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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

Jan 1 - Oct 31, 2009 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

Alcan 200 International Snow Machine Road Rally

Jan 17-18, 2009 Haines Junction
Location: Haines cutoff to Dezadeash Lake
Website: alcan200.org
Snow machine race on the Haines cutoff to Dezadeash Lake and return to 42 mile.
Phone: (907) 766-2503

Fulda Challenge

Jan 17-24, 2009 Whitehorse
Website: fulda-challenge.com
Teams from all over the world compete in various extreme competitions. The merciless route makes its way from Skagway, AK via Whitehorse straight through the entire Yukon to the Arctic Circle.

Dawson Curling Club 110th Annual International Bonspiel

Feb 5-7, 2009 Dawson City
Website: dawsoncity.ca/
Annual international bonspiel. Great prizes. Saturday night closing banquet and casino at Diamond Tooth Gertie’s.
Phone: (867) 993-5398

Kiki Karnival

Feb 13-15, 2009 Watson Lake
Website: watsonlake.ca
Recreational hockey, food fair, bingo, bonspiel, dinner, dancing and much, much more!
Phone: (867) 536-8020

Frostbite Music Festival

Feb 13-15, 2009 Whitehorse
Website: frostbitefest.ca
This event hosts a multitude of emerging and established Canadian and Yukon musical acts, and features concerts, dances, workshops, a kids’ festival and a youth stage.
Phone: (867) 668-4921

Yukon Arctic Ultra

Feb 15-28, 2009 Whitehorse
Website: arcticultra.de
The world's coldest and toughest race for mountain bikers, runners, cross-country skiers and skijorers. Marathon, 100 and 300 miles distances.
Phone: 49 (0) 8823 937842

Available Light Film Festival

Feb 18-22, 2009 Whitehorse
Location: Yukon Arts Centre and Qwanlin Cinema Centre
Website: http://yukonfilmsociety.com/alff/alff
Canada's only feature film festival North of 60, ALFF is a multi-day event that includes international and Canadian feature films and feature documentaries, industry panel discussions, and workshops.
Phone: (867) 393-3456

Outdoor Bonspiel

Feb 20-22, 2009 Watson Lake
Website: watsonlake.ca
The Watson Lake Outdoor Bonspiel originated on Watson Lake at the airport. It's the longest consecutive running outdoor bonspiel in Canada. This three day event starts Friday afternoon thru to Sunday.
Phone: (867) 536-2645

Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Festival

Feb 20-22, 2009 Whitehorse
Website: yukonrendezvous.com
Our 45th Annual Winter Festival featuring family and children’s activities including traditional events – flour packing contest, chainsaw chuck, international air show, one dog pull, Swede saw and log split, axe throwing and more.
Phone: (867) 667-2148

Trek over the Top II, Destination Dawson City

Mar 5-7, 2009 Dawson City
Website: trekoverthetop.com
Depart from Tok, Alaska for a one day snowmobile ride to Dawson City. While in Dawson enjoy numerous events, including live entertainment, gambling and lots more.
Phone: (867) 993-6345

Trek over the Top III, Destination Dawson City

Mar 12-14, 2009 Dawson City
Website: trekoverthetop.com
Depart from Tok, Alaska for a one day snowmobile ride to Dawson City. While in Dawson enjoy numerous events, including live entertainment, gambling and lots more.
Phone: (867) 993-6345

Thaw-Di-Gras Spring Carnival

Mar 19-22, 2009 Dawson City
Website: dawsoncity.ca
Celebrate the return of spring. Join in themed games, entertaining events and rollicking fun! Includes the impressive snowshoe baseball tournament.
Phone: (867) 993-5575

Burning Away the Winter Blues

Mar 21, 2009 Whitehorse
Location: Whitehorse
Website: burningawaythewinterblues.com
Take part in a torch-lit procession, led by a giant effigy of the Winter Blues, to celebrate the end of winter and renew spirits for spring.

