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Local happenings all across Alaska
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Alaska Events
List HotelsJune 2010
Valdez Museum Summer Evening Programs
Free evening programs featuring artists, historians, naturalists, and authors at the Valdez Museum.
Story Hour at the Library
Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30am at the Children's Library in Ketchikan.
Yarn Bee
from 1:00-3:00pm at the Public Library in Ketchikan.
August 2010
Tanana Valley State Fair
Rides, Alaska's best produce, commercial shops, entertainment, and food. In Fairbanks.
Kenai Peninsula State Fair
Rodeo, music acts, food booths, a parade, fireworks, fruit, flower craft and vegetables displays. In Ninilchik.
Alyeska Blueberry Mountain Arts and Music Festival
Bushels of fun will be had by festival-goers who feast on delectable homemade blueberry creations. In Girdwood.
64th Golden North Salmon Derby
The oldest salmon derby in Alaska. Large cash and merchandise prizes are awarded.In Juneau.
September 2010
Cordova Fungus Festival
In-depth studies of Copper River Delta fungi & mushrooms.
September 2010
Klondike Road Relay
A road relay from Skagway, AK to Whitehorse, Yukon (110 Miles).
Equinox Marathon
Trail run with views of Mount McKinley from the top of Ester Dome. In Fairbanks.
October 2010
International Dog Sled Symposium
Workshops on mushing, skijoring including nutrition, training and equipment. Informational classes and trade fair for all dog enthusiasts. Trade fair and vendors. In Fairbanks.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
5K and 1 mile events begin at 10:00am at the Sandy Beach log shelter on Douglas Island, in Juneau.
Make it Alaskan Festival
Holiday shoppers and art enthusiasts find unique, high quality and authentic “Made in Alaska” products crafted by more than 250 artists during this festive kick off to a copious Anchorage arts and crafts season.
Juneteenth Alaska Alcan Highway Jazz and Arts Festival
A celebration and recognition of the African American army engineers who built the historic Alcan Highway during World War II. In Anchorage.
November 2010
Veteran's Day 8K
Starts at 10am at the Brotherhood Bridge parking lot, in Juneau.
