2014 Rondy Guide

Anchorage, Alaska

2014 OFFICIAL RONDY GUIDE • FEBRUARY 21-MARCH 2 • www.furrondy.net

Celebrate the festival’s 79th year at the AT&T Fur Rendezvous Fireworks Extravaganza

Anchorage5th Avenue Mall2220 Abbott Road4711 Business Park Blvd.Dimond Center MallTikahtnu CommonsThe Mall at Sears

Eagle River11432 Business Park Blvd.

Fairbanks356 Old Steese HighwayTeddy Bear PlazaAurora Center, 407 Merhar Avenue

Juneau9400 Glacier Highway

Ketchikan2417 Tongass Ave.

Soldotna35553 Kenai Spur Highway

Wasilla1865 E. Parks Highway

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lighting up the sky

6:45 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2014

Ship Creek, Downtown Anchorage

Celebrate the festival’s 79th year at the AT&T Fur Rendezvous Fireworks Extravaganza

Anchorage5th Avenue Mall2220 Abbott Road4711 Business Park Blvd.Dimond Center MallTikahtnu CommonsThe Mall at Sears

Eagle River11432 Business Park Blvd.

Fairbanks356 Old Steese HighwayTeddy Bear PlazaAurora Center, 407 Merhar Avenue

Juneau9400 Glacier Highway

Ketchikan2417 Tongass Ave.

Soldotna35553 Kenai Spur Highway

Wasilla1865 E. Parks Highway

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6:45 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2014

Ship Creek, Downtown Anchorage

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TABLe oF conTenTs

WeLcome To Fur rondy! Message from the Mayor ............................................................. page 3

From the Rondy President ............................................................... page 4

Fur Rondy Shop ..................................................................................... page 6

Meet the Rondy Team .......................................................................page 7

Keystone Kops ...................................................................................... page 8

dAiLy evenTs Friday, February 21.............................................................................. page 11

Saturday, February 22 ..................................................................... page 17

Sunday, February 23....................................................................... page 25

Monday, February 24 ......................................................................page 31

Tuesday, February 25 .................................................................... page 32

Wednesday, February 26 ........................................................... page 33

Thursday, February 27 ....................................................................page 34

Friday, Februay 28 ........................................................................... page 36

Saturday, March 1 ..............................................................................page 37

Sunday, March 2 ............................................................................... page 54

Rondy Route ............................................................................................................page 27

Downtown Map and Parking .............................................................. page 28 & 29

rondy TrAdiTions Collector Pin & Button Artists ..................................................... page 39

Rondy Traditions ........................................................ starting on page 41

WorLd chAmpionship sLed dog rAces Overview ...............................................................................................page 48

Race Course ...................................................................................... page 49

What makes a Rondy dog so special? ...............................page 50

Special Thanks ...................................................................................................... page 55

2014 Anchorage Fur Rendezvous Official Guide designed by Kathryn Beers of NEVER BORING ALASKA. For design needs, e-mail Kathryn at [email protected].

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WeLcome To Fur rondy!


WeLcome To Fur rondy!

Welcome to the “hottest” winter festival in North America, the Anchorage Fur Rendezvous. This year marks the 79th

year of celebrating, participating and joining friends and family at over 100 events and activities at the “Rondy.” Whether you are new to Anchorage or longtime resident, this Rondy Guide is your road map to our 10 days of winter fun.

Our festival roots lay with a handful of events that were held over 3 days coinciding with the time miners and trappers came to town to barter and sell their yields in 1935. From those original events of basketball, skiing, hockey, boxing and holding children’s dog sled races and community dance, the festival has grown to over 100 events keeping to our roots of winter sports, family and cultural & native activities.

The events and activities featured in his Official Rondy Guide range from the traditional such as the World Championship Sled Dog Races, Fur Auction, Rondy on Ice, GCI Snow Carving, Charlotte Jensen Native Arts Market, All Alaskan Native Basketball Tournament to the fun and unique such as the snow shoe softball tournaments, pond hockey, Miners and Trappers Ball, Jim Beam Jam, Frostbite Footrace and Costume fun run, Out House races and the one and only – Rondy Running of the Reindeer.

This year, five new events will join the Rondy fun schedule. The Great Alaskan Talent Show will feature and discover Alaskan talent. The Alaska Rondy Cornhole & Washers Tournament brings to Alaska two popular games that as a youth you may have played. The new Wacky Rondy Winter Sports Center will feature the Waiter and Waitress Challenge Relay, the Rondy Yukigassen (snowball

From the rondy presidentbattles), the new Leaf Blower Air Hockey – 5 a side blowing a whiffle ball, truly a wacky twist to outdoor hockey, an outdoor badminton tournament and disc golf distance challenge.

This year’s unique Rondy collector pin of the Wooly Mammoth was designed by Alaskan artist Tara Gildow. This prehistoric resident and state fossil was mighty in size like Alaska as well as prepared to endure the long winters like our early pioneers. Our Booster Button was designed by Alex Pouzanov, a 4th grade student in the Russian Immersion program at Turnagain Elementary School. His design depicting Alaskan native youth playing under the northern lights just might happen at Rondy.