Doors Open Dawson

Mar 25-28, 2009 Dawson City
Website: doorsopendawson.com

This four-day heritage event will feature workshops, presentations, a photo exhibit, Dawson City's inaugural Pecha Kucha night and tours of historic buildings.

Percy DeWolfe Memorial Mail Race

Mar 26-28, 2009 Dawson City
Website: thepercy.com
A 338.1-km (210-mile), mid-distance dogsled race following a historic mail route used by Percy DeWolfe for 35 years. Starts at 10 a.m. in front of the old post office in Dawson City, YT and follows the Yukon River to Eagle, AK and back. The 64.4-km (40-mile) junior race starts at 12 p.m. Wrap-up banquet is open to everyone.
Phone: (867) 993-5320

Annual Dawson City International Short Film Festival

Apr 9-12, 2009 Dawson City
Website: dawsonfilmfest.com
Presenting a diverse and eclectic range of short films from Yukon and around the world. We also offer guest speakers, panel discussions and workshops.
Phone: (867) 993-5005

Celebration of Swans

Apr 18-26, 2009 Whitehorse
Website: environmentyukon.gov.yk.ca/viewing
A Yukon tradition! Welcome thousands of returning swans and water birds – the harbingers of spring – and enjoy free events throughout Yukon. Swan Haven Interpretation Centre is open April 1st-30th.
Phone: (867) 667-8291

Annual Sheep & Crane Viewing Festival

May 8-10, 2009 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 23rd Annual International Gold Show

May 15-16, 2009 Dawson City
Website: dawsongoldshow.ca
North America's largest industry and consumer trade show for the placer mining industry. Phone: (867) 993-5274

Weekend on the Wing, Birding Festival

Jun 5-7, 2009 Dawson City
Website: environmentyukon.gov.yk.ca/wildlifebiodiversity
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

Annual City of Whitehorse Triathlon

Jun 7, 2009 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, 2009.
Phone: (867) 668-8325

Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival

Jun 12-14, 2009 Haines Junction
Three days of the best in Yukon music talent under the majestic St. Elias Mountains In Kluane National Park.
Phone: (867) 634-2765
Email: hayes@lincsat.com

Commissioner's Ball

Jun 13, 2009 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

Effy Croft Memorial Ball Tournament

Jun 19-21, 2009 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 Chilkat International Bike Relay

Jun 20, 2009 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

Aboriginal Day

Jun 20, 2009 | 6:00 PM-9:30 PM Whitehorse
Location: Shipyards Park
Join us for Canada's biggest celebration of National Aboriginal Day! The event is free to attend and the public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs and be part of the live show. The Celebration will broadcast live on APTN June 20th, 2009.

Mayo Midnight Marathon

Jun 21, 2009 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

National Aboriginal Day

Jun 21, 2009 Whitehorse
Website: yfnta.org
Whitehorse First Nations host a day of cultural celebrations.
Phone: (867) 667-3937

The Yukon River Quest Canoe & Kayak Race

Jun 24-28, 2009 Whitehorse
Website: yukonriverquest.com
Every summer, paddlers are challenged in a World-class wilderness event – a race to the midnight sun.
Phone: (867) 333-5628

Solstice Festival

Jun 26-28, 2009 Whitehorse
Website: culturel-yukon.ca
Come celebrate the midnight sun and dance to cajun, blues, Irish, Japanese, rock'n'roll, folk and electronics rhythms! Family activities will run through the day as well.
Phone: (867) 668-2663

24 Hours of Light Mountain Bike Event

Jun 27-28, 2009 Whitehorse
Website: 24hoursoflight.ca
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

Canada Day Festivities

Jul 1, 2009 Yukon Wide
Canada Day celebrations. Visitors welcome!

Teslin Canada Day Festivities

Jul 1, 2009 Teslin
Canada Day celebrations. Visitors welcome!

