EVENT CALENDAR

Winter

Anchorage International Film Festival: December anchoragefilmfestival.org

Alaska filmmakers and amateurs from around the globe screen “films worth freezing for”.

New Year’s Eve Celebration: December

Anchorage hosts a family-friendly fireworks display early in the evening, with plenty of grown-up fun well into the new year. anchoragedowntown.org

Fur Rendezvous: February - March

Anchorage’s winter festival includes outhouse races, sprint sled dog races, snowsport competitions, and Running of the Reindeer. furrondy.net

SPRING

Summer solsticeFestival

Bear Paw Festival: July

Enjoy carnival games, a parade, and family fun in Eagle River. bearpawfestival.com

Blueberry Festival: August

A celebration of the sweet fruit, with berry treats, music, and a pie eating contest. alyeskaresort.com

Summer

Three Barons Renaissance Fair: June

Travel back in time as knights, maidens, and sorcerers cross swords and occasionally turkey legs. 3barons.org alaska-greek-festival.square.site

Alaska Greek Festival: August Come and enjoy authentic homemade gyros, souvlaki, and the best Greek pastries in Alaska.

Fall

Alyeska Oktoberfest: September

Anchorage Folk Festival: January anchoragefolkfestival.org

More than 100 folk performers and top-flight acoustic acts from around the globe.

Great Alaska Beer & Barley Wine Festival: January alaskacraftbrewandbarleywine.com anchoragenordicski.com alyeskaresort.com

The prime place to sample more than 30 breweries in one place.

Tour of Anchorage: March This community ski and fat tire bike tour draws everyone from Olympians to casual cross-country skiers and bikers for a day on the trails.

Slush Cup: April Costumed characters try to ski or board across a slushy pond.

Summer Solstice Festival: June Downtown Anchorage turns into one big block party with music, food, and games for all ages. anchoragedowntown.org

Girdwood Forest Fair: July Music, arts, and crafts in the mountain town of Girdwood. girdwoodforestfair.com

Enjoy two weekends of Oktoberfest celebrations at the Daylodge, featuring beer steins, and authentic Bavarian delicacies, plus dance performances. alyeskaresort.com anchoragerunningclub.org

Zombie Half Marathon: October Wear your best zombie costume for this themed race event on the local trails.