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ANCHORAGE FOLK FESTIVALDates: mid-January Where: Anchorage, Alaska DETAILS ******************** ALASKA FOLK FESTIVAL Dates: early-April Where: Juneau, Alaska DETAILS ******************** ANCHORAGE FESTIVAL OF MUSIC ~Spring Soiree – “Duos & Trios”~ Dates: beginning of May Where: Anchorage, Alaska DETAILS ******************** CLUCKING BLOSSOM COMMUNITY FESTIVAL Dates: late-May Where: Fairbanks, Alaska DETAILS ******************** THE TRAPPER CREEK BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL Dates: end of May Memorial Day weekend Where: Trapper Creek, Alaska DETAILS ******************** ANCHORAGE FESTIVAL OF MUSIC ~ “Young Alaskan Artist Reunion Concert”~ Dates: end of May Where: Anchorage, Alaska DETAILS ******************** CROW CREEK MOUNTAIN PICKIN’ FESTIVAL Dates: June Where:Crow Creek Mine, Girdwood, Alaska NO INFO AVAILABLE, I DON'T THINK IT IS HAPPENING ANY LONGER--WJLO ******************** THREE BARONS RENAISSANCE FAIR Dates: first two weekends of June Where: Anchorage, Alaska DETAILS ******************** FAIRBANKS SUMMER MUSIC FEST Dates: first part of June Where: Fairbanks, Alaska DETAILS ******************** SITKA SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL Dates: concerts scheduled through most of June Where: Sitka, Alaska DETAILS ******************** BLUES ON THE GREEN Dates: June Where: Anchorage, Alaska NO INFO AVAILABLE, I THINK THIS ONE IS KAPUT ALSO--WJLO ******************** BLUE LOON ALL AGES OUTDOOR SOLSTICE FESTIVAL Dates: 3rd week of June Where: Fairbanks, Alaska DETAILS ******************** FAIRBANKS MIDNIGHT SUN SOLSTICE FESTIVAL Dates: 3rd week of June Where: Fairbanks, Alaska DETAILS ******************** SELDOVIA SUMMER SOLSTICE MUSIC FESTIVAL Dates: Fri.-Sat., June 22-23, 2007 Where: Seldovia, across Kachemak Bay from Homer DETAILS STILL WORKING ON THIS FORGIVE THE FORMAT CHANGE nOT TRANSCRIBED YET Time: performances begin at 7 p.m. on Friday; all day Saturday Cost: Call for this years prices For more info: 907-234-7614, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.xyz.net/~seldarts/ Friday, June 22 Simone de Bibliotech Alex Weed Lia Zito David McCormick Tim Mason Antje Duvekot Matt Anderson Lauren Sheehan Back Alley Banned Irina Rivkin Saturday, June 23 Seldovia Fiddlers Terry Holder Band Tom Begich Freebo Antje Duvekot Billy Goat - Seldovians Lauren Sheehan Matt Anderson Muskeg Sally Because of the time and effort it takes to get to Seldovia –a gem of a town – this is an intimate festival. In our tourist-ridden state, that’s always refreshing. Two days long, on a downtown stage. The 2007 Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival will be starting at 7 PM on Friday and Saturday nights. Each artist will have 15 minutes of performance time and 5 minutes of set change time. Headliners Lauren Sheehan and Matt Anderson will be performing both nights but on Friday night Lauren Sheehan will be performing for 55 minutes and on Saturday night Matt Anderson will be performing for 55 minutes. There will be a dance following Muskeg Sally's performance on Saturday night. For transportation over and back, call one of the following: Rainbow Tours (907-235-7272), Central Charters (907-235-7847), Jakolof Ferry (907-235-6384 ) or Mako Water Taxi (907-235-9055). Smokey Bay Air and Homer Air serve Seldovia. ERA and Grant Air Serve Homer You might also try Homer Stage line... Every year we have tons of fun, lots of music and good times for everyone! Book your lodging early! This year, we are expecting the sailboat club from Seward to join us! Welcome Everyone! ******************** ARCTIC ROADRUNNER SOLSTICE FESTIVAL Date: Sat., June 22 Where: Arctic Roadrunner restaurant, 5300 Old Seward Hwy. Time: 2 p.m. Cost: FREE For more info: 727-8006 This mini, longest-day-of-the-year festival will be held at one of Anchorage’s nicest patios, on Campbell Creek. So far only Mail Pouch Express has confirmed, but that means nothing: there will be more music – just give the festival’s organizers a bit more time. ******************** GIRDWOOD FOREST FAIR Date: Fri.