This registration site is specifically for employers, organizations, artists, and craftspeople interested in reserving vendor booth space at the Alaska Forum Career and Craft Fair.
The Alaska Forum is the state’s largest cross-sector gathering of professionals, organizations, and community members. Bringing together 1,400+ attendees annually, the conference connects leaders from government, business, education, nonprofits, and communities across Alaska to tackle projects, challenges, and ideas that shape the state’s future.
Following a successful inaugural event in 2026, the Alaska Forum is excited to host its Second Annual Career and Craft Fair, presented in partnership with the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Building on last year's success, the event is expanding to TWO DAYS in 2027, offering even more opportunities for job seekers to connect with employers, explore career paths, and learn about training and apprenticeship opportunities across Alaska.
Tuesday, February 2 & Wednesday, February 3, 2027
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Each Day
Dena'ina Civic & Convention Center | First Floor Exhibitor Hall | Anchorage, Alaska
The expanded two-day event brings together employers, job seekers, artists, craftspeople, and community members from across Alaska. With more opportunities to connect, recruit, shop, and showcase Alaska's talent, the Career and Craft Fair offers something for everyone!
The Career and Craft Fair is FREE and open to all Alaska Forum attendees and the general public!
What Can You Expect?
For Employers & Career Fair Exhibitors:
- Connect face-to-face with job seekers, students, and professionals interested in careers across Alaska, including environmental services, hazardous waste management, emergency preparedness, utilities, infrastructure, resource development, and more.
- Reach Alaska Forum conference attendees representing communities and businesses from Kotzebue to Ketchikan, as well as members of the general public seeking new career opportunities.
- Showcase your organization alongside employers from across the state, including contractors, Tribal governments, Alaska Native corporations, nonprofits, and federal and state agencies.
- Take advantage of two full days to recruit talent, share employment and training opportunities, and build relationships with prospective employees.
- Support Alaska's workforce development while strengthening your organization's recruitment pipeline.
For Arts & Crafts Fair Exhibitors:
- Display and sell your handcrafted artwork, goods, and products alongside talented artists and craftspeople from across Alaska.
- Reach a diverse audience of 1,400+ Alaska Forum attendees, along with members of the general public, over two days.
- Share your Alaska-made creations with visitors from communities throughout Alaska and the Lower 48.
- Showcase traditional and contemporary Alaska Native art, including beadwork, carvings, textiles, jewelry, and more.
- Connect with new customers, share your story, and celebrate Alaska's rich artistic and cultural traditions.
- All craft fair registrations will be reviewed to ensure vendors and their products are a good fit for the event and to maintain a diverse selection of arts, crafts, and handmade goods. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance or booth space.
Join Us in 2027!
Whether you're an employer looking to connect with Alaska's workforce or an artist or craftsperson looking to share your work, the Second Annual Alaska Forum Career and Craft Fair provides an exciting opportunity to reach new audiences over two days.
We look forward to welcoming you to the 2027 Alaska Forum Career and Craft Fair!
Questions? Contact us.
The Alaska Forum Career and Craft Fair is presented in partnership with the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Cancellation Policy
Career and craft fair vendor booth registrations are subject to our cancellation policy. Cancellations will be accepted until January 15, 2027, for a refund, minus a non-refundable service fee ($50 for career vendors, $25 for craft vendors). No cancellations will be accepted after January 15, 2027 and no refunds will be issued past that date. Registrations processed after January 15, 2027, will not be considered for cancellation or refunds. The Alaska Forum reserves the right to refuse services to and/or remove anyone deemed to pose a health and/or safety risk to the event, staff, and/or participants, whether in-person or online.
Vendor booth payments are due at or within 30 days of registration. Failure to submit payment within this timeframe may result in cancellation. If payment is not received by January 16, 2026, the booth reservation will be cancelled and the space will be made available.
Payment Policy
Registration must be paid in full prior to attending the Career and Craft Fair. Payment can be made online, by phone, by mail, or in-person at conference check-in (except for exhibitors). Check payments should be made payable to the Alaska Forum and mailed to PO Box. 212409 Anchorage, AK 99521-2409. If payment has not received prior to or upon checking into the Career and Craft Fair, or in a case where prior arrangements have not been made, vendors may not be able to attend the conference until payment is received.
Privacy Policy
The Alaska Forum is committed to protecting the privacy of the information collected through this website. Personal information that may be collected is used for registration and conference communications purposes only and will not be shared or sold to any party outside the of the Alaska Forum organization. For more information, read the full privacy policy statement listed on our webiste.