to July in Fairbanks
The lazy days of July bring fishing derbys, summer competitions and celebrations. Pan for gold or count the tourists on a Sunday afternoon. By July, the city is filled with sightseers, and the parking lot at Alaskaland is bulging with self-contained RVs.
Even though the longest day of the year was June 21, it's still daylight most of the time.
The temperature is mild and local residents wear shorts and tank tops, although visitors may opt for a sweater in the evenings.
July is the month of
- Golden Days. Felix Pedro marches down main street with a parade behind him to weigh in the first poke of gold. Local residents and shopkeepers dress in period costumes or risk spending the day in the Golden Days' jail. Visitors can avoid arrest by buying a Golden Days' souvenir pin. Of course, participation in the festivities is completely voluntary.
- World Eskimo Indian Olympics, the largest celebration in Alaska featuring Native dances, songs, arts and crafts. The athletic competition begins on Wednesday and culminates on Saturday night. The games test strength, agility, and balance.
From July 18 - 21, 2001, the WEIO stages their 41st annual celebration at the Big Dipper Recreation Center in Fairbanks.
Tickets sold only at the door.- Telephone: 907-456-6818
- Summer Skating Program at the Polar Ice Arena, a member of the Ice Skating Institute.
- Telephone: 907-457-7465
- University of Alaska Summer Fine Arts Camp offers music, theatre, dance, visual arts, and creative writing programs for students from fourth to twelfth grades.
- Telephone: 907-474-6837
- Preschool Storytime in the Berry Room of the Noel Wien Library on the corner of Cowles and Airport Way. Registration is required.
- Telephone: 907-459-1020
- Computer Training Courses
- Farthest North Bridge Club, sectional and regional tournaments in Alaska.
- A Day at the Georgeson Botanical Garden at the University of Alaska Experimental Farm.
- Alaska Beer Craft Festival
- Check out the current month's Calendar of Events for more Fairbanks activities.
