Community Events
Communty Event
Wrangell
Saturday, May 11 — Sunday, June 9
The 61st Annual King Salmon Fishing Derby is a month-long competition for the biggest king salmon caught in Wrangell waters. Over $30,000 in cash and prizes available to the winner and runners up. $20,000 to the lucky fisherman that catches the Tagged Salmon. Special competitions held during the month to add to the frenzy!
Communty Event
Petersburg
Thursday, May 16 — Sunday, May 19
Petersburg celebrates its Norwegian heritage by honoring Norwegian Constitution Day, May 17th, with the Little Norway Festival. The entire community celebrates with food and craft booths throughout downtown, the festival parade, a Scandinavian pageant, Bunad Style Show and Luncheon, Kaffe Hus with Norwegian pastries and goodies made with butter and love, music on the streets, a herring toss, Vikings and Valkyries roaming the streets looking for victims, a walk-run race, ending the 4 days of celebration with a community salmon, halibut, and black cod bake at Sandy Beach.
Communty Event
Juneau
Sunday May 19
The fourth annual Juneau Maritime Festival will celebrate Juneau's maritime history, marine culture and commerce at Marine Park in downtown Juneau from 11am to 4pm. There will be exhibits and activities for all ages including tours of all types of marine vessels and much more. There will be product sales, food vendors and live entertainment throughout the event.
Communty Event
Kodiak
Thursday, May 23 — Monday, May 27
The Kodiak Crab Festival promises to provide great food, games, rides, a parade, and more over Memorial Day weekend.
Communty Event
Haines
Friday, May 24 – Saturday, May 25
The Great Alaskan Craft Beer and Home Brew Festival turns 21 this year. Gourmet Beer Banquet on Friday evening. Fun-run on Saturday morning. Saturday afternoon enjoy live music, local food, and excellent craft beers from breweries and distributors across the state. Limited tickets available, pre-purchase recommended. Must be 21 with valid ID to enter.
Communty Event
Petersburg
Monday, May 24 — Wednesday, May 29
The Petersburg Memorial Day Salmon Derby is a big one. Four days of family fun, fishing and hundreds of prizes.
Communty Event
Haines
Saturday, May 25 — Monday, May 27
The King Salmon Derby kicks off Memorial Day weekend for two weekend of fishing competition with great prizes.
Communty Event
Ketchikan
Saturday, May 25 — Monday, May 27
The annual Ketchikan King Salmon Derby sponsored by Ketchikan CHARR, with proceeds going to their education scholarship fund.>
Communty Event
Seldovia
Saturday, May 25 — Sunday, May 26
The Human Powered Fishing Derby open with great prizes. Fishing from Rowboats or Kayaks only - motors and shore fishing strictly prohibited.
Communty Event
Sitka
Saturday, May 25 — Monday, May 27
Catch prize-winning fish in the sparkling waters of Sitka. Cash and prizes are awarded at the Sitka Salmon Derby.
Communty Event
Petersburg
Thursday, May 30
Presented by Stevens Puppets, Rumplestiltskin, is a fast-paced, action-filled, rhyming rendition of the classic tale. It follows the Miller as he weaves a web of lies to convince the King that his daugher can spin straw into gold!
Community Event
Yakutat
Thursday, May 30 — Sunday, June 2
The Yakutat area boasts the southernmost known and one of the largest breeding colonies of Aleutian terns within its range. Black Sand Spit was recently designated as an Important Bird Area (IBA) by National Audubon Society for its global significance to Aleutian terns. In addition to terns, over 200 bird species have been recorded on the Yakutat Forelands, including over 100 nesting varieties and many rarities. Key components of the Yakutat Tern Festival include educating the local community, including youth, on migratory and resident birds, the importance of their habitat, and conservation issues, and to increase ecotourism and stimulate the local economy.
Community Event
Seldovia
Friday, May 31
The Choose Respect Arts Exhibit at the Seldovia Museum will be on display. The exhibit featuring local works of art, compositions, photos and more is to extend the efforts in getting out the message to Alaskans to “Choose Respect”.
Community Event
Haines
Saturday, June 1 — Sunday, June 2
The King Salmon Derby continues for the second weekend of fishing competition with great prizes.
Community Event
Ketchikan
Saturday, June 1 — Sunday, June 2
The Ketchikan King Salmon Derby sponsored by Ketchikan CHARR, with proceeds going to their education scholarship fund.
Community Event
Sitka
Saturday, June 1 — Saturday, July 6
Visit Sitka during the Summer Music Festival. This month-long festival chamber music in Harrigan Centennial Hall, includes a crab feed, ice cream social, family concert, boat party and more.
Community Event
Prince Rupert
Thursday, June 6 — Sunday, June 9
The theme of the 35th Annual Seafest is Celebrating a Community of Volunteers. This four day event is packed with events, activities, food booths, and entertainment in Prince Rupert’s downtown and on the waterfront.
Community Event
Ketchikan
Saturday, June 8 — Sunday, June 9
The annual Ketchikan King Salmon Derby sponsored by Ketchikan CHARR, with proceeds going to their education scholarship fund.
Community Event
Seldovia
Saturday, June 8
Chinook Challenge Fishing Derby
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Community Event
Juneau
Saturday, June 15
The award-winning Motown quartet "Spectrum" joins the Juneau Symphony for a tribute to soul. Their four incredible singers will amaze you with their angelic harmonies, deft choreography, and the biggest backup band in Southeast Alaska - the Juneau Symphony. Wear your dancing shoes for this one night only event at Centennial Hall.
Community Event
Petersburg
Monday, June 17 — Friday, June 21
Join the Bluegrass Camp for kids. This is a summer music camp for students age 8 to 16.
Community Event
Seldovia
Thursday, June 20 — Sunday, June23
The Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival. Sponsored by the Seldovia Arts Council, the festival is full of entertainment, learning and all around fun.
Community Event
Juneau
Saturday, June 22 — Sunday, June 23
Juneau celebrates its heritage with two fun-filled days of event during Gold Rush Days at Savikko Park featuring logging and mining skills competitions, food and fun activities for the whole family.
Community Event
Juneau
Saturday, June 29 — Sunday, June 30
The Juneau Symphony concludes their special chamber concert series with a program of music by Alexander Tutanov on piano and Franz Felkl on violin.
