Whales can't tell us about the changing oceans, moose don't understand crosswalks, and bears are definitely not welcome at town hall meetings. Founded in 1978, the Alaska Wildlife Alliance gives a local voice to Alaska’s wildlife by advocating for healthy ecosystems across the state. Every year, we host a Hibernation Celebration fundraiser to build support for our wildlife conservation programs across the state.

When: October 25, 2024 - Doors Open at 6PM

Where: Matanuska Brewing Company, Anchorage Location

2830 C St, Anchorage, AK 99503

This year, our celebration includes an evening of food and drink, as well as an amazing silent auction and a brief presentation on AWA’s work this year! Starting at 9pm, there will be a benefit concert with live music from the Jangle Bees and a wildlife costume contest (winner gets free beer for a year from Matanuska!) for all ticketed attendees.

Join us for the chance to win great prizes, and check back often as our prize and auction list grows. We’ll update them here. All funds support Alaska Wildlife Alliance's wildlife conservation programs across the state. We can’t wait to celebrate Alaska’s wildlife with you!

tickets are required for the benefit concert, starting at 9PM.

Purchase online to secure your spot.

Tickets for the concert are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

All proceeds go directly to wildlife conservation.

Schedule of Events

Doors open at 6pm!

6:30–7:30pm: Grab a bite to eat and sip Matanuska’s beers (or AWA’s specialty cocktails!) with AWA staff and Board. All food and drink purchased at Matanuska on October 25 helps AWA.

We’ll have information on AWA’s work, our silent auction, and fundraising games.

7:30–8:30pm: AWA presentation on 2024 work and Volunteer of the Year award.

8:45pm: Silent auction closes.

9:00–Midnight: Live music with the Jangle Bees for all ticketed attendees.

Costume contest winner will be announced at 10pm.

Live music with the jangle bees starting at 9PM!

Help us raise $50,000 for wildlife!

Can you contribute financially to our wildlife fundraiser?

Head to our sponsorship page, linked below, to make a donation. All donations are tax-deductible.

Raffle!

$10 tickets available during the Hibernation Celebration.

Drawings held throughout the event, winner doesn’t have to be present to win.

Check out the 2024 donors to our raffle & SIlent Auction!

AWA’s Charitable Gaming permit is 2651

Thank you to our event sponsors!