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Yukon Events and Festivals
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Yukon Events and Festivals

Discover the authentic, unpretentious Yukon. Meet Yukoners, learn about local traditions and share a story or two at one of Yukon's dozens of lively community events and festivals. Whitehorse plays host to the Yukon Quest, the 1,000 mile international sled dog race, and the world's third largest storytelling festival while other Yukon communities have pioneered their own unique art and cultural events and festivities. Prepare to join the fun for days of unforgettable entertainment.

Visit the Yukon during the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous, Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race, Dawson City Discovery Days, Yukon International Storytelling Festival, Alsek Music Festival, Frostbite Music Festival or Dawson City Music Festival.

Gear up for your Yukon vacation by checking our Upcoming Yukon Events listings below.

Upcoming Yukon Events

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Yukon Arts Centre
Yukon Arts Centre
Jan 1 - Oct 31, 2008 Whitehorse
Website: yukonartscentre.com
Throughout the year: Yukon Arts Centre hosts a variety of exhibitions, theatre performances and art education programs.  Find a complete listing on the website.
Phone: (867) 667-8575
Annual Crane & Sheep Viewing Festival
Annual Crane & Sheep Viewing Festival
May 9-11, 2008 Faro
Website: faroyukon.ca
Come watch migrating Sand-hill cranes and admire unique Fannin's sheep, enjoy natural history talks, viewing tours and entertainment.
Phone: (867) 994-2728
Dawson City 22nd Annual International Gold Show
Dawson City 22nd Annual International Gold Show
May 16-17, 2008 Dawson City
Website: dawsongoldshow.ca
North America's largest industry and consumer trade show for the placer mining industry.
Phone: (867) 993-5274
Annual City of Whitehorse Triathlon
Annual City of Whitehorse Triathlon
Jun 1, 2008 Whitehorse
Website: whitehorse.ca
Including Olympic Distance (swim 1500m, bike 40 km, run 10 km) and Sprint Distance (swim 500m, bike 20 km and run 5 km). Register after May 3, 2008. 
Phone: (867) 668-8325
Weekend on the Wing, Birding Festival
Weekend on the Wing, Birding Festival
Jun 6-8, 2008 Dawson City
Website: environmentyukon.gov.yk.ca/parksconservation/tombstonepark.php
Tombstone Park’s annual birding festival.  Join us for walks and talks as we catch migrating birds in this sub-arctic tundra environment just south of the Arctic Circle.
Phone: (867) 667-8299
Alsek Music Festival
Alsek Music Festival
Jun 6-8, 2008 Haines Junction
Website: alsekfest.com
Three days of the best in Yukon music under the majestic St. Elias Mountains. Three stages, kids’ events, adult dances–an outdoor event for the whole family.
Phone:  (867) 634-2520
Effy Croft Memorial Ball Tournament
Effy Croft Memorial Ball Tournament
Jun 13-15, 2008 Faro
Website: faroyukon.ca
Dust off your glove & get your team together (min 4 females 4 males) for a fun time in Faro.  Hope to see you there! 
Phone: (867) 994-2728
Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival
Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival
Jun 14-15, 2008 Haines Junction
Website: kluanemountainbluegrassfest.com/contact.html
See some of the best bluegrass and old-time tunes the North has to offer at the foot of the St. Elias Mountains.
Phone: (867) 634-2765
Commissioner's Ball
Commissioner's Ball
Jun 14, 2008 Dawson City
Location: Palace Grand Theatre
Website: dawsoncity.ca
The Commissioner’s Ball in the Palace Grand Theatre. Don your ball gown and step back in time. Buy your tickets soon! 
Phone: (867) 993-5575
Ride Yukon – Motorcycles, Music and Midnight Sun
Ride Yukon – Motorcycles, Music and Midnight Sun
Jun 19-22, 2008 Whitehorse
Website: rideyukon.com
Weekend of runs, tours, events, and lots of entertainment! Register online at www.rideyukon.com.
Phone: (867) 633-1903
8th ISF Junior Men's World Fast Pitch Championship
8th ISF Junior Men's World Fast Pitch Championship
Jun 20-29, 2008 Whitehorse
Website: worldsoftball2008.com/aboutevent.php
Witness the Yukon's vibrant softball community raise the dust at this years Wolrd Championship.
Aboriginal Days
Aboriginal Days
Jun 21, 2008 Whitehorse
Website: yfnta.org
Whitehorse First Nations host a day of cultural celebrations.
Phone: (867) 667-3937 
Solstice and Saint-Jean-Baptist Celebrations
Solstice and Saint-Jean-Baptist Celebrations
Jun 21, 2008 Whitehorse
Website: afy.yk.ca/culturel
Come celebrate and evening of music under the midnight sun.  We open the stage to different cultures and languages representing the diversity and the vitality of the Yukon. 
Phone: (867) 668-2663 ext. 232 
Air North Midnight Sun Golf Tournament
Air North Midnight Sun Golf Tournament
Jun 21, 2008 Whitehorse
Location: Whitehorse
Website: mountainviewgolf.ca
Two 18-hole tournaments: 10:00 a.m. stroke play and a 6:30 p.m. four-person scramble. Visitors always welcome! 
Phone: (867) 633-6020
Aboriginal Day Celebrations
Aboriginal Day Celebrations
Jun 21, 2008 Dawson City
Website: trondek.com
Tr’onde¨k Hwe¨ch’in First Nation hosts a day of cultural celebrations.
Phone: (867) 993-5385
Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay
Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay
Jun 21, 2008 Haines Junction
Website: kcibr.org
Bike relay race from Haines Junction, Yukon to Haines, Alaska. Eight-person, four-person, two-person and solo teams. Race is 238.28 km (148 miles) with eight legs.
Phone: (867) 633-2579
Mayo Midnight Marathon
Mayo Midnight Marathon
Jun 21, 2008 Mayo

