Alaska Yoga Festival
- Dates
- Jul 10, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Griffin Park
- Price
- $25 to $60
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 2, 2026
Alaska Yoga Festival returns to Griffin Park, Fairbanks, AK, Jul 10, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
What it stands for
The festival's stated belief is that yoga is meant for all bodies, shapes, sizes and skills, and that yoga is a connection to both breath and body. Founded in 2018 to connect students with local educators, it aims to connect Alaskans with Alaskans; since 2022 it has spotlighted a local non-profit each year, with attendance proceeds supporting the partner (2026: the Resource Center for Parents and Children)
The experience
What's special
An all day, all you can yoga event in the middle of Fairbanks: from 9am to 6pm on the Saturday, classes run every hour on the hour and a wristband lets you come and go, choosing between the open air Main Stage on the grass by the Chena River, two workshop tents by the Morris Thompson Cultural Center and a Kid's Zone. The 2026 program stretched from laughter yoga and chakra flows to Tai Chi Gung, Ori Tahiti dance, sound baths and a closing Human Mandala filmed by drone, with Friday add-on workshops hosted at studios around Fairbanks, including paddleboard yoga with a floating sound bath on Tanana Lakes. Every educator donates their time and proceeds go to a local non-profit partner
What people love
In KTVF's July 2026 coverage, teacher Danielle Burke said the range of offerings is a defining feature: there is something for everybody, even if not everything is for you, and the festival gives access to teachers and traditions you would not find in a single studio. Sound healer Avalon Starling called it more than a celebration of yoga's different forms: a community gathering
Last time around
The 9th annual edition ran July 10 to 11, 2026: Friday add-on workshops at studios around Fairbanks (malas, henna, handstands, restorative sessions and SUP yoga with floating sound baths on Tanana Lakes), then the Saturday all day event at Griffin Park with around 29 sessions across the Main Stage, two workshop tents and the Kid's Zone, closing with a Human Mandala and drinks at Humble Roots. KTVF reported attendees came from across the state and the Lower 48
The practice
all levels. The organizer says yoga is meant for all bodies, shapes, sizes and skills, and no experience is necessary; classes run every hour on the hour from 9am to 6pm and you choose from three or more options each hour, spanning gentle guided meditation through high intensity Shakti Yoga and handstand training
Flowing sequences that link breath to movement. Expect to move and sweat.
Beyond the mat
- guided meditation
- pranayama
- sound bath
- sound healing on the water (floating sound bath)
- SUP (paddleboard) yoga
- myofascial release
- Dance Alchemy (somatic, ecstatic dance fusion)
- moving chakra meditation with mantra
- Yoga Nidra inspired savasana
- mala making
- henna art
- Ori Tahiti dance and storytelling
- mindfulness
- kids yoga
- arts and crafts (tag books)
- menopause wellness discussion
Styles named as the festival itself describes them.
Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Schedule
Programme from the July 2026 (9th annual) edition; the 2027 programme is unpublished
Thursday1
Friday6
Saturday30
What it costs
Add-ons
Festival passes (Youth ticket, ages 7-18 (2026)) are sold through the official checkout, where the current prices are shown.
What to bring
A full weekend of practice is easier with your own kit. What earns its place in the bag:
Your own matRentals sell out and shared mats are thin. Bring a grippy, cushioned mat you trust for a full weekend of practice.
Shop options
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Teachers & presenters
Roster from the July 2026 (9th annual) edition. The 2027 line-up will follow educator applications that open February 1 to March 31, 2027
Plus the rest of the 30+ teachers, practitioners and speakers across the weekend.
Booths
Saturday hosts booths alongside the yoga: food vendors, non-profits and artists are all invited to apply. Festival swag pre-sells online through LUMI Coffee Bar with extra stock at the event first come, first served
Getting there
Nearest airport FAI (Fairbanks International).
How do I get to Alaska Yoga Festival?
By car
Fairbanks International is about 4 miles southwest of downtown; the drive to Griffin Park at 360 Wendell Ave takes about 10 minutes via Airport Way. Parking at the park itself is limited and the organizer encourages sharing rides; the ticket listing describes nearby parking as free
Most people drive to Alaska Yoga Festival. The nearest major airport is FAI (Fairbanks International), and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
Fairbanks' MACS bus network converges on the downtown Transit Center at 501 Cushman Street, a few blocks from Griffin Park, with routes across the borough including the university district. Seniors 60+ and children 5 and under ride free; see the borough's fares page for current adult fares and schedules
Book / info →Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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Where
Venue
Griffin Park
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Alaska Yoga Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Mid-range hotels 1
575 1st Avenue in downtown Fairbanks, steps from the Chena River and a short walk along the riverfront to Griffin Park; all suite rooms with free breakfast and free parking
Book direct →Airbnb & private camping
Fairbanks has steady summer vacation rental inventory, and July is peak midnight sun season, so the festival weekend competes with general tourism; book well ahead. Downtown or the nearby Chena River neighborhoods keep you walking distance from Griffin Park; most other listings assume a car
Search Airbnb →No festival camping exists, but Fairbanks is an RV and camping hub in July: public campgrounds and private RV parks sit along the Chena River within a few miles of downtown, and Hipcamp lists private land options around the borough. In peak season the established riverside RV parks fill; reserve rather than roll in
Search Hipcamp →Pricing
Price history and tiers
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