Christmas in North Pole, Alaska

December 23, 2008 | Tags: , ,

The guys from Alaska HDTV recently spent some time in the Fairbanks area and have posted a video featuring the Santa Claus House and Christmas in Ice.

North Pole has attracted some other attention recently as well, with this report filed by NBC News. Be sure to check out the official North Pole website for more information on the community, which is just 20 minutes south of Fairbanks.

Posted by FCVB | Filed Under Winter Fun 

North Pole Christmas in Ice

December 3, 2008 | Tags: , ,

Christmas in Ice, North Pole

Interior Alaska is known for some of the best ice art competition and viewing in the world. For the second year in a row, North Pole is making ice sculpture a centerpiece of their Christmas Festivities with Christmas in Ice 2008.

The Christmas in Ice website announces the following schedule:

Thursday, December 4

  • 8:00am – Ice Carving Competition (gates open at 11:00am)

Friday, December 5

  • 7:00pm to 9:00pm – Competition Judging

Saturday, December 6

  • 10:00am-2:00pm – Kids Carving Challenge
  • 12:00pm-2:00pm – Interior Freight Dogs Practice Pull – Free to the Public!
  • 3:00pm – Ice Carving Competition Awards Ceremony
  • 4:00pm – Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
  • 5:00pm – Winter Carnival Fireworks Display at the North Pole Mall

Sunday, December 7

  • 2:00pm – Candle Lighting Ceremony at North Pole High School

Saturday, December 13

  • 12:00pm-5:00pm – Sponsored by BP! Winter Picnic! FREE Admission to the Ice Park!

Saturday, December 20

  • 12:00-4:00 – Interior Freight Dogs Association Competition

Thursday, December 25

  • 2:00pm – Family Christmas Celebration with Santa Claus

We interviewed North Pole Mayor Doug Isaacson last year around this time about Christmas in Ice, and are happy to see a bigger and better competition this year!

Posted by FCVB | Filed Under Winter Fun 

Into the Heart of a North Pole Christmas

December 11, 2007 | Tags: , ,

Today our Video Journey begins at the Santa Land RV Park in North Pole, just a twenty minute drive from Fairbanks. Join Susan Keltner, speaking with North Pole Mayor Doug Isaacson about his city, and the first-ever Christmas in Ice.

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Find out more at Ice Alaska.com, or North Pole Alaska.com. Make sure you click on the “Web Cams” link for a constantly updated view of the park. If you have any ideas for future Inside Alaska episodes, please leave a comment with details.

Posted by FCVB | Filed Under Video Journey