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International
Softball Tournament- July 3-5, 2009
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, 2009
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, ontests,
and events for all to enjoy. Events include Slow Bike race,
Pie Eating contest, Horseshoe ournament, 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 16-19, 2009
Skagway
's Pat Moore Memorial Game Fish Derby offers cash, prizes,
and the excitement of
catching
salmon in pristine waters surrounded by snow-capped mountains.
Cash & prizes!
Join us during this popular family oriented event,
in search of the finest fish in northern waters. Fishing
starts at 6 am at Small Boat Harbor at the Petro Marine
Float. 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.
Flower
and Garden Show - August 9-11, 2009
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
Klondike International
Road Relay - September 11-12, 2009
The race starts Friday afternoon and continues all night
along the road. This 110 mile relay race that egins in Skagway,
Alaska ends in Whitehorse, Yukon Saturday 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.
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us via E-mail
Yuletide &
Santa Train - December2009
Skagway
's YULETIDE activites in December include the White Pass
Santa Train,shopping (Eastern Star and School Bazaar, local
contests, prizes and the annual Yuletide Ball at the Recreation
Center.. 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: 907 983-2679
Buckwheat
Ski Classic March 27, 2010
There will be
50K, 25K and 10K cross country ski races, as well as a 5K
kids race. All races take place at Log Cabin on the South
Klondike Highway, and there are pre-and post-race events
in Skagway, Alaska, including a fabulous awards banquet
and dance at the historic Eagles Hall.
The Buckwheat in 2005 was named one of the top 49 things
to do in Alaska by the editors of Alaska magazine. The race
is a fund-raiser for the Skagway Ski Club and traditionally
hosts more than 200 participants from Alaska, the Yukon
and elsewhere.
Registration forms
may be dropped off at the Skagway and Whitehorse locations
or mailed directly to Buckwheat Ski Classic, Box 636, Skagway,
AK 99840. Early registration deadline is March 15. Registrations
received after that date cost an additional $10.
Annual
Fran Delisle
Cancer Awareness Walk - June 2010
Walk or sponsor
a walker to walk from Dyea to Skagway on the road with friends
and neighbors. Funds raised go to support local medical
needs of community. The walk on Saturday is followed by
a lunch at the Elks for participants. Sponsored by the Skagway
Emblem Club #111 and the Eagles Auxiliary #25.
Annual
Elks Summer Solstice Party - June 2010
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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