Chugach National Forest Fairs & Festivals
Fairs & Festivals
Season: Jul 16 to Jul 17
It’s only fitting that an Alaska fishing village throws a great salmon festival. Every year in July, the town of Cordova takes a break from fishing to turn out for the Copper River Salmon Jam. This festival aims to celebrate salmon and promote the health and sustainability of local salmon runs.
Love skiing and wacky costumes? The Slush Cup is the perfect opportunity to see both. Competitors dress up and try to skim across a 90-foot-long pool of freezing water on skis — and not many make it! There are lots of other activities as well, including a swim across the freezing pool, face painting for kids, food booths, and more.