Community Events
Anchorage
March 7
Iditarod Start

“The Last Great Race” has its official start 10 a.m. at 4th Avenue and D Street in Downtown Anchorage. The Re-start takes place the following day (March 8) at 10 a.m. on the lake at the Willow Community Center in Willow, and the awards banquet takes place at the Nome Recreation Center on March 22.
iditarod.com

Anchorage
March 7
Iditarod Start

“The Last Great Race” has its official start 10 a.m. at 4th Avenue and D Street in Downtown Anchorage. The Re-start takes place the following day (March 8) at 10 a.m. on the lake at the Willow Community Center in Willow, and the awards banquet takes place at the Nome Recreation Center on March 22.
iditarod.com

March 14
Empty Bowl

This is the annual spring fundraiser for Bean’s Café, a nonprofit organization with a mission to feed the hungry and shelter the homeless, which takes place at the Dena’ina Center. Purchasing a ticket allows attendees to select one locally made and donated bowl to take home, as well as enjoy soup and cornbread.
beanscafe.org

March 14
Shamrock Shuffle

Organized by Skinny Raven, the Shamrock Shuffle gets better every year thanks to participants and their fellow leprechauns. Racers dress up in Kelly green to run and walk, starting at Bear Tooth Theatrepub at 8 a.m.
skinnyraven.com

March 26
Symphony of Wines

Join the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra at the Hotel Captain Cook at 7 p.m. for the Annual Symphony of Wines, an event that features appetizers, one-of-a-kind silent auction items, and sampling of more than 150 wines—favorites can be ordered at a discount from Anchorage Wine House. All proceeds benefit the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra.
anchoragesymphony.org

March 27- April 19
5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche

In this comedy, it’s 1956 and The Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein are having their annual quiche breakfast. As the assembled “widows” await the announcement of the society’s prize-winning quiche, the atomic bomb sirens sound. Has the Communist threat come to pass? How will the widows respond as their idyllic town and lifestyle face attacks?
cyranos.org

March 28
Alaska Aviation Hall of Fame Gala

The annual Alaska Aviation Hall of Fame Gala will be held at the Downtown Marriott in Anchorage and is a celebration of the men and women who shaped Alaska’s aviation history. The Hall of Fame also serves as the primary fundraiser for the museum, providing support for the museum’s exhibits, educational programs, and public programs.
alaskaairmuseum.org

Fairbanks
March 1
Farthest North Jewish Film Festival

Five Jewish films are presented during a weeklong festival sponsored by the Congregation Or HaTzafon at the Alaska Coffee Roasting Company in West Valley Plaza.
orhatzafon.org

March 1
Interior Wedding Showcase
This bridal show helps couples plan their special day, bringing together jewelers, caterers, photographers, venue representatives, DJs, florists, and more, all at the Westmark Fairbanks Hotel.
webcenter11.com/ interiorweddingshowcase
March 7-8
Tired Iron

Sleds of yesteryear race today, with the vintage snowmachine show-n-shine, racing, and fun.
fairbankstirediron.org

March 12
Tanana Lakes Winter Festival

No matter the weather, there’s something for everyone—ice skate on the one-half mile trail or rink, ski on one of the many groomed trails, enjoy a warm fire with s’mores, participate in the annual Winter Try-Athlon (running, ice skating, and skiing), ice fish at pre-drilled holes, or create art with special snow paint at the Tanana Lakes Recreation Area.
fairbanksak.myrec.com

March 15
Shamrock Skate

Wear green and receive a free skate rental at Big Dipper Ice Arena. Green punch and shamrock goodies are also available.
fairbanksak.myrec.com

March 19-21
Festival of Native Arts

The Festival of Native Arts provides cultural education and sharing through traditional Native dance, music, and arts and is hosted at UAF.
fna.community.uaf.edu

March 28
Mush for Kids

The 23rd Annual Mush for Kids includes dog sled rides, a puppy petting pen, UAF athletes autographing posters, local performances on the main stage, games, and an opportunity to play hockey with the UAF Nanook hockey team. Proceeds from the event at Pioneer Park benefit the nonprofit Alaska Children’s Trust.
alaskachildrenstrust.org

Homer
March 21
Winter King Salmon Tournament

The Annual Winter King Salmon Tournament is sponsored by the Homer Chamber of Commerce and takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Kachemak Bay. The one-day tournament awards tens of thousands of dollars in prize money for the largest kings caught.
homerwinterking.com

Thompson Pass
March 27 – April 5
Tailgate Alaska

Tailgate Alaska began in a single tent on Thompson Pass with a handful of professional athletes, media veterans, six cases of beer, and a few dedicated recreational riders. It began a new model to market snowboarding—one which puts inclusion, experience, and participation above everything else. Simply put, everyone who attends Tailgate Alaska is a participant—nobody comes to watch.
tailgateak.com

Wasilla
March 27-29
Mat-Su Outdoorsman Show

The first outdoor show in Alaska in 2020 includes a gun show, a free archery range for kids, a laser shooting range for all ages, more than 100 booths, seminars, demonstrations, and book signings, all at the Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center.
matsuevents.com