This week marks the last chance you will have to experience and enjoy one of Anchorage's outstanding events. There is nothing as beautiful as an Alaskan summer in Anchorage with its vibrant colors, warm sun, amazing scenic wonders, and its special festivities.
One of our man-made wonders is about to close its doors for another season. I am sorry to see it go but am looking forward to next spring when the Anchorage Market and Festival will return again with its excitement, fun, entertainment and wonderful foods.
The Anchorage Market and Festival is one of the largest and most successful open-air markets in the nation. This year marked the 16th and most successful season for the Anchorage Market and Festival. In 1992, the market opened with about two dozen merchants, which has grown to over 400 vendors and 314 booths.
The Anchorage Market and Festival offers everything from its own Alaska section which features Alaskan grown produce and food products to foods from around the world. Alaskan artisans also present their works of art and handmade crafts.
The Market is more than just food and crafts it is shopping, dinning and entertainment. You can dine as you shop and with 36 food booths there is a wide variety of cuisine selections. While shopping and dinning you can also enjoy a some wonderful performances by street entertainers (locally, known as buskers) along with special performances presented near the headquarters area.
The Anchorage Market and Festival has become a destination event for Alaskans and visitors alike with over 30,000 attending each week. The numbers reflect those who come back again and again to enjoy the ambiance and the many offering of all the vendors.
By the way, the market is open for 18 weeks with over 30,000 attending each week that makes a total of 540,000 visitors. Considering that the number of those living in Anchorage is about 300,000 that is rather impressive don't you think?
Unfortunately, this is not a year long event and must come to an end. September 7 will be our last day to enjoy all the wonderful offering to be had; so hurry - your last chance is upon you.
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