-Sun., July 6 - 8, 2007 Where: Girdwood fairgrounds, Girdwood, Alaska The fairgrounds are located at Mile 2.2 on the Alyeska Highway in the community park area. Parking is available at the Alyeska Resort Daylodge with Shuttle service provided. Time: Friday July 6 ~ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday July 7 ~ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Parade at 11:00 am Sunday July 8 ~ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm There is no admission fee, only good times! For more info: www.girdwoodforestfair.comEmail: Contact The Girdwood Forest Fair is a family fair that has become an annual event in the resort town of Girdwood, Alaska located 36 miles south of Anchorage. What began as a crafts fair in the forest has mushroomed (we’re pretty sure that’s the right word) into a musical extravaganza – plus the crafts (macramé, tie-dye, handblown glass pipes, etc.) The Forest Fair features Alaskan artists, hand-crafted items, exotic foods and entertainers from all over Alaska. Fun for the whole family is kicked off by the Forest Fair Parade on Saturday, July 7 at 11:00 am. The Girdwood rules: no dogs, no politicians, no religious orders, and no beer outside the garden. ******************** MIDNIGHT SUN INTERTRIBAL POWWOW Date: July 13, 14, 15, 2007 Where: Carlson Center, 2010 2nd Avenue, Fairbanks Time: See Schedule Cost: $5.00 Adult--Elders and Seniors (62 and older) Free--Adulr Supervised Children 12 and under Free For more info: www.midnightsunpowwow.net Our Post office Box is: POB 80034 Fairbanks, Alaska 99708 Our Phone Number is: 907-456-2245 Our E-mail Address's are: Sponsors: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Vendors: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (907)488-6213 Drum Groups: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it General Information: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it The Midnight Sun Intertribal Powwow is a traditional powwow meant to enrich the lives of all Native people, educate the general public, honor elders, and share our similarities and diversities. The planning began in 2000 by a small group of dedicated folks who felt a need for an intertribal get-together. In addition to the native Athabascan, Eskimo and other indigenous tribes of our region, Alaska is home to a wide variety of transplants from other tribes originating from throughout the United Sates and Canada. An intertribal powwow was needed to keep all traditions alive and to recharge our spirits. Permission to hold this powwow was requested from the Traditional Chief of the Athabascan people of Interior Alaska. Chief Peter John of Minto gave his blessing to the group and the Midnight Sun Intertribal Powwow was born. Our first powwow was held in 2001. ******************** WORLD ESKIMO~INDIAN OLYMPICS Date: July 18 -- 21, 2007 Where: Special only for 2007 to be held in Anchorage, Alaska at The Sullivan Arena Time: 6:00 PM, although there are activities throughout the day starting about 10:00 AM with the various atheletes and contests Cost: Children 4+ Under FREE Youth 5-15 $ 8.00 (with Parent supervision) / Adults 16-60 $10.00 / Seniors 61+ $ 8.00 ** Adult Season Pass $35.00 ($5.00 savings) / Youth Season Pass: $27.00 ($5.00 savings) For more info: www.weio.org P.O. Box 72433 Fairbanks, Alaska 99707-2433 Phone: 452-6646 Fax: 456-2422 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it The first World Eskimo Olympics was held in Fairbanks in 1961 drawing contestants and dance teams from Barrow, Unalakleet, Tanana, Fort Yukon, Noorvik and Nome. The event was a big success and has been held annually ever since. For time immemorial, Native peoples of the circumpolar areas of the world have gathered in small villages to participate in games of strength, endurance, balance, and agility. Along with these athletic games, dancing, story telling, and other audience participation games took place. This provided an opportunity for friendly competition, entertainment and laughter. The hosts provided food and lodging, and visitors brought news from surrounding villages and expanded opportunities for challenge building and renewing old and new friendships. This is the background of the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics and the atmosphere, which we seek to replicate. In 1973, the Board of Directors of Tundra Times passed a resolution changing