Events
April 7-11 Gci arctic man ski and snow classic (About the Race)
The Arctic Man is a race for teams of two skilled competitors that tests the strength of an athlete and the horsepower of a snowmobile. Courage and training are essential elements of this team of snowmobile and skier. The Arctic Man is one of the World's Toughest Downhill Ski races, and an exciting snowmobile race, all in one. The skier begins at a summit elevation of 5,800 feet and drops 1700 feet in less than two miles to the bottom of a narrow canyon where he meets up with his snowmobiling partner.
May 15th Gold nugget triathlon
The Alaska Women’s Gold Nugget Triathlon has taken place on the third Sunday of May every year for the last 27 years. The race began as a Girls Club event to encourage fitness and sports participation for girls. The youngest participant the first year was 6 and the oldest was 60. The race began at Dimond High School, but moved to Bartlett High School in 1988. This year’s event is scheduled for May 16, 2010 at Bartlett High School. Our event is the largest triathlon in the state, and it is also the oldest women’s triathlon in the country. Over our 27 years, the race has grown from 166 participants in its first year to 1,417 registered entrants for the 2009 race. Registration for our event has filled up and closed within 24 hours at a cap of 1400 participants for the last two years. This year we will be registering 1500 participants, and do anticipate again filling up in less than 24 hours!!
June 4-13 The three bears renaissance fair
It houses life size exhibits of Stories, Myths, and Legends including an actual Three Bears Room, a Troll Cave, and a giant flying dragon among it's many rooms. Dedicated to the memory of Jim Henson, it is in the process of adding an entire new wing and five new exhibits this year.
July 4th Downtown 4th of July parade
Celebrate America’s birthday on July 4th in true Alaska style. This old-fashioned, patriotic celebration is complete with family-oriented events such as the pancake breakfast, downtown parade, picnic, activities, and fireworks finale.
Schedule of Events
8 a.m. Pancake Breakfast
11 a.m. Parade
12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Family Picnic
1 p.m. Reading of Declaration of Independence
August 26-September 6 Alaska state fair in (Palmer)
More than 300,000 people flock to the Palmer Alaska, at the end of each summer for The Alaska State Fair, held in Late August and early September. Nestled in the heart of the Chugach Mountains, in the fertile Matanuska-Susitna Valley the Alaska State Fairgrounds are just an hour north of Anchorage. Each fall, the Fair provides a setting for Alaska’s last blast of summer, a showcase of Alaska’s uniqueness and beauty. Head out to Palmer for the Alaska State Fair weekdays, Noon-10 p.m. and weekends and Labor Day, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (We do shuttle people to and from the railroad station where you can catch a train to get to the fairgrounds.)