2017 Fur Rondy guide

2017 official rondy guide february 24 ­— march 5, 2017

anchorage, alaska www.furrondy.net

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to Fur Rondy!

Cover Photo: Britt Coon-Britt’s main passion is photographing the Sprint Sled Dog Races in Alaska. She loves capturing images of the dog teams racing along the trails. She has been a volunteer photographer for the Alaskan Sled Dog Racing Association for the past decade.

Message from the Mayor......... page 4 From the Rondy President......... page 5 Meet the Rondy Team............... page 7 Fur Rondy Shop........................ page 9 Keystone Kops........................ page 10

Daily Events Pre-Rondy Events................... page 13 Friday, February 24................. page 14 Saturday, February 25............. page 20 Sunday, February 26............... page 27 Monday, February 27.............. page 34 Tuesday, February 28............. page 35 Wednesday, March 1............... page 37 Thursday, March 2.................. page 38 Friday, March 3....................... page 40 Saturday, March 4................... page 51 Sunday, March 5 .................... page 55 Rondy Route........................... page 29 Downtown Map and Parking.................. pages 30 & 31

World Championship Sled Dog Races Overview................................ page 44 Race Course........................... page 45

Rondy Traditions Collector Pin & Button Artists......................... page 47 Rondy Traditions..................... page 48 Rondy Royalty Tradition.......... page 49 Special Thanks....................... page 57

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welcome to fur rondy!

Welcome to the 82nd year of Fur Rondy! Fur Rondy brings Anchorage together as we celebrate our frontier history and winter spirit.

Fur Rondy is sprint dog races, running with the reindeer, a carnival, and the bustle of a community coming together.

Fur Rondy depends on the support of event organizers, and volunteers. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to make this signature event come alive.

Best wishes for a safe and fun Fur Rondy 2017 and see you out there!

Ethan Berkowitz Mayor, Municipality of Anchorage

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from the rondy president Dear Alaskans and Guests, Welcome to Fur Rendezvousl! Now in it’s 82nd year, it has grown from a local sporting event to a world-renowned winter festival that attracts visitors from around our state, and around the world. A full schedule is contained within this guide to help you plan your time enjoying events that span the ages, traditions, and culture of Alaska.

Fur Rendezvous’ continued success would not be possible without our community partners, members, sponsors, and volunteers. This kind of tradition cannot continue without intent and assistance! Each individual that participates is responsible for the success of Rondy – by purchasing a signature pin, participating in events, merchandise and memberships, you are keeping the festival going for future generations.

Beth Helgeson

Fur Rondy is about having fun, hospitality and the Alaskan Spirit. Whether it’s your first time or one of many, please consider this your personal invitation from the Board of Directors and staff to come out and celebrate Rondy!

President, Board of Directors Anchorage Fur Rendezvous

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49th State brewing coMpany theatre ever wonder how Fur rondy really got started? travel back to 1935 and find out at the 2017 Melodrama! with heroes and villains, singin’ and dancin’, popcorn-throwin’ and even a variety show, there’s never been a more entertaining history lesson!

Reserve your seats today at CenterTix.net or 263-ARTS. alaskasoundcelebration.org Written by Nancy Arnold & Sue Kjellsen • Stage Direction by David Block • Musical Direction by Peggy Benton Supported in part by the Municipality oF anchorage.

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CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY GCI’s 33RD ANNUAL SNOW SCULPTURE COMPETITION With an arsenal of stuff like Alaska’s fastest internet, the biggest and fastest statewide wireless network, advanced fiber optic networks, high definition video, crystal clear digital local phone service, HD video conferencing, remote telemedicine, distance education, and more, GCI knows about cuing edge technology.

We’re Alaska Born and Raised, so, it only makes sense for us to be the title sponsor for the 33rd Annual GCI Fur Rondy Snow Sculpture Competition.

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meet the rondy team

Fur Rondy Staff John McCleary, Executive Director Erik Judson, Marketing Director Tom Grainger, Operations Director

Fur Rondy Board of Directors

Virgil Jensen

Officers

Rod Williams

Kevin Young, Events Manager Carol Daughtry, Sales Manager

Beth Helgeson - President

John McCleary John Kevin Powers Mike Robbins John Rodda

Rod Williams - Treasurer

Board Emeritus

Ruth Williams - Past President

Rhea Bowman

Kathy Chamberlin - Secretary

Cary Carrigan

General Board

Mary Fairbanks

Lori Brewer

Ernie Hall

Bev Felix Charlie Grimm

Fur Rondy Headquarters

Amie Haakenson

400 D Street, Suite 110

Gary Hufford

Anchorage, AK 99501

Denis Hippert

Phone: 907-274-1177

Jim Huettl

Fax: 907-277-2199

Nikki Giordano

www.furrondy.net

Thank you to BP for supporting our community nonprofit organizations presenting events during Fur Rondy. www.furrondy.net

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PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY

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rondy headquarters Caffe D’Arte!

Coffee, Espresso, Cold Drinks, Snacks and more.

Open during Rondy February 26, 27, 28 and March 5.

Rondy Shop!

Exclusive Rondy Merchandise - Pins, Shirts, and more!

Dog Mushing Hall of Fame’

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View memorabilia from the history of Fur Rondy and the Alaska state sport!

BUY TICKETS and REGISTER FOR EVENTS Jim Beam JaM

Become a Fur Rondy member

Friday, February 24, $25.00

Support Rondy and enjoy member benefits such as:

Miners & Trappers Pardi-gras Saturday, March 4, $30.00

Frostbite Footrace Saturday, February 25

Running of the Reindeer Saturday, March 4, $30.00

Running with the Critters Saturday, March 4th, 2:30pm $10 per child, $25 per family of four Visit www.furrondy.net for other team events and tickets on sale. Rondy Melodrama, Hockey, Snowshoe Softball and more. www.furrondy.net

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Booster pin(s) 10% discount in Rondy Shop And more*... *Member benefits vary by membership level. See www.furrondy.net for information.

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keystone kops Keystone Kops of the University Kiwanis, Anchorage

In the mid-sixties the University Kiwanis came up with the idea of being Keystone Kops, enforcing the tradition of having to wear a Fur Rondy pin or button when a person is in attendance at any of the winter festival activities.

Their Kiwanis club constructed a couple of portable jails where they good-naturedly incarcerate “villains” who are not wearing a Fur Rondy pin or button. One way to stay out of jail (or get back out) is to purchase a pin or button from the Keystone Kops who, coincidently, sell them!

This project is their largest fundraiser. They receive a percentage of the pin and button sales for their efforts, netting approximately $10,000 to $20,000 annually.

These proceeds go back into the community via their many projects – predominantly to the four Key Clubs and a KCI club they sponsor each year. Starting around Thanksgiving, they staff a pin sales table each weekend at different locations throughout Anchorage to sell the current year’s pins. Also, members individually sell the pins and buttons through the winter months as do some of their Key Clubs. During the actual Fur Rondy festival they are on the streets downtown, in local establishments, in the parade, and at other events actively selling pins. They also have their own pin design, new each year, which they sell at the same time.

Although this is their largest fundraiser, it is also a community service project. Over the years the Keystone Kops have become recognized as the face of the Fur Rondy celebration. They appear in their Kop outfits (looking like British Bobbies with many Fur Rondy pins on their coats) at many public functions to advertise the event. They also appear on television raiding the newscasts to arrest local newscasters who do not have a Fur Rondy pin. All of this is done in good-natured fun to promote the winter carnival. During the event they serve as ambassadors for the festival, providing information and directions to many visitors. They are in hundreds of photos, posing with visitors, from around the world, who want their picture taken with a Keystone Kop. For more information, or to learn how you can join the fun and become a Keystone Kop, visit www. anchorageuniversitykiwanis.org.

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ICE BREAKER TOURNEY Friday, March 3rd, 7:00pm American Legion Post 28 7001 Brayton Drive

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Sunday, March 5th, 10:30am Anchorage Senior Activity Center For tournament fees & details, visit www.furrondy.net

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pre-rondy events Monday, February 20

Wednesday, February 22

Thursday, February 23

5:30pm-7:00pm Fur Rondy Pin Swap Moose Lodge 1534 4211 Arctic Blvd

7:00pm Musher’s Bib Draw Hard Rock Cafe Upstairs, 415 E St The mushers competing in the 2017 Open World Championship Sled Dog Races draw their bib numbers to determine starting order. Musher registration at 5:00pm, draw begins at 7:00pm.

