About The Festival
Preserving culture, tradition, and music across Interior Alaska
Established in 1984, the Athabascan Music Festival brings together elders, village bands, youth, and music lovers from across Alaska to celebrate centuries of cultural tradition. Rooted in traditional Athabascan old-time fiddling and cultural dancing, this gathering offers three days of live music, fellowship, and family fun.
For 44 years, the Athabascan Music Festival has been much more than a series of concerts. Drawing 300 to 400 people each night, it is a sober, family-centered sanctuary where generations gather under one roof to dance, share healthy cultural food, and honor our ancestors through cultural events and original language songs.
Through this vibrant cultural gathering, young artists build identity, confidence, and pride by passing down traditions and performing original language songs for the whole community.
When you underwrite the festival, your impact reaches far beyond the venue walls. With live radio broadcasts covering the entire Interior and Facebook Live streams all three days, your sponsorship is heard across Alaska—and documented forever so future generations can look back and celebrate their roots.
Traditional Fiddling
Featuring authentic Athabascan fiddle styles and acoustic village bands.
Cultural Dancing
Upriver and Downriver traditional dances open to all attendees.
Sober & Family Friendly
A welcoming, safe environment created for community members of all ages.
Become a Community Supporter
Support cultural preservation, traditional music, and a sober, family-friendly gathering for Interior Alaska communities.
Website & Social Media
Your business logo featured on the festival website and highlighted in dedicated sponsor posts across social media.
Printed Program Feature
Includes a dedicated printed advertisement or logo inside the official festival program given to all attendees.
KRFF 89.1 FM On-Air Spots
Broadcast underwriting shoutouts on KRFF 89.1 FM Voice of Denali radio, reaching listeners across Interior Alaska.
Main Stage Banner
Your company logo displayed prominently on a large festival banner inside the main hall for all 3 days.
Your Sponsorship Reach & Community Impact
How your support makes a lasting difference across Alaska
👥 Cultural Gathering
Over 300–400 attendees gather night after night at Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall to celebrate unity and tradition.
🎻 Passing the Bow
Young artists build identity, confidence, and pride through original language songs and musical mentorship.
📻 Whole-Interior Broadcast
Live radio coverage across Interior Alaska with on-air sponsor recognition starting days before the festival.
📲 Facebook Live All 3 Days
Worldwide digital reach streaming every performance live to families and elders across the globe.
🔁 Year-Round Airplay
Festival recordings play back on the radio throughout the year, keeping your support front and center.
🍲 Healthy Cultural Food & Events
Sponsoring a wholesome, sober environment centered on traditional dishes and cultural gatherings.
Reserve Your Sponsorship
Get in touch directly with our team to secure your sponsorship slot or ask any questions.
Festival Highlights
Watch past performances and celebrations from the festival
Festival Highlights: Relive special moments and performances from past gatherings.
Tradition in Tune: A celebration of Native unity, culture, and values through music.
Venue & Location
Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall
111 Clay Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Everyone is welcome to join us for this three-day celebration. On-site parking is available.
