Sunday, June 29th
Tiny Tots Derby
2:30-4:00 City Dock-Summer Float
Ages 5 And under. Safety Rules: All Children must be accompanied by at least one adult, i.e.., parent, grandparent, ,aunt, ,uncle, babysitter or older siblings over the age of 14. CHILDREN MUST WEAR A LIFE JACKET AT ALL TIMES. Hand lines only, bring your own bait. Bring a can of “Tuna fish” for the local Salvation Army food bank and receive a special treat. Prizes.
Chairperson: Mark & Heidi Armstrong
Monday, June 30th
Tuesday, July 1st
5th Annual Gravity Race
June 30th last chance to register at 5:00pm
1:00 check in, 2:00 racing begings
(2nd Avenue next to senior apt.)
Entrants must be inspected prior to racing.
Helmets required. Waiver and Registration form must be signed by parent for youth under 18.
Great spectator sport, some bleachers provided, bring chairs. prizes.
Chairperson: Dave Sweat @ 874-BIKE
Quilt Displays
Down town Windows
Sponsors: Wrangell Quilt Guild
American Legion & Auxiliary
Dirty Bingo 12:00
Bring a gift or two wrapped if possible. Come if you can recognize your numbers 1-75.Will be serving hot dogs and chili dogs
Chairpersons: Lovey Brock
Wednesday, July 2nd
Art Clark Scrap fish Derby
Summer float 12:00 -1:00
Two Age Categories: 6-9 & 10-13
Rules: No parents allowed on floats unless they are one of the volunteers.
All Children must bring life
preservers and wear them. Hand lines only. No rod or reels. One hook must per line, One line per person. Contestants must bait their own hook and land their own fish if determined necessary.
Any kind of bait can be used. Bait will be supplied for children who do not have their own. In case of a tie for the largest fish,
A “fish-off” will be conducted with the contestant catching the first fish the winner. Each winning fish will be eligible for one prize only.
Derby officials will decide any questions not covered by the rules and their decision will be final. The largest and smallest starfish will decision will win money prize but will not be counted for the bike or rod prize.
Chairpersons: James and Cinda Stough and family Big Wheel Races
Kyle Angerman Playground 1:30
Children 3-6 years of age. Big Wheels provided for the races, Children can bring their big wheels ( chairperson determines if they can be used) Children race against children of the same age and gender. at the end of the race. Prizes awarded, Grand Prize drawing for Gift Certificates at Sentry Hardware.
Chairpersons: Mike Reed
Welcome Home Picnic
5:00-10:00
Shoemaker Picnic Area (Mary Buness covered area)
Potluck. Everyone welcome, Bring your out of town family & friends.
Chairpersons: Leonard & Kathy Angerman & Craig & Trudy Johnson.
Alaskan Blue Grass Band
Nolan Center
6-8pm
Sponored by the Wrangell Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, July 3rd
Elderberry
10:00-3:00 Sea Float Dock
Boat Tours
Coronation Ball
8:00-11:00 Nolan Center
8:45 Start of Royal Procession:
Past Queen Procession-1950-2007
(All Past Queens encouraged to join the
coronation.)
3on 3 Kids Basketball
12:00 registration 1:00 games
$5.00 fee
4th - 6th grade
Covered area next to elementry school
Sponsored by American Legion and BB Brocks
Chairperson: Lovey Brock
2007 Royal Court
Brittany Lindley
Mykayla Rooney
Jessica Blunt
Senior Parents of Class 2008
Procession of Royal Court
Children carrying the royal crowns
and scepters:
Elizabeth Johnson & Laven Churchill
Introduction of the 2008 royalty contestants and their managers
Awards for “Outstanding service to the royalty candidates”
No Children without adult supervision
Tables will be reserved for elders
Crowning of the 2008 Royalty Court
Ticket chairmen– Chamber board Member Gene White-Total Ticket Sales
“Crowning of the 2008 Royalty Court”Chairperson: Chamber Board Members
Friday, July 4th
Independence Day Fun Run/Walk/Ride/bike
7:00 am Registration at the City Pool, Race begins at crosswalk in front of the swimming pool, proceed to the ferry terminal, around the airport loop, back to Church Street with the finish line at the cross walk in from the pool. (Distance: 2.9 miles) No entry fee. Anything goes, for more information call 874-2444
Chairperson: Kim Covalt
Parade
11:00am Front Street
Theme: “Remembering the good times”
Thank you to those who took time to submit themes. Floats gather on the outer drive , 9:30 am with the judging at 10:00. Entrants after 10:00 am will not be judged, but may participate.
Business/organization-churches-family
1st, 2nd, 3rd, cash prizes for each
category.
Walking, Marching or Wheeled Units: Adult Costumes, Children costumes, marching units, ,Bike/Big Wheels, Wagons, Golf Carts, Harley Crowd, and pets. (Pets must be on a leash) 1st, 2nd, 3rd, cash prizes for each category, line up on main street starting at Jitterbugs.
Chairpersons: Grover & Dawn Mathis
Baby Parade
Babies Expectants
1st place -25.00 1st place -25.00
2nd place -15.00 2nd Place 15.00
3rd place-10.00 3rd place-10.00
All Entries get a free helium
Balloon
Sponsored by Alaska Waters
Wrangell very own Professional Band
Director Haig Demerjian
Located in Front of Totem Bar before and during parade.