10:00am PLAAY Day All Across Alaska Elementary schools participating in the PLAAY Day will gather their students together in gyms, recreation centers, common spaces, outside or in classrooms to participate in a half hour of fun physical activity. Alaska role model athletes will lead and encourage the students through the exercise routines. www.plaay.org

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friday, february 24 Official Rondy Event

9:00am-6:00pm The Great Train Show Historic Alaska Railroad Depot 411 W 1st Ave The Military Society of Model Railroad Engineers bring you sights, sounds, and shapes of model railroading. Kids of all ages will enjoy the wonder and magic of model railroading brought to life with trains operating on multiple layouts of different scales. Re-invigorate your inner child while sharing and exploring your thoughts, stories and ideas with other people who share the “I had a layout as a kid” experience while reviving memories of railroading from years gone by.

Come and partake of the aura of the Historic Alaska Railroad Depot, help bring ARR 557 back to life, and find out what adventures await you on the Alaska Railroad. We’ll see you there. All Aboard!

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10:00am-8:00pm Amateur Photo Contest The Mall at Sears 600 E Northern Lights Blvd Come see the world through the eyes of amateur photographers as they display photos and compete for top honors in various categories.

10:00am-8:00pm Amateur Photo Contest The Mall at Sears 600 E Northern Lights Blvd Come see the world through the eyes of amateur photographers as they display photos and compete for top honors in various categories.

Official Rondy Event 10:00am-10:00pm GCI Snow Sculpture Competition Ship Creek Ave, across from Comfort Inn 8ftx8ftx8ft blocks of compressed snow form the starting point for creative miracles to happen. Watch artists of varying levels create and compete for sculptural dominance! Division 1 winners go to the US Nationals to compete as Alaska’s team.

10:00am Judged Art Show Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave Free. Open to the public.

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10:00am-6:00pm 13th Annual Craft Alaska 4th Avenue Marketplace, 333 W 4th Ave 4th Ave Marketplace will be having its 13th Annual Craft Alaska Event. Get out of the cold & come into a warm, dry, festive atmosphere. Craft AK is a fun, family-friendly festival with Alaskan artists, craft vendors & local snacks located inside the 4th Avenue Marketplace at the corner of 4th and D.

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Friday, February 24 Official Rondy Event Noon Rondy World Championship Sled Dog Races (Day 1) 4th Ave and D St The Grandfather of Alaska Sled Dog Races is back with a record $100,000 purse! Continuously voted “Best Event” by the International Sled Dog Racing Association. Witness the sheer intensity and excitement that is the most anticipated sprint race in North America. Endurance, speed and agility prove these dogs are true athletes.

Official Rondy Event Noon-9:00pm Rondy Carnival 3rd Ave and E St Funnel cakes, fishing frogs and Ferris Wheels! Peer down on the entire inlet from your private gondola in the sky! Grab a caramel apple or some popcorn and hit the zipper! Are you man or woman enough to outlast your kids? Kids, are you going to let them? Daily during Rondy, weather permitting.

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Noon-6:00pm Horse Drawn Carriage Ride 3rd Ave and E St For nearly 30 years, the Horse Drawn Carriage Company has given passengers a taste of yesteryear with authentic carriage rides pulled with one-ton Percheron draft horses. Ten-minute downtown ride for two is $15.00, quarter-hour Park Strip ride for two is $40.00, half-hour Bootleggers Cove ride for two is $75.00, and one-hour Westchester Lagoon ride for two is $150.00. Each additional person is $5.00.

Noon-6:00pm Anchorage Coin Club Collectibles Show The Mall at Sears 600 E Northern Lights Blvd Coins/Cards

4:00pm-8:00pm Fur Rondy Railfair Northern Lights Model Railroad Club 1340 Lidia Selkregg Ln See a model railroad in operation. Club members will be on hand to show you around and answer questions but most importantly, trains will be running. This is a great event for kids and their families. Admission is free. We are located next to the chalet in Russian Jack Springs Park.

4:00pm-8:00pm Dog Sled Rides Delaney Park Strip, 10th Ave & E St Get a taste of mushing for the whole family with these short sled rides.

Official Rondy Event 5:30pm Great Alaska Talent Competition—Preliminary Auditions Hard Rock Cafe Upstairs, 415 E St Preliminary auditions for a shot at the final competition on Sunday, March 5th. Open to public for viewing, register at greatalaskatalentcompetition.org.

Official Rondy Event 6:00pm-10:00pm World Championship Outdoor Adult Hockey Tournament Delaney Park Strip & Mulcahy Ice Complex 6:00pm BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center, 1436 E Tudor Rd 6:00pm-10:00pm Fur Rondy Spiel Anchorage Curling Club, 711 E Loop Rd

Noon-5:00pm PLAAY Summit Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Positive Leadership for Active Alaskan Youth: The PLAAY Summit provides teachers, parents, nurses, coaches, administrators and other leaders of youth with a conference to address the multi-factorial areas of adolescent health with emphasis on the importance of physical activity. Snacks, light breakfast and lunch provided. www.plaay.org 1:00pm-6:00pm Pony Wheel Ranch Pony Rides Post Offices Mall, 3rd Ave & C St www.furrondy.net

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RUNNING OF THE REINDEER

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Friday, February 24 Official Rondy Event 7:30pm Rondy Melodrama “Welcome to the World-Famous, First-Ever Hide Get Together” 49th State Brewing Co., 717 W 3rd Ave Ever wondered how Fur Rendezvous got its name? Find out the answer to that burning question and many more when you take your seat at the 2017 Fur Rondy Melodrama, The World-Famous, First-Ever Hide Get Together. Loads of wacky fun takes place when you enter the Almost End of the Road Saloon during the winter of 1935. Join us for a popcornthrowing, booing hissing good time, and be transported to the Fur Rondy days of yesteryear, at the “World-Famous, FirstEver Hide Get Together”. Come early to buy your popcorn and raff le tickets! See you there!

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Official Rondy Event 9:00pm Jim Beam Jam The Egan Center, 555 W 5th Ave Mix in the newest concoctions the world of spirits has to offer and delicious appetizers, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a Rondy kick-off party! Scoot your boots down to the Egan Center and see what you can cook up! Ken Peltier Band will be jammin’. $25.00 per person. Buy tickets at furrondy.net or the Fur Rondy Shop at the corner of 4th Ave and D St. Doors open at 8:30pm. Must be 21 or older.

9:00pm BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center 1436 E Tudor Rd

6:00pm-10:00pm World Championship Outdoor Adult Hockey Tournament Delaney Park Strip & Mulcahy Ice Complex

9:00pm Beer Drinking Contest Koot’s, 2435 Spenard Rd Koot’s Annual Beer Drinking Contest! Free to Enter. *Non Alcoholic Beer 12:01am BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center, 1436 E Tudor Rd Mall Hours Artistry in Wood Northway Mall 3101 Penland Pkwy 13th Annual Winter Woodworking Competition and exhibit.

Open to the public, free admission.

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Saturday, February 25 8:00am-1:00pm Pioneer Pancake Feed, 612 F St Annual Breakfast Event.

8:00am-5:00pm PLAAY Summit (Day 2) Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

Official Rondy Event 8:45am-6:00pm Rondy Snowshoe Softball Kosinski Field, 16th Ave & Cordova Have you heard the one about the man in a tutu and snowshoes playing softball? No, really. This is Alaska’s version of the company softball team! Great to play and just as much fun to watch.

9:00am-8:00pm The Great Train Show Historic Alaska Railroad Depot 411 W 1st Ave 9:00am-5:00pm Vintage Military Vehicle Display Anchorage Chrysler Dodge Center 2601 E 5th Ave The Alaska Territorial Cavalry (motorized) invites you to the Anchorage Chrysler Dodge Center on Saturday and Sunday, 25-26 February …Come share a little of our country’s military vehicle history as well as some of Alaska’s first 4x4 trucks.

Featured vehicles this year will be a 1943 WWII Armored Car and a restored 1942 M3A1 Half Track. Some of these vehicles have participated in Living History Tours to the “lower 48” and northwest Canada with our longest tour of 5238 miles in 2003. Share with us your experience with one of these old vehicles.

9:00am-11:30pm Fur Rondy Spiel Anchorage Curling Club, 711 E Loop Rd

Official Rondy Event 9:30am Frostbite Footrace and Costume Fun Run 5th Ave Skywalk at the Egan Center Dress up and hit the pavement for a Saturday morning family event! 5k, 2.5k, or Fun Run, there’s a time and pace for everyone. Put your creativity hat on and don a costume for the Costume Contest—great prizes! Warm-up before and after at the Glacier BrewHouse. Bib Pickup and Late registration 7:309:00am at Glacier BrewHouse.

