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Laughter – it’s good for the soul! The Fringe Festival is all about laughing until your abs hurt at the strange, absurd, and hilarious! This night will bring new comedic plays about 1-10 minutes long performed by the actors at Pier One Theatre. Tickets can be bought at the Homer Bookstore and Sea Lion Art…
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Homer Fringe Festival
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Alaska World Arts Festival
September 4th, 2019
Posted in Alaska Vacations, Alaskan Arts, Alaskan culture, things to do in Alaska |
Art lovers of all ages are welcome!! You’ll be nothing short of entertained with over 100 exhibits, readings, studio tours, and workshops in all art forms! Some events to choose from include Jazz Dance Workshops, Jeffrey Lee Mills live in concert, improv comedy, African Drummers Workshop, and many more! Check out the daily schedules here….
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Alaska Reptile and Exotic Animal Expo
August 29th, 2019
Posted in Alaska Vacations, Alaskan Outdoors, Family Vacation, things to do in Alaska |
The cute, the fuzzy, and the creepy… See all your favorite reptiles and learn about new ones at the Alaska Reptile and Exotic Animal Expo! Some vendors include: Alaska Bug Dealers, Hedgie Hollow Alaska, Midnight Sun Exotics, Jonathan’s Reptiles, Northern Axolotls, Zeke’s Herp Homes, Valley Aquatics & Reptile Rescue, The Reptile Barn. Professionals will answer…
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Blueberry Festival in Alaska
August 10th, 2019
Posted in Alaska Vacations, Alaskan Outdoors, Family Vacation, things to do in Alaska |
A blueberry festival and summer just belong together! Get your blueberry fix at the 12th Annual Blueberry Festival! There will be pie eating contests, blueberry picking, live music, a beer and wine garden, vendors, hiking, biking, and tons of blueberry treats! Check out the live music and schedule of events here. The Blood Bank of…
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Galway Days Irish Festival Alaska
August 5th, 2019
Posted in Alaska Vacations, Alaskan Outdoors, Family Vacation, things to do in Alaska |
Even bigger than St. Patrick’s Day! This huge Galway Days Irish festival comes down to one amazing day – August 10th! Learn about the culture of Ireland as you make your way through workshops, traditional foods, crafts, dancing, music, and lots more! Feel the luck of the Irish as you watch some of the best…
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Southeast Alaska State Fair
July 23rd, 2019
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Time for some good old fashioned family fun! Get pumped for performances by Sweet Lillies, Smoke N Bones, Airport Strangers, and many more! Volunteer for a 4 hour shift at the fair and earn free entry for that day! Have a talent you want to make known? Sign up here to perform! Qualifying individuals will…
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Alaska’s Annual BearFest
July 22nd, 2019
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Five whole days dedicated to these amazing creatures! Alaska is home to both black and brown bears, one of the few places in the world where both live together! The schedule for the Annual BearFest is below: Wednesday, 24th 10:00 am – Bear Safety Class 1:00- 4:00 pm – Movies 2:30 pm – Paint a…
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World Eskimo and Indian Olympics
Top athletes from around the world show their skills here! Teams from Russia, Greenland, and Alaska come here to test their strength, endurance, balance, and pain tolerance. The World Eskimo and Indian Olympics not only bring competing athletes, but everyone also gathers for cultural celebration. Browse among 80+ vendors at this event, carrying the finest…
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Alaska’s Golden Days in Fairbanks
July 11th, 2019
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Unique activities and events for the whole family! Since 1952, Fairbanks has been celebrating Golden Days! Events include: Grande Parade – over 100 entries of clowns, marching bands, jugglers, floats, and more! Rubber Duckie Race – each person in the race is assigned a duck, 8,000 rubber ducks are tossed over a bridge, the first…
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Anchorage Summer Solstice Festival
June 14th, 2019
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Let’s celebrate the longest day of the year the right way! On this day, June 22nd, Alaska will get 22 hours of daylight. There are multiple events going on this special day in Anchorage: 1. Solstice Festival and Hero Games – the whole block of Fourth Avenue and Town Square will be closed off for…
