Calendar of Eve
Plan your meeting so it coincides with one of Sitka ’ s annual events and explore events at VISITSITKA . ORG / THINGS-TO-DO / E
JANUARY
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
MAY
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
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
Alaska Walk & Bike Summit
This annual summit is open to the public with workshops , networking events , and fun activities to get people walking and on their bikes . walksitka . wordpress . com
JULY
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