the name of the World Eskimo Olympics to World Eskimo-Indian Olympics to more accurately reflect the ethnicity of the participants. The logo for the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics is six interwoven rings representing the six major tribes in Alaska - Aleut, Athabascan, Inupiaq, Yup’ik, Haida, Tlingit, and Tsimpsian. Some of the events are One-foot High Kick, Blanket Toss, Knuckle Hop, and many more. My favorite is White MEN vs Native WOMEN Tug-o-War--Kick Butt Girls--If You've never seen the games be sure to get out for at least one night--nothing else like it for pure clean fun. ******************** DAWSON CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL Date: Fri.-Sun., July 20 -- 22, 2007 Where: Dawson City, Yukon Territory Cost: Weekend Pass: $90 (GST included) Day Passes: $15 per day (GST included) Palace Grand Evening Concert Tickets: $20 per evening (GST included). Children 12 years old and under are admitted to all venues free of charge provided they are accompanied by a ticket-holding parent or guardian. Youth between the ages of 13-18 are required to have a ticket to access any of our festival venues. Additionally, in order to access the Minto Park Main Stage Area, youth must also be accompanied by a ticket-holding parent or guardian. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times while in Minto Park (Main Stage). For more info: Phone 867 993 5584 ** Fax 867 993 5510 ** Dawson City Music Festival Box 456 Dawson City, Yukon Y0B 1G0 ** This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ** Dawson City Music Festival< I was headed home (down by Circle Alaska) on the Yukon when I came into Dawson in 1980. Helped make the stage for what was the second festival this crazy little village has, and got in for free, Salmon dinner included. What a place!!! Lynus O'Brien The Dawson City Music Festival, christened "Canada's tiny, perfect festival" by Vancouver's Georgia Straight, has been successfully run by volunteers since its inception in 1979. Although it takes a little longer to get here, many are drawn by the festival's vibrant atmosphere and sheer uniqueness. Every year the best names in Canadian music perform for an appreciative and spirited audience. Over the years some of the country's brightest up-and-coming acts have shared stages with more established musicians in what is truly one of the most anticipated cultural events in the Yukon. Artists such as the Painting Daisies, the Mighty Popo, Veda Hille, and the Constantines have played alongside the likes of Jane Sibbery, Bruce Cockburn, the Rheostatics and the Barenaked Ladies. The festival is held each year on the 2nd to last weekend in July, right at the height of the community's visitor season. Tickets sell out months in advance to an audience made up mostly of Yukoners, but many come from the U.S., and as far away as Europe and Australia. Daytime events include concerts and workshops at intimate venues throughout the community, as well as a full slate of children's and family entertainment, games, and crafts. When night comes, the tent becomes the biggest dance party north of 60, while the historic Palace Grand Theatre plays host to beautiful sit-down concerts. No matter if you’re into rock, folk, jazz, blues, world beat, or traditional music, the festival has something for everyone. ******************** ANDERSON BLUEGRASS COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL Dates: Fri.-Sun., July 27 -29, 2007 Where: Anderson, Alaska at the Anderson Riverside Park--near Clear Air Force Station off the Parks Hwy mile 283. Cost: $15 Friday and Saturday, $10 Sunday, $35 for the weekend For more info: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (907) 582-2967 Anderson Bluegrass Festival For musician scheduling, contact Trudy at: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 488-0556 This is a wonderful family affair, minimal entrance fee, plenty of camping space, even running water! Jean Murray takes care of publicity and can be reached at . . ******************** 27th ANNUAL HOMER CONCERT ON THE LAWN Date: Sat.