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Seward Valentine's Weekend Itinerary

February is the month of LOVE- whether that be romantic love, self love, or platonic love; it all counts and should be celebrated. Several local businesses are offering fun Valentine’s themed specials, live music events, and deals for Valentine’s Weekend, February 13th-15th. Not sure what to do…

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Polar Bear Jump Weekend 2026

Seward Polar Bear Jump Weekend 2026 is almost here! Learn more about the Jump and Festival at sewardpolarbearjump.com! Seward Polar Bear Jump Weekend is just days away and we could not be more excited! This is the 41st Jump here in Seward and is a chance for the community to come together in the…

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Small Business Week Wrap Up via The Seward Folly

The Seward Chamber of Commerce recently wrapped up Small Business Week, hosting a series of events aimed at supporting and celebrating the local business community. The week began with the Royal Caribbean Group-sponsored Small Business Appreciation Evening, which also served as the launch for the…

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Small Business, Big Impact: Insights from Ladies Who Launch

On Wednesday, October 1st, as part of Alaska Entrepreneurship Week, a panel of local Seward Businesswomen came together at The Rowdy Radish to share their insights on business ownership, overcoming imposter syndrome, the lessons they’ve learned, and resources they have found most helpful…

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Fall in Love: 5 Autumn Date Ideas in Seward

Fall In Love in the Fall! The hustle and bustle of summer has settled and we have collectively taken an exhale and fallen into the steady rhythm of autumn here in Seward. Leaves have begun changing and falling, termination dust is bound to tickle the mountaintops at any moment, and baby pumpkins…

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70 Years Strong: The Seward Silver Salmon Derby Wrap-Up

Well, that’s a wrap folks! The 70th annual Seward Silver Salmon Derby is now in the books and it truly was a wonderfully memorable event! The harbor area was buzzing with excitement as people watched anglers weigh-in their catches and the bay was filled with fishing boats and eager fishermen and…

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Member Spotlight: Kenai Fjords Tours

July 3rd, 2025 by Seward Folly Staff Kenai Fjords Tours (KFT) has been part of the Seward community for over 40 years, showing up as more than just a wildlife and glacier cruise company — they’re neighbors, employers, and true local supporters. This year, KFT’s commitment to Seward’s legendary Mount…

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2025 Mount Marathon Race and 4th of July Festival

Mount Marathon Race & 4th of July Festivities This Weekend in Seward Seward’s Independence Day celebration is kicking off in a big way! Join us for a full weekend of festivities, starting with nearly 50 food trucks and vendors lining 4th Avenue and Adams Street, offering a variety of goods…

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Member Spotlight: Alaska Helicopter Tours

View glaciers, ocean, and mountains from the air with Alaska Helicopter Tours! Alaska Helicopters is not only a local tourism business, it is a gateway for tourists to encounter parts of the Alaskan wilderness that, prior to air travel, was only enjoyed through grueling trek or via story telling and…

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