Festivals
Midnight Sun Festival — Fairbanks
Alaska's largest single-day event — a 12-hour street fair celebrating the solstice.
Alaska's largest single-day event celebrates the summer solstice with a free 12-hour street fair in downtown Fairbanks. Over 100 exhibitors offer Alaskan merchandise, food, and crafts. Live music on multiple stages, street performers, and community celebrations under 24 hours of daylight.
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