Category: Events & Festivals
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Fall Events in the Valley
Fall Festivals, Oxtoberfest, and Harvest Days abound throughout the region, with hay rides, pumpkins, food vendors, bonfires, and more!
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Five Reasons for a Winter Visit to the Mat Su Valley
Plan an Alaska winter vacation in The Mat-Su and enjoy a wide variety of unforgettable sights, activities and events!
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Alaska State Fair
The Alaska State Fair is the largest event in Alaska, with concerts, rides, midway games, and fun for the whole family.
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Colony Days in Palmer
Celebrate Colony Days in June in Palmer with a parade, kids games and agricultural displays that are rooted in the history of the Matanuska Colony.
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Memorial Day
Celebrate Memorial Day in Alaska’s Mat-Su Valley with music, rodeo events, and ceremonies honoring veterans at Wasilla and Denali memorials.
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Live at 5
Live at 5 is a music festival held every Friday in Talkeetna, Alaska featuring local bands and visiting singers from the Lower 48.
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Friday Flings
Visit Friday Flings in downtown Palmer, Alaska every Friday in the summer for live music, food vendors, Alaska artisans and Alaska Grown vegetables and produce.
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Drive Your Tractor to Work Day
Cheer on the annual parade of tractors through downtown Palmer, Alaska, and celebrate the Mat-Su Valley’s agricultural heritage.
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Outdoor Education in Alaska
Learn about the various outdoor training and education programs available in the Mat-Su.