Fall Alaska Festivals

Anchorage Market and Festival - Anchorage, AK - May 11 to Sep 8, 2024
The last weekend of Alaska’s largest open-air market is just after Labor Day. Whether you’re shopping for fresh produce, exotic goods from around the world, or Alaskan souvenirs, you’ll find it at the Anchorage Market. The Anchorage Market is located on 88th Avenue, and is Alaska’s leading outdoor market. The Anchorage Market & Festival is a great place to bring family, friends and visiting tourists. It offers free and lively entertainment, great food, and a fun and safe atmosphere!

Alyeska Blueberry Festival - Girdwood, AK - Aug 10 to Aug 11, 2024
A celebration of the lush blueberry season. This family-oriented outdoors event features FREE live music including headliners Good Time Travelers, berry picking, local arts and crafts booths, tasty blueberry treats, beer and wine garden, hiking and biking, pie eating contest, blueberry creations contest and more!

Alaska State Fair - Palmer, AK - Aug 16 to Sep 2, 2024
An annual state fair held in Palmer, Alaska. The fairgrounds are located approximately one hour north of Anchorage. The fair is famous for its record setting giant vegetables and picturesque location at the foot of the Chugach Mountains. The event features amusement rides, food concessions, competitive exhibits, carnival games, live performances and more.

Cordova Fungus Festival - Cordova, AK - Sep 12 to Sep 15, 2024
A three day event with opportunities to learn more about local mushrooms, participate in art & handcraft workshops, and celebrate mushrooms, salmon and other wild harvested foods in a Wild Harvest Feast. There will be daily guided forays, an identification table, expert key note speakers, a wine & cheese mixer, fungus classes, kids’ activities and more! Bring your cameras and rain gear and join in the Fun.

Oktoberfest and Home Brew Competition - Valdez, AK - Sep 20 to Sep 21, 2024
Each year Valdez hosts Oktoberfest with local artisans, food trucks, and live music!

Alyeska Resort Oktoberfest - Girdwood, AK - Sep 27 to Sep 28, 2024
Alyeska Resort holds a two weekend celebration for Oktoberfest on Friday and Saturday nights, including food, beer and live music in late September or early October.

Capital Brewfest - Juneau, AK - Sep 28, 2024
Great brews, live bands, food, and fun for beer enthusiasts. 21+ event.

Alaska Day Festival - Sitka, AK - Oct 18, 2024
Alaska Day Festival annually commemorates the Transfer of Russian claim of Alaska to the United States of America at Sitka on October 18, 1867, and celebrates the diversity of cultures and historical perspectives of the Alaskan people. Activities include arrival of special guests; interpretive programs at museums and parks, services at churches; special lectures, exhibits and displays; receptions, luncheons, food sales; historic sites and buildings tours; pipe band appearances; Alaska Native and other dancing; road race, kayak races, croquet games; and other entertainment at various locations.

Wine to Water - Anchorage, AK - Oct 24, 2024
A benefit and silent auction to raise money for clean water, agriculture and health projects in South Sudan.

Sitka WhaleFest - Sitka, AK - Nov 1 to Nov 3, 2024
November’Â’s annual Sitka WhaleFest, hosted by the Sitka Sound Science Center, celebrates marine life through a science symposium, art, wildlife cruises and so much more!

Great Alaska Beer Train - Anchorage, AK - Sep 30, 2023
Take a scenic journey along Turnagain Arm with the world’s best designated driver – the Alaska Railroad. The Great Alaska Beer Train makes a round-trip journey from Anchorage to Portage and features an impressive assortment of local microbrews and seasonal fare from the Glacier Brewhouse. 21+ event

Galway Days Irish Festival - Anchorage, AK - Aug 12, 2023
Free family-friendly day of Irish fun

Mountain Bike Festival - Girdwood, AK - Sep 2 to Sep 5, 2022
Celebrate a summer’s worth of mountain biking, with a weekend full of fun events, challenging competitions and the camaraderie of fellow bikers.

Seward Music and Arts Festival - Seward, AK - Sep 24 to Sep 25, 2021
Canceled for 2023 due to venue renovation. Will return in 2024 or 2025. Normally: An annual, must attend event with fabulous art, live music and dance performances. Local Alaskan artisans and food vendors are featured. The Seward ArtÂ’s Council promotes this ever growing event, with a commitment to youth involvement, education, and creative inspiration; as well as a philosophy of low environmental impact. It is a family-oriented festival with children’s activities and artistÂ’s projects throughout the weekend. Generally the last weekend in September at the Dale R. Lindsey Alaska Railroad Intermodal Facility. Attendees will enjoy a diverse food court, beer garden, and community art show in addition to 20+ live musical acts and dance performances.

Anchorage Oktoberfest - Anchorage, AK - Oct 3, 2020
Canceled for 2021, look for their return in 2022. Normally: Celebrate German culture with the German Club of Anchorage will hold Alaska’s largest, most traditional Oktoberfest for another year! Location: Egan Center, 555 W 5th Ave.