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 2022 festivities will be held on July 23rd.

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OFFICIAL WINNING TICKET NUMBERS - 2022 RUBBER DUCKIE RACE

Winners will be asked to present their photo ID and ticket stub to claim prizes from the Rubber Duckie Race from the Fairbanks Chamber office at 100 Cushman Street, Suite 102.

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     July 17: 75th Annual Pedro Monument Rededication

   Come learn about 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 mile post 16.6 on the Steese Highway.

 

July 17: Creamer's Dairy Day

Join us for Creamer’s Dairy Day on July 17 from 12:00 – 4:00 pm at the Farmhouse Visitor’s Center. Families and visitors can come learn about the history of the former dairy while playing fun farm games and activities, enjoy ice cream, learn about farming and agriculture in Alaska, and tour the Creamer’s Dairy barn complex! Come seize the moo-ment! 😉

For more information, please contact the Friends of Creamer’s Field at (907) 978-8457 or email us at programs@friendsofcreamersfield.org. 

 

July 21 - 23 from 7 AM to 10 AM all days: Kiwanis Pancake Feed

All you can eat sourdough pancakes! Located in the Sadler's Parking Lot.

 

 

July 22, 5 - 10:30 PM: Pioneer Park Salmon Jam

20+ tasting tents, 4 bands, all sorts of activities.  Located at the Alaska Salmon Bake. 5 - 10:30 PM

General Admission - $50  |  VIP Admission - $100

 

 

July 23 - 24: 2022 Golden Days Northernmost Rodeo in America and Music Fest

GENES Chrysler Jeep along with the Alaska Army National Guard will bring the 2022 Golden Days Rodeo and Music Fest. Come see an action-packed weekend of Championship rodeo and Performing Live in Concert Ray Scott and The Ken Peltier Band! 

Saturday, July 23rd Gates Open at 3pm
Rodeo at 5pm 
Live Music at 7pm
Sunday, July 24th Gates Open at Noon 
Rodeo at 2 pm 

 

July 24 @ 3 PM: The Great Bathtub Race

 in the Gold Rush Town in Pioneer Park