Annual Events

For descriptions and additional events go to our web site www.traveljuneau.com

Wearable Art Extravaganza

February 9-10, 2008

Two fun-filled events celebrating creativity and wearable works of art. Contact (907) 586-2787 or www.jahc.org

62nd Gold Medal Basketball Tournament March 16-22, 2008

Teams from throughout Southeast Alaska meet in Juneau for a tradition-rich tournament where legendary rivalries and community pride produce basketball at its best. Contact (907) 523-1773 or www.goldmedalbasketball.org

Alaska Folk Festival

April 7-13, 2008

The largest gathering of musicians from Alaska (and beyond) for a week of performances, workshops and dances. Contact (907) 463-3316 or www.alaskafolkfestival.org

Spring King Salmon Derby

(12th annual) May 1-31, 2008

Sponsored by Tlingit & Haida Alumni Scholarship Program, proceeds from the derby fund scholarships for tribal enrollees. Cash prizes are awarded. Contact (907) 463-7133 or www.springkingderby.org

Juneau Jazz and Classics

(22nd annual) May 23-31, 2008

A nine day event celebrating springtime and music. Renowned blues, jazz and classical musicians from around the country perform in various venues, including aboard a boat for the popular "blues cruise." Contact (907) 463-3378 or www.jazzandclassics.org

Celebration June 5-7, 2008

A renowned biennial festival showcasing the performing, visual and oral arts of Alaska's Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people. Contact (907) 463-4844 or www.sealaskaheritage.org

Gold Rush Days June 28-29, 2008

A celebration of Juneau's heritage featuring logging events, mining competitions, food and fun for the whole family. Contact (907) 523-3333

Fourth of July Celebration

July 3-4, 2008

The fun begins at midnight on the 3rd with a gala fireworks display downtown over Gastineau Channel. Parades, field events, a sand castle contest, dog-frisbee competition, a firemen's race and more make the 4th special in Juneau. www.geocities.com/jfa02us

62nd Golden North Salmon Derby August 8-10, 2008

Sponsored by the Territorial Sportsmen, this is the oldest salmon derby in Alaska. Large cash and merchandise prizes are awarded. Proceeds from the derby fund scholarships. Contact (907) 789-2399 or www.goldennorthsalmonderby.org

Juneau Public Market

November 28-30, 2008

A holiday bazaar that includes arts and crafts, imports, photography, wearable art and much more. Contact (907) 586-4072

Gallery Walk (27th annual) December 5-7, 2008

An entertaining evening (and following afternoons) of exploring Juneau's many galleries. Local artists are available for questions about their work. Contact (907) 586-2787 or www.jahc.org