Festivals celebrating Pride, the Korean community and all things mountain bike are on tap this weekend. Plus, the Scottish Highland Games are happening in Palmer.
Five bagpipe bands gathered together for a welcome processional at the Alaska Scottish Highland Games in 2014 at the Alaska State Fairgrounds in Palmer.
Southcentral Alaska is heading deeper into festival season, and this weekend’s lineup of events reflects the range of cultural celebrations we can look forward to all summer. Gatherings celebrating Pride, the Korean community and all things mountain bike are on tap this weekend, plus the Alaska Scottish Highland Games are happening in Palmer.
Ryan Stewart attempts to flip the"challenge caber," a 20-foot-long, 127-pound log, at the 2014 Alaska Scottish Highland Games in Palmer. The 43rd annual Highland Games features all things Scottish: Highland dance, heavy athletics, musical performances, whiskey and mead tastings, a haggis-eating contest, salmon tossing, a “kilted mile” race, Celtic marketplace, and many more events and attractions.
The Brown Bear Saloon will host live music outdoors and indoors for this summer shindig featuring a variety of performers. Attendees can also enjoy burgers and hot dogs. Admission is $30 at the door.
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