With longer days comes the budding desire for adventure. Now is the best time to book a trip to that place in Alaska you've always wanted to go! We've made it easy to discover all the best things to do in our great state. Click the images below to connect with Alaska's hospitality, tourism, and retail businesses that are ready to help you rediscover the magic of Alaska!

Support Alaska's Asian & Pacific Islander Owned Businesses
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month - a celebration of the achievements, contributions, culture, traditions, and history of Asian American and Pacific Islander people in the United States. Pay tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history:

  • Learn more about the story behind Asian Pacific American Heritage and why it's celebrated in May.

  • Discover and support Alaska's Asian Owned & Pacific Islander Owned businesses on the BuyAlaska Business Directory with the button below.
"We are all part of one another." - Yuri Kochiyama
Make Mother's Day Extra Special with a Gift from an Alaska Business
Looking for that perfect gift for Mom? We've got you covered! Buying her a gift from an Alaska business makes the gesture even more special. We've made it easy for you. Shop using the links below & show Mom how much she means to you.
Discover the Small Businesses Feeding Alaska All Year Long
Alaska's food businesses are serving up the best of what AK has to offer all year long, and we've made it easy for you to connect with them.

The Small Business Feeds Alaska page connects you with Alaska food & beverage manufacturers, farmers' markets in your region, and locally owned grocery stores carrying all the goodness that you need. It's that easy.
Spotlighting Alaska's Local First Champions
Polynesian Association of Alaska
The Polynesian Association of Alaska is a non-profit organization that strives to honor Pacific Island Culture and History. Working together with our diverse community, volunteers, supporters and leaders by organizing community events, cultural celebrations, educational opportunities, employment support and services. They are on a mission to empower and educate individuals and families and promote pride and acceptance of all cultures and instill the best values they represent.

Pacific Island Cultural Flag Day is happening May 28th at the Downtown Anchorage Delaney Park Strip. Check it out.
UAA AHAINA Programs
AHAINA stands for African American, Hispanic, Asian, International, and Native American students.

AHAINA’s mission is to ensure student success by providing programs that promote academic achievement. These programs include services and resources that affirm cultural differences and enhance student retention while helping students meet their academic goals.

AHAINA is made up of Campus Connectors who work hard to connect students to UAA resources. AHAINA serves upperclassmen (junior and senior) students at UAA.
What's Happening Around Alaska in May
Juneau - 

Ketchikan -
May 16 - 19: Shellfish Festival
May 28 - 30: King Salmon Derby

Fairbanks - 

Skagway - 

Seward - 

Kodiak - 
May 26 - 30: Kodiak Crab Festival

Sitka -
May 28 - June 5: Sitka Salmon Derby
Anchorage - 
May 22 - September 11: The ANC Market Social
May 22, June 19, July 17, August 14: Taste of Spenard

Talkeetna -
May 28 - September 5: Live At Five! Concert Series

Homer - 

Unalaska - 

Valdez - 
May 13 - 15: Valdez Fly In
May 21 - September 4: Halibut Derby
How You Can BuyAlaska
Find Alaska Businesses from every industry on the BuyAlaska Business Directory
Get the Locals Deals from BuyAlaska businesses on the BuyAlaska Locals Page
Shop Local Alaska businesses on this online marketplace exclusively for Alaska businesses.

We aim to elevate local businesses to better Alaska’s economy.
We do that with YOU.

Help us lift up local on our channels.
The BuyAlaska Program is a statewide program by the Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC) under the UAA Business Enterprise Institute (BEI) and partially funded by the Small Business Administration (SBA).