Above: Evening at the Alaska State Fair.
COPPER RIVER SALMON JAM, CORDOVA
July 19-20. A 35-minute flight from Anchorage or a ferry ride across Prince William Sound gets you to the music, food, foot races, kids’ events, and seafood potluck of Salmon Jam, a fundraiser for Cordova cultural and arts activities. Visit salmonjam.org
MIDNIGHT SUN INTERTRIBAL POWWOW, FAIRBANKS
July 19-21. Features dancing, drumming, food, and craftwork from Indigenous groups, including Alaska Natives, Canada First Nations, and others. This year’s guest drummers are Tha Indian Hill of Barstow, California. Call (907) 888-6998
DIG AFOGNAK CAMP, NATIVE VILLAGE OF AFOGNAK
Ongoing through August 3. Six youth archaeology camps (for kids 10-14) that help preserve cultural artifacts in the Kodiak area. Features language, art, and subsistence workshops, ropes course, and zip line. Internships available for Alaska Native camp leaders 14-18 years old, with priority for youth of Afognak descent. Visit afognak.org/dig-afognak
ALASKA STATE FAIR, PALMER
Aug 16 – Sep 2. Alaska’s biggest fair features concerts, rides, agricultural exhibits, and scores of vendors offering food, crafts, and beverages. Kid-friendly with plenty to keep adults entertained, too. Visit alaskastatefair.org
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