Since 1952 Fairbanks has celebrated its founding with a series of activities in July known as Golden Days. Golden Days boasts exciting events for all ages, including the biggest parade in Alaska, a street fair, and a rubber duckie race along the Chena river among many other fun activities. Golden Days 2021 festivities will be held on July 24th & 25th.

     July 11: 74th Annual Pedro Monument Rededication

     Join us for the oldest Golden Days event put on by the Fairbanks Igloos of the Pioneers of Alaska.  Our guest speaker will be Nick Nugent who will share some nuggets of mining history that happened in the Interior prior to Felix Pedro's gold discovery in July of 1902.  There will also be refreshments of coffee and donuts served.  This event is free and open to the public.

The Pedro Monument is located at the site of Felix Pedro's Discovery claim at 16 mile Steese Highway.

July 17: Alaska BBQ Golden Days State Championship

The Alaska BBQ Association and Big Daddy's BarB-Q present the Golden Days BBQ State Championship. Come compete, vote for your favorites and have a great time! Grand Champion wins an invite to the Jack Daniel's World Championship! Sign up at alaskabbq.org.