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Coming together in peace and harmony! This is the Anchorage Folk Festival’s 31st year! Highlights this year are guest artists, plenty of workshops, and special events. Check out this year’s exciting calendar here! You’ll be treated with more than 120 local acts, Banjo Contests, and dinner shows – just to name a few. When? January…
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Anchorage Folk Festival
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Thursday Night Fight Night in Anchorage
Get ready to rumbleeeeee! If you’re interested in clashing fists or just cheering on the fighters, this is the place for you! Fights are every Thursday, weigh ins are every Wednesday at 4:00 pm. The winner takes $250 home and the loser gets $100. Join the after party after every fight at Chilkoot Charlie’s where…
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Try This Traditional Alaskan Recipe
Try this traditional dessert named after Alaska! Baked Alaska: cake topped with 3 layers of ice cream and meringue Ingredients Pinch of salt 4 1/2 pints chocolate ice cream 3 pints vanilla ice cream 1 pint coffee ice cream 1/4 cup chocolate sprinkles Swiss Meringue Nonstick cooking spray 6 tablespoons sugar 3 large egg yolks…
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Cirque Dreams Holidaze Show
December 21st, 2019
Posted in Alaska Vacations, Alaskan Arts, Family Vacation, things to do in Alaska |
“The gravity-defying holiday spectacular!” Take the whole family to the Cirque Dreams Holidaze Show for a night you won’t forget! This part musical and part cirque performance has many talented artists. Showtimes: Friday, Dec. 27 – 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27 – 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28 – 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28 – 3 p.m….
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Anchorage Concert Chorus — Family Holiday Pops
You can’t miss this Anchorage tradition! This is Alaska’s largest auditioned chorus ready to sing their hearts out with you! Grab the whole family for this traditional Christmas sing-along! When? December 22nd at 4:00 pm Where? Atwood Concert Hall in Anchorage, Alaska Price? Tickets range from $22 – $48 Select your seat and tickets online…
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Top Christmas Events in Alaska
Fill your schedule with Christmas cheer this season! Here are 7 Christmas activities to do around Alaska: 1. Zoo Lights, Various dates – on select nights, you and the family can enjoy dazzling light displays at the zoo! 2. Holiday Sing Along, Dec 16 – come sing your holiday favorites with Anchorage Opera star, Kaylee…
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12th Annual Christmas Village in Anchorage
December 9th, 2019
Posted in Alaska Vacations, Alaskan Arts, Family Vacation, Holidays, things to do in Alaska |
Still not sure what to get your in-laws? Get your Christmas shopping done at the 12th Annual Christmas Village! As one of the newest holiday shows in Alaska, they have tons of Alaskan made and imported goods. If you wish to sell your own goods, check out the vendor handbook! When? December 14th, 10 am…
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Stars Across Alaska Gala
“Keep em flyin!” Join us for a classy night of dinner, entertainment, and fundraising to benefit the Commemorative Air Force Alaska Wing. The theme is 1940’s vintage Hollywood, dress accordingly! The schedule for the night is as follows: 5:00 PM – Cocktail Reception with silent auction 6:00 PM – Tribute to the founder of Commemorative…
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Anchorage Christmas Arts and Crafts Emporium
“The largest strictly Alaskan and handmade show!” Start your Christmas shopping here at the Christmas Arts and Crafts Emporium! There will be many traditional Alaskan vendors with over 13,000 attendees! If you are Alaskan and wish to participate, you can also sign up to be a vendor! When? November 23rd 10 am – 6 pm…
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Traditional Alaskan Recipe: Eskimo Ice Cream
You’ve never tried this version of ice cream! Eskimo ice cream, called Akutaq (ah-goo-duck), is an Alaskan delicacy! Unlike regular ice cream, this one is made up of animal fats, oils, and berries. This mixture kept the eskimos strength high while they were out hunting long hours. Ingredients: 1 cup reindeer, caribou, or moose fat (back fat)* 1 cup animal…
