Talkeetna is the place to be from January 31 through February 8, as the fifth annual Talkeetna Ice Festival includes a packed schedule of fun events.

All the festivities are organized by the Denali Arts Council. An ice carving competition begins on Saturday, January 31 in the Village Park, for novice and expert carvers. This is followed by a family friendly kick-off party and the first ever Snow Ball in the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar.

Throughout the week, several fun events are taking place like juggling and fire spinning, an art walk, concerts, Talkeetna Jeopardy, and a dog keg pulling contest down Main Street! The Frozen Basil poker ski run is also back once again this year. Participants of all ages can ski the 7.5 miles from Flying Squirrel Bakery to the Denali Brew Pub.

With so many fun, family-friendly activities planned in Talkeetna, consider making it a weekend. There are plenty of bed and breakfasts, cabins and other lodging options available.
For more information about each event, visit our calendar!