2008 Grand Marshall’s:
Past Queens of 1950-2007 |
Friday, July 4th
Baby Parade
Babies Expectants
1st place -25.00 1st place -25.00
2nd place -15.00 2nd Place 15.00
3rd place-10.00 3rd place-10.00
All Entries get a free helium
Balloon
Sponsored by Alaska Waters
Queen Tickets will be drawn following the parade in front of the Nolan Center.
Street Booths
Throughout Town. Enjoy!
Pony Rides
Outer drive after parade until ponies are tired
Quilt Displays
Down town Windows
Sponsored by Wrangell Quilting Guild
Elks Beer Garden
Open all day Elks Lodge
Elks Horse Shoes
12 noon sign up 1:00 game
Check Elks for schedule!
Junior Olympics
12:30 - 2 pm Outer Drive
25yd dash; 50 yd dash;
Tug of War and Relay Races. Ages 4-6. Prizes.
Chairpersons: Alaska Crossing
Barb Neyman Toddler Games
Noon—1:30 pm City Hall Lawn
Candy Races ages 0-4. Ball Races ages crawling—4. Running Races 2-4(time permitting) Prizes awarded in each age group for each category. For more info call 874-3184
Chairperson Barb Neyman
Wrangell Chamber of Commerce
Logging Show
Sign up, 12 noon to 1pm, Ages 18 and over
1pm behind the James and Elsie Nolan Center
Entry Fee is $10.00 for a single event, $25.00 for all events. Events are power bucking, Hand Buckling ingle, Idaho, Ma & Pa, Choker setting, Axe Chopping, and Axe throwing ( at $100.00 bill donated by Alaska Vistas)
First Prize: Certificate & $75.00 per event second Place: Certificate & $50.00 per event
Third Prize: Certificate & $25.00 per event
All around Logger, Logger with most total points, trophy & $400.00
Bull of The Woods, Voted by participants, Trophy & $400.00($150.00 donated by Alaska Charters & dventures)
Rolling Pin Toss, women only, No entry fee, prize $50.00 Ottesen's Gift certificate.
(Donated by First Bank)
3 sawdust piles for kids with $50.00 in each pile– sponsored by First Bank
A waiver of responsibility must be signed before any contestant may participant. This waiver provides that you enter the contestant may participate. This waiver provides that you enter the contest at your own risk. The Wrangell Chamber of Commerce Logging Show is a performance as well as a contest and we request that all contestants in money events are required to wear caulk or sturdy boots. No rubber boots or sneakers. In the interest of safety for all and the protection of the equipment contestants under any form of intoxication, (in the opinion of the judges) will not be allowed to participate. The decision of the Chairman will be final! All tools furnished.
Chairman: John Taylor
Some Bleachers, Bring chairs
Street Games
1:30 Main Street
Running Races: 50yd. Dash, 100yd dash, and 150yd dash.
Three legged race; Gunny Sack race; Tug of war; and egg toss.
All games will be played in age groups from 5 to senior citizens. Egg Toss will start at 3:30 pm, parents are asked to stay with small children during events. Organizers cannot provide babysitting.
Chairpersons: James and Cynda Stough
& Family
Golf the 4th
City Hall Lawn 2:00-5:00
Chipping contest, 10 balls, $5.00
Lots of prizes & grand prize
Sponsored by: Muskeg Meadows
Contact: Terri Pino– Wrangell Golf Course
AlaskA Blue Grass Band
Nolan Center
6-8pm
Sponsored by the Wrangell Chamber of Commerce
4th Annual Crazy Craft Race
City Dock –Summer Floats
Rules: Lighted up and have fun
All participants must wear PFDs
All entries must be home made non motorized water craft.
Good natured piracy & debauchery encouraged.
Chairperson: Marie O
Sponsors: The Wrangell Chamber
The Sonny Wigg
Log Rolling Show
City Dock Summer Float 3:30
Sign up during the logging show, ages 18 and over.
$ 20.00 entry fee, men’s & women’s Classes
First Prize: Certificate & $ 100.00
Second Prize: Certificate & $75.00
Third Prize: Certificate & $50.00
Top Eliminator between 1st place man & woman. Prize, $100.00
Double Elimination. Bring your own caulk boots, if possible, some may be available.
A waiver of responsibility must be signed before any contestant may participate. The decision of the Chairman will be final!
Chairman: Rick Dailey
FIREWORKS
Dusk Over Zimovia Straits
In front of town…a couple of fireworks will be
shot to signal that the main display will begin approximately 10 minutes later.
Presented by the Wrangell Volunteer Fire Department,
Fireworks purchased by the FireDepartment
with assistance from the City of Wrangell
Have A Happy And Safe 4th of July!
Saturday, July 5th
3 On 3
3 on 3 – parks & rec- 2444
Covered basketball court
(Next to elementary school)
$10.00 per person, men & women 16& up
Registration at 12:00, Games at 1:00
Ladies play first, team of 3 high school or older
Entry fees are due at the time of sign up. Cash prize will be awarded to winning team. Single elimination, winner takes all, some bleachers provided.
Sunday, July 6th
Fitness Triathlon
1:00 Start
Packets Available
Start at Pool, 3 mile walk or run/6.5, mile bike/10 lap swimming
$15.00 per person
Any Age
Parks and Rec.
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