Fur Rondy (Anchorage Fur Rendezvous) ★ 4.6
Fur Rondy is Anchorage's definitive 11-day winter festival in late February, with sled dog races, Running of the Reindeer, the Grand Parade and reindeer food.
Focus: Reindeer, moose, winter festival food
Food festivals in Anchorage worth planning a trip around, by month.
Festivals through the year
Iditarod Ceremonial Start ★ 4.7
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race ceremonial start kicks off in downtown Anchorage in early March, with reindeer sausage carts working the 4th Avenue crowd.
Focus: Race day street food, reindeer sausage carts
Anchorage Folk Festival ★ 4.3
Anchorage Folk Festival has run free public folk music performances, workshops, jam sessions and a banjo competition since 1990, with downtown food vendors.
Focus: Festival food vendors with folk music
Alaska State Fair ★ 4.5
Alaska State Fair runs at the Mat-Su Valley fairgrounds in Palmer from late August through early September, with giant cabbage weigh-offs and fair food.
Focus: Fair food, giant Matanuska Valley vegetables, BBQ
Bear Paw Festival ★ 4.1
Bear Paw Festival runs in Downtown Eagle River for five days each July with food vendors, a carnival, a grand parade and a long Anchorage day-trip community.
Focus: Food vendors, carnival food
Book food experiences in Anchorage
Anchorage: Guided Food and Sightseeing Tour by Van
Eat and drink your way around Anchorage on this guided tour. Taste delicious Alaskan cuisine, admire picturesque views and notable landmarks, and listen to fascinating...
Anchorage: Wilderness-Glaciers, Wildlife, Wine Tasting Tour
Explore the Alaskan wilderness on a scenic drive along Turnagain Arm. Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, see Portage Glacier Lake, and enjoy a wine tasting...
Anchorage: Chocolate and Wine Tasting Tour
Indulge in a chocolate and wine-tasting tour in Anchorage. Enjoy handcrafted Alaskan chocolates paired with local wines at 61 Degree North Winery for a delightful culi...