What makes the Tanana Valley State Fair unique is its emphasis on local talent and showcasing the best of Alaska’s Interior. The oldest fair in the state, The Tanana Valley State Fair has been whooping it up since 1924 — that’s 86 years! The nine-day event features a variety of local performers, agriculture and livestock …
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Archive for July, 2010Activity of the Week: It’s fair time! Fairbanks hosts “Barn in the USA”Friday, July 30th, 2010Progress Days – Soldotna – Kenai PeninsulaMonday, July 26th, 2010The fourth weekend in July, Soldotna celebrates its biggest event of the year – Progress Days. The main event is a parade with more than 100 participants. Other activities include art & crafts booths, car races, a rodeo, community barbecues and much more. www.soldotnachamber.com Read more...Fireweed Festival – Copper CenterSunday, July 25th, 2010Downtown Copper Center Farmer’s Market Fun Run/Walk Local Art and Food Alaskan Musicians Read more...Community Profile: Fairbanks, the Golden Heart CityFriday, July 23rd, 2010They call it the Golden Heart City. And between its history as an energetic mining town, its location in the heart of Alaska, the midnight sun and genuine hospitality, the name is no misnomer. It’s Alaska’s second largest city and a hub to the Interior. If you like to be active all year round (and … Read more...Activity of the Week: How to Command a Dog TeamFriday, July 23rd, 2010Dog sledding is the sport Alaska is famous for, and it hasn’t changed much over the last 4,000 years. Alaska Natives first used dog sledding as their main mode of transportation, but it wasn’t until the late 1890’s that it became a sport. The story many of us know already is that of the 1925 … Read more...Fairbanks Golden DaysWednesday, July 21st, 2010Fairbanks’ largest summer celebration – Golden Days takes place July 21st – 25, 2010. This year’s theme is “All That Glitters”. Wednesday, July 21st Kick Off Party Thursday, July 22nd Golden Citizen’s Senior Luncheon Sign Pro’s Theatre Thursday Friday, July 23rd Alyeska Pipeline’s Young Pioneers Day Alaska USA Federal Credit Union’s Comedy Night Saturday, July … Read more...Insider’s tip: let a ranger be your guideMonday, July 19th, 2010There are plenty of ways to get out and explore the wilderness surrounding Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge — from horseback to bush plane, raft, ATV or even covered wagon. But the great thing about being in the midst of 146 acres of land inside Denali State Park is that the opportunities to explore begin right … Read more...Activity of the Week: The past comes to life with Golden Days in FairbanksFriday, July 16th, 2010In 1902, Felix Pedro discovered gold in Fairbanks and there has been reason to celebrate ever since. During the height of summer, we commemorate the glittering history of Fairbanks with the Golden Days celebration. Hosted by the Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce, Golden Days activities range from a rubber ducky race down the Chena River to … Read more...Activity of the Week: the Wild West of the great northThursday, July 15th, 2010If you thought the views couldn’t get any better on the Kenai Peninsula, gain an additional five feet or so and enjoy the sights on horseback. The clicking of hooves against the dirt, the distinct musk of mane; it’s all very wild north, the way Alaska should be explored. Aside from having a horse-eye view … Read more...Community Profile: Copper River PrincessFriday, July 9th, 2010Even if you don’t blink between Mileposts 101 and 106 of the Richardson Highway, you could pass by Copper Center and not even see it. That’s because — quite simply — the road was moved. In 1988, the Richardson Highway was straightened, bypassing the loop of the now Old Richardson Highway that flanks Copper Center. … Read more... |
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