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Celebration is a biennial festival of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian tribes which showcases Alaska native heritage and traditions. The Sealaska Heritage Institute organizes the event every two years in Juneau in early June.

The Yukon Quest is a an epic dog sled race across the frozen wilderness of Alaska and the Yukon in the freezing depth of winter. Fifty of the world’s top mushers and their dog teams race across 1,000 miles (1,600 km) in this international dog sled race between Fairbanks, Alaska and Whitehorse in the Yukon terriroty of Canada. The Yukon Quest upholds the frontier spirit of the goldrush days. Mushers carry mandatory equipment, food and supplies at all times. Visitors can view the race in Fairbanks and Chena Hot Springs.

The Iditarod is known as the “Last Great Race on Earth” and is the premier international dog sled race, taking place in March of each year.