Aspen Hotels – Anchorage
It’s blueberry season, and that means the nearby Alyeska Resort comes to life with fields of juicy berries ripe for the picking. Now in its 11th year, the annual festival pays tribute to Alaska’s favorite berry throughout the month of August. However, August 18 and 19 are when things really heat up with an…
Category Archives: Festivals and Events
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Blueberry Music Festival
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Anchorage’s Huge Fourth of July Fete
The biggest Fourth of July celebration in the Last Frontier takes place in the heart of Anchorage. The party always starts early on July 3rd, not just because the city loves a good festival, but because it’s critical to take advantage of 19 straight hours of sunlight. Start your holiday at Eagle River with…
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Party Like it’s 1862 for Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is wildly popular in Anchorage, and it’s a celebration of the victory of the Mexican army over the French in 1862. However, like many Cinco de Mayo events in the U.S., there’s also a big focus on Mexican cuisine and tequila. Every year, Carnival at Tequila 61 makes a big splash…
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Alyeska Slush Cup
The third weekend in April is reserved for the Alyeska Slush Cup. Skiers come from around the world to show of the most bizarre costumes as they race down the local hills. Can they get enough speed to skid across the icy pond? Some do and some don’t—and that’s the fun of the Slush…
