World Eskimo-Indian Olympics, July 16-19
July 9, 2008 | Tags: Events, Native Culture, Video
For time immemorial, Native peoples of the circumpolar areas of the world have gathered in small villages to participate in games of strength, endurance, balance, and agility. Along with these athletic games, dancing, story telling, and other audience participation games took place. This provided an opportunity for friendly competition, entertainment and laughter. The hosts provided food and lodging, and visitors brought news from surrounding villages and expanded opportunities for challenge building and renewing old and new friendships. This is the background of the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics and the atmosphere, which we seek to replicate. - WEIO.org
The World Eskimo-Indian Olympics are a must-see competition! Fairbanks is proud to welcome every visitor and participant one week from today (July 16)!
Enjoy video clips of the many wonderful events including: the arm pull, stick pull, one hand reach, two foot high kick and blanket toss, then plan to attend today!
6/27: Golden Days, Final Grizzlies Game
June 27, 2008 | Tags: Audio, Events, Football
This week we highlight our participation in the Golden Days events coming up next month, mention Fairbanks to Frankfurt Germany flights, and the final home game for the Fairbanks Grizzlies. Play or download the update below.
Alaska: Celebrating 50 Years of Statehood
May 16, 2008 | Tags: Events, Statehood Celebration
Alaska officially begins a two-year celebration of its history and culture in Fairbanks on May 28th by marking the 50th anniversary of its statehood, which was officially granted on January 3, 1959. A series of 50th Anniversary events are scheduled throughout the summer, here are the tentative plans for our area courtesy of Festival Fairbanks:
- Friday, May 23 - Trace Adkins in Concert at Carlson Center
- Saturday, May 24 - A Look Back at Our History – Alaska Museums Day
- Sunday, May 25 - Memorial Day
- Monday, May 26 - Memorial Day Observance
- Tuesday, May 27 - A Look Forward to the Future…AGIA Findings, Chamber’s Luncheon: Noon ~ 1pm @ Carlson Center
- Wednesday, May 28 - Bonfire, Bar-B-Q and Music at Pioneer Park (Peger Rd. back entrance) 5:30 – 8:30 PM Special Guests: Senator Ted Stevens, Senator Lisa Murkowski, Mayor Terry Strle, Mayor Jim Whitaker, Interior Delegation
- Thursday, May 29 - Elton John in Concert at the Carlson Center
- Friday, May 30 - Proud To Be Alaskan: Join us for the community festival at Pioneer Park
- Saturday, May 31 - Kite Day at Griffin Park in Downtown Fairbanks at 2pm. Free kites for the first 500 people!
The Alaska Statehood Celebration Commission has a few more details.
103rd Midnight Sun Baseball Game
May 13, 2008 | Tags: Baseball, Events, Goldpanners, Video
The Alaska Goldpanners will be hosting the California Running Birds during the 103rd Midnight Sun Game. Big news from this year’s game includes the official launch of the Goldpanners Alumni, and the addition of Bill “Spaceman” Lee as starting pitcher. This game has an amazing history, featuring some of baseball’s all-time great players, including Barry Bonds, Tom Seaver and Dave Winfield.
Find out more from the ESPN feature on the game (below) or this more recent story from Yahoo!, then be sure to put the June 21st game on your Fairbanks summer itinerary. It is one of the top ten Ultimate Baseball Experiences, and a Fairbanks Midnight Sun sports tradition.
Come see the fine young players, one of whom may emerge as the next great Major League star, during the Midnight Sun Game at Growden Memorial Park on June 21, 2008! Full details can be found at the Goldpanners homepage.
World Eskimo-Indian Olympics Back in Fairbanks
April 30, 2008 | Tags: Alaska Native Culture, Audio, Events
If you don’t know anything about the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics; be sure you make plans to experience them this summer. The competition takes place July 16-19 and features one-of-a-kind events such as the knuckle or seal hop, the four man carry, the ear pull, the kneel jump and the Eskimo or Indian stick pull. If any athletic event can be called “truly unique” this is the one!
Alaska Public Radio Network filed a fantastic Rebecca Sheir/NPR report for last year’s games that will give a touch of the overall WEIO flavor. Play or download the entire feature below. Then visit the WEIO homepage for full details.
Download WEIO Feature from Last Year
Find out What’s Happening
January 31, 2008 | Tags: Events
The FCVB provides an extensive and constantly updated Fairbanks Calendar of Events online. Search for items by category and date, or view a full list of entries by day, week or month. Virtually every major event in the area is listed, providing a convenient means of scheduling for visitors and residents alike. Organizations planning for future events can enter their own descriptions online as well. Visit today and let us know what you think.
