Annual Events
JANUARY
January 16, 2010
40th 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 23 - 24, 2010
Haines Dolphins Swim Team Winter Games Invitational Swim Meet. Hosted by
the Haines Dolphins.
FEBRUARY
February TBA
Dick Hotch Basketball Tournament
Location: Klukwan
Contact: Organizer Larry Sweet 907.767.5616
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
May 22 - 23, 2009
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
May TBA, 2009
Chilkoot to Chilkat Biathlon Start at
Chilkoot Lake, run to Ferry Terminal, bike to Letnikof Cove, run to Chilkat State Park.
Team and individual competition.
May 23 - 25 and May 30 - 31, 2009
King Salmon Derby
Two weekends of fishing competition. Great Prizes.
JUNE
June 20, 2009
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, 2009
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 30-31 and August 1-2, 2009
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 11 - 15, 2009
World's largest congregation of Bald Eagles gather along Chilkat River to feed on a late run of Chum salmon.
The AlaskaBald Eagle Festival features naturalist guided
tours into the preserve, speakers, photo workshops, art exhibits, educational seminars and more.
DECEMBER
December 12, 2009
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.
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