-Sun. July 29-30 Where: Karen Hornaday Park-- Homer, Alaska Time: 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Cost: $20/day for adults, $10/day for youth under 18 - unless accompanied by parent or guardian. For more info: 258-2537 or Homer Concert on the Lawn A two day affair the last weekend of July with Sunday's concert broadcast live over KBBI. Further info from radio station KBBI ******************** TALKEETNA BLUEGRASS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL Dates: Fri.-Sun., August 4, 5, 6 Where: Mile 102 Parks Hwy. (follow the signs) Cost: $35 for the entire festival, $10 Sunday only For more info: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 1079 Blazer Trail, North Pole, AK 99705 907-488-1372 (Ernie or Gia) This is Alaska’s most-popular festival. This year’s lineup can be seen (here). In the past there have been such bands as Jake Matson, the best bluesman to ever grace the Last Frontier, Gangly Moose, Coho, James Prewit, Arment Hammer, Rumblefish, Nervis Rex, Bucket O’ Bolts, Mosaic, Rising Dogs, Andy Baker, Mo Betta Blues, Johnny with Spoonerism, Killer Rabbit – and more. One of the many new improvements to TB&MF is a Designated Family Camping Area! Our intentions are to create a separate 'family friendly' camping environment, enabling families with children and the more conservative festival goer the chance to have a positive and enjoyable festival experience. With a designated area for Families, we would request that patrons who utilize this special camping area, to not set up obtrusive or excessive camps. There will be no unnecessary 'louder than camp' noise after 10:00 p.m., (Radios, Conversations, Music, etc). If this doesn't sound like your idea of camping, then we request that you utilize our Open Festival Camping area. We hope this will give everyone the opportunity to experience the TB&MF." Talkeetna Bluegrass & Music Festival is happy to see the return of some of the bands that we missed in the past few years. Welcome Back! There will be security checkpoints, Entry fee includes camping. With vendor booths selling arts & crafts, food and drink. ******************** TANANA VALLEY STATE FAIR Date: Aug. 4--12 Where: Tanana Valley Fairgrounds, Fairbanks Time: Gates open at Noon Cost: Daily $8 - Adult, $5 Senior, $5 Youth, Children Free - 5 and younger / Seasonal $30 Adult-ages 18-59, $20 Youth-ages 6-17, $20 Senior-60 and older, Children Free - 5 and younger For more info: Tanana Valley Fair (907) 452 - 3750 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This is the Interior's big affair, and this year is Special, it being the 75th Annual Valley Fair--Hence the theme "Diamonds are Fair-ever." Yeah, I know it's another corny little catch-phrase--but isn't that what the local County, Borough, or Valley Fairs have always been. It's a remnant from times gone, when life was simple, and we weren't so worldly. So I admit, it maybe doesn't have the same appeal as a weekend in Cabo, but so what, there are exhibits, food, entertainment, outrageous locally grown Alaskan Veggies on display, livestock and more. Check out the website at the link above and make plans to get there at least one day, if not more. And talk about progressive there will be a major recycling project going on, so be a good American and consume lots of pop and things wrapped in foil, deposit in the specially marked barrels as the proceeds will be going towards The Lyons Youth Midget Hockey League, so it's all good--and after all that is one of the turn-ons about these gigs, guilt-free sampling of the treats that come around but once a year. Enjoy and see you on the Midway. ******************* ALASKA STATE FAIR Date: Aug. 24--Sept. 4 Where: State Fairgrounds, Palmer Time: Mon.-Fri., noon to 10 p.m.; Sat., Sun. and Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: $8 adults, $5 seniors and kids 12 and under; 5 and under, free. Three-day and season passes available. For more info: www.alaskastatefair.org Waiting for more info to update this listing ******************** 20th ANNUAL ANCHORAGE HOLIDAY FOOD & GIFT FESTIVAL Featuring over 30 musicians and singers Date: Fri.-Sun. Nov.10-12 Where: Sullivan Arena, 1600 Gambell Street, Anchorage Time: All Day Cost: unknown at this time For More Info:AHF&GF or www.sourdough.net I will be updating the music list as it comes together later in the year.
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