What's Happening in Alaska

World Ice Art Championships

One of the largest ice art competitions in the world, featuring stunning ice sculptures lit up with colorful lights. Talented ice carvers from around the world showcase their work.

Zoo Lights

Fur Rondy (Fur Rendezvous)

Anchorage's flagship winter event since 1935. This 12-day February festival celebrates the pioneering spirit of Alaskans with the Rondy Carnival, snow sculptures, the Grand Parade, and wacky events.

Anchorage Fur Rendezvous

ASD Student Art Show

Blanket Toss

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Oiled Sea Otter Rehabilitation Training Course Syllabus

Rondy Melodrama: Pirates of the Aleutians — Saloon Girls Gone Wild

Fur Rondy Rock and Mineral Show

Take a Walk on the WILD Side Tour with Animal Feeding

Sled Dog Rides

The Charlotte Jensen Native Arts Market

A Baroque Banquet

Great Alaska Sportsman Show

Iditarod Sled Dog Race

One of Alaska's most famous events - a nearly 1,000-mile race beginning with a ceremonial start in Anchorage and official start in Willow. Mushers race to Nome over approximately one week.

Battle of the Jams: KWHL Rock vs KBEAR Country

Freedom 250 Iditarod Ceremonial Start

Iditarod Ceremonial Start

Celebrate Alaska's legendary Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race® as mushers and their dog teams hit the streets of downtown Anchorage for the ceremonial start at 10 a.m. The Iditarod race kicks off on ]]>

Marvel: Alaska's First Female Aviator

Running of the Reindeer

Skating with the Critters

Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival

Alaska's largest wildlife-viewing festival. More than 100,000 shorebirds arrive at the tidal flats around Homer in early May. Features workshops, seminars, and guided birding adventures.

Kodiak Crab Fest

Kodiak Island's best event, first held in 1958 to celebrate the end of crabbing season. Features a parade, blessing of the fleet, foot and kayak races, live music, fishing skills contests, and lots of king crab.

Celebration

One of the largest gatherings of Alaska Native peoples in the state. Alaska Native Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples come together in traditional regalia for song and dance performances.

Midnight Sun Festival & Midnight Sun Baseball Game

Fairbanks hosts one of the best summer solstice celebrations in Alaska when the midnight sun shines all night long. Free 12-hour event includes a downtown street fair with arts, crafts, food, live music, and entertainment.

Alaska State Fair

Alaska's largest event. Concerts, performances, exhibits, thrilling rides, and world-record-setting vegetables are all part of the fun. "Everything's bigger in Alaska" - including the fair!

Alaska Bald Eagle Festival

The town of Haines celebrates the gathering of bald eagles in November. The event attracts hundreds of visitors for speakers, presentations, photography workshops, art shows, and special exhibits.