Official Rondy Event 10:00am-7:00pm Amateur Photo Contest The Mall at Sears 600 E Northern Lights Blvd

Official Rondy Event 10:00am-10:00pm GCI Snow Sculpture Competition Ship Creek Ave, across from the Comfort Inn 10:00am-6:00pm 13th Annual Craft Alaska 4th Avenue Marketplace, 333 W 4th Ave 10:00am-6:00pm Anchorage Coin Club Collectibles Show The Mall at Sears 600 E Northern Lights Blvd 10:00am-5:30pm Ice Bowling The New Peanut Farm Pond International & Old Seward Ice Bowling on the Peanut Farm Pond. $8 gets 1 adult 10 frames of bowling and a commemorative T-Shirt. $8 gets 1 kid 12 and under 10 frames of bowling, a commemorative T-shirt and a kids meal off of our Ice Bowling Kid Menu.

10:00am-1:00pm Fur Rondy Volkswalk Westmark Hotel, 720 W 5th Ave Choose a 5km (3.1 miles) or 10km (6.2 miles) untimed walk along city streets and sidewalks through downtown Anchorage. The route includes historical sites plus Fur Rondy venues, including snow sculptures. Warming station at Ramada Inn. 10:00am Judged Art Show Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave Free. Open to the public.

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rondy kick-off party a great alaskan favorite is lined Up for a great evening of Jammin’ fUn!

friday, feb 24th

9pm at the egan center 9:00PM • Feature Performance By

Ken Peltier Band arrive early the lobby opens at 8:30, be one of the first to receive a Jim beam Jam t-shirt! get yoUr tickets at the rondy shop located at 4th & d, at the door or at www.fUrrondy.net

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saturday, february 25 10:00am-4:00pm Fins and Furs: Surviving in the Last Frontier Alaska Public Lands Information Center (Old Federal Building at 4th and F) Come join the National Park Service at the Alaska Public Lands Information Center to experience science through fish and fur for yourself! Special presentations, a variety of youth activities will make for a great time for families and adventurers alike. No weapons, including knives are allowed in the Old Federal Building. Visitors will be required to pass through security upon entrance.

10:00am-5:00pm Anchorage IPMS Model Contest Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave Plastic model contest based on basic modeling craftsmanship such as construction and painting. Junior, teen and open age groups. Categories (planes, cars, tanks, figures, ships, Sci-fi, dioramas, etc.) and rules at www.ipmsanchorage.com. Any age, skill level or plastic modeling interest is welcome. Entry fee is $3.00 per model for adults and $1.00 for juniors.

10:00am-6:00pm Chugach Gem and Mineral Show Northway Mall, 3101 Penland Pkwy The Chugach Gem and Mineral Society and Alaska Science & Engineering Fair present the Chugach Gem and Mineral Show. Come and see displays of fossils and minerals.

Children’s activities are offered. A silent auction will feature Gems, minerals, fossils and rocks. A variety of vendors will offer gemstone jewelry, rocks, fossils and museum items.

Local rock clubs will be represented. Event is free to public.

10:00am Alaska’s Greatest Pool Tournament— Finals for 8, 9, and 10 Ball Anchorage Billiard Palace 903 W Northern Lights Blvd 29th Annual Fur Rondy Pool Tournament. Final signup is 11am, play starts at noon. Full tournament details at www. facebook.com/AnchorageBilliardPalace.

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Official Rondy Event 10:30am Rondy Grand Parade “Rondy Rocks” Frozen Frolic 5th and 6th Avenues Take in the sights and sounds of Anchorage in this winterbusting family event, bringing organizations and clubs from around Anchorage together in celebration of Rondy Spirit!

Presented by BP Alaska.

Official Rondy Event 11:00am-3:00pm Alaska Trapper’s Association Fur Auction 3rd Ave and E St Supported by Alaska Fur Gallery Putting the Fur in Fur Rondy. The Alaska Trappers Association brings you the finest in Alaskan fur, continuing its legacy as an original Rondy event.

Official Rondy Event 11:00am-9:00pm Rondy Carnival 3rd Ave and E St 11:00am-5:00pm Dog Sled Rides Delaney Park Strip, 10th Ave & E St 11:00am-4:30pm Meet the World in Anchorage Dena’ina Center, 600 W 7th Ave Culture Arts & Crafts Booths, Culture Parade, Culture Performances, Passport to each Country, Culture Welcoming

Official Rondy Event 11:30am-4:00pm Great Alaska Talent Competition— Preliminary Auditions Hard Rock Cafe Upstairs 415 E St Preliminary auditions for a shot at the final competition on Sunday, March 5th. Open to public for viewing, register at greatalaskatalentcompetition.org.

11:30am-4:00pm 2017 Bowl for Kids’ Sake FUNdraiser Jewel Lake Bowling Center 8801 Jewel Lake Rd Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska is kicking off its 2017 Bowl for Kids’ Sake season on February 25th at Jewel Lake Bowl!

Sign up NOW at www.bbbsak.org/bowl to register your team and start raising funds. Then JOIN US, for The Big Party on February 25th!

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saturday, february 25 11:00am Trapper, Gold Miner & Hunter Auction Grubstake Auction Co., 2132 N Post Rd Public online & live on site auction of Alaskan artwork, furs, guns, jewelry, traps, sporting goods and more. Visit grubstakeauction.com for online bidding.

1:00pm-3:00pm Frozen Oosik Rugby Festival Delaney Park Strip, Corner of 10th and L St Light hearted, light wrap, coed contact snow rugby match to break up the winter blues. Come celebrate Fur Rondy with the Alaska Rugby Union!

Official Rondy Event

1:00pm 6th Annual Bed Races brought to you by Ohana Media Group Hilltop Ski Area Teams of 4 compete for fastest run down the mountain on a mattress. Trophies for Teams with Fastest Time and Best Costume. Registration starts at noon, $100 per team. Beer Garden brought to you by Koot’s. Stop by Party World, official costume sponsor for Bed Races to get your costumes. Proceeds will benefit Alaska Fisher House, a home away from home for service members, veterans and their family members.

Noon-7:00pm World Championship Outdoor Adult Hockey Tournament Delaney Park Strip & Mulcahy Ice Complex

Official Rondy Event Noon Rondy World Championship Sled Dog Races (Day 2) 4th Ave and D St Noon-5:00pm Fur Rondy Antique Car Show Bob’s Services, 2009 Spar Ave Alaska’s premier antique automobile club will be displaying interesting vehicles from the early days of motoring up through the muscle car era. Come join us for a journey through the automobile years and vote for your favorite car.

Noon-6:00pm Horse Drawn Carriage Ride 3rd Ave and E St Noon-6:00pm Pony Wheel Ranch Pony Rides Post Offices Mall, 3rd Ave & C St

Official Rondy Event 3:00pm Rondy Melodrama – “Welcome to the World-Famous, First-Ever Hide Get Together” 49th State Brewing Co., 717 W 3rd Ave 3:00pm BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center, 1436 E Tudor Rd

Official Rondy Event

Noon-6:00pm Fur Rondy Railfair Northern Lights Model Railroad Club 1340 Lidia Selkregg Ln

3:30pm Big Fat Ride 4th Ave between E & F Streets This event made its debut in 2016 and is back to try for the record! Register at bigfatride.com and join the 1,000+ riders on the streets and trails of Anchorage!

Official Rondy Event

Official Rondy Event

12:30pm Slowest Time Fat Tire Bike Race by Humpy’s 6th Ave and F St A Fat Tire Bike Event. $10 registration. Awards immediately following in Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse.

4:00pm Outhouse Races, 4th Ave between E St & F St Supported by Alaska Colorectal Surgery and Re-Bath of Alaska You’ve all heard of reading, doing crosswords, playing games on your cell phone and there are even those who talk on their cell phones—all to bring a little entertainment to the 94 hours of our lifetimes we spend in the Loo. Being the competitive types that we are, Alaskans have taken this concept to the next level.

Don’t be #2 in this race to the finish line! Get out your portapotties, strap a couple skis to the bottom of them and head down to 4th Ave to prove you truly are King or Queen of your Throne.

The Outhouse Races are presented by the UAA Architecture and Engineering Club to raise funds for their charitable work.

