I am lucky enough to have visited Haines, AK a few times since moving to Alaska. My last visit was to catch the Ferry to Skagway in order to hike the Chilkoot trail but it coincided with the SE AK State Fair and I have to say, this is the most grass-roots, fantastical state fair in the land. I am excited and a bit overwhelmed at the prospect of scootin’ down there to peddle my wares but it is going to be an awesome adventure. Haines is such a lovely place and this fair brings folks from all around (I know I’ll see some fellow Fairbanksans down there). Aaahhh! I can almost smell the seaweed, camp smoke and local beer!

Whooohooo! Fairbanks’ premier solstice celebration is the Midnight Sun Festival. This will be my first summer vending a this festival. A full day of fun, food and music on the banks of the Chena River, what could be better? Feel free to bring me a double americano at any point during this doozy of a day!

This will be my first year at the Kenai River Festival. It was suggested to me by another artist friend and, well, I love a trip to the Kenai! This festival celebrates the life of the Kenai River, how it sustains us and promotes its care and health. As per the festival rules I will have to find a non-plastic packaging alternative so that’s a challenge but not an unwelcome one. I look forward to engaging with a new crowd and surprising some of my supporters from down south!

Free, family fun with live music, food and educational programs.