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International
Softball Tournament- July 4, 2008
Annual softball
tournament with teams from Alaska and Canada competing.
Three days of solid fun filled games.
Contact: Cindy O'Daniel, P. O. Box 630 , Skagway
, AK 99840
Independence
Day Parade and Street Fair - July 4, 2008
Our July 4th celebration
has been history making since Soapy Smith rode at the head
of our first parade in 1898. Fireworks on night of July
3rd, then an old fashioned family fun day with races, contests,
and events for all to enjoy. Events include Slow Bike race,
Pie Eating contest, Horseshoe tournament, and Egg Toss.
Contact: Skagway Chamber of Commerce, P. O. Box
194 , Skagway , AK 99840
(907) 983-1898 or email chamber@aptalaska.net
Pat Moore
Memorial Game Fish Derby - July 11-13, 2008
NOTICE!!!
DATE CHANGE: July 11-13, 2008 Because
of Alaska State Department of Fish and Game Emergency Closures,
the date has been moved up to July for ONE WEEKEND ONLY.
Skagway
's Pat Moore Memorial Game Fish Derby offers cash, prizes,
and the excitement of catching king salmon in pristine waters
surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Join us during this
popular two-weekend, family oriented event, in search of
the finest fish in northern waters. This 100% charitable
event is sponsored by the Taiya Inlet Watershed Council.
Contact: Derby
Chairman, Andrew Cremata, P.O. Box 1092 , Skagway , AK 99840
, (907) 983-2157.
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and Garden Show - August 10-12, 2008 Skagway
is by official state declaration the “Garden City
of Alaska". This annual three day event showcases
the variety, size and beauty of Skagway 's gardens
and flower adorned businesses.
Contact: Eastern
Star Chapter #9, P.O. Box 294, Skagway , AK 99840
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Klondike International
Road Relay - September 5-6, 2008
A 110 mile relay race that begins in Skagway, Alaska on
Friday and ends in Whitehorse, Yukon the next afternoon.
Teams of 10 members from all over the world compete in this
event.
Contact: Sport Yukon, 4061 - 4th Ave, Whitehorse,
Yukon, Canada, Y1A 1H1, (867) 668-4236.
Visit
our Web site
Contact
us via E-mail
Southeast Alaska
Quilt Retreat - October 2008
Join us for a weekend of classes. potlucks and open-sewing.
Contact:
Allyson Nannini, Skagway Quilters, P.O. Box 992, Skagway,
AK 99840, (907) 983-2252.
Contact
us via E-mail
Yuletide &
Santa Train - December 2008
Skagway
's YULETIDE activites in December include the White Pass
Santa Train, shopping, local contests, prizes and the annual
Yuletide Ball. From
dancing to shopping to just walking around an old gold rush
town….Yuletide is unique for locals and visitors alike.
Call Katherine at the Skagway Rec Center for details: 983-2679
Buckwheat
Cross-Country Ski Classic - March 2009
Over 23 years ago,
local Skagway legend Buckwheat Donahue came up with the
idea of a ski race. Today it has evolved into a little bit
of everything: there are 50K, 25K, and 10K ski races, a
5K snow shoe race, and, well, one big party that lasts for
two days. The “Buckwheat” is a family event where good sportsmanship
shines like the sun reflecting off the snow-covered raceway.
There's a dinner the evening before the event, a pancake
breakfast the morning of the race, and a post race awards
dinner followed by a dance with live entertainment. All
of these events take place in Skagway, but the race itself
takes place just across the Canadian border, near Log Cabin,
in beautiful British Columbia , where the snow is, well,
perfect. The traditional track does not accommodate skating.
It follows the historic “Trail of ‘98” along the White Pass
& Yukon Route Railway.
Last year the
almost 300 smiling competitors came from Whitehorse, Marsh
Lake, Anchorage, Juneau, Douglas, Wasilla, Atlin, Ontario,
Alberta, Quebec, Haines, Washington, Northwest Territories,
Talkeetna, and Skagway.
Sponsored by the
Skagway Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary #25, the $50 entry fee
includes breakfast and dinner; any profits are donated to
the Skagway School Ski Club. Volunteers needed and welcomed!
Call Su at (907)
983-2127 or Jeff (907) 983-2354 for details.
Registrations
or donations can also be mailed to The Buckwheat Ski Classic,
P.O. Box 636, Skagway, AK 99840
Annual
Elks Summer Solstice Party - June 2009
This fun event
happens at the ball fields across the river from town. Everyone
is invited, food booths, beer garden and games.
Contact: John
O'Daniel (OD), P.O. Box 696, Skagway, AK 99840
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