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saturday, february 25 Official Rondy Event 4:00pm-5:30pm Blanket Toss, 3rd Ave & E St Sponsored by Tebughna Foundation 5:30pm Pioneer Stories Dinner Theatre Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave Ticketed Event – Reservations Required. Notable speakers will tell tales of earlier days in Alaska and attendees will enjoy a delicious meal while they listen.

6:00pm BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center, 1436 E Tudor Rd 6:00pm 5th Annual Chili Bowl Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church 8100 Arctic Blvd Come join us for chili, corn bread, lemonade and peach cobbler at the 5th Annual Chili Bowl. Contestants will be competing for prizes based on the quality of their chili. Tickets are limited and are $15 for adults and $7.50 for children under 12. Tickets are available for purchase at 8100 Arctic Blvd. All money raised will be used to fund travel expenses for the youth to attend the National Youth Gathering.

Official Rondy Event 6:00pm-10:30pm Rondy Fireworks Extravaganza Party Bridge Seafood Restaurant 221 W Ship Creek Ave Fur Rondy is going to light up the night sky in this fun opportunity to support Fur Rondy fun by participating in a Gala and Live Auction Event! The Bridge’s own Chef Patrick will prepare a signature appetizer menu for this unique Mardi-Gras-Styled event. Bring your masques and beads or pick them up at the door! It’s Alaska’s very own “Rondy-Gras!” Tickets are limited to the first 175 guests, purchase at furrondy.net.

7:00pm-10:00pm 4th Annual Father Daughter Ball Alaska Native Heritage Center, 8800 Heritage Center Dr Night of magic and memories for fathers & daughters dancing the night away. This year, bring your daughter and fall down the rabbit hole into the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party.

Official Rondy Event 7:30pm Rondy Melodrama – “Welcome to the World-Famous, First-Ever Hide Get Together” 49th State Brewing Co., 717 W 3rd Ave 9:00pm BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center, 1436 E Tudor Rd 9:00pm Bootlegger’s Ball Bootlegger’s Eight Star Saloon, 612 F St Prohibition Repeal-themed party. Come dressed to the era and enjoy themed cocktails and atmosphere!

10:00pm Fur Bikini Contest, Koot’s, 2435 Spenard Rd Koot’s Annual Fur Bikini Contest. Free to enter. Cash prizes for winners!

12:01am BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center, 1436 E Tudor Rd Mall Hours Artistry in Wood Northway Mall, 3101 Penland Pkwy 13th Annual Winter Woodworking Competition and exhibit.

Open to the public, free admission.

Official Rondy Event 6:55pm AT&T Fireworks Extravaganza Ship Creek, Small Boat Harbor Light up your lift! Pyrotechnic artists paint the sky with blasts of blazing rockets, bigger than any others used in Alaska! Fun for the entire family.

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sunday, February 26 Official Rondy Event 8:45am-6:00pm Rondy Snowshoe Softball Kosinski Field, E 16th Ave and Cordova St

Official Rondy Event 9:00am-Noon State of Alaska Hide and Horn Auction Preview 3rd Ave and E St Auction Starts at Noon 9:00am-1:00pm Pioneer Pancake Feed 612 F St Annual Breakfast Event.

9:00am-4:00pm Vintage Military Vehicle Display Anchorage Chrysler Dodge Center 2601 E 5th Ave 9:00am-5:00pm Fur Rondy Helicopter Rides Ramada Hotel, 3rd Ave & A St For 16 years, Talaheim Air has been offering 7-8 minute local Anchorage helicopter rides. 2 people each ride—weight restrictions may apply.

10:00am-5:30pm Ice Bowling The New Peanut Farm Pond International & Old Seward Ice Bowling on the Peanut Farm Pond. $8 gets 1 adult 10 frames of bowling and a commemorative T-Shirt. $8 gets 1 kid 12 and under 10 frames of bowling, a commemorative T-shirt and a kids meal off of our Ice Bowling Kid Menu.

10:00am-5:00pm Fur Rondy Antique Car Show Bob’s Services 2009 Spar Ave 10:00am-5:00pm Fur Rondy Spiel Anchorage Curling Club 711 E Loop Rd 10:00am Judged Art Show Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave Free. Open to the public.

10:00am-10:00pm GCI Snow Sculpture Competition Ship Creek Ave, across from Comfort Inn

10:00am Alaska’s Greatest Pool Tournament— Bank Pool Anchorage Billiard Palace 903 W Northern Lights Blvd 29th Annual Fur Rondy Pool Tournament. Race to 3, $50 entry.

Final signup is 11am, play starts at noon. Full tournament details at www.facebook.com/AnchorageBilliardPalace.

Official Rondy Event

Official Rondy Event

Official Rondy Event

10:00am-6:00pm World Championship Outdoor Hockey Tournament Delaney Park Strip & Mulcahy Ice Complex 10:00am-8:00pm The Great Train Show Historic Alaska Railroad Depot 411 W 1st Ave 10:00am-6:00pm 13th Annual Craft Alaska 4th Avenue Marketplace 333 W 4th Ave

10:30am Start Time, Check-in at 9:30am Rondy DASH AK Alchemist, 4th Ave and A St Scavenger Hunt, Rondy Style! Teams will have 60 minutes to complete challenges at downtown checkpoints including local businesses and Fur Rondy Events & Exhibits. The team with the most points will be awarded the grand prize and holds the bragging rights until next year!

11:00am-5:00pm Dog Sled Rides Delaney Park Strip, 10th Ave & E St

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sunday, February 26 11:00am-5:00pm Anchorage Coin Club Collectibles Show The Mall at Sears 600 E Northern Lights Blvd

Official Rondy Event Noon Rondy World Championship Sled Dog Races (Day 3) 4th Ave and D St

Official Rondy Event Noon-3:00pm State of Alaska Hide and Horn Auction 3rd Ave and E St Alaska Trappers Association presents the Alaska State Hide, Horn and Antler Auction. All hides and antlers are from animals that were illegally poached, killed in self-defense/ accidentally, or became a threat. Preview of Auction items starts at 9:00am.

Official Rondy Event Noon-8:00pm Rondy Carnival 3rd Ave and E St

Official Rondy Event 6:00pm Rondy Melodrama “Welcome to the World-Famous, First-Ever Hide Get Together” 49th State Brewing Co., 717 W 3rd Ave 6:00pm BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center, 1436 E Tudor Rd 9:00pm BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center, 1436 E Tudor Rd 12:01am BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center, 1436 E Tudor Rd Mall Hours Artistry in Wood Northway Mall, 3101 Penland Pkwy 13th Annual Winter Woodworking Competition and exhibit.

Open to the public, free admission.

Noon-5:00pm Chugach Gem and Mineral Show Northway Mall, 3101 Penland Pkwy Noon-6:00pm Pony Wheel Ranch Pony Rides Post Offices Mall, 3rd Ave & C St Noon-6:00pm Horse Drawn Carriage Ride 3rd Ave and E St Noon-6:00pm Fur Rondy Railfair Northern Lights Model Railroad Club 1340 Lidia Selkregg Ln

Official Rondy Event 3:00pm Rondy Melodrama “Welcome to the World-Famous, First-Ever Hide Get Together” 49th State Brewing Co. 717 W 3rd Ave 3:00pm BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center 1436 E Tudor Rd

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LEGEND Rondy Headquarters: The Fur Rondy Shop featuring Caffe D’arte Coffee

Road Closures INFORMATION 4th Ave. between I St. and Cordova St; Cordova St. between 4th Ave. and 16th Ave. will be closed to the travelling public for the World Championship Sled Dog Races. Drivers should expect closures from Thursday evening, February 23rd through Sunday evening, February 26th. Surrounding side streets will have limited access.

5th Ave. and 6th Ave. between G St. and Eagle St. and G St. and Eagle St. between 5th Ave. and 6th Ave. will be closed to the travelling public on Saturday, February 25th between approximately 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for the Frostbite Footrace.

Surrounding side streets will have limited access.

5th Ave. and 6th Ave. between K St. and C St. and C St. and K St. between 5th Ave. and 6th Ave. will be closed to the travelling public on Saturday, February 25th between 10:30 AM to approximately 1:00 PM for the Grand Parade. Surrounding side streets will have limited access. Drivers should expect some delays accessing the downtown area.

