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ANCHORAGE

OCT 5-7

Make It Alaskan Festival

In its thirtieth year, this festival features more than 120 booths showcasing arts, crafts, food products, jewelry, produce, and homegrown products from artisans ranging from Utqiagvik to Ketchikan. Entry to the festival at Dena'ina Center is free to the public. makeitalaskanfestival. com

OCT 26-27

Portugal. The Man

Fresh off a Grammy win for best Pop Duo/Group performance for the smash single "Feel it Still," Portugal. The Man will return to their Alaska roots for two shows at the Alaska Airlines Center, presented by the Moose's Tooth, alaskaairlinescenter.com

FAIRBANKS

OCT 6-7

Go Winter! Expo

This event focuses on winter: how to get through it safely and sanely while having fun. This year will include the Interior Alaska Gun show, as well as indoor and outdoor activities, food, and information about winterization, home care, and travel ideas, all at the Carlson Center. fairbanksevents.com/go-winter-expo/

OCT 18

City Sampler

Fairbanks Resource Agency (FRA) hosts a "delightful and delicious" evening offering an array of Fairbanks' finest food from local restaurants and caterers, as well as live music and door prizes. It's the organization's premier fundraising event; proceeds help FRA achieve its mission to support Alaskans with disabilities, including the growing senior population with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia and other frail and disabling conditions. City Sampler is held in the Westmark Gold Room, fra-alaska.org

OCT 20

International Friendship Day

Celebrate diversity with performances and ethnic food booths at the Pioneer Park Centennial Center from Noon to 5 p.m. explorefairbanks.com

OCT 20

Arctic Innovation Competition

The UAF Arctic Innovation Competition (AIC) is Alaska's original idea contest launched in 2009. AIC is run by the UAF School of Management and currently awards $30,000 in cash prizes to winners in three divisions: AIC Main, AIC Jr., and AIC Cub. Finalists are invited to present at the Wedgewood Resort at the Final Competition on October 20 to compete for first, second, third, and fourth places. arcticinno.com

HAINES

OCT 6

Chilkat Chef Competition

This local cuisine competition celebrates salmon and is a fundraiser for Lynn Canal Conservation. Starting at 6:30 p.m., several teams of three to four chefs square off to see who can create the best salmon dinner using fresh Coho and mystery ingredients. visithaines.com/events

JUNEAU

OCT 13

Zero K Fun Non-Run

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