Region
Southcentral
Urban Hub + Wild Backyard
Anchorage & Kenai Peninsula — Alaska's urban hub where city energy meets wild backyard. From downtown festivals to salmon runs, Southcentral has it all.
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Artists from Southcentral
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SpotlightIditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
“The Last Great Race on Earth”
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, the Last Great Race on Earth, is an annual long-distance sled dog race run every March across Alaska. First run in 1973, it covers roughly 1,000 miles from the Anchorage area to Nome, with a ceremonial start in downtown Anchorage and the official competitive restart in Willow. Organized by the nonprofit Iditarod Trail Committee, it draws mushers and dog teams from around the world for a journey that can take eight to fifteen days across some of the most remote terrain in Alaska.
SpotlightCreekbend Company
“Live Music, Local Flavor & Lodging in Hope, Alaska”
Proudly located in the town of Hope, Alaska, Creekbend Company is becoming one of the state's favorite travel destinations featuring a restaurant, campground, lodge, market and event services. Grab breakfast, lunch or dinner at Creekbend Cafe. Host your wedding or catch some live music at The Acres, our gorgeous lawn behind the restaurant. Rest easy in the guest rooms, cabins or RV campground at Coldwater Lodge and visit the Market if you need any last minute groceries.
Things to Do in Alaska
Tours, adventures & once-in-a-lifetime experiences
Denali National Park Day Tour
$299+Full-day tour to Denali with wildlife spotting, mountain views, and a guided nature walk.
Glacier & Wildlife Cruise
$179+Cruise Prince William Sound to see glaciers calving, whales, sea otters, and bald eagles.
Alaska Railroad Scenic Train
$149+Ride the Alaska Railroad through mountain passes with panoramic dome car views.
Flightseeing Tour: Glaciers & Denali
$299+Small-plane flight over glaciers, Ruth Gorge, and Denali's south face.
Upcoming
Events in Southcentral
The Photonz — 2 Nights
Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country
Salmonfest 2026
Three-day music and salmon festival on the Kenai Peninsula with multiple stages.
The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band
Diggin' Dirt with Past Our Prime
Alaska State Fair 2026
Alaska's biggest event — 18 days of rides, giant veggies, entertainment, and more.
Hope Hangout Weekend — Proxima Parada & Cousin Curtiss
Labor Day Sunday Special — Diggin' Dirt
Mo Lowda & The Humble + Bright Light Social Hour
Iditarod 2027 Mushers' Banquet & Bib Draw
Pre-race dinner, auction, and the official bib draw where mushers pick their starting order — Dena'ina Center, Anchorage.
Iditarod 2027 Ceremonial Start
The festive send-off down 4th Avenue in downtown Anchorage — teams and dogs up close. Free to watch.
Iditarod 2027 Official Restart — Willow
The real race begins — teams leave Willow Lake and head for Nome. Free to watch.
Monday Madness Free Pool
TicketsAn Evening with Winemaker Andrea Card from Francis Ford Coppola
Enjoy and evening with winemaker Andrea Card and dive into the stories behind Francis Ford Coppola’s finest wines.
Free Taco Tuesday @5pm & Karaoke @8pm
Backstage Tasting Tour
- Go behind the scenes at Turnagain Brewing with owner and operator Ted for an exclusive tour of our production facility
Audubon Alaska Bird Ride
- Kick off the 5.5-mile bike route along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. at the Point Woronzof Park parking lot, there w
TicketsSweet Cheeks Cabaret Presents - Rewind Reveal
Warmth, wit, and sensuality melt the cold Alaska night.
Thirsty Thursday Karaoke
Soldotna Progress Days
Friday Night Live Music featuring David Ion with Sterling Silver Band
TicketsSweet Cheeks Cabaret Presents - Vaudeville Vibes
Wild and bewitching burlesque. Feel the vibe and dress the part.
Soldotna Progress Days
Soldotna community celebration with parade, music, and car show.
Live Music featuring: SpaffDaddy
TicketsValdez Gold Rush Days
TicketsThe Music Machine!
Fast Paced Musical Revue starring 75 local youth ages 6-18
TicketsSalmonfest Alaska
TicketsThe Power of Drums
Global rhythms unite for one electrifying night of culture and celebration.
Valdez Silver Salmon Derby
Fish for silver salmon and cash prizes in scenic Prince William Sound.
Ellison Air — Glacier & Wildlife Flightseeing Tour
Family-run floatplane flightseeing over Alaska glaciers, wildlife, and backcountry — book directly with Ellison Air out of Anchorage.