Marathon race also includes a 10-km walk or run; half-marathon walk or run. Medal, T-shirts and champagne breakfast for all participants.
Phone: (867) 996-2368
Email: stephron@northwestel.net
Kaska Days
Kaska Days
Jun 22-24, 2008 Watson Lake

This traditional First Nation gathering features crafts, dancing, drumming, songs, and games, such as stick gambling. 
Phone: (867) 536-5200
The Yukon River Quest Canoe & Kayak Race
The Yukon River Quest Canoe & Kayak Race
Jun 25-29, 2008 Whitehorse
Website: yukonriverquest.com
Every summer, paddlers are challenged in a World-class wilderness event – a race to the midnight sun.  The Yukon River Quest is the longest canoe and kayak race in the world. 
Phone: (867) 333-5628
Klondike Motorcycle Run
Klondike Motorcycle Run
Jun 27-30, 2008 Dawson City
Website: dawsoncity.ca/
Canada’s northernmost motorcycle rally. See you here for some rockin’ biker fun!
Phone: (867) 993-5755
24 Hours of Light Mountain Bike Event
24 Hours of Light Mountain Bike Event
Jun 28-29, 2008 Whitehorse
Website: 24hoursoflight.com
Solo cyclists and teams of all ages race on the forested trails around Mt. McIntyre. The winner–the team that does the most laps in the time allotted. Sunday awards presentation to racers with the best lap times and teams with the most spirit. 
Phone: (867) 668-7559
Classic Open Horse Show
Classic Open Horse Show
Jun 30 - Jul 1, 2008 Watson Lake
Website: watsonlake.ca
Performance shows includes English and Western disciplines and the heavy horse driving class. Competitions in barrel and stake races. Show includes a freestyle costume extravaganza, free pancake breakfast and more. Free admission
Phone: (867) 536-2241 
Whitehorse Canada Day Festivities
Whitehorse Canada Day Festivities
Jul 1, 2008 Whitehorse

Canada Day celebrations. Visitors welcome!
Watson Lake Canada Day Festivities
Watson Lake Canada Day Festivities
Jul 1, 2008 Watson Lake

Canada Day celebrations. Visitors welcome!
Teslin Canada Day Festivities
Teslin Canada Day Festivities
Jul 1, 2008 Teslin

Canada Day celebrations. Visitors welcome!
Ross River Canada Day Festivities!
Ross River Canada Day Festivities!
Jul 1, 2008 Ross River

Canada Day celebrations. Visitors welcome!
Pelly Crossing Canada Day Festivities
Pelly Crossing Canada Day Festivities
Jul 1, 2008 Pelly Crossing

Canada Day celebrations. Visitors welcome!
Old Crow Canada Day Festivities
Old Crow Canada Day Festivities
Jul 1, 2008 Old Crow

