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Girdwood celebrates 50th annual Girdwood Forest Fair

Local band The Shoot Dangs plays a set in the beer garden. Photo by Kaitlyn Gaub.

The 50th annual Girdwood Forest Fair was held July 4-6, 2025. The fair brought together hundreds of Alaska residents and tourists in the forest down the road from the Alyeska Resort. 

At the Girdwood Forest Fair, attendees had their pick of local arts and crafts, food and beer. As usual, the fair had no admittance fee. 

Each day, a lineup of local bands performed at various stages located throughout the fair. 

Visitors 21 and older enjoyed local beer and cider in the beer garden. 

The Girdwood Forest Fair is a nonprofit organization. Proceeds from the fair are donated to the Girdwood community, according to its website.

Beer in the beer garden served in commemorative metal cups. Photo by Kaitlyn Gaub.
Patrons enjoy beer and music in the wilderness. Photo by Kaitlyn Gaub.
Bustling crowds of people meander through local food stands. Photo by Kaitlyn Gaub.
Signs posted at the entry of Forest Fair. Photo by Kaitlyn Gaub.
Fair goers dance to local band at Forest Fair. Photo by Kaitlyn Gaub.
Girdwood celebrates 50th annual Forest Fair. Photo by Kaitlyn Gaub.
Numerous vendors sell their wares at Forest Fair. Photo by Kaitlyn Gaub.
Guests paint paper pins at the info desk to be worn by others. Photo by Kaitlyn Gaub.
Girdwood Forest Fair boasts a large lineup of local bands and artists. Photo by Kaitlyn Gaub.
Breweries place kegs in the river to keep them cold next to the beer garden. Photo by Kaitlyn Gaub.
Mountains overlook the Forest Fair as people walk to and from parking. Photo by Kaitlyn Gaub.