Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Yukon Quest Alaska Dog Sled Race The Yukon Quest is a multi-day sled dog race showcasing teamwork, endurance, and the beauty of Interior Alaska. Watch mushers and their sled dogs tackle a legendary...
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 by Explore Fairbanks
Every July, Fairbanks hosts the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics (WEIO), a four-day series of competitions and cultural practices. WEIO draws Native athletes and dancers from around the state, the...
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 by Explore Fairbanks
Fairbanks' golden heart beats a little faster when the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics (WEIO) are in town. For Alaska Natives, attributes of physical fitness—strength, agility and endurance—are life...
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 by Explore Fairbanks
Free and open to the public, the Festival of Native Arts features indigenous dance performances by groups from across the state in the evenings and workshops during the day with topics like making...
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