Culture & Events

Girdwood Blueberry Festival: Fall Harvest at Alyeska

Celebrate the arrival of autumn at the annual Alyeska Blueberry Festival. Held in mid-August, this family-friendly festival highlights Girdwood's rich berry harvest with pie-eating contests, local craft vendors, and blueberry picking.

Festival Events & Pie Contests

The festival features a popular blueberry pie-eating contest, live music on the pond dock, blueberry-themed menus at resort restaurants, and family fun runs on the mountain trails. Dozens of local art and food booths line the resort lawn.

Wild Blueberry Picking Hotspots

Mount Alyeska's ski slopes are covered in wild blueberry bushes. During the festival, visitors can ride the chairlifts or hike up the mountain to pick fresh, sweet wild blueberries directly from the mountain meadows.

Craft Vendors & Food Trucks

Dozens of Alaskan artisans display their creations, from wild-berry jams and syrups to local pottery and paintings, alongside a roster of food trucks serving delicious local treats.

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