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Russian Christmas and Starring , St . Michael ’ s Cathedral
Celebrate the Feast of the Nativity , or “ Russian Christmas ,” with weeklong festivities , including caroling , feasts , and sharing the holiday spirit . oca . org / parishes / oca-ak-sitsmk
FEBRUARY
Sitka Jazz Festival Enjoy world-class jazz provided by professional jazz musicians and talented students . sitkajazzfestival . com
Sitka Wearable Art Show
Come watch locals share their wearable art on the runway , showcasing outfits made of everything from disco balls to fish bones . sitkaartscouncil . org
MARCH
Herring Return Every spring , witness the abundant wildlife as herring gather to spawn in Sitka Sound , turning the blue waters a milky green . adfg . alaska . gov
APRIL
Heritage & Cultural Tourism Conference This conference gathers professionals and business owners from across the state to discuss cultural tourism development . facebook . com / TourismConference
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Ocean Wave Quilters Guild Show See an array of stunning quilted creations , and vote for your favorites at the local Quilters Guild . facebook . com / groups / oceanwave
Sitka Salmon Derby
Catch prize-winning fish in this angling competition on the sparkling waters of Sitka Sound . facebook . com / Sitka-Salmon- Derby-219533411398857
Porch Fest
Family-friendly music and arts festival that includes live performance stages in the downtown core along Lincoln Street . The event includes musical and dance performances , art workshops , an art walk and food vendors . sitkaartscouncil . org / porchfest
JUNE
Sitka Music Festival
Enjoy Alaska ’ s premier classical music festival , where the best musicians from around the world gather for four weeks of concerts in Sitka . sitkamusicfestival . org
Sitka Fine Arts Camp
This creatively rich program develops artistic interests and skills within an intensive residential experience for all ages . fineartscamp . org
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Sitka Farmer ’ s Market First Saturday of the month .
Fourth of July Celebration
Join the celebration of our nation ’ s birthday , featuring a parade , a Coast Guard search and rescue demonstration , and the Sitka Fire Department versus Coast Guard water fight . sitkachamber . com
Alpine Adventure Run
Ascend 2,500 feet within the first few miles , traverse a rockslide , and climb over hills and valleys in this seven-mile mountain run ! facebook . com / Alpine-Adventure-Run-Sitka- Alaska-224092674299355
Sitka International Cello Seminar
This event showcases top collegiate cellists from around the world who offer public performances . sitkamusicfestival . org /
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AUGUST
Sitka Farmer ’ s Market First Saturday of the month .
Change Your Latitude , 57 ° North Open Water Challenge
Still the northernmost open ocean race in the United States , this event is a combined 10k / 6k / 3k / 1k open water swim in Sitka Sound . changeyourlatitude . org
SEPTEMBER
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Alaska Day Festival Commemorate the transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States with a reenactment ceremony on Baranof Castle Hill , a period costume ball , a parade , and more . alaskadayfestival . org
NOVEMBER
Sitka Whalefest Take in presentations by worldrenowned marine scientists and experience whale watching cruises , concerts , art shows , and a marinethemed market at this multiday festival . sitkawhalefest . org
Native American Heritage Month Over the month of November , celebrations of Alaska Natives , storytellers , and films will be held , as well as a regalia showcase , parade , and events to honor elders and veterans . sitkatribe . org
DECEMBER
Sitka Artisans Market This vibrant event features artists , authors , craftspeople , musicians , and cuisine to showcase the diversity of Sitka ’ s local creativity .
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Mudball Classic Softball Tournament
This annual Labor Day weekend tournament -- played rain or shine -- is open for men ’ s , women ’ s , and coed softball teams . facebook . com / groups / SitkaSoftball / events
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