Canada Day celebrations. Visitors welcome!
Mayo Canada Day Festivities
Mayo Canada Day Festivities
Jul 1, 2008 Mayo

Canada Day celebrations. Visitors welcome!
Marsh Lake & Tagish Canada Day Festivities
Marsh Lake & Tagish Canada Day Festivities
Jul 1, 2008 Marsh Lake & Tagish

Canada Day celebrations. Visitors welcome!
Keno City Canada Day Festivities
Keno City Canada Day Festivities
Jul 1, 2008 Keno City

Canada Day celebrations. Visitors welcome!
Haines Junction Canada Day Festivities
Haines Junction Canada Day Festivities
Jul 1, 2008 Haines Junction

Canada Day celebrations. Visitors welcome!
Yukon Gold Panning Championships
Yukon Gold Panning Championships
Jul 1, 2008 Dawson City
Website: dawsoncity.ca
Annual competitions open to “cheechakos” and professionals from the Yukon and around the world, with time trials and finals. Part of the Dawson City Canada Day celebrations. Visitors are welcome to enter.
Phone: (867) 993-5575
Carmacks Canada Day Festivities
Carmacks Canada Day Festivities
Jul 1, 2008 Carmacks

Canada Day celebrations. Visitors welcome!
Carcross Canada Day Festivities
Carcross Canada Day Festivities
Jul 1, 2008 Carcross

Canada Day celebrations. Visitors welcome!
Burwash Landing Canada Day Festivities
Burwash Landing Canada Day Festivities
Jul 1, 2008 Burwash Landing

Canada Day celebrations. Visitors welcome!
Beaver Creek Canada Day Festivities
Beaver Creek Canada Day Festivities
Jul 1, 2008 Beaver Creek

Canada Day celebrations. Visitors welcome
Faro Canada Day Festivities
Faro Canada Day Festivities
Jul 1, 2008 Faro

Canada Day celebrations. Visitors welcome
Dawson City Canada Day Festivities
Dawson City Canada Day Festivities
Jul 1, 2008 Dawson City

