You’ve booked your trip with Kodiak Discovery Tours, ready to hit the water and soak up stunning scenery, experience wildlife like never before, and dive into the culture and history of Kodiak, Alaska. You have one day planned, but Kodiak offers even more.
This charming and welcoming town hosts events throughout the year that celebrate local food, crafts, music, art, photography, and more. Read on to check out more great ways to explore and experience Kodiak during a fall trip!
Moonlight Madness
Fall gets festive at this fun, family-friendly community event in Kodiak! Head downtown and to the Kodiak Marketplace for after-hours shopping (with great deals!) at local businesses, special prize drawings, sweet treats, food trucks, Halloween-themed fun, and more.
Once the event kicks off, all of that delicious food is paired with music and entertainment during this block party, including face painting and more fun for the kids. Local participating businesses will keep their doors open later, offering you more time to browse and buy.
Kodiak Relocation Guide Photo Contest
You’re already snapping photos, trying to get the best image to capture the memories made on your Kodiak Discovery Tour – so why not turn those photos into a win? The Kodiak Relocation Guide Photo Contest comes each year, with opportunities to share your great photos.
It’s open to non-residents and residents, and there are tons of categories to choose from. You can submit to multiple categories, whether you have great shots of wildlife, landscapes, events, culture, transportation, and more.
Categories include Alutiiq culture, chamber of commerce events (Crab Fest, parades, ribbon cuttings, etc.), Coast Guard (ships, planes, uniformed service members), commerce (local businesses), fishing (by humans or bears!), outdoor adventures (camping, bonfires, sunrises, biking, etc.), cityscapes or nature scenes, transportation (boats, planes, cruise ships), wildlife,
Check for dates in August, and images can be emailed to chamber@kodiakchamber.org. Their goal: find the best images to showcase in the upcoming year’s guide! They’ll offer cash prizes to winners across categories, with multiple images selected.
Kodiak Farmers Market
Nothing says fall like a local farmers market, where fresh produce, baked goods, handmade treats, fresh flower bouquets, and unique treasures await. The market runs until early October, each Saturday from 10 AM until 2 PM on the lawn across from Mission Beach. If weather is bad, they’ll take the market indoors – so you won’t miss out on this local favorite.
