A roller derby show, a summer travel show and the return of the Spenard Food Truck Carnival

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Spring is just around the corner and this weekend’s events promise warmer days. Highlights include the return of the Spanish Food Truck Carnival and the Summer Travel Show. It will also feature several local concerts and shows and one of the state’s largest outdoor fairs.

Spenard Food Truck CarnivalSaturday, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Cote’s Parking Lot, 2435 Spenard Road

The unofficial trip to Anchorage Springs, The Spaniard’s Food Truck Carnival returns for its 11th year. Featured trucks include Yeti Dogs, Tacos el Primo, Babycakes Cupcakes, The Smokehouse BBQ and more.

Alaska Summer Show: Noon to 4 pm Saturday, Alaska Native Heritage Center, 8800 Heritage Center Dr.

After a three-year hiatus, the show returns with travel deals, opportunities to meet dozens of travel experts and more than $25,000 in travel prizes. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.

Rhythm conflictSaturday, 5:30 p.m., Alaska Junior Theatre, 430 W. 7th Street

Alaska Junior Theatre’s annual benefit show features a high-energy clash of rhythms. The event will feature a champagne reception, hors d’oeuvres and online and live auctions. Tickets are $65 and include a tax-deductible donation to AJT.

Fury City Roller Derby: Saturday at 7 p.m., O’Malley Sports Center, 11111 O’Malley Center Dr.

The 3rd Annual Beer Mashup features a battle of derby teams representing Midnight Sun Brewing and Double Shovel Cider. Of course, there will be a beer and cider garden featuring beer selections from the two establishments. Tickets are $15.

Kaleidoscope 4.0Saturday, 7:30pm, Sidney Lawrence Theater, 621 W. 6th Street

This show is billed as chamber music with an Anchorage Symphony Orchestra twist. The program includes selections from Schumann, Brahms, Arensky and more. Tickets start at $35.

Anchor Civic Orchestra Winter Concert: 4:30 pm Sunday, Sidney Lawrence Theatre, 621 W. 6th Ave.

The Anchorage Civic Orchestra will perform Berlioz’s “King Lear Overture,” Glier’s Symphony No. 1 and Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 4. The program features singles Janet Gellert, Margaret Turner and Emily Madsen. Tickets start at $23.50.

Mat-Su Outdoorsman Show: Noon – 6 pm Friday, 10 am – 6 pm Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm Sunday, Menard Sports Center, 1001 S. Clapp St. in Wasilla

One of the state’s largest outdoor shows, the Mat-Su, hits this weekend with vendors, boats, RVs, gear, raffles and seminars. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for military members with ID and free for children 12 and under.

See our online calendar for more event details adn.com/calendar.