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Do Not Miss These July And August Events

WORLD ESKIMO-INDIAN OLYMPICS

July 10-13

Each summer, the Big Dipper Ice Arena in Fairbanks is home to the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics, a series of traditional Alaska Native competitions. This four-day event attracts Indigenous athletes from across the north who display amazing athletic abilities in the Alaska High Kick, the Nalukataq (blanket toss), the scissors broad jump and the two-foot high kick.

Salmonfest 2024

August 2-4

Salmonfest—three days of fish, love and music— returns to the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik. Over 60 bands across four stages, and over 100 art and craft and food vendors will be present, including Alaska's top breweries. This year’s music headliners include Michael Franti & Spearhead, The Cat Empire, The Kitchen Dwellers, and more.

Seward Silver Salmon Derby

August 10-18

The 69th Annual Silver Salmon Derby will kick off at the Seward Small Boat Harbor from 6am.

Alaska State Fair

August 16-September 2

Concerts, performances, exhibits, rides, and worldrecord-setting vegetables are all part of Alaska’s largest event, the Alaska State Fair, taking place at the Fairgrounds. Giant produce—like a 1,471-pound pumpkin and 94-pound cabbage—are just some of the quirky activities to expect at the 14-day event.