Calendar of Events 2012

January - The Polar Bear Jump

Daring individuals dressed in costume jump into icy Resurrection Bay. Sponsors are acquired by the jumpers to raise money for the Alaska Division of the American Cancer Society

April & May - Migration Celebration

Every spring, the California Gray Whales embark on a 5,000 mile migration from the Baja Peninsula to their feeding grounds in hte Bering and Chukchi seas.  These gigantic mammals travel past Resurrection Bay on their journey.  From late March until early May, visitors can cheer them along on their journey from the comfort of a Kenai Fjords Tours Gray Whale Watch Tour.

May - Parade of Boats

A family friendly open house that features special events including a Boat Decorating Contest, Knot Tying and Sailboat Race Contests for the kids, Club Open House & Breakfast, Sidewalk Sales, Passport with Grand Prizes, Merchant's Treasure Chest and Prize Drawings.

June - Seward Halibut Tournament

Most folks think of the Silver Salmon Derby when they think of fishing in Seward, but that's only half the story. Our annual Halibut Tournament starts early in the season, allowing anglers more time and opportunity to catch the really big ones!

July 4th: Mt. Marathon Race

On the Fourth of July each year, the population of Seward swells from around 2,500 to over 30,000. Main Street is completely blocked off to traffic and the streets fill with people. More info ... According to folklore, the tradition of the Mount Marathon Race began when two sourdoughs argued about the possibility of climbing and descending the mountain in less than an hour. "Impossible" one said. To settle the argument, and the resulting wager, a race was held, with the loser to furnish drinks for the crowd. More info ...

August - Seward Silver Salmon Derby

The annual Seward Silver Salmon Derby draws anglers from around the world who try their luck at catching silver salmon and winning prizes totaling over $100,000.

December - The Holiday Train

The annual Holiday Train excursion leaves Anchorage and provides stunning Kenai Peninsula winter scenery that can't be seen from the highway. Take in Seward's Old Fashioned Christmas festival before returning to Anchorage at the end of the day.

All information above is from the Seward Chamber of Commerce..