derby sponsored by Territorial Sportsmen, this is the oldest salmon derby in the state. Large cash prizes awarded. For information call: (907)789-2399
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August 27-September 6, Alaska State Fair
The state�s largest fair with craft booths, live entertainment and farm exhibits, including 90 pound cabbages and other giant vegetables. For information call: (907)745-4827
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September 4-6, Kodiak State Fair and Rodeo
Junior and main rodeo events, exhibits and special contests. For information call: (907)486-4959
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September 4-6, Mudball Classic Softball Tournament
This annual tournament invites softball teams around the nation to play in Sitka. For information call: (907)747-5940
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September 5, Discovery Days Celebration
Picnic and hiking event to mark the discovery of the gold rush route through Keystone Canyon. For information call: (907)835-2764
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September 10-11, Klondike Road Relay
110 mile relay race with teams of 10 members. Klondike Highway 2 between Skagway, AK and Whitehorse, YT. For information call: (867)668-4236
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September 18, Equinox Marathon
This tough, hilly marathon and relay takes racers over wooded trails. For information call: (907)452-8531
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September 24-October 16, Make It Alaskan Festival
Featuring "Made in Alaska" crafts by Native artists and other Alaskans. Sullivan Arena. For information call: (907)279-0618
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October 2, Oktoberfest
Traditional German feast and oompah music. National Guard Armory. For information call: (907)486-5557
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October 10, Taste of Homer
Local restaurants set up booths for tasting their specialty delights. Homer High School. For information call: (907)235-7740
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October 14-18, Alaska Days Festival
The actual transfer ceremony occurred in Sitka when the U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867. Celebrations include ceremonies, a period costume ball, dances, dinners, contests, and parade. For information call: (907)747-5940
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October (Various Dates), Soldotna Chamber Annual Pie Auction
Fundraiser for Soldtona Chamber programs. For information call: (907)262-9814
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October (Various Dates), Kenai Chamber of Commerce Wine Tasting
Dinner and auction. For information call: (907)283-7989
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November 1-29, Kenai Potters Guild Annual Potters Show
For information call: (907)283-7827
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November 5-7, 3rd Annual Sitka Whalefest
Educational lectures from biologists and speakers, displays, marine tours, fun walk/run, and more. For information call: (907)747-5940
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November 10-13, Athabascan Fiddling Festival
This festival features traditional Athabascan Indian fiddling and dancing. For information call: (907)452-1825
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November 19-21, Top of the World Classic
Division I basketball teams from top national universities compete. For information call: (907)474-6830
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November 24-27, Carrs Great Alaska Shootout
Come see top ranked college basketball teams in this popular tournament. Sullivan Arena. For information call: (907)786-1230
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November 26-28, Juneau Public Market
This event brings arts and crafts people from all over to Juneau for three shopping days to kick off the holiday season. Centennial Hall. For information call: (907)586-1166
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December 3-4, Merry Merchant Munch
Old fashioned Christmas celebration with carolers, sleigh rides, treats, gingerbread house and cookie contests. For information call: (907)694-4702
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December 5, Candle Light Service
Celebrate Christmas in North Pole, Alaska, ten miles away from Fairbanks. For information call: (907)488-2242
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December 10-11, Colony Christmas
An old fashioned country Christmas celebration. Craft fair, parade, fireworks and lots more. For information call: (907)745-2880
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December 10, Yuletide Weekend
Old fashioned Christmas with caroling, touring Victorian homes, and dancing. For information call: (907)983-1898
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December 19, Harbor Stars
A Christmas fleet parade of brightly decorated vessels. For information call: (907)486-8085
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December 21, Winter Solstice Celebration
Celebrate the shortest day of the year with winter fun downtown. For information call: (907)452-8671
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December (Various Dates), Talkeetna Winterfest
Experience the real Alaskan Christmas throughout December. Games, contests, parade, dog sled race, artists, treasure hunt. For information call: (907)733-2330
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