{"id":559,"date":"2023-02-22T21:39:17","date_gmt":"2023-02-22T21:39:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alaskasummershowcase.com\/?page_id=559"},"modified":"2026-01-30T17:10:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T17:10:23","slug":"about-the-alaska-summer-showcase","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alaskasummershowcase.com\/?page_id=559","title":{"rendered":"About The Alaska Summer Showcase"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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ABOUT THE Alaska Summer Showcase<\/h2>
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When: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Doors open at 12:00 noon
We start drawing prizes at 4 pm
Where: Alaska Native Heritage Center
Ticket: $10 in advance \/ $15 at the door<\/strong>\/ kids under 16 are FREE
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Who:<\/strong> The Alaska Summer Showcase is organized by Shining Sea Communications, Inc. and Scott McMurren (TourSaver.com<\/a>, AlaskaTravelgram.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What:<\/strong> This one-day event brings together an eclectic group of travel companies just for Alaskans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When:<\/strong> Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 12 Noon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where: <\/strong> the Alaska Native Heritage Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why:<\/strong> We want to showcase our favorite travel companies and give Anchorage travelers a chance to “jumpstart their summer.” There will be awesome show-only specials, $25,000 in travel prizes, and lots of fun stuff at the show (Live music, Alaska Native dancers, food trucks), including LOTS of interesting people!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How:<\/strong> We’ve sent out invitations, and folks are excited about coming. Everyone who wants to present will offer a GREAT prize to give away.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Host Scott McMurren<\/h3>

Scott McMurren has been publishing the Alaska Travelgram<\/a> each week since 1999. It\u2019s a fun project\u2013all about travel around the state and the world. Scott is an Alaska travel expert with over 30 years of experience in the travel business\u2013primarily in Anchorage.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Travel Deals from Alaska TravelGram<\/h3>

Alaska TourSaver\u00ae<\/strong>
What\u2019s the best travel deal in Alaska? Check out the Alaska TourSaver<\/a>. It\u2019s the fun little 2-for-1 coupon book that we produce. The Alaska TourSaver is available as an APP<\/a> for both iPhone<\/a> and Android<\/a>!

#AirFare911 Direct<\/strong>
Never miss a hot airfare deal again #AirFare911 Direct<\/a>! Many of the BEST airfare deals are time-sensitive. With #AirFare911 Direct, you\u2019ll never miss a hot airfare deal again. Plans start for as little as $9.95 per month.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Past Alaska Summer Showcase Events<\/h2>
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\n\t\t\t\tGet your tickets for Alaska Summer Showcase 3\/28\/20!<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Visit with Alaska’s best travel companies to jump-start your summer! Choose from three types of…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\tSave the date! Sat., Mar. 28, 2020 for the 7th annual Alaska Summer Showcase!<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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It’s time to jump-start your summer at Alaska Summer Showcase! \u00a0 Join us at the…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\tCOUNTDOWN to Alaska Summer Showcase!<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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First, you need your TICKET. Get one HERE. Next, pick up your PASSPORT (pictured, above)…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\tWe’re adding one more prize…and more fun!<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Here’s the thing: prizes and surprises keep coming in for this year’s Alaska Summer Showcase….\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\tKOAN, KNIK and MOVIN’ 105: Our awesome media sponsors!<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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LISTEN UP!\u00a0\u00a0Our media sponsors at HOT TALK KOAN (1080AM, 95.1FM), KNIK “Smooth Jazz” 87.7FM and…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\tPRIZE LIST for 2016 Alaska Summer Showcase!<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Massive prize list for the Alaska Summer Showcase!! $20,000+ in Alaska travel prizes! We\u2019re giving…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Purchase Your Tickets to the 2026 Alaska Summer Showcase!<\/h3><\/div>
Tickets coming soon<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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