4 FAVORITE FESTIVALS FUR RENDEZVOUS
Late February – early March An Anchorage tradition since 1935, the annual Fur Rendezvous (or Rondy, as it’s affectionately known by locals) has become one of the city’s most magical events. A carnival, parade, snow sculpture competition, community pancake feed – the two-week festival hosts a full schedule of unique Alaska fun. Watch the World Championship Sled Dog Races, run with the reindeer down Fourth Avenue, and catch the largest fireworks display in the state.
GIRDWOOD FOREST FAIR – Early July Every summer, Girdwood’s popular Forest Fair draws thousands of people to the woods at the edge of Chugach State Park. Find a spot curbside to watch the parade, complete with fire trucks and local floats. Vendors sell handmade arts and crafts, food booths serve Alaska-grown snacks and locally made treats, and entertainers from around Alaska perform from multiple stages throughout the forest.
SUMMER SOLSTICE FESTIVAL – Late June
The annual Summer Solstice Festival makes the most of the longest day of the year, filling downtown’s Fourth Avenue with food trucks and an exhilarating array of family friendly fun. Browse dozens of vendor booths, or join thousands of Alaskans cheering on local teams in the Hero Games, where military, first responders, and Anchorage athletes compete in fitness and relay-style competitions.
BEAR PAW FESTIVAL – July
Between the Bear Paw Grand Parade, a carnival, a classic car show, a foot race, and the iconic Slippery Salmon Olympics, this annual summer event is a family friendly favorite that takes place in the cozy community of Eagle River, a quick 20-minute drive from downtown Anchorage.
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