On Saturday, February 25th between 7:30 AM and 12:30 PM, during the Frostbite Footrace and the Grand Parade, A St. northbound between 9th Ave. and 5th Ave. will have limited access and will be used strictly for 5th Ave. Parking Garage and JC Penney Parking Garage. All other downtown traffic should use alternate routes.

On Saturday, February 25th between 7:30 AM and 12:30 PM, during the Frostbite Footrace and the Grand Parade, I St. northbound between 9th Ave. and 6th Ave. will have limited access and will be used strictly for People Mover bus access only.

Northbound access beyond 6th Ave. is unavailable.

All other downtown traffic should use alternate routes.

From Friday, February 26th to Saturday, February 27th, 7:00 PM, 2nd Ave. between North C St. and E St. will be closed to the travelling public for the Fur Rondy snowboarding exhibition. Please use alternate routes.

Anchorage Police Department officers will be on traffic control detail for the duration of these events and will be able to assist drivers with directional instructions.

Please drive with caution and follow all appropriate detour signs and signals. Any vehicles parked within the closure areas will be subject to towing at the owner’s expense. Please be aware of all ‘No Parking’ signs within the downtown area.

Contact the Municipal Traffic Department at 3438406 or the Anchorage Fur Rendezvous Office at 274-1177 for more information.

Downtown Parking Key Locations 1. GCI Snow Sculptures 2. Carnival 3. Egan Center 4. Frostbite Footrace start [5th & F] 5. Outhouse Races start

[4th between E&F] 6. Running of the Reindeer start

[4th and H]

BP Shuttle Route BP Shuttle Route Stops Rondy Route Restaurants Official Sponsor of the Running of the Reindeer Pre & Post Party destinations.

BE IN THE KNOW — DON’T GET TOWED! Please be aware of all “No Parking” Signs and barricades - any vehicles parked in these areas are subject to towing at the owner’s expense. Please note that this may includes set up days and times prior to actual event dates.

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1: Anywhere Alaska Airlines fly except for Cuba. 2: $300 Rondy Package: Can be used toward purchase of specific 2018 Rondy scheduled events including: Running of the Reindeer, Jim Beam Jam, Frostbite Footrace, Miners and Trappers Gala, and a VIP viewing of the Sled Dog Races

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Monday, February 27 9:00am-6:00pm The Great Train Show Historic Alaska Railroad Depot 411 W 1st Ave

Official Rondy Event

Official Rondy Event 10:00am-9:00pm Amateur Photo Contest The Mall at Sears 600 E Northern Lights Blvd

Official Rondy Event 10:00am-10:00pm GCI Snow Sculpture Competition Ship Creek Ave, across from Comfort Inn 10:00am-5:00pm Anchorage IPMS Model Contest Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave

3:00pm-9:00pm Rondy Carnival, 3rd Ave and E St

10:00am Judged Art Show Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave Free. Open to the public.

7:00pm Flattop Pool Tournament Flattop Pizza & Pool, 600 W 6th Ave 30-person Double Elimination Pool Tournament. 1st Prize $250 + Trophy. 2nd Prize $50.

Noon Canasta Tournament Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave Free, Pre-Registration Required

7:30pm BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center, 1436 E Tudor Rd

Official Rondy Event 3:00pm-9:00pm Rondy Carnival 3rd Ave and E St 3:30pm-6:30pm Dog Sled Rides Delaney Park Strip, 10th Ave & E St 5:30pm-7:30pm Oyster Shucking Contest—Ladies’ Night!

Sea Galley Bar, 4101 Credit Union Dr Annual Oyster Shucking Contest - Sale of discounted oysters prepared in front of you and enter an awesome shucking contest to find the master shucker of 2017. New 2017 shirts and prizes.

Nonprofit listing * provided by BP

10:30pm BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center, 1436 E Tudor Rd Mall Hours Artistry in Wood Northway Mall, 3101 Penland Pkwy 13th Annual Winter Woodworking Competition and exhibit.

Open to the public, free admission.

Anchorage Coin Club Presents

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Tuesday, February 28 9:00am-6:00pm The Great Train Show Historic Alaska Railroad Depot 411 W 1st Ave

Official Rondy Event 10:00am-9:00pm Amateur Photo Contest The Mall at Sears 600 E Northern Lights Blvd

Official Rondy Event 10:00am-10:00pm GCI Snow Sculpture Competition Ship Creek Ave, across from Comfort Inn 10:00am-5:00pm Anchorage IPMS Model Contest Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave 10:00am Judged Art Show Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave Free. Open to the public.

7:00pm “The Orchestra Sings” Alaska Youth Orchestra’s Second Concert of the Season Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, Discovery Theatre Experience the sounds of ‘Russian Easter Overture,’ ‘Variations on a Korean Folk Song’ and more with Alaska’s oldest youth orchestra. It’s an evening of inspiring music performed by Alaska’s top young musicians.

7:30pm BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center 1436 E Tudor Rd 10:30pm BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center 1436 E Tudor Rd Mall Hours Artistry in Wood Northway Mall 3101 Penland Pkwy 13th Annual Winter Woodworking Competition and exhibit.

Open to the public, free admission.

Noon Bridge Tournament Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave Free, Pre-Registration Required 1:00pm Cribbage Tournament Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave Free, Pre-Registration Required

Official Rondy Event 3:00pm-9:00pm Rondy Carnival 3rd Ave and E St 3:30pm-6:30pm Dog Sled Rides Delaney Park Strip, 10th Ave & E St

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5:30pm-7:30pm Oyster Shucking Contest— Restaurant Industry Night!

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Wednesday, march 1 9:00am-8:00pm The Great Train Show Historic Alaska Railroad Depot 411 W 1st Ave

Official Rondy Event 10:00am-8:00pm Amateur Photo Contest The Mall at Sears 600 E Northern Lights Blvd

Official Rondy Event 10:00am-10:00pm GCI Snow Sculpture Competition Ship Creek Ave, across from Comfort Inn

Official Rondy Event 10:00am-5:00pm The Charlotte Jensen Native Arts Market Dimond Center, 800 E Dimond Blvd Featuring over 175 Native Artisans selling and demonstrating their art, from basket weaving, dolls, beading, carving and more! A rare opportunity to meet and greet the artists and watch them create their one-of-a-kind works. Many are Silver Hand Artists.

10:00am-5:00pm Anchorage IPMS Model Contest Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave 10:00am Judged Art Show Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave Free. Open to the public.

Noon Scrabble Tournament Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave Free, Pre-Registration Required 1:30pm Alaskan Wear Day Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave Don your parkas, kuspuks, fur, mukluks and bunny boots for a day of Alaskan wear extravaganza at the Anchorage Senior Activity Center’s Social Hour.

Official Rondy Event 3:00pm-9:00pm Rondy Carnival 3rd Ave and E St 3:30pm-6:30pm Dog Sled Rides Delaney Park Strip, 10th Ave & E St 5:30pm-7:30pm Oyster Shucking Contest—Lions Clubs Sea Galley Bar, 4101 Credit Union Dr 7:30pm BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center 1436 E Tudor Rd 10:30pm BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center 1436 E Tudor Rd Mall Hours Artistry in Wood Northway Mall, 3101 Penland Pkwy 13th Annual Winter Woodworking Competition and exhibit.

Open to the public, free admission.

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thursday, march 2 9:00am-6:00pm The Great Train Show Historic Alaska Railroad Depot 411 W 1st Ave

Official Rondy Event

Official Rondy Event 10:00am-8 :00pm Amateur Photo Contest The Mall at Sears 600 E Northern Lights Blvd

Official Rondy Event 10:00am-10:00pm GCI Snow Sculpture Competition Ship Creek Ave, across from Comfort Inn

Official Rondy Event 10:00am-5:00pm The Charlotte Jensen Native Arts Market Dimond Center, 800 E Dimond Blvd 10:00am-5:00pm Anchorage IPMS Model Contest Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave Noon Pinochle Tournament Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave Free, Pre-Registration Required 1:00pm Hand and Foot Tournament Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave Free, Pre-Registration Required

Official Rondy Event 3:00pm-9:00pm Rondy Carnival, 3rd Ave and E St 3:30pm-6:30pm Dog Sled Rides Delaney Park Strip, 10th Ave & E St 5:30pm-7:30pm Oyster Shucking Contest—Shriners Night Sea Galley Bar, 4101 Credit Union Dr

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10:00am-5:00pm The Charlotte Jensen Native Arts Market Dimond Center, 800 E Dimond Blvd

Official Rondy Event 7:30pm Rondy Melodrama “Welcome to the World-Famous, First-Ever Hide Get Together” 49th State Brewing Co., 717 W 3rd Ave 7:30pm BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center, 1436 E Tudor Rd 9:00pm Humpy’s Reindeer Sausage Eating Contest Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse 610 W 6th Ave Whoever can eat the most reindeer (in inches) in the time allotted wins a limited edition Iditarod Jacket!

