Yukon 2009 Vacation Planner - (Page 8) CALENDAr oF EvENTS Arts In The Park, Whitehorse – YG photo April 2009 DaWson city June 2009 DaWson city APriL 9 – 12: Annual Dawson City international Short Film Festival Tel: (867) 993-5005 Website: www.kiac.org/filmfest Presenting a diverse and eclectic range of short films from Yukon and around the world. We also offer guest speakers, panel discussions and workshops. Watson LaKe juNE 12 – 14: Weekend on the Wing Birding Festival Tel: (867) 667-8299 Website: www.environmentyukon.gov.yk.ca/wildlifebiodiversity Tombstone Park’s annual birding festival. Join us for walks and talks as we catch migrating birds in this subarctic tundra environment just south of the Arctic Circle. juNE 13: Commissioner’s Ball Tel: (867) 993-5575 Website: www.dawsoncity.ca The Commissioner’s Ball in the Palace Grand Theatre. Don your ball gown and step back in time. Buy your tickets soon! juNE 21: Aboriginal Day – Commissioner’s Potlatch Tel: (867) 993-5385 Website: www.trondek.com Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation hosts a day of cultural celebrations. Faro EArLY APriL: Annual Sno-Pitch Tournament Tel: (867) 536-8020 Website: www.watsonlake.ca Come on out to our slow pitch tournament in the snow. A live band will be playing on Saturday night. Contact Watson Lake Recreation for more details closer to event. soutHern LaKes APriL 18 – 26: Celebration of Swans Tel: (867) 667-8291 Website: www.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 Interpretive Centre near Whitehorse is open April 1 – 30. juNE 19 – 21: Effy Croft Memorial Ball Tournament Tel: (867) 994-2375 Website: www.faroyukon.ca Dust off your glove and get your team together (minimum four females, four males) for a fun time in Faro. Hope to see you there! Haines Junction May 2009 DaWson city MAY 15 – 16: Dawson City 23rd Annual international Gold Show Tel: (867) 993-5274 Website: www.dawsongoldshow.ca North America’s largest industry and consumer trade show for the placer mining industry. Faro juNE 12 – 14: Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival Tel: (867) 634-2765 Email: hayes@lincsat.com Three days of the best in Yukon music talent under the majestic St. Elias Mountains in Kluane National Park. This spectacular setting is known for putting people in a grand mood with its splendid blend of mountains, midnight sun, and top bluegrass music. MiD-juNE: Alsek Music Festival Tel: (867) 634-2765 Email: hayes@lincsat.com Celebrate Northern talent at the Alsek Music Festival in beautiful Haines Junction. Three stages of incredible live entertainment for the whole family all weekend long! Folk to jazz, classical to country, bluegrass to rock-and-roll. Live music on three stages. There will be arts and crafts and plenty of events for the kids to enjoy. Tickets are available at the door. MAY 8 – 10: Annual Crane and Sheep viewing Festival Tel: (867) 994-2728 Website: www.faroyukon.ca Come watch migrating sandhill cranes and admire unique Fannin’s sheep, enjoy natural history talks, viewing tours and entertainment. 8 http://www.kiac.org/filmfest http://www.environmentyukon.gov.yk.ca/wildlifebiodiversity http://www.dawsoncity.ca http://www.watsonlake.ca http://www.trondek.com http://www.environmentyukon.gov.yk.ca/viewing http://www.faroyukon.ca http://www.dawsongoldshow.ca http://www.faroyukon.ca
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