The festival however could not be a reality if it was not for our community partners, event awesome sponsors, the many volunteers and all of the people contributing to our success with the purchasing of Rondy pins and memberships. These opportunities to be a partner in Rondy’s success help the festival but also the many nonprofit organizations that produce many events as fundraisers for their fine work in the community.

Please consider this your invitation from the Board of Directors and staff of Fur Rendezvous to have fun at your award winning winter festival. Stop by our Rondy Shop and join our partner Café Darte for that extra energy need. Thank you for your support so lets rondy on!!

John mcclearyPresident, Board of Directors Anchorage Fur Rendezvous

Thank you to BP for supporting our community nonprofit organizations presenting events during Fur Rondy.

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PRELIMINARy COMPETITIONWilda Marston Theater • February 21 & 22*

FINAL COMPETITIONBARTLETT HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

Sunday, March 2, 2014 • 5:00pm**Check website or scan QR code for entry fees

and full competition details.

If you happen to see one of the many municipal employees who bring Rondy to life each year, please take a moment to say thanks! • MayorDanSullivan&Administration• MunicipalAssembly• ACDAEasyPark• AnchorageFireDepartment• Health&HumanServices• ML&P• OfficeofEmergencyManagement• Parks&Recreation• Planning&PublicWorks• AnchoragePoliceDepartment• PortofAnchorage• PublicTransportation• TrafficEngineering• CitySignShop• StreetMaintenanceandOperations• RightofWay

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Visit www.furrondy.net for other team events and tickets on sale.

Rondy Melodrama, Yukigassen, Hockey, Snowshoe Softball and more.

rondy shop! Exclusive Rondy Merchandise - shirts, sweatshirts, hats and more.

caffé d’Arte! Coffee, Espresso, Ice Cream, Cold Drinks, Snacks and more.

dog mushing hall of FameTM Browse our collection and take a look at the official state sport that is such a large part of Alaska’s history and way of life.

Jim BeAm JAmFriday, February 21 $25.00

rondy on iceFebruary 21-23

$12.50 general admission

miners & TrAppers chAriTy BALL

Saturday, March 1 $30.00

FrosTBiTe FooTrAceFebruary 22

running oF The reindeer Saturday, March 1 $30.00

Buy TicKeTs And regisTer For evenTs

Become A Fur rondy memBerSupport Rondy and enjoy member benefits:

Free rondy & booster pin(s) 10% discount in Rondy Shop and more

*member benefits vary by membership level. See www.furrondy.net for information


Greater Anchorage, Inc. is the nonprofit thatbrings you Fur Rondy.

Fur rondy Board of directors

oFFicersJohn McCleary - PresidentKathy Chamberlin - SecretaryVirgil Jensen - TreasurerRuth Williams - President-ElectGary Hufford - Past President

generAL BoArdRhea BowmanLori BrewerSusan DuckBev FelixTim GriffithCharlie Grimm IVErnie HallKari HallBeth HelgesonDenis HippertJim HuettlJohn HensenRichard (Rick) MorrisonJohn Kevin PowersJohn Rodda

Board member emeritusCary CarriganMary Fairbanks

Fur Rondy400 D Street, Suite 110Anchorage, AK 99501Phone: 907-274-1177Fax: 907-277-2199www.furrondy.net

meeT The rondy TeAm!

Fur rondy sTAFFJEFFREy BARNEy,Executive Director

ERIK JudSON, Marketing Manager

AuSTIN STuRE, Operations Manager

KRISTINE KLEIN, Events Coordinator

BRENdA BIGALKE, Administrative Assistant

ASHLEy PERRIER, Rondy Shop Manager

MISTY ANDERSON, Barista / Sales Associate

RONDY BEAR, Spokesbear Extraordinaire!


In the mid-sixties the university Kiwanis came up with the idea of being Keystone Kops, enforcing the tradition of having to wear a Fur Rondy pin or button when a person is in attendance at any of the winter festival activities. Their Kiwanis club constructed a couple of portable jails where they good-naturedly incarcerate “villains” who are not wearing a Fur Rondy pin or button. One way to stay out of jail (or get back out) is to purchase a pin or button from the Keystone Kops who, coincidently, sell them!

This project is their largest fundraiser. They receive a percentage of the pin and button sales for their efforts, netting approximately $10,000 to $20,000 annually. These proceeds go back into the community via their many projects – predominantly to the four Key Clubs and a KCI club they sponsor each year. Starting around Thanksgiving, they staff a pin sales table each weekend at different locations throughout Anchorage to sell the current year’s pins. Also, members individually sell the pins and buttons through the winter months as do some of their Key Clubs. During the actual Fur Rondy festival they are on

the streets downtown, in local establishments, in the parade, and at other events actively selling pins. They also have their own pin design, new each year, which they sell at the same time.

