For everyone that wishes to enjoy a wide range of Community Events, Skagway has it all. Throughout the year our small community puts on a host of events with the help of many Skagwegians.

September 2010

Klondike International Road Relay - September 10-11, 2010
The race starts Friday evening and continues all night along the road. This 110 mile relay race that begins in Skagway, Alaska ends in Whitehorse, Yukon on Saturday afternoon. Teams of 10 members from all over the world compete in this event. (The road is open to regular traffic)
Contact:  Sport Yukon, 4061 - 4th Ave, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, Y1A 1H1, (867) 668-4236.

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December 2010

Yuletide & Santa Train - December 2010

Skagway's Yuletide activities in December include the White Pass Santa Train followed by the annual Yuletide Ball at the Recreation Center in the evening. Many additional activities and contests in town. From dancing to shopping to just walking around an old gold rush town, Yuletide is a fun time for locals and visitors alike.

Call Katherine at the Skagway Recreation Center for details: 907 983-2679

March 2011

Buckwheat Ski Classic  March 26, 2011

There will be 50K, 25K and 10K cross country ski races, as well as a 5K kids race. All races take place at Log Cabin on the South Klondike Highway, and there are pre-and post-race events in Skagway, Alaska, including a fabulous awards banquet and dance at the historic Eagles Hall.
The Buckwheat in 2005 was named one of the top 49 things to do in Alaska by the editors of Alaska magazine. The race is a fund-raiser for the Skagway Ski Club and traditionally hosts more than 200 participants from Alaska, the Yukon and elsewhere.

Registration forms may be dropped off at the Skagway and Whitehorse locations or mailed directly to Buckwheat Ski Classic, Box 636, Skagway, AK 99840. Early registration deadline is March 15, 2011. Registrations received after that date cost an additional $10.

June 2011

Annual Elks Summer Solstice Party - June, 2011

This fun event happens at the ball fields across the river from town. Everyone is invited, food booths, beer garden and games. Contact: John O'Daniel (OD), P.O. Box 696, Skagway, AK 99840

July 2011

International Softball Tournament- July 2-4, 2011

Annual softball tournament with teams from Alaska and Canada competing. Three days of solid fun filled games. Contact:   Cindy O'Daniel, P. O. Box 630 , Skagway , AK   99840

Independence Day Parade and Street Fair - July 4, 2011

Our July 4th celebration has been history making since Soapy Smith rode at the head of our first parade in 1898. Fireworks on night of July 3rd, then an old fashioned family fun day with races, contests, and events for all to enjoy. Events include Slow Bike race, Pie Eating contest, Horseshoe Tournament, and Egg Toss.
Contact:   Skagway Chamber of Commerce, P. O. Box 194 , Skagway , AK   99840 (907) 983-1898

or email chamber@aptalaska.net

Pat Moore Memorial Game Fish Derby - July 2011

Skagway 's Pat Moore Memorial Game Fish Derby offers cash, prizes, and the excitement of

catching salmon in pristine waters surrounded by snow-capped mountains.

Cash & prizes!   Join us during this popular family oriented event, in search of the finest fish in northern waters. Fishing starts at 6 am at Small Boat Harbor at the Petro Marine Float. This 100% charitable event is sponsored by the Taiya Inlet Watershed Council.

Contact: Derby Chairman, Andrew Cremata, P.O. Box 1092 , Skagway , AK 99840 , (907) 973-2998.