Alaska Calendar of Events - Jewel Lake B&B

Anchorage and Beyond Calendar of Events

*2008 events are currently being updated, so follow the links to find out specific dates of events.

April 2009

Alyeska Spring Carnival And Slush Cup
. A festival of snowsports, music, extended days and family fun. (907) 754-1111 or www.Alyeskaresort.com
Native Youth Olympics
Witness more then 300 young athletes form across Alaska who come together in Anchorage to demonstrate their skills in traditional Native games. (907) 793-3267

May 2008

Visitor Industry Chalk Walk
May 2008. Often referrd to as the "5K buffet," this may be the only event where participents feast on fabulous foods from venders along the route.

Eagle River Nature Center Seymour Challenge
May 2008. Formerly known as the Seymour Fun Run, this 10K race for ages 12 and older is a great kick-off to the annual summer running season. Proceeds benefit the Eagle River Nature Center. (907) 694-2108. www.ernc.org

June 2008

Three Barons Renaissance Fair
June 2008 Step back into time to the traditions and language of the Renaissance with village peasants, merchants and nobles. (907) 868-8012. http://3barons.org

Blues on the Green Festival
June 2008. Enjoy this annual all-day festival featuring top Blues entertainment. This year Johnny Winter headlines with performances by Sista Monica, Alaska's own Bearfoot Bluegrass and more at this annual all-day festival featuring top entertainment. Tickets available at Blues Central (907) 272-1341 or CenterTix.com

AWAIC Summer Solstice Festival
June 2008. Live music, demonstrating Alaska artists, great food, and fun activities for the family. Presented by AWAIC (Abused Women's Aid in Crisis, Inc.). (907) 743-5705. www.awaic.org

Mayor's Marathon and Half Marathon
June 2008. This event draws runners and walkers from all over the world to compete in five marathon events.

Alaskan Scottish Highland Games
June 2008. A celebration of Scottish culture that includes athletes, music, dance, food, crafts and historical displays. Held annually at the Eagle River Lion's Park. (907) 770-4967. www.alaskascottish.org

July 2008

Girdwood Forest Fair
July 2008. This annual event is set in the forest along Glacier Creek. (907) 566-9039. www.girdwoodforestfair.com

Anchorage July 4th Celebration
Celebrate America’s birthday on July 4th in true Alaska-style. Daylong activities feature a combination of patriotic celebrations, cultural showcases and family activities.

20th Annual Bear Paw Festival, Eagle River
July 2008. There is something for everyone at this annual celebration featuring a 5K fun run, Slippery Salmon Olympics, and Teddy Bear Picnic. (907) 694-4702. www.cer.org

Great Alaska Salmon Bake and Fly-by
July 2007. This annual event is complete with vintage aircraft and fly-by's from around the state! Salmon with all the fixings and live music will fill your senses. Pilots can take part in the annual Poker Run, featuring 17 airports and lake locations. (907) 248-5325. www.alaskaairmuseum.com

August 2008

Alyeska Blueberry & Mountain Arts Festival
Enjoy great food and wine, creative arts and crafts, and rousing folk music. (907) 754-1111. www.alyeskaresort.com

Arctic Thunder 2006 Elmendorf’s Air Show and Open House
The Navy’s premier demonstration team – the Blue Angels excite as they dive and spin their way through the sky. More than 10 top name acts are slated perform, including the Army's Black Daggers Parachute team.

Humpy’s Marathon
Beautiful scenery will stimulate the senses and take one's worries off physical exertion. Marathoners' biggest concerns may be encountering a moose! The four races start and finish at Westchester Lagoon, conducted entirely on municipal bike paths. (907) 258-4964.

September 2007

Alaska State Fair - a 70 Year Tradition of Gathering!
Aug. 23 - Sept. 3, 2007. Enjoy Alaska food, monster veggies, music and crafts along with agricultural contests, the Alaska State Rodeo, big name performers and more! (907) 745-4827.

October 2008

AlaskaFest!
Oct. 2008. Two jam-packed weeks of festivities and retail events in Anchorage to celebrate the turn of the season. Food, entertainment, shopping, and theater - it's all happening in Anchorage this fall.

November 2008

Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout
Nov. 2008.Thanksgiving weekend. This pre-season college basketball tournament features some of the finest teams in the United States.

Thanksgiving Weekend and "Downtown for the Holidays!"
Nov. 2008. The Anchorage "City of Lights" holiday season, includes the Town Square Tree Lighting Ceremony, the Oregon Ballet's "The Nutcracker," and the 18th Annual Crafts Weekend at the Anchorage Museum, to name a few.

Annual Crafts Emporium
Nov. 2008. One of the largest craft event in Alaska with artisans from all parts of the state. Holiday crafts galore! Food and fun for the whole family. Free admission. William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center. (907) 263-2800.

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