• April 29 - May 2, 2021
• Wrangell, AK in Wrangell, AK

[The 2020 edition of the festival has been cancelled due to COVID-19. Only the Photo Contest is still open]: 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.

• on June 5-6, 2021
• 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!

• July 4, 2021
• 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 26 - September 6, 2021
• 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.

• October 9 - 19, 2021
• Sitka, AK

Naturally, Alaskans would want to commemorate the purchase of their state from the Russians in 1867. A re-enactment ceremony, period costume ball, parade, and contests mark the occasion. Visitors also enjoy concerts during the four-day event.

• November 4-7 2021
• Sitka, AK

The whales are given a grand welcome by the local citizenry and by whale lovers from the world over at this Sitka festival. Watch the whales, sea otters, and sea lions in the ocean; then head inside to hear the latest that world-renowned biologists have learned.