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From Juneteenth to Father\u2019s Day on summer solstice, it’s a packed weekend. The Anchorage Weekender rounded up six events in the city and a few festivals in the region.<\/p>\n

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1. Community Bike Rides<\/b><\/h3>\n

Thursday, various times and routes<\/b>
Pedal to the Anchorage Museum<\/u> (625 C St.) for a public art tour on wheels. The ride will cover between four and eight miles, starting at 5:30 p.m. Organizers say to meet on the lawn at 5 p.m. This free event repeats every third Thursday through August.<\/p>\n

Coed Cheese and Crackers Rides<\/u> are back with accessible routes for everyone. This week, riders will meet at Hillside Park (7011 Abbott Rd.) to cruise the Service Singletrack<\/u>. Participants will ride for about an hour, then feast on charcuterie with friends. Organizers ask that you leave your furry friends at home (no cheese tax today, doggos).<\/p>\n

2. Juneteenth<\/b><\/h3>\n

All weekend, 1 to 6 p.m., Delaney Parkstrip (W. 9th Avenue)<\/b>
Juneteenth is Friday, but the city is celebrating all weekend<\/u>. The three-day outdoor celebration includes cultural performances, guest speakers, live music and vendors. Organizers say<\/u> the celebration is a time for assessment, reflection and rejoicing. This year\u2019s theme is \u201cCelebrating Black Excellence: Past, Present, Future.\u201d All are welcome to this free, family-friendly event.<\/p>\n

3. Summer Solstice<\/b><\/h3>\n

Summer solstice is Sunday, with 19 hours and 21 minutes<\/u> of daylight in Anchorage. If you\u2019re looking to celebrate, here are a few options in the city:<\/p>\n

Friday<\/b>
Reggae band H3 is celebrating the sunshine <\/u>at 9:30 p.m. at Humpy\u2019s Great Alaskan Alehouse (610 W. 6th Ave.). <\/p>\n

Saturday<\/b>
The Anchorage Glacier Pilots are playing the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks at Mulcahy Stadium (498 E. 16th Ave) at 9 p.m. With temperatures forecast near 75 degrees, the midnight sun will keep the game lit.<\/p>\n

Sunday<\/b>
The annual Downtown Summer Solstice Festival<\/u> is a celebration featuring a wide variety of entertainment, including dance performances, aerialists, a bucking salmon and a basketball tournament. Molly of Denali will also make an appearance. Join fellow solstice revelers along Fourth Avenue between C and G Streets from noon to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

Groove in the Garden<\/u> at 49th State Brewing (717 W. 3rd Ave.). features live music, lawn games, luau-inspired activities and local brews from 5 to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

4. Youth Fishing Day<\/b><\/h3>\n

Saturday, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., The Bait Shack (212 W. Whitney Rd.)<\/b>
Anglers 15 and younger<\/u> can fish for salmon in Ship Creek all day, but officials say the best chances will be between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., based on the tides. The first 200 kids get free swag, but all attendees get hot dogs, chips and drinks.<\/p>\n

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This event coincides with the Slam\u2019n Salm\u2019n Derby<\/u>, which runs until Saturday. There\u2019s a youth category, so be sure to get a derby ticket for $20.<\/p>\n

5. Boozy Book Fair<\/b><\/h3>\n

Saturday, 2 to 8 p.m., Moonstone Farm (2141 S. Church Rd.)<\/b>
Bring a picnic blanket or your favorite camping chair for a free Boozy Book Fair in Palmer<\/u>. The local band Braided River<\/u> will play music from 5 to 7 p.m. Food trucks will also be onsite with grub for purchase. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet authors, including E.M. Shue<\/u>, Cayenne Sirois<\/u> and Denali Peaks.<\/p>\n

6. Chugach Fest<\/b><\/h3>\n

Friday and Saturday, various times, Arctic Valley Ski Area (18800 Arctic Valley Rd.)<\/b>
Listen to more than a dozen local bands<\/u> while surrounded by the Chugach Mountains. This two-day festival is headlined by Black Barrel and the Bad Men, along with The Jephries and the Roland Roberts Band. Tickets<\/u> start at $50 for adults. Kids 12 and younger get in for free with a paid adult ticket.<\/p>\n

7. Rodeo<\/b><\/h3>\n

All weekend, various times, William Clark Chamberlin Equestrian Center (3900 Abbott Rd.)<\/b>
The Dan Fowlie Memorial Rodeo<\/u> is a thrilling weekend of competition, organizers say. The event features classic rodeo events, including barrel racing, bull riding and roping. The rodeo starts at 6 p.m Saturday, followed by a championship at 2 p.m. Sunday.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re taking advantage of the midnight sun by hitting the road, here are a few events to consider.<\/b><\/p>\n

Moose Pass<\/b>
The Moose Pass Summer Solstice Festival<\/u> is a two-day festival at Mile 29.5 on the Seward Highway. It\u2019s a family-friendly event that includes live music, a beer garden, vendors and a carnival for the kids. The festival starts at noon Saturday and Sunday, running until 9 p.m. and 5 p.m., respectively. <\/p>\n

Seldovia<\/b>
If you make it across the Kachemak Bay to Seldovia, the community\u2019s Summer Solstice Music Festival<\/u> runs through Saturday, headlined by Tumbledown House<\/u>, Dirty Cello<\/u> and The John Brother Piano Company<\/u>. Multiple<\/u> ticket options are available.<\/p>\n

Fairbanks<\/b>
Residents and visitors will pack downtown Fairbanks on Saturday between noon and midnight for the city\u2019s annual Midnight Sun Festival.<\/u> Dozens of performers will perform throughout the day, including musicians and circus artists. The Alaska Goldpanners will face off<\/u> against the Utah Yaks for the well-known<\/u> Midnight Sun Baseball Game at 10 p.m. at Growden Memorial Park (207 Wilbur St.)<\/p>\n

Have an event we should consider for The Anchorage Weekender? Email us at news@alaskapublic.org.<\/b><\/p>\n

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