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* (final 2026 prize list still being developed but these are prizes given away in 2025):
Alaska Airlines trip for two to Europe or Asia from Anchorage (London, Reykjavik, Rome, Seoul, Tokyo)...or any Alaska destination in Hawaii, Costa Rica, Mexico or the Lower 48
Alaska Travel Desk: Five-day Bahamas cruise on Celebrity Cruise Lines.
Aleutian Airways: trip for two from Anchorage to Dutch Harbor, Cold Bay, St. Paul Island, Unalakleet, King Salmon
K2 Aviation: Denali flightseeing + glacier landing from Talkeetna
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
Bluewater Base Camp in Eklutna: two night stay
26 Glacier Cruise for two from Phillips Cruises in Whittier
Kenai Fjords National Park cruise from Kenai Fjords Tours
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)!
Lodge at Black Rapids: Two night stay including breakfast
Outdoor Heli Adventure Knik Glacier trip, including glacier landing from The Mat-Su
Columbia Glacier cruise for two from Valdez, with Stan Stephens Cruises.
Blackstone Glacier sightseeing cruise (in April or October) from Lazy Otter Charters in Whittier.
Resurrection Spa Package for four in Seward, includes two-night stay and private ATV tour
Anchorage Trolley Tour for two
Pike's Waterfront Lodge in Fairbanks: two-night stay
$1000 gift card for your Lendimi African Safari in Tanzania
4-day RV rental from GoNorth RV rentals
$2500 gift card to Snug Harbor Outpost Bear Viewing package
VIP "Black Car" roundtrip airport transfer from The First Class Driver (Anchorage area)
Combo Pass from Riverboat Discovery and Gold Dredge 8 in Fairbanks (Bonus Prize)
Alaska Tour & Travel: Park Connection for two between Anchorage and Denali + Park Connection for two between Anchorage and Seward
Mahay's Jet Boat Adventures: Devil's Canyon trip for two from Talkeetna
Alaska TourSaver book (SHOW-ONLY SPECIAL = 50 percent off)
Airfare 9-1-1 Text-to-phone low fare alert service. Free annual membership.
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport: MYSTERY PRIZE I don't even know what it is!
Visit Anchorage: Special VIP Travel Basket
+ many more! 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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Meet the Organizer
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