World Ice Art

Through March 31/FAIRBANKS – Tanana Valley Fairgrounds & Campgrounds. Each year, the finest sculptors from around the world compete in the most challenging prestigious ice sculpting competition. Park closes in late March weather depending. Adult tickets are $17, ages 6-17 and younger are $8. More information is at https://icealaska.com/

Iditarod Sled Dog Race

Mar 2-14/ANCHORAGE – Nearly 1,000–mile race from Anchorage to Willow, and then ending in Nome. Watch the ceremonial start of the mushers as the teams begin this week-long race with their canine athletes. Meet some of the biggest names in the dog mushing industry while keeping an eye out for the first teams to enter Nome. For more information, visit https://iditarod.com/#

Arctic Winter Games

March 10-16/PALMER & WASILLA – At Mat-Su Valley. Bringing together approximately 2,000 young athletes from around the circumpolar world for a week of athletic competitions and cultural exchanges. Sports competitions will be taking place around the Palmer and Wasilla areas in virtually every venue possible. In addition to the athletes, more than 4,000 volunteers, media and spectators are expected to attend.  The Games feature 21 sports, ranging from badminton and table tennis to team sports like basketball and ice hockey. Winter sports include snowboarding, skiing, and biathlon among others. For more information, visit https://www.travelalaska.com/palmer/events/sports/2024-arctic-winter-games