EVENTS CALENDAR JUNE 2018.

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Anchorage

JUN

2-3&9-10

Three Barons

Renaissance

Fair

This annual renaissance fair offers entertainment, live music, local vendors, and great food at the Tozier Sled Dog Track at 3400 Tudor Road Ibaronsorg

Anchorage

JUN

8-9

Midnight Sun Sevens Rugby Tournament

Watch the fastest growing and newest Olympic sport in a paradise-like setting overlooking all of Anchorage. Elite teams from around the world play in fifteen minute increments throughout the day until one is deemed champion at the Alaska Mountain Rugby Grounds Male and female teams represented alaskarugbyunion.org

Slam'n Salm n Derby

This king salmon derby is an annual fundraiser for the Downtown Soup Kitchen Tickets to participate are free. Derby headquarters are located across from the Ulu Factory at 211 West Ship Creek Avenue, downtownhopecenter.org/slarnnsalmnderby

JUN

9-16

Alaska PrideFest

This annual event brings together local businesses, organizations, allies, and the LGBT community throughout the beautiful state of Alaska to celebrate diversity through more than twenty events The Equality Parade and PrideFestival take place on the Delaney Park Strip alaskapride.org

JUN

23

Anchorage Mayor's Marathon b Half Marathon

Nearly 4,000 runners and walkers will travel to run the scenic trails of Anchorage at the annual summertime Anchorage Mayor's Marathon and

Half Marathon. The event is timed to coincide with the summer solstice, when the longest day of the year brings twenty-two hours of functional daylight to the city The event also features a four-person marathon relay, Coastal 5K. and Buddy Half Marathon, in which teams of two split up the half marathon course. mayorsmarathon com

Anchorage

JUN

23

Downtown Summer Solstice Festival b Hero Games

Anchorage celebrates the solstice with several events. including the Hero Games, a friendly competition between Alaska's first responders charging through obstacle courses, bucket brigades, and different relays (law enforcement, each military branch, and the fire department participate!; the Children's Rainbow Factory, which includes puppet shows, a kayak pool, and giant sandbox; and a Teen Pro Skateboarding Demo, showcasing skateboarding skills from professional skateboarders and local team members. Events take place in Downtown Anchorage on Fourth Avenue between C Street and L Street. anchoragedownlown.org

JUN-JUL

30-1

Arctic Thunder Air Show b JBER Open House

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson opens its doors for the biannual Arctic Thunder...