Canada Day celebrations. Visitors welcome
Softball Yukon Dustball Tournament
Softball Yukon Dustball Tournament
Jul 17-20, 2008 Whitehorse
Website: softballyukon.ca
Held annually at the Pepsi softball centre in Whitehorse. 
Phone: (867) 667-4487
Yukon Horse & Rider Summer Horse Show
Yukon Horse & Rider Summer Horse Show
Jul 17-20, 2008 Whitehorse
Website: yhra.ca
The association is hosting its 29th annual Horse Show at the Yukon Horse and Rider association show grounds. This show has something for everyone! 
Phone: (867) 633-3012
Dawson City Music Festival
Dawson City Music Festival
Jul 18-20, 2008 Dawson City
Website: dcmf.com
A three-day celebration of music and dancing under the midnight sun.  Folk, rock, blues, world beat, traditional, jazz, hip-hop and more!
Phone: (867) 993-5584
11th Annual Faro Open Golf Tournament
11th Annual Faro Open Golf Tournament
Jul 18-19, 2008 Faro
Website: faroyukon.ca
Eighteen holes, best ball format, teams of four. There will also be a BBQ. Registration deadline is July 16.
Phone: (867) 994-2640
Mini Arts Festival
Mini Arts Festival
Jul 26-27, 2008 Faro
Website: faroyukon.ca
Come to Faro Campbell Region Interpretive Centre and enjoy the display of local artisans as well as take part in a workshop or two.  Wild game BBQ. 
Phone: (867) 994-2728
Coca-Cola Championship Golf Tournament
Coca-Cola Championship Golf Tournament
Jul 26, 2008 Whitehorse
Location: Mountain View Golf Club
Website: mountainviegolf.ca
18-hole stroke play tournament. Visitors always welcome!
Phone: (867) 633-6020
Yukon River Trail Marathon
Yukon River Trail Marathon
Aug 3, 2008 Whitehorse
Website: yukonmarathon.com
Run on scenic trails in the Yukon River valley. Events include marathon, half-marathon and a four-person relay. 
Phone: (867) 668-7592
Discovery Days Festival
Discovery Days Festival
Aug 13-18, 2008 Dawson City
Website: dawsoncity.ca
A week of special events celebrating Dawson City including games, races, movies, a parade, and much more! 
Phone: (867) 993-2353
Authors on 8th
Authors on 8th
Aug 14, 2008 Dawson City
Website: dawsoncity.ca
Writers' contest prior to the event with the winners receiving prizes and awards at Robert Service, Jack London and Pierre Berton residences.
Contact: Klondike Visitors Association 
Phone: (867) 993-5575
8th Annual Yukon Riverside Arts Festival
8th Annual Yukon Riverside Arts Festival
Aug 15-17, 2008 Dawson City
Website: http://kiac.org/artsfest/
An annual summer event that is part of Dawson City's Discovery Days weekend. The venue is parkland adjacent to the mighty Yukon River with participating artists coming from across the Yukon and Northwest Territories.
Phone: (867) 993-5005
Discovery Days
Discovery Days
Aug 16-18, 2008 Watson Lake
Website: watsonlake.ca
Discovery Days weekend includes: Slow Pitch ball tournament, parade, live band, children’s activities, giant obstacle course, golf tournament.  Good times!
Phone: (867) 536-8020
Fireweed Festival
Fireweed Festival
Aug 23-24, 2008 Faro
Website: faroyukon.ca
Annual horticultural event and produce auction.  Events for the whole family, games, swimming, dances.  Call for schedule of events.
Phone: (867) 994-2728
Epluchette de ble d'Inde/Corn Roast
Epluchette de ble d'Inde/Corn Roast
Aug 24, 2008 Whitehorse
Website: afy.yk.ca/culturel
 We welcome you to eat corn on the cob and burgers and listen to many local musicians.
Contact: Marie Ducharme, Project Manager, cultural sector 
Phone: (867) 668-2663 ext 232 
Fax: (867) 668-3511
Email: mducharme@afy.yk.ca
Great Klondike International Outhouse Race
Great Klondike International Outhouse Race
Aug 31, 2008 Dawson City
Website: dawsoncity.ca
If you don't happen to own one, that's okay - we can rent one to you! Teams race and perform a scavenger hunt in decorated outhouses on wheels through the streets of Dawson City. Arrive at the finish in speed or style.
Phone: (867) 993-5575 
Klondike Trail of '98 International Road Relay
Klondike Trail of '98 International Road Relay
Sep 12-13, 2008 Whitehorse
Website: sportyukon.com
Teams of up to 10 runners compete in this exhilarating overnight relay through the scenic coast mountains. The race starts in Skagway and follows the Klondike Highway past the Southern Lakes to Whitehorse and finishes along the Yukon River. 
Phone: (867) 393-8330
Terry Fox Run
Terry Fox Run
Sep 16, 2008 Watson Lake
Location: Wye Lake Park
Website: watsonlake.ca
An annual event to raise funds for the Terry Fox Foundation. It is held at Wye Lake Park and the course goes around the lake.
Contact: Gerri Vigeant, Recreation Programmer
Phone: (867) 536-8021 
Fax: (867) 536-2498
Email: wlrecreation@northwestel.net
21st Annual Yukon International Storytelling Festival
21st Annual Yukon International Storytelling Festival
Oct 3-5, 2008 Whitehorse
Website: storytelling.yk.net
International drumming, dancing and storytelling with emphasis on the Circumpolar regions coalesces to create magic on the banks of the Yukon River.
Contact: Lil Grubach-Hambrook, Executive Director
Phone: (867) 633-7550
Fax: (867) 633-3883
Email: yukonstory@yknet.ca
Halloween Eve Celebrations
Halloween Eve Celebrations
Oct 31, 2008 Watson Lake
Website: watsonlake.ca
This is an awesome event! The night is celebrated with a spectacular fireworks display. Free hot dogs, hot chocolate and a bonfire.
Contact: Gerri Vigeant
Phone: (867) 536-8021 
Fax: (867) 536-2498
Email: wlrecreation@northwestel.net
Snowmobile Drags, Enduro and Sno Cross Races
Snowmobile Drags, Enduro and Sno Cross Races
Dec 1-31, 2008 Whitehorse

Whiteout races. Drags every second Wednesday night. Club races on Schwatka Lake every second Sunday. 
Phone: (867) 633-4967
Email:vrp@polarcom.com
Dawson City Old-Fashioned Christmas Party
Dawson City Old-Fashioned Christmas Party
Dec 6, 2008 Dawson City
Website: dawsoncity.ca
Community open house for families.
Contact: Klondike Visitors Association
Phone: (867) 993-5575 
Fax: (867) 993-6415
Email:kva@dawson.net