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The World Eskimo‑Indian Olympics (WEIO) is a four‑day celebration of Indigenous strength, skill, and culture held each July in Fairbanks, Alaska. Athletes, families, and visitors from across Alaska and the circumpolar North gather to compete in traditional games and share dances, stories, and community.Since 1961, WEIO’s mission has been to promote the culture, social games, skills, dances, and traditions of Alaska, Greenland, Siberian, and Canadian Eskimos, and those of the American and Alaskan Indians and Aleuts.
What to expect:
Traditional games
Cultural dances and performances
Pageants
Native arts and crafts vendors
When: July 15–18, 2026
Where: Carlson Center, 2010 2nd Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Tickets & schedule
Daytime events: Free admission
Evening sessions: Ticketed; General Admission, youth/senior, and family passes available
Full schedule and ticket details will be posted at weio.org/schedule as we get closer to the event
Registration:
Registration is now open for athletes, dance groups, and volunteers for the 65th Annual WEIO.
👉 Register online: weio.org/registration
Sponsors & supporters:
WEIO is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and is made possible through the support of sponsors, donors, and community partners.
Learn how to become a sponsor: weio.org/sponsors
Make a donation or learn more about supporting WEIO and related programs at weio.org
Thank you for helping us Experience Tradition together. Follow this event and the WEIO page for schedule updates and featured games.
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Event Venue
Carlson Center, 2010 2nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701-4047, United States
Tickets
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
