• May 25-29, 2017
• Name of location
  Kodiak, AK

Enjoy the excitement of the "Wild About Alaska Cook-off" at the annual Kodiak Crab Festival. Since 1958, the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce has sponsored this five day celebration. A parade, foot races, artisan tents, and live music are all included.

• April 27-30, 2017
• Name of location
  Wrangell, AK

Migrating shorebirds descend upon the delta every spring, by the millions. And, excited birdwatchers of all ages descend upon the Wrangell area to revel in the spectacle. Thousands of bald eagles, snow geese, and sand hill cranes put on quite a show.

• June 3-4 and 10-11, 2017
• Name of location
  Anchorage, AK

Grab a monstrous turkey leg and sit back to enjoy jousters, street musicians, and nobility celebrate medieval times in authentic dress. Storytellers will enchant with their fairy tales. Magicians and dancers add to the celebration. "Olde English" spoken here!

• June 6 – July 2, 2017
• Name of location
  Sitka, AK

This Sitka music festival is a major, three-week long event. Chamber music performances occur in Harrigan Centennial Hall. A wine and music event is held. Classical musicians travel from the world over for this musical extravaganza.

• July 4, 2017
• Name of location
  Seward, AK

This Seward traditon began in 1915. Now, there are junior, womens', and senior divisions. Even toddlers compete in "mini-marathons." No marathoner will ever forget the regular race's start; a mile and a half up a mountain face, past waterfalls and steep cliffs.

• August 24 - September 4, 2017
• Name of location
  Palmer, AK

Alaska's State Fair is held an hour north of Anchorage. The "land of the midnight sun" makes for giant vegetables that compete for ribbons here. Every fall the fairgrounds vibrate with the rhythms of live music and exciting carnival rides.