10:30pm BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center, 1436 E Tudor Rd Mall Hours Artistry in Wood Northway Mall, 3101 Penland Pkwy 13th Annual Winter Woodworking Competition and exhibit.

Open to the public, free admission.

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WILD TURKEY BOURBON TASTING Come in out of the cold!

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Saturday, March 4 1:00pm-3:00pm Formal Tasting 2:00pm

Use the code: RNDY online or by phone to BOOK YOUR STAY TODAY! 239 W 4th Ave Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 793-5555 aviatorhotelanchorage.com

Dimond Center Presents...

Bootleggers 8 Star Saloon 612 F St

The CharloTTe Jensen naTive arTs MarkeT Over 175 Alaska Native Artisans 10am - 5pm March 1-5, 2017 Daily Sunday Noon - 5pm

A rare opportunity to meet, greet and buy direct from the artists as they create their one of a kind items.

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Friday, march 3 Friday, March 3 9:00am-6:00pm The Great Train Show Historic Alaska Railroad Depot 411 W 1st Ave

Official Rondy Event

Official Rondy Event 10:00am-8:00pm Amateur Photo Contest The Mall at Sears 600 E Northern Lights Blvd

Official Rondy Event 10:00am-10:00pm GCI Snow Sculpture Competition Ship Creek Ave, across from Comfort Inn

Official Rondy Event 10:00am-5:00pm The Charlotte Jensen Native Arts Market Dimond Center, 800 E Dimond Blvd 10:00am-6:00pm 13th Annual Craft Alaska 4th Avenue Marketplace, 333 W 4th Ave 10:00am-5:00pm Anchorage IPMS Model Contest Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave 10:00am-4:00pm Alaska Stamp Show and Sale Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave The Alaska Philatelic Exhibition (APEX) is Alaska’s oldest and largest stamp show. The Show features adult and youth exhibits. There are also stamps available for purchase by collectors. Collectors of all ages and skill levels are welcome.

10:00am Judged Art Show Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave Free. Open to the public.

11:30am-5:00pm Dog Sled Rides Delaney Park Strip, 10th Ave & E St Noon-6:00pm Horse Drawn Carriage Ride 3rd Ave and E St

10:00am-10:00pm GCI Snow Sculpture Competition Ship Creek Ave, across from Comfort Inn

Noon-6:00pm Pony Wheel Ranch Pony Rides Post Offices Mall, 3rd Ave & C St Noon-6:00pm Anchorage Coin Club Collectibles Show The Mall at Sears 600 E Northern Lights Blvd 2:00pm Judged Art Show Artists Reception Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave Free, meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments

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friday, march 3 Official Rondy Event

5:30pm-7:30pm Oyster Shucking Contest—Finals Sea Galley Bar, 4101 Credit Union Dr 6:00pm BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center 1436 E Tudor Rd 7:00pm Cornhole Icebreaker Tourney American Legion Post 28 7001 Brayton Dr

Official Rondy Event 7:30pm Rondy Melodrama “Welcome to the World-Famous, First-Ever Hide Get Together” 49th State Brewing Co., 717 W 3rd Ave

5:30pm-7:30pm Family Skate, Westchester Lagoon

Official Rondy Event 3:00pm-9:00pm Rondy Carnival 3rd Ave and E St 4:00pm-8:00pm Fur Rondy Railfair Northern Lights Model Railroad Club, 1340 Lidia Selkregg Ln

Official Rondy Event 4:30pm-5:30pm Rondy on the Lake Westchester Lagoon Skaters from Anchorage Figure Skating Club take to the lake in this member exhibition.

Official Rondy Event 5:30pm-7:30pm Family Skate, Westchester Lagoon

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8:00pm-12:00am Tebughna Foundation Fiddle Dance Hard Rock Cafe Upstairs 415 E St Marc Brown and The Blues Crew and Carlos Frank and Friends. Tickets $15 single/$16 couple in advance; $20 single/$22 couple at the door. Limited to 195 tickets 9:00pm BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center 1436 E Tudor Rd 12:01am BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center 1436 E Tudor Rd Mall Hours Artistry in Wood Northway Mall, 3101 Penland Pkwy 13th Annual Winter Woodworking Competition and exhibit.

Open to the public, free admission.

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saturday, march 4 Saturday, March 4 9:00am-6:00pm The Great Train Show Historic Alaska Railroad Depot 411 W 1st Ave 9:00am-5:00pm Fur Rondy Helicopter Rides Ramada Hotel, 3rd Ave & A St For 16 years, Talaheim Air has been offering 7-8 minute local Anchorage helicopter rides. 2 people each ride—weight restrictions may apply.

Official Rondy Event 10:00am-7:00pm Amateur Photo Contest The Mall at Sears 600 E Northern Lights Blvd

Official Rondy Event 10:00am-10:00pm GCI Snow Sculpture Competition Ship Creek Ave, across from Comfort Inn

Official Rondy Event 10:00am-5:00pm The Charlotte Jensen Native Arts Market Dimond Center, 800 E Dimond Blvd 10:00am-5:00pm Anchorage IPMS Model Contest Anchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th Ave 10:00am-6:00pm Anchorage Coin Club Collectibles Show The Mall at Sears, 600 E Northern Lights Blvd 10:00am-6:00pm 13th Annual Craft Alaska 4th Avenue Marketplace, 333 W 4th Ave 10:00am-5:30pm Ice Bowling The New Peanut Farm Pond International & Old Seward Ice Bowling on the Peanut Farm Pond. $8 gets 1 adult 10 frames of bowling and a commemorative T-Shirt. $8 gets 1 kid 12 and under 10 frames of bowling, a commemorative T-shirt and a kids meal off of our Ice Bowling Kid Menu.

10:00am-4:00pm Alaska Stamp Show and Sale Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave 10:00am Judged Art Show Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave Free. Open to the public.

10:00am Alaska’s Greatest Pool Tournament— Open 8 Ball Anchorage Billiard Palace 903 W Northern Lights Blvd 29th Annual Fur Rondy Pool Tournament. Race to 5, $60 entry.

Final signup is 11am, play starts at noon. Full tournament details at www.facebook.com/AnchorageBilliardPalace.

Official Rondy Event 11:00am-3:00pm Alaska Trapper’s Association Fur Auction 3rd Ave and E St Supported by Alaska Fur Gallery

Official Rondy Event 11:00am-9:00pm Rondy Carnival 3rd Ave and E St

Official Rondy Event 11:00am-1:00pm Rondy ZOOm: A scavenger hunt at the Alaska Zoo Educational scavenger hunt featuring Alaskan animals. Be fastest and most accurate to finish and win great prizes!

Registration for participating is $8. Regular zoo admissions apply to all other attendees.

11:30am-5:00pm Dog Sled Rides Delaney Park Strip 10th Ave & E St

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PAST WINNERS 1946 - Jake Butler 1947 - earl norris 1948 - earl norris 1949 - Jake Butler 1950 - Gareth Wright 1951 - raymond paul 1952 - Gareth Wright 1953 - clem tellman 1954 - raymond paul 1955 - raymond paul 1956 - Jimmy huntington 1957 - Gareth Wright 1958 - George attla 1959 - Jimmy Malamute 1960 - cue Bifelt 1961 - leo kriska 1962 - George attla 1963 - roland lombard 1964 - roland lombard 1965 - roland lombard 1966 - Joee redington, Jr. 1967 - roland lombard 1968 - George attla 1969 - roland lombard 1970 - roland lombard 1971 - roland lombard 1972 - George attla 1973 - carl huntington 1974 - roland lombard 1975 - George attla 1976 - George attla 1977 - carl huntington 1978 - George attla 1979 - George attla 1980 - Dick Brunk 1981 - George attla 1982 - George attla 1983 - harris Dunlap 1984 - charlie champaine 1985 - eddy Streeper 1987 - eddy Streeper 1988 - charlie champaine 1989 - roxy Wright 1990 - charlie champaine 1991 - charlie champaine 1992 - roxy Wright-champaine 1993 - roxy Wright-champaine 1994 - ross Saunderson 1995 - ross Saunderson 1997 - axel Gasser 1998 - ross Saunderson 1999 - egil ellis 2000 - egil ellis 2002 - egil ellis 2004 - Blayne Streeper 2005 - egil ellis 2007 - Blayne Streeper 2008 - Blayne Streeper 2009 - Blayne Streeper 2010 - Blayne Streeper 2011 - egil ellis 2012 - ken chezik 2013 - arleigh reynolds 2014 - arleigh reynolds

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Begun in 1946 as part of Fur Rondy, the World Championship Sled Dog Races have become a cornerstone event of the festival. Mushers from all over Alaska, the nation, and the world participate for the title of fastest sprint mushing team.

