Fun in Alaska

Alaska is a winter wonderland in February and theyChampionship Dog Weight Pull, Snowshoe Softball,
have many events that will help you make the mostOuthouse Races, Auctions, Skijor Relay, Reindeer
of your Alaskan vacation or something fun to do onRaces, ASTAC Native Arts & Crafts Show, Family
the weekend. Wrangell Alaska hosts the annual TentNight Skate, Rondy SnoCross, Molson Coors/Canadian
City Festival every February. This event celebratesClub Alaska Hold'Em Tournament of Champions, and
the gold and timber history of the city. The Willowthe Jim Beam Jam.
State Winter Festival features a 200-300 mile dogThe Yukon Quest is a dog sled race known for its
sled Iditarod qualifier race, fireworks, outhouse race,difficulty and runs are extremely cold during the short
chain saw competition, fishing and arts and crafts.days of February. The run goes between Fairbanks
There are also radar runs with prizes for Stock,and Whitehorse. On even numbered years, the race
Improved, Modified, ATV and Motorcycle.begins in Fairbanks and on odd number years it
The Anchorage Fur Rendezvous is an annual eventbegins in Whitehorse. North American Championship
that is held every February in Anchorage. There areDog Sled races are held two February weekends.
many events during this ten day winter extravaganzaThese are sprint races that take place in Fairbanks.
including a Fur Rondy Photo Contest, SnowThe Junior Iditarod is for mushers under 18 years of
Sculptures, World Championship Sled Dog Races,age. This race covers part of the Iditarod Trail going
Carnivals, Fireworks, Melodrama, Rondy on Ice,from Wasilla to Yentna and back. This race is held
Costume Fun Run, Frostbite Footrace, Worldprior to the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.