Talkeetna is the place to be from January 25 through February 2, as the fourth-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 25 in the Village Park, for novice and expert carvers. This is followed by a family friendly kick-off party and the Backcountry Film Festival in the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar.
Throughout the week, several fun events are taking place like a community igloo build, an art walk, concerts, Talkeetna Jeopardy, and a dog keg pulling contest down Main Street! The Frozen Basil poker ski run is also back 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!