The race is held over three days; the fastest total time recorded wins.

Countless people and entities support this race: The Municipality of Anchorage supplies police officers, snow fencing, and snow placement and removal for the street portion. The Alaskan Sled Dog & Racing Association, or ASDRA, grooms and sets snow fencing for the other 21 miles of trails. Fur Rondy raises the purse and promotes the race.

ASDRA volunteers manage and operate the race. Sponsors also support the race.

2017 Minimum Purses

$100,000 All races start at noon at 4th Ave. & D St. Day 1: Friday, February 24 Day 2: Saturday, February 25 Day 3: Sunday, February 26

Wednesday, February 22nd 7:00pm

Musher’s Bib Draw

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championship sled dog racestm The trail follows 4th Ave. east to Cordova St. where mushers turn south. At the bottom of Cordova Hill the trail moves to the bike/ski trails along Anchorage’s greenbelt. Here the teams are challenged by long dark culverts under the Seward Highway and Lake Otis Parkway. The trail has two large pedestrian overpasses over Northern Lights Blvd. and Tudor Road separated by a trail through a popular dog park. Six miles into the trail the teams hit the designated sled dog trails of Tozier Track. Fourteen miles later the trail again heads back across the Tudor Road pedestrian overpass to downtown Anchorage.

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Teams leave at one or two minute intervals and often are closely spaced. Faster teams may have even passed a competitor.

Look for dogs running well with their heads and tails down showing concentration on their effort. Tug lines will be tight. Be aware that sudden movements or f lashbulbs may startle dogs and break their concentration. You will see the head and tail go up if this occurs.

Mushers will only ask for help if needed. Dogs often are shy of unfamiliar people.

Getting entangled in a dog team can be very hazardous for you and the dogs.

A dog team traveling at up to 20mph takes up to 50 feet to come to a stop.

Sled dogs run very quietly. You may not know they are coming until you hear, “Trail!” or worse, you are entangled in the lines because the musher could not see around a corner.

Your pet dog will not enjoy watching sled dog racing events. A fast moving team will frighten most dogs. They also are a distraction to the racing or training dog team. Do not bring your family pets to dog mushing events. www.furrondy.net

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collector pin & button artists About Rondy Pins and Buttons A tradition since the early days of Rondy, the Fur Rondy collector pins are an integral part of Rondy. Representing the spirit of the festival and celebration of the ten days of Rondy, these pins are worn across the globe. Artists compete to design the official pin and local students do the same in a booster button contest. These pins become collector’s items.

2016 PIN Designer: Tara Gildow Tara Gildow was born in Anchorage, Alaska, where the landscape and wildlife outside the door inspired her imagination. She graduated from Dimond High School in 2000, and went on to pursue a bachelor of fine art in painting from the Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, OR. The Fur Rendezvous pins were something Tara always looked forward too, growing up in Anchorage. Tara has been honored to have her designs chosen for 2 previous collector’s pins and is humbled and grateful her design to be chosen for 2017 as well. Tara chose the red fox as her design for the 2017 pin, an amazing canine that calls Alaska its home. The fox is surrounded by beautiful purple lupine that compliments the foxes copper fur and reminds us of the long, sunny days that await us in summer.

Tara spends most of her time daydreaming about working on her next commission painting or illustration work, as well as listening to the stories her 5 year old daughter has to tell her.

2016 Booster Button Designer:

Maia Brown Maia is a 6th-grade Bayshore Eagle, who enjoys writing poetry, conducting science experiments, hiking Anchorage’s coastal trails, and cuddling with her two cats, Rigel and Pliny.

She has been playing the violin since first grade and has recently taken up the cello as part of her school’s orchestra.

Fur Rondy is one of her favorite times of the year for the winter carnival, fireworks, and all the people who gather to celebrate.

Her design was inspired by the spirit of togetherness that Fur Rondy extends beyond the holiday season.

Come by the Rondy shop, or visit www.furrondy.net and complete your collections! We have a limited inventory of prior year’s merchandise and other commemorative items to fill out your display! www.furrondy.net

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rondy traditions Rondy Royalty There are nine members to the Rondy Royal Court: Queen, two Princesses, Heritage Ambassador, Lord & Lady Trapper, King & Queen Regent and our beloved mascot Rondy Bear! You will find the Royal Court all over our city during the festival and all over the state in the coming year. Follow us on social media to see where we will be next! Stop and say hi, take a photo with us and share your favorite part of Fur Rondy! Make sure you hashtag #RondyRoyalty so we can follow your adventures too!

Queen and Princesses

Lord and Lady Trapper

The first Fur Rendezvous Queen was selected by the most raffle ticket sales in 1936. Over the years, the program has evolved to be an elite selection of young women age 18-29 who compete for the title with interview, resume, community service & public speaking. The Queen serves as an ambassador of Fur Rondy during the festival and community events throughout the year.

Lord & Lady Trapper are outstanding citizens in our community who have contributed to the success of our city through business, community involvement and service to Fur Rendezvous. This distinctive honor dates back to the first Lord Trapper in 1981 and first Lady Trapper in 1997 and are chose each year by former Lords and Ladies.

Heritage Ambassador The Heritage Ambassador was added in 2016. She is an outstanding Alaska Native young woman selected from the Queen candidates and serves to help preserve the tradition and Alaska Native spirit. The Heritage Ambassador will serve along with the Royal Court throughout the year.

King and Queen Regent Selected from the membership of the Pioneers of Alaska, the King and Queen Regent represent Alaska’s tradition of adventure.

Many thanks to our generous rondy royalty sponsors

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2017 Queen, princesses, and heritage ambassador candidates On January 29th, four of these ladies names will be written in the history of Fur Rendezvous. Visit our Facebook page @RondyRoyalty to learn a bit about our 2017 Rondy Royalty Candidates and why they like to Rondy!

Angela Kapinos

Jessica Carver

Angela Jenkins

Chelsea Wells

Lucy Carreon

Cody Beltrami

Shawnee Wackerman

Janie Rose Ferguson

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Official nail design of the 2017 Rondy Royalty

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saturday, march 4 Official Rondy Event Noon Alaska Hold’Em Tournament of Champions The Egan Center, 555 W 5th Ave Ante up and prove that you’re the best Hold’Em player in Alaska! Players qualify at local clubs and organizations in and around Anchorage. See if you’ve got what it takes to beat the defending champion.

Official Rondy Event

Noon-6:00pm Horse Drawn Carriage Ride 3rd Ave and E St Noon Pool Tournament Anchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th Ave Free, Pre-Registration Required Noon-6:00pm Pony Wheel Ranch Pony Rides Post Offices Mall, 3rd Ave & C St Noon-6:00pm Fur Rondy Railfair Northern Lights Model Railroad Club 1340 Lidia Selkregg Ln 1:00pm-3:00pm, Formal tasting at 2:00pm Wild Turkey Bourbon Tasting Bootleggers 8 Star Saloon, 612 F St Come in out of the cold and sample Wild Turkey Bourbon Whiskey!

Official Rondy Event 2:30pm-3:30pm Running with the Critters 4th Ave between F and E Streets It’s training time for the little ones in your family! This kidfriendly take on the Running of the Reindeer brings your children to a gauntlet run with the Visit Anchorage Critters!

Join us for the after-party at Hard Rock Cafe for hot chocolate and photos with your favorite Critters! Benefits Ronald McDonald House.

Official Rondy Event 3:00pm Rondy Melodrama “Welcome to the World-Famous, First-Ever Hide Get Together” 49th State Brewing Co., 717 W 3rd Ave

Noon Alaska Hold’Em Tournament of Champions The Egan Center, 555 W 5th Ave Ante up and prove that you’re the best Hold’Em player in Alaska! Players qualify at local clubs and organizations in and around Anchorage. See if you’ve got what it takes to beat the defending champion.

