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 Pioneer Park (formerly known as 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.
 

• Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival  Sunday, July 13 - Sunday, July 27, 2003, classes in dance, voice, musical instruments, theatre, skating, painting, and special evening concerts.
  • Telephone:  907-474-8869
• Golden Days.  The week of July 16 - 20, 2003, 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.  The week of July 16 - 19, 2003, the WEIO stages their annual celebration at the Big Dipper Recreation Center in Fairbanks.
  
  Tickets sold only at the door.
  • Telephone:  907-456-6818
  
  
• Fairbanks Figure Skating Club Summer Skating Program.
  • Telephone:  907-45 SKATE  907-459-1104
• University of Alaska Summer Fine Arts Camp Unavailable while facilities are being remodeled.
  • 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 provided by Fairnet Executive Estates Online Classroom.
  • Telephone:  907-451-6298
• Events at the Carlson Center, convention, entertainment, meeting, and sports facility.
  • Telephone:  : 907-451-7800
• A Day at the Georgeson Botanical Garden at the University of Alaska Experimental Farm.
  • About the Garden
  • Season: May through September
    Hours: 7 am 10 pm daily
  • Admission: $1.00 donation requested
    Guided Tours: Friday 2 pm ($2.00 donation)
  • Self Guided tours: any time
• E.T. Barnette Homebrew Competition - July 12, 2003. (AHA sanctioned competition)
• Alaska Craft Beer Festival - July 19, 2003.
  • Telephone:  907-452-2739.
• Check out the current month's Calendar of Events and the Chamber of Commerce for more Fairbanks activities.