Although this is their largest fundraiser, it is also a community service project. Over the years the Keystone Kops have become recognized as the face of the Fur Rondy celebration. They appear in their Kop outfits (looking like British Bobbies with many Fur Rondy pins on their coats) at many public functions to advertise the event. They also appear on television raiding the newscasts to arrest local newscasters who do not have a Fur Rondy pin. All of this is done in good-natured fun to promote the winter carnival. During the event they serve as ambassadors for the festival, providing information and directions to many visitors. They are in hundreds of photos, posing with visitors, from around the world, who want their picture

taken with a Keystone Kop.

For more information, or to learn how you can join the fun and become a Keystone Kop, visit www.anchorageuniversitykiwanis.org.

Keystone Kops of the university Kiwanis, AnchorageKeysTone Kops

Fundraiser for Volunteers of America® Alaska

This is a completion of skill and ultimate bragging rights for the server/bartender that

can complete an obstacle course carrying a tray of different size glassware filled with

liquid in the shortest amount of time.

No skates are worn. 3 short ten-minute periods, a wiffle ball and a leaf blower, teams of drooling backpack blowing warriors.

Create a Team, Make History and Carry Home Awards!

Fur Rondy World Championship

Waiter & Waitress

RacesMarch 1

Noon-5pmDelaney Park Strip

March 1st (9am-5pm)

ChampionshipsMarch 2 • 3pm-5pmDelaney Park Strip

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9:00am-6:00pm*The great Train showThe Historic Alaska Railroad Depot, 411 W 1st AveCome and See a gathering of model trains of various shapes, sizes, and sounds. Bring the family and enter into the miniature world of model railroading. Feel the mysterious wonderment of model railroading magic, while watching trains moving on the multiple layouts. Meet and talk with fellow enthusiasts; exchange thoughts, stories, and ideas with others that enjoy the modeling experience. We hope to spark young interest in the hobby as well as revive memories of the railroad world from yester year. Come and partake of the aura of the Historical Alaska Railroad Depot, help bring ARR 557 back to life, and find out what advertures await you on the Alaska Railroad. We’ll see you there. All aboard!

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <10:00am-9:00pmAmateur photo contestThe Mall at Sears, 600 E Northern Lights BlvdCome see the world through the eyes of amateur photographers as they display photos and compete for top honors in various categories.

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <10:00am-10:00pmgci snow sculpture competitionShip Creek Ave, across from Comfort Inn8ftx8ftx8ft blocks of compressed snow form the starting point for creative miracles to happen. Watch artists of varying levels create and compete for sculptural dominance! Division 1 winners go to the uS Nationals to compete as Alaska’s team.

10:00am-5:00pm*military dog mushing exhibitAlaska Veterans Museum, 333 W 4th Ave, Suite 227See photos, model of a military freight sled, interview with musher and more. Museum admission is only $3, under 5 free. Wednesdays through Saturdays, January 20th to March 2nd.

11:00amiditarod movies for the Whole FamilyAlaska Experience Theatre, 333 W 4th AveJoin us daily for any one of our amazing films about the Iditarod and the amazing dogs these mushers work with. See our website for details.

11:00am-5:00pmhigh country Kennels dog sled ridesDelaney Park Strip, 10th Ave & E StDog sled rides.

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <noonrondy World championship sled dog races (dAy 1)4th Ave and D StThe Grandfather of Alaska Sled dog Races! Continuously voted “Best Event” by the International Sled Dog Racing Association. Witness the sheer intensity and excitement that is the most anticipated sprint race in North America. Endurance, speed, and agility prove these dogs are true athletes.

10:00am-9:00pmAmateur photo contestThe Mall at Sears, 600 E Northern Lights BlvdCome see the world through the eyes of amateur photographers as they display photos and compete for top honors in various categories.

noonrondy World championship sled dog races (dAy 1)4th Ave and D StThe Grandfather of Alaska Sled dog Races! Continuously voted “Best Event” by the International Sled Dog Racing Association. Witness the sheer intensity and excitement that is the most anticipated sprint race in North America. Endurance, speed, and agility prove these dogs are true athletes.

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FridAy, FeBruAry 21noon-6:00pmhorse drawn carriage ride3rd Ave and E StFor nearly 30 years, the Horse Drawn Carriage Company has given passengers a taste of yesteryear with authentic carriage rides pulled with one-ton Percheron draft horses. Ten-minute downtown ride for two is $15.00, quarter-hour Park Strip ride for two is $40.00, half-hour Boot Leggers Cove ride for two is $75.00, and one-hour Westchester Lagoon ride for two is $150.00. Each additional person is $5.00.

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <1:00pm-9:00pmrondy carnival3rd Ave and E StFunnel cakes, fishing frogs, and Ferris Wheels! Peer down from your private gondola in the sky on the entire inlet. Grab a caramel appel or some popcorn and hit the zipper! Are you man or woman enough to outlast your kids? Kids, are you going to let them? Daily during Rondy, weather permitting. Produced by Golden Wheel Amusements.

1:00pmiditarod movies for the