JANUARY
January 21, 2012
43rd Annual Alcan 200 International Snowmachine Road Rally
Snow machine race from the US/Canada Border to Dezadeash Lake in Yukon Territory and back to the Border.
Contact person: Karen Hess 907.766.2050
Email: chilkatsnowburners@yahoo.com
January 28 - 29, 2012
Haines Dolphins Swim Team Winter Games Invitational Swim Meet. Hosted by the Haines Dolphins.
FEBRUARY
February
Dick Hotch Basketball Tournament
Location: Haines High School Karl Ward Gym
Call 907.767.5505 for more information
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
May 7, 2012
Spring Fling
Eat BBQ, enjoy Haines Brewing Co. beer on tap, and groove to the flunky
sounds of the Seattle band "Bucket of Honey"
Contact: SE Alaska State Fair Office 907.766.2476
Email: seakfair@aptalaska.net
May 25 - 26, 2012
20th Annual Great Alaska Craftbeer and Homebrew Festival
Beer tasting, dinner, and awards.
Contact: SE Alaska State Fair Office 907.766.2476
Email: seakfair@aptalaska.net
TBA
34th Annual King Salmon Derby
Two weekends of fishing competition. Great Prizes.
JUNE
June 16, 2012
20th Annual Kluane to Chilkat International Bike Relay
The most beautiful ride in the world! Starts in Haines Junction, YT and ends in Haines, AK.
Contact: Judy Ewald 907.766.2455
JULY
July 4, 2012
Independence Day Celebration Old time small town events: Foot races, Chilkoot River raft race, Mt.Ripinsky Run, watermelon feed, mud volleyball, fire hose battle, nail-pounding competition, Main Street parade, pie-eating contest, BBQ, and fireworks highlight this multi-day celebration.
July 26 - July 29, 2012
Southeast Alaska State Fair
Five fun filled days with exhibits, logging show, horse show, live entertainment and food.
Contact: SE Alaska Fair office 907.766.2476
SEPTEMBER
September - Labor Day Weekend Mardi Gras Party
Saturday evening - a night on the town. Costume prizes, Cajun music, refreshments.
NOVEMBER
November 14 - 18, 2012
World's largest congregation of Bald Eagles gather along Chilkat River to feed on a late run of Chum salmon. The Alaska Bald Eagle Festival features naturalist guided tours into the preserve, speakers, photo workshops, art exhibits, educational seminars and more.
DECEMBER
December 8, 2012
Community Christmas Celebration Letters to Santa, Angel Trees, Cookie and Candy Contest, Pictures with Santa, Open Houses, Caroling, and a Parade.
Visit the Chamber Calendar and the Haines Convention & Visitor Bureau for additional event listings.
