Yukon 2008 Vacation Planner - (Page 71) Klondi K e events Percy DeWolfe memorial mail race march 20 – 22, 2008 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. annual Dawson city International short film festival, march 21 – 23, 2008 Presenting a diverse and eclectic range of short films from Yukon and around the world. We also offer guest speakers, panel discussions and workshops. Dawson City Music Festival – YG Diamond Tooth gerties, Dawson city A visitor can’t come to Dawson City without spending an evening at Diamond Tooth Gerties, a raucous must-see Klondike attraction. Gamblers can whoop it up like sourdoughs and play blackjack, roulette, poker and the slot machines; Gertie and the cancan girls perform three shows nightly. The casino is a non-profit operation and the proceeds remain in the community. Klondike motorcycle run June 27 – 30, 2008 Canada’s northernmost motorcycle rally. See you here for some rockin’ biker fun! Dawson city music festival July 18 – 20, 2008 A three-day celebration of music and dancing under the midnight sun. Folk, rock, blues, world beat, traditional, jazz, hip-hop and more! 8th annual Yukon riverside arts festival august 15 – 17, 2008 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. for more events, refer to the calendar of events on pages 4 – 9 or visit travelyukon.com Moosehide gathering – YG odd gallery, Dawson city Dawson City’s dynamic arts and cultural scene is evident in the flourishing Klondike Institute of Art and Culture. Visit the art gallery operated by KIAC in the restored Odd Fellows Hall at the corner of Second and Princess. Commissioner’s Tea Party – YG (Brian Atkinson) travelyukon.com 71 http://travelyukon.com http://travelyukon.com
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