A Year of Events
and Photos
The Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce hosts various events throughout the year in collaboration with other organizations.
Click on the red links or logos for more information and/or photos.
Sitka Artisans Market
2010 Photo Gallery
Mim McConnell.
Chamber Events Calendar
Summer 2012 Southeast Alaska Ferry Schedule
February 2012
Chamber Luncheon at the Westmark - February 1st, Wednesday - Sitka Sales Tax Structure Panel with confirmed speakers Steve Bradshaw, Jim Dinley and Shirley Robards
Wearable Arts Show - February 8th, Wednesday - Application Deadline
Chamber Luncheon at the Westmark - February 8th, Wednesday- Speaker to be Announced
Chamber Luncheon at the Westmark - February 11th, Saturday - Lincoln Day Dinner - Speaker will be State of Alaska Lieutenant Governor Mead Treadwell, event is hosted by Sitka Republican Women
Summer Music Festival Winter Concert - www.sitkamusicfestival.org.
Chamber Luncheon at the Westmark - February 15th, Wednesday - World of Work Fair
Chamber Luncheon at the Westmark - February 22nd, Wednesday - Speaker to be Announced
Chamber Luncheon at the Westmark - February 29th, Wednesday - Bob Medinger, Sitka Historical Society with an update on the new Museum plans
March 2012
Chamber Luncheons: To be announced
Sitka's Music & Arts Festival: For more information, visit Sitka Artigras or contact Vern Culp at the Fishermen's Eye Gallery.
The Sitka Chamber's Annual Banquet - March 10th, Saturday - More information and tickets available soon! 2011 Photos (on Facebook)
April 2012
Chamber Luncheons: To be announced
Heritage & Cultural Tourism Conference -TBA: If you are thinking about expanding or starting a business, you should attend the 5th Annual Heritage & Cultural Tourism Conference site.
May 2012
Chamber Luncheons: To be announced
Ocean Wave Quilters Guild Quilt Show - TBA
Welcome to Sitka Day. Celebration of the season’s first large cruise ship in Sitka. Enjoy music, Native dancers and New Archangel Dancers under the Crescent Harbor Shelter. Other events, tba, throughout the day. Raindrop artwork by DJ Robidou, SeaDreams Designs.
Together, as a community, let's welcome our visitors on this first big day and start a momentum that will carry through the summer. The Chamber is looking for individuals and groups to make this an exciting day! If you are interested in being involved, in a big or small way, please call the chamber office at 747-8604!
Fortress of the Bear Dinner - TBA - Hosted by Duane & Tracie Lambeth at The Dove Island Lodge. Treat yourself to a five-star dinner at Dove Island Lodge. Mingle with friends and bid on very special silent auction items. Seating is limited, so make your reservations early. $150 per person. For more information or to reserve your seat, please contact Evy Kinnear at evy@fortressofthebear.org or (907) 752-3032.
Sitka Seafood Festival - TBA - Last year was the Sitka Seafood Festival's 2nd event. Sitka and its surrounding areas are known for excellent fishing, which is one of the main industries in SE Alaska. To see what is happening this weekend at the Sitka Seafood Festival, please view the full schedule of events:http://sitkaseafoodfestival.or g/schedule.html
Julie Hughes Triathlon - TBA - 5-mile run, 16-mile bike, and 1,000m swim. Starting at Hames Center. (Also offering a shorter version for 12 and under) For information contact Kristie Totten at (907) 747-3446.
SAIL Annual Wildlife Cruise - TBA - Join Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL) on a wildlife cruise generously sponsored by Allen Marine Tours! Tickets are available at the SAIL office and at Old Harbor Books. Contact SAIL for more information, 747-6859.
Sitka Salmon Derby - TBA -
Catch prize-winning fish in the sparkling waters of Sitka. Cash or prizes. Contact the Sitka Sportsman’s Association. For information write PO Box 3030, Sitka, Alaska 99835 or phone (907) 747-6790.
