About This Event
It's time to jump-start your summer at the annual Alaska Summer Showcase!
Visit with Alaska's best travel companies to help you map out your perfect summer: adventures, train rides, flightseeing, glacier cruises, wilderness lodges, show-only specials and much more!
TICKETS: $10 in advance, $15 day of show.
Win more than $25,000 in travel prizes*, including:
1. Alaskan Dream Cruises 8-day/7-night small-ship cruise in Southeast Alaska. Gourmet cuisine. Authentic adventure. From Sitka to Juneau, including Glacier Bay.
2. Alaska Airlines trip for two anywhere they fly (except Prudhoe Bay).
3. Breezes Resort Four-day/three-night stay at all-inclusive on Cable Beach in Nassau, Bahamas from Alaska Travel Desk
4. K2 Aviation: Denali flightseeing + glacier landing from Talkeetna
5. Kennicott Glacier Lodge holiday with 2 nights accommodations with meals, airfare from Chitina on Wrangell Mountain Air and 1/2-day glacier hike from St. Elias Alpine Guides
6. 26 Glacier Cruise for two from Phillips Cruises in Whittier
7. Arctic Circle Fly/Drive from Fairbanks with Northern Alaska Tour Company. Fly to Coldfoot and motor back on the Haul Road along the Pipeline's route, across the Yukon River (or reverse)!
8. Columbia Glacier cruise for two from Valdez, with Stan Stephens Cruises.
9. Land's End Resort: Two-night stay in Homer at the end of the spit!
10. Alyeska Resort: Overnight stay+ Spa Day for two at the Nordic Spa
11. NEW: Wildbirch Hotel in Anchorage. Two-night stay + $100 voucher at "Crimson" restaurant (corner 4th & E St. downtown)
12. Overnight at Wedgewood Resort in Fairbanks, plus admission to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum from Explore Fairbanks
13. Blackstone Glacier sightseeing cruise (in April or October) from Lazy Otter Charters in Whittier.
14. Three-day SUV/truck rental from Alaska 4x4 Rental
15. $1000 gift card for your Lendimi African Safari in Tanzania
16. Outbound Heli Adventures trip for two to Knik Glacier from Yahoo Mat-Su!
17. Dutch Harbor adventure includes accommodations at Grand Aleutian, area tour, 2-day car rental, some meals and FERRY tickets from Unalaska Visitors Bureau
18. 4-day RV rental from GoNorth RV rentals
19. $2500 gift card to Snug Harbor Outpost Bear Viewing package
20. VIP "Black Car" roundtrip airport transfer from The First Class Driver (Anchorage area)
21. Major Marine Tours: National Park Cruise + overnight accommodations at Gateway Hotel in Seward (Bonus Prize)
22. Alaska Railroad: Round trip train between Anchorage and Seward for two (Bonus Prize)
23. Combo Pass from Riverboat Discovery and Gold Dredge 8 in Fairbanks (Bonus Prize)
24. Alaska Native Heritage Center: Family Pass for admission (up to five people)
25. Alaska Tour & Travel: Park Connection for two between Anchorage and Denali + Park Connection for two between Anchorage and Seward
26. Mahay's Jet Boat Adventures: Devil's Canyon trip for two from Talkeetna
27. Her Alaska Travels: "Become Travel Rich" coursework on miles and points
28. Alaska Zoo: Annual Family Membership
29. Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center: Annual Family Membership
30. Alaska Photo Treks: Sunset Photo Tour for two
31. Alaska TourSaver book (SHOW-ONLY SPECIAL = 50 percent off)
32. Airfare 9-1-1 Text-to-phone low fare alert service. Free annual membership.
33. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport: MYSTERY PRIZE I don't even know what it is!
34. Alaska Travel Industry Association: MYSTERY PRIZE Can't wait to see the big reveal!
35. Visit Anchorage: Special VIP Travel Basket
*prizes subject to change without notice
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE: When you arrive at the show you'll be given entry blanks equal to the total amount of vendors. Enter to win for each vendor's prize, enter to win a few different prizes, or go big and put all your entries in for one prize. You get to Choose Your Own Adventure!
Listen to great live music (Todd Grebe & Cold Country)! Watch a live performance of Alaska Native Dancers. Feast on the yummy goodies served up by food trucks that we're bringing in for this event.
Join us at the Alaska Native Heritage Center to jump-start your summer!
Specifics/FAQs:
Is there an ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
You must be 18+ to purchase a ticket. One child under 16 years of age is permitted FREE, when accompanied by an adult (18+) who purchases a ticket. Space is limited and we may refuse or delay entry.
Can I purchase more than one ticket?
Sure, bring your friends. But there is only one set of entry forms per person.
What are the differences in the ticket types?
Super Saver: $10, available until the day of the show
Late Boarding: $15, day of show price
Do I have to be present when you draw the winning names at 4:00 PM?
You must attend the event IN PERSON to enter your name in the drawings. But you do NOT need to be present to win (there are a few bulky items that you do need to be present to win). Make sure your email is legible on your entry with each presenter (you will receive a specific number of entry blanks on arrival). If you're not there when we draw your name, we will send you an email (sorry, no phone calls). If you don't respond to our email within 5 (five) days, we will select another winner. You must enter the event by 3:30pm to be eligible for the drawings at 4pm.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
There is free parking outside the front door to the center. As the lot fills up, attendees can park on the access road.
What can I bring into the event?
Yourself. Bring yourself and a spirit of adventure!
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
For questions, contact Scott McMurren at zoom907@me.com
What's the refund policy?
Tickets are non-refundable.
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