Fairbanks Midnight Sun Festival

Vendors lined the streets of downtown Fairbanks. It was hard to find parking, but Fairbanks has low elevation so it isn't too bad to walk.

I went to the Midnight Sun Festival last weekend. It was a nice chance to get outside, listen to music, and stock up on fair food and  ethnic food for weeks. To the left is the sign saying the festival goes from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. To the right is the sign outlining the various vendors. Some sold food, others sold items, and some were for organizations and music groups.

This jazz band was pretty neat.

We had fun singing along to this guy while others danced.

At one point during the fest, people could race rubber ducks down the Chena River.

 I also enjoyed people watching. This person wore a unicorn mask!

The festival is a family friendly event too. I saw people of all ages, and their pets. Games and a firetruck were set up for the kids while the adults could enjoy the shopping and music. Vendors sold all varieties of food and items. There was a vendor selling knives while another vendor sold pretty baby clothes. Many vendors had wheels to spin for prizes. Some vendors were for organizations such as the Fairbanks Food Bank and the Northern Alaska Environmental Center.

I saw all sorts of dogs. There was this big guy, a dalmatian, dachshund, and huskies. Too bad I don't have a dog of my own to bring along

Since the fest was in downtown Fairbanks, you could see the fountain there, the Chena River, and various shops and restaurants.

I enjoyed the wide variety of food, but nothing says Alaska like Reindeer dogs!

Be sure to bring the sunscreen. Contrary to popular belief, Fairbanks makes up for its long winter in the summer.

I had to go home early, but here you can see the light sky even though it is 12 a.m.

I also video taped the sky so you know i'm not playing with Photoshop! :)

I suggest you check out the Midnight Sun Festival if you are ever in Fairbanks during that time of year. It was a neat event. At the very least, you should stay up and enjoy the 21 hours of sunlight. You can learn more about our light here.