Greater Whittier Chamber of Commerce Whittier,
Alaska Calendar of Events
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Food
and fun at the Triangle in Whittier is waiting for the walkers
and visitors. (Photo by Turnagain Times)
The
4th of July Parade led by a fire truck of the Whittier Voluntary
Fire Department. (Photo by Turnagain Times)
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Halibut Derby: May 22 to Sept 7
One of three fish derbies the Greater Whittier Chamber of Commerce
is sponsoring this summer, the Halibut Derby starts Memorial Day
weekend and runs through Labor Day weekend. The daily entry fee
is $5, weekly $25 and $100 for the season. Monthly awards are
given to first, second and third place halibut that come closest
to the target weight. A jackpot for the biggest fish will be awarded
at the end of the season. All fish entries will be weighed at
the weigh-in station, located at Fee’s Custom Seafoods on the
Whittier Harbor Triangle, daily between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Derby tickets and regulations are available at businesses around
Whittier.
2009 Annual Walk to Whittier: Staging begins June 14 at 2:30 pm
Once a year, curious walkers don hardhats and stroll two-and-half-miles from Bear Valley to Whittier through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel – the longest tunnel in North America. Upon arrival, walkers are treated to a hometown celebration complete with entertainment by Don the Magic Guy and the Button Box Gang. Special food and gift discounts provided by Whittier businesses.
Kick off the Independence Day festivities at evening of July 3rd just before midnight with a spectacular Fire Works display.
Plans are underway for the annual Fourth of July Celebration including a parade, barbeque, activities for kids and a car show. The parade kicks off the celebration at Noon and festivities go all day until 5 p.m. Kids can look forward to face-painting, entertainment and much more.
Car show organizers are still encouraging auto enthusiasts to take part in the car show. Participants in the show are eligible for prizes including two round trip tickets to Seward, a kayak trip for two and complimentary glacier cruises. Those interested in car show participation can contact Ron Ashcroft, zron1@teamzr-1.com.
Silver
Salmon Derby: August 28 - September 13
The daily entry fee is $5 while the weekly fee is $25. A jackpot
for the heaviest fish will be awarded at the end of the season.
Weigh-in location and hours are the same as for the Halibut Derby.
Tickets and regulations are available from Whittier businesses.
“Small
Fry” Silver Salmon Derby: Saturday September 12
A salmon derby for the kids, the entry fee is $5. Youngsters will
be divided into two groups – ages 10 and under, and 11 to 15.
First, second and third prizes will be awarded to contestants
in both age classes for the heaviest fish. Weigh-in location and
hours are the same as for the other derbies. Tickets and regulations
are available from Whittier businesses.
Contact
the Chamber at:
Greater
Whittier Chamber of Commerce
P.O.
Box 607
Whittier, Alaska 99693
