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Pinkies up, all you classy folk! This year’s Anchorage Festival of Music is focused all around Bach. Bach is a classical music composer and organist who was most well known in the Baroque era. Anchorage-born soprano and music specialist Victoria Fraser will have the honors of recreating Bach’s grandest works. The show will last 1.5…
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Anchorage Festival of Music
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Alaska State Fair in Palmer
August 18th, 2019
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Not just a state fair, but thee state fair of all fairs! Jam out with talented artists such as Dustin Lynch, Newsboys, Slightly Stoopid, and many more! Monster trucks, concerts, rides, games, food, photography, they have it all and more!! And for the first time ever in Alaska, you can sign up to participate in…
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Blueberry Festival in Alaska
August 10th, 2019
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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
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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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SalmonFest Alaska 2019
No, SalmonFest is not about fish…well, maybe a little. It’s more like an awesome festival full of talented artists, camping, and meeting likeminded people! On the serious side, this festival promotes the protection of Alaska’s wild salmon. Some artists that will be preforming at this 3 day festival are: Jason Mraz, WookieFoot, The Burroughs, Rainbow…
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Progress Days in Soldotna
The 61st annual Progress Days are this weekend! This refreshing weekend includes a parade, many vendors, live music, rodeo events, and more! If you want vendor space or to enter the parade, click here! The schedule for the weekend is below: Friday 4-7 pm – free community BBQ Saturday 9 am – parade line up…
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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…