3:00pm BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center, 1436 E Tudor Rd

Official Rondy Event 4:00pm Running of the Reindeer 4th Ave between D and H Streets (G St Starting Line) KWHL 106.5 Alaska’s Rock and Rondy bring you the 10th Annual Running of the Reindeer! This internationallyacclaimed event is a fundraiser for Toys for Tots. It’s a great way to help Alaskans! Participants come from across the globe to see if they can outrun the reindeer. $30.00 per person. Register at furrondy.net or at the Fur Rondy Shop, corner of 4th Ave and D St.

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Family Skate Weschester Lagoon Friday, March 3 5:30-7:30pm

Grab your friends and family for an evening of fun on the ice. Whether throwing a triple axel, pushing the hockey puck around or enjoying a leisurely glide around Westchester Lagoon, ice skating is a very festive and healthy way to enjoy winter.

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On behalf of Rondy we would like to thank the Municipality of Anchorage and the many departments that work so hard to make Fur Rondy the #1 winter carnival in the world.

Benefits Ronald McDonald House

If you happen to see one of the many municipal employees who bring Rondy to life each year, please take a moment to say thanks!

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Mayor Ethan Berkowitz & Administration Municipal Assembly ACDA EasyPark Anchorage Fire Department Health & Human Services ML&P Office of Emergency Management Parks & Recreation Planning & Public Works Anchorage Police Department Port of Anchorage Public Transportation Traffic Engineering City Sign Shop Street Maintenance and Operations Right of Way

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saturday, march 4 5:00pm-7:00pm Asian Cultural and Martial Arts Expo 2017 West High School Auditorium 1700 Hillcrest Dr Japanese Drums, Asian Cultural dances and all types of Martial Arts Demonstrations under one roof.

Official Rondy Event

Official Rondy Event 5:30pm, Doors Open at 5:00pm Miners and Trappers Presents Pardi-Gras—“Frozen Frolic” The Egan Center 555 W 5th Ave Break out the costumes and celebrate! Bring your world class beard and compete in the “Mr. Fur Face Contest”, The Alaska State Championship Beard and Mustache Competition or take part in the new “Ink and Ice Tattoo Art Contest” to show off your body art! This classic Rondy event has raised millions of dollars for local charities and is produced by area Lions Clubs. $30.00 per person. Tickets available at furrondy.net, The Fur Rondy Shop, Party World, Party Craft, Anchorage Tatto Studio, The Hole Look and Body Piercing Unlimited.

6:00pm BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center 1436 E Tudor Rd

Official Rondy Event 7:30pm Rondy Melodrama “Welcome to the World-Famous, First-Ever Hide Get Together” 49th State Brewing Co. 717 W 3rd Ave 9:00pm BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center 1436 E Tudor Rd

5:30pm, Doors Open at 5:00pm Miners and Trappers Presents Pardi-Gras—“Frozen Frolic” The Egan Center 555 W 5th Ave Break out the costumes and celebrate! Bring your world class beard and compete in the “Mr. Fur Face Contest”, The Alaska State Championship Beard and Mustache Competition or take part in the new “Ink and Ice Tattoo Art Contest” to show off your body art! This classic Rondy event has raised millions of dollars for local charities and is produced by area Lions Clubs. $30.00 per person. Tickets available at furrondy.net, The Fur Rondy Shop, Party World, Party Craft, Anchorage Tatto Studio, The Hole Look and Body Piercing Unlimited.

12:01am BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center 1436 E Tudor Rd Mall Hours Artistry in Wood Northway Mall, 3101 Penland Pkwy 13th Annual Winter Woodworking Competition and exhibit.

Open to the public, free admission.

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sunday, march 5 9:00am-5:00pm Fur Rondy Helicopter Rides Ramada Hotel, 3rd Ave & A St For 16 years, Talaheim Air has been offering 7-8 minute local Anchorage helicopter rides. 2 people each ride—weight restrictions may apply.

Official Rondy Event

Official Rondy Event 10:00am-10:00pm GCI Snow Sculpture Competition Ship Creek Ave, across from Comfort Inn 10:00am-5:30pm Ice Bowling The New Peanut Farm Pond International & Old Seward Ice Bowling on the Peanut Farm Pond. $8 gets 1 adult 10 frames of bowling and a commemorative T-Shirt. $8 gets 1 kid 12 and under 10 frames of bowling, a commemorative T-shirt and a kids meal off of our Ice Bowling Kid Menu.

10:00am-3:00pm Alaska Stamp Show and Sale Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave 10:00am Judged Art Show Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave Free. Open to the public.

10:00am Alaska’s Greatest Pool Tournament— Open 8 Ball Anchorage Billiard Palace 903 W Northern Lights Blvd 29th Annual Fur Rondy Pool Tournament. Race to 5, $60 entry.

Final signup is 11am, play starts at noon. Full tournament details at www.facebook.com/AnchorageBilliardPalace.

Official Rondy Event 10:30am Cornhole Championships Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave The finalists compete to become King of the Toss.

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10:30am Cornhole Championships Anchorage Senior Activity Center 1300 E 19th Ave The finalists compete to become King of the Toss.

11:00am-5:00pm Anchorage Coin Club Collectibles Show The Mall at Sears 600 E Northern Lights Blvd

Official Rondy Event Noon-6:00pm Amateur Photo Contest The Mall at Sears 600 E Northern Lights Blvd

Official Rondy Event Noon-5:00pm The Charlotte Jensen Native Arts Market Dimond Center, 800 E Dimond Blvd

Official Rondy Event Noon-8:00pm Rondy Carnival 3rd Ave and E St Noon-6:00pm Horse Drawn Carriage Ride 3rd Ave and E St

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sunday, march 5 Noon-6:00pm Pony Wheel Ranch Pony Rides Post Offices Mall, 3rd Ave & C St Noon-6:00pm Fur Rondy Railfair Northern Lights Model Railroad Club 1340 Lidia Selkregg Ln

Official Rondy Event

Official Rondy Event 2:00pm Rondy Melodrama “Welcome to the World-Famous, First-Ever Hide Get Together” 49th State Brewing Co. 717 W 3rd Ave 3:00pm BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center 1436 E Tudor Rd 3:00pm Celtic Rendezvous UAA Wendy Williamson Auditorium 2433 Providence Dr An energetic Irish dance group that performs choreographed performance pieces based on the rhythms of the traditional reels, jigs, and hornpipes. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Silent Auction at 2:00pm.

4:00PM Great Alaska Talent Competition Finals Discovery Theatre, Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, 621 W 6th Ave Finalists showcase their talents to compete for cash prizes in front of a live audience and the judges’ panel with commentary! Tickets available on CenterTix.net or at the PAC box office.

Official Rondy Event 4:00PM Great Alaska Talent Competition Finals Discovery Theatre, Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, 621 W 6th Ave Finalists showcase their talents to compete for cash prizes in front of a live audience and the judges’ panel with commentary!

Tickets available on CenterTix.net or at the PAC box office.

Official Rondy Event 6:00pm Rondy Melodrama “Welcome to the World-Famous, First-Ever Hide Get Together” 49th State Brewing Co., 717 W 3rd Ave 6:00pm BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center 1436 E Tudor Rd

9:00pm BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center 1436 E Tudor Rd 12:01am BINGO! Tudor Bingo Center 1436 E Tudor Rd Mall Hours Artistry in Wood Northway Mall 3101 Penland Pkwy 13th Annual Winter Woodworking Competition and exhibit.

Open to the public, free admission.

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We are proud and honored to have your support, thank you for being a part of the 2017 Anchorage Fur Rendezvous!

special thanks!

SPONSORS AND PARTNERS We encourage everyone to support the businesses and organizations who make Rondy possible!

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Visit furrondy.net for more information on becoming an Official Member of Rondy. Support Rondy & enjoy member benefits!

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Ann Curro Carol Daugherty Lori Davis Kelly Day-Lewis Delkettie, Karen & Gerald Del Real Kitchen Dave & Celeste Dorsey Rebecca Dunbar Raquel Edelen EmJays Mobile Food Vendors Mary Fairbanks Beverly Felix Fish Ex Jena Fowler John Gamash Kimberly Graham Charles Grimm IV April Gunther Carol Gustafson Richard Van Hale Amie Haakenson Lorna Hamil Beth Helgeson Lori Hessin Michael Henrich Dennis Hippert Lona M. Hodson Hot Dogs ala Carte Jim & Jan Huettl Gary & Joanie Hufford Michael Jackman Scott & Debbie Jansen Luke Jenner

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