June 2012
Chamber Luncheons: To be announced
Sitka Summer Music Festival - Showcasing classical chamber music, the internationally assembled musicians of the Sitka Summer Music Festival perform eight evening concerts at Harrigan Hall renowned for its breathtaking views of Sitka Sound. Other activities include Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series, Community Concert and Ice Cream Social, Crab Feed, Boat Party, Coffee Concert Cruise and Chocolate Rhapsody Dessert Party. For schedule or ticket information, contact the Summer Music Festival: PO Box 3333, Sitka, Alaska 99835, (907) 277-4852 www.sitkamusicfestival.org; email:director@sitkamusicfestival.org
Sitka Salmon Derby - Catch prize-winning fish in the sparkling waters of Sitka. Cash or prizes. Contact the Sitka Sportsman’s Association. For information write PO Box 3030, Sitka, Alaska 99835 or phone (907) 747-6790.
Sitka Fine Arts Camp at Sheldon Jackson Campus - Since 1973, the Fine Arts Camp has been attracting students ages 12-18 from Alaska and beyond to study the fine arts of theater, dance, music, visual arts, writing and Alaska Native arts. First class professional artists and skilled teachers are recruited throughout the country. For more information, contact: Sitka Fine Arts Camp, P O Box 3086, Sitka, AK 99835 - (907) 747-3085 or email: rschmidt@fineartscamp.org; www.fineartscamp.org
ACS/Chamber Golf Tournament -Sponsorship Application
Pictures from the ACS/Chamber Sitka Golf Tournament 2010 Tournament
July 2012
Chamber Luncheons to be announced
The 4th of July parade To register for the parade or to add an event to the 4th of July Community Calendar, contact the Chamber Office at (907) 747-8604 or by email at jen@sitkachamber.com.
Annual Home Skillet Music Fest - Music festival featuring an eclectic group of musicians from all over the country. www.homeskilletrecords.com
Sidewalk Sale - Come visit local merchants downtown for the annual sidewalk sale!
August 2012
Chamber Luncheons to be announced
September 2012
Chamber Luncheons to be announced
Mudball Classic Softball Tournament - Labor Day Weekend - This annual Labor Day Weekend tournament invites softball teams around the nation to play in Sitka. www.sitkasoftball.com
Season's End Celebration - September 24th, Saturday - A celebration for another successful summer season! The Alaska Cruise Association sponsors this celebration as a way of thanking Sitka for hosting their passengers throughout the summer.
Co-sponsors include Seafood Producers Coop, Sitka Sound Seafoods and Silver Bay Seafoods, who will be preparing and serving rockfish and coleslaw, as their thank you to the community.
Running of the Boots - Sitka’s answer to Spain’s “Running of the Bulls” -- Pull on your boots and wear your zaniest costume! Lots of prize categories! Proceeds benefit the Sitka Local Foods Network/Sitka Farmers Market. For more information on all the festivities, call (907) 966-3066.; http://www.sitkalocalfoodsnetwork.org/
October 2012
Chamber Luncheons to be announced
Alaska Day Festival: October 10 - 18. The Alaska Day Festival is coordinated by the Alaska Day Festival Committee.
Harvest Wine and Beer Tasting - Annual Chamber fundraiser
Moonlight Madness Shopping Event - Lincoln Street's spooktacular shopping event you won't want to miss!
Downtown Trick or Treating - October 31st - Trick or Treating for Sitka's kids by our friendly merchants - downtown Lincoln Street.
November 2012
Chamber Luncheons: To be announced
Sitka Whalefest - November 10-13 - Lots of fun activities and interesting workshops.
Native American Heritage Festival
Harvest Wine & Beer Tasting: Live music, fabulous hors d'oeuvres, door prizes!
Sales Tax Holidays - TBA
December 2012
Sitka Artisans Market - December 2, 3 & 4 -
Sitka Artisans Market - 2010 Photo Gallery
Chamber Luncheons: To be announced
Business Contest
The Sitka Chamber of Commerce is looking for the best holiday decorations among Sitka businesses. The judges will be looking for interior and exterior decorations that attract shoppers and invite them to stay and shop.
Residential Contest
Winners of both awards will receive a bottle of wine, donated by Odom Corporation and a delicious holiday turkey donated by Seamart Quality Foods.
Special Holiday Shopping Events
Landlubbers Parade - The Landlubbers Christmas Parade goes down Lincoln Street and ends at Kettleson Library, where Santa visits and shares treats with Sitka kids.
January 2013
Chamber Luncheons: To be announced
Legislative Fly In - January - Alaska State Chamber Event in Juneau
