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ALASKA FOOD FESTIVALS & SHOWS

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2018 ALASKA - September to December 2018
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
(see also: 2017  -  2013  -  2012)

August 23-September 3, 2018  Alaska State Fair - Palmer, Alaska

August 31-September 2, 2018  Cordova Fungus Festival - Cordova, Alaska

September 1, 2018
Wild Harvest Feast
Cordova, Alaska
Help us celebrate the harvest with a wild foods dinner featuring fall coho salmon and locally harvested ingredients, delectable desserts and a silent auction showcasing handmade crafts and edible delights related to fungus and the fall harvest in Alaska. This year’s Wild Harvest Feast will be prepared by renowned Alaska Chef Laura Cole, owner and head chef at 229 Parks, Denali National Park & Preserve.  All proceeds form the silent auction support the CRWP scholarship program for students living in the Copper River watershed.

September 7-9, 2018 - 11th Annual Girdwood Fungus Fair
Girdwood, Alaska
We put the "Fun" in Fungus Fair.  Hang on to your Fomes fomentarius hats! We've got another impressive "myco-lineup" for the Fungus Fair!  Forays with Fungus Masters.  Mushroom Display.  Five Course Fungus Feast, Art Workshops, Live Music, Much More.

September 21-22 & 28-29, 2018  Oktoberfest at Alyeska Resort
Girdwood, Alaska
Autumn would not be the same without a festive atmosphere celebrating the many attributes of beer. Both weekends include authentic German fare, souvenir mugs, polka bands plus live music by some of Alaska's favorite bands.

October 15-19, 2018 - National School Lunch Week - Nationwide

October 27, 2018  Mighty Monster Boo Fest (aka the Mighty Matanuska Brewfest) - Palmer, Alaska
Come share your thoughts about the different brewed spectaculars while enjoying the company of your friends with live music, food vendors, and over 50 different beers for your sampling.

November 1-4, 2018  Sitka WhaleFest - Sitka, Alaska
The Annual Sitka WhaleFest is a program of the Sitka Sound Science Center. The 2018 Sitka WhaleFest’s theme is “Curious Creatures!”  The event hosts a unique science symposium blending local knowledge and scientific inquiry concerning the rich marine environment of the North Pacific. The festival includes many community and cultural activities such as the science symposium lectures, interactive student sessions, marine wildlife cruises with scientist, a marine themed artisan market, music, local foods, a banquet, art and a fun run/walk.

November 3-4, 2018
31st Annual Anchorage Holiday Food & Gift Festival
Anchorage, Alaska
A fun and family oriented event featuring a wide variety of unique gifts, gourmet food, handmade arts and crafts, and so much more.  Holiday Food & Gift Festival strives to provide the Anchorage community and its visitors with a winter holiday show featuring a large variety of Alaska made and imported arts and crafts, furs, gifts and foods

November 22, 2018 - THANKSGIVING DAY - Nationwide
There are so many events on today they are to numerous to list.

December 10, 2018 - Terra Madre Day - Worldwide
A worldwide celebration of local food held every year on December 10. Through hundreds of diverse and unique events across the globe, together we show that a global food revolution grows from local roots
 

2017 ALASKA - September to December 2017
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
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October 6-7, 2017 - Oktoberfest - Anchorage, Alaska
Join the German Club of Anchorage and Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Ltd. in celebrating Oktoberfest.  Come out and enjoy traditional German music, dancing, food, and entertainment. Live bands, bell ringers and consessions. German beer, wine and soft drinks to be sold.

November 8-9, 2017  Sitka Fishermen's Expo - Sitka, Alaska
Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association.  Workshops and Trainings for Neww and Experienced Fishermen.

December 16, 2017  10th Annual Christmas Village - Anchorage, Alaska
Christmas Village is one the newest holiday shows in Alaska. Be a part of the biggest shopping day of the year. Christmas Village is the perfect time to sell all of those wanted last minute gifts. Be ready to sell...and buy! Christmas Village allows both Alaskan-made and imported items to be sold at the show.

December 31, 2017  Anchorage New Year’s Eve Celebration
Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage’s New Year’s Eve Celebration is a fun, family friendly and FREE event in Town Square held on December 31st from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy Live Music, Street Performers, Anchorage’s Yummiest Food Trucks, Fireworks and More.
 

2013 ALASKA - September to December 2013
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
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November 2, 2013  5th Annual United Way Festival of Beer and Wine
Anchorage, Alaska
There will be wines from around the world and craft beer selections paired with appetizers and desserts from some of Anchorage's finest restaurants. Add music and a fabulous silent auction for an event sure to deliver something for everyone’s taste!
 

2012 ALASKA - September to December 2012
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
waiting for new dates

September 7, 2012  8th Annual Taste of Mardi Gras
Anchorage, Alaska
We’re taking the party outside for the only street party recreating Bourbon Street, featuring authentic Cajun cuisine from local celebrity chefs, live music, and street performers. Raises money for the American Red Cross of Alaska.