Yukon Gold Panning Championships

Jul 1, 2009 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

Carcross Canada Day Festivities

Jul 1, 2009 Carcross
Canada Day celebrations. Visitors welcome!

Celebrate Canada

Jul 1, 2009 | 1:30 PM-10:00 PM Whitehorse
Location: Shipyards Park
Music concert and beer garden.
Phone: 332-2006 for more info

Softball Yukon Dustball Tournament

Jul 9-12, 2009 Whitehorse
Website: softballyukon.ca
Held annually at the Pepsi softball centre in Whitehorse.
Phone: (867) 667-4487

Classic Open Horse Show

Jul 11-12, 2009 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

Dawson City Music Festival

Jul 17-19, 2009 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

12th Annual Faro Open Golf Tournament

Jul 17-18, 2009 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

Yukon 1000 Canoe and kayak Race

Jul 20 - Aug 1, 2009 Whitehorse
Website: yukon1000.com
The Yukon 1000 is 1000 miles long, taking in some of the wildest and most remote paddling conceivable. The course starts in Whitehorse and goes North from there.

Ha Kus Teyea Celebration

Jul 22-28, 2009 Teslin
Location: Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre & Teslin Recreation Complex
Website: teslintlingitheritage.com/celebration
Traditional Singing, Dancing, Drumming, Artists gathering, Artist market & Community Canoeing Events.

Yukon Horse & Rider Summer Horse Show

Jul 23-26, 2009 Whitehorse
Website: yhra.ca
The association is hosting its 30th annual Horse Show at the Yukon Horse and Rider association show grounds. This show has something for everyone!
Phone: (867) 633-3012

Mini Arts Festival and Wild Game BBQ

Jul 25-26, 2009 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) 994-2288

Yukon River Trail Marathon

Aug 2, 2009 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

Aug 12-17, 2009 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

9th Annual Yukon Riverside Arts Festival

Aug 13-16, 2009 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

Authors on 8th

Aug 13, 2009 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

Discovery Days, Parade and Ball Tournament

Aug 15-17, 2009 Watson Lake
Location: Wye Lake Park
Website: watsonlake.ca
Located in Watson Lake at Wye Lake Park.
Phone: (867) 536-8020

Watson Lake Community Garden Tour

Aug 18, 2009 | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM Watson Lake
Location: Wye Lake Park
Website: watsonlake.ca
Everyone is welcome. Come and see what northerners grow in their gardens

Great Klondike International Outhouse Race

Sep 5, 2009 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

Sep 11-12, 2009 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

Sep 16, 2009 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.
Phone: (867) 536-8020
Fax: (867) 536-2498

Halloween Eve Celebrations

Oct 31, 2009 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.
Phone: (867) 536-8021
Website: www.watsonlake.ca

Snowmobile Drags, Enduro and Sno Cross Races

Dec 1-31, 2009 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

Dec 5, 2009 Dawson City
Website: dawsoncity.ca
Community open house for families.
Phone: (867) 993-5575

Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race

Feb 6-20, 2010 Whitehorse
Website: yukonquest.com
Experience the thrill of the Yukon Quest as we revive the historic spirit of the North and travel 1,000 miles by dog team! 2009 race departs Fairbanks, Alaska for Whitehorse, Yukon.
Phone: (867) 668-4711

Yukon Quest Dawson City Layover

Feb 9-12, 2010 Dawson City
Website: yukonquest.com
Experience the excitement of the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race as dog teams stampede to the Klondike's capital city to claim the gold prize; this is the half-way mark of their 1,000 mile journey.
Phone: (867) 668-4711

Available Light Film Festival

Mar 4-7, 2010 Whitehorse
Location: Yukon Arts Centre and Qwanlin Cinema Centre
Website: http://yukonfilmsociety.com/alff/alff
Canada's only feature film festival North of 60, ALFF is a multi-day event that includes international and Canadian feature films and feature documentaries, industry panel discussions, and workshops.
Phone: (867) 393-3456

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