alaska-events

The Alaska State Fair in Palmer is one of Alaska’s biggest annual events — 12 days of giant vegetables, live music, reindeer sausage, carnival rides, and local traditions that mark the end of summer in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley.

Every August, the Mat-Su Valley transforms into Alaska’s biggest celebration of agriculture, food, and family entertainment. The Alaska State Fair 2026 returns to Palmer for its annual 11-day run, drawing roughly 340,000 visitors from across the state and beyond. Whether you’re a lifelong Alaskan or a summer visitor, the fair is one of those quintessential […]

Watch the Iditarod Ceremonial Start on 4th Avenue, discover the 1925 Serum Run history, and plan your sled dog culture experience in Anchorage 2026.

Fur Rendezvous is Alaska's largest winter festival — ten days of sled dog racing, reindeer running, fur auctions, and the Miners and Trappers Ball each February in Anchorage.

Planning Bear Paw Festival 2026 in Eagle River? Here is a local guide to dates, parade timing, parking, food, family picks, and what not to miss.