Ketchikan King Salmon Derby (CHARR) (Memorial Day weekend through first two weekends of June (late May – early June), annual since 1944). Flagship sporting event drawing ~1,000 anglers; cash prizes and vehicles awarded; benefits the CHARR Education Fund.
Blueberry Arts Festival (First weekend of August (annual since 1975)). Three-day community festival presented by the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council; 12,000+ attendees; art exhibits, 180+ vendor booths, live music, Slug Weigh-In and Race, Blueberry Pie-Eating Contest, and…
Pennock Island Challenge (August (annual)). 8.2-mile open-water marathon circumnavigation of Pennock Island in Tongass Narrows; solo and relay categories; fundraiser for the American Diabetes Association.
Winter Arts Faire (Holiday season (late November – December, annual)). Over 80 local artists exhibit handmade gifts and crafts; hosted by Ketchikan Arts and Humanities Council.
Wearable Arts Show (Winter (annual, ~30-year tradition)). Runway performance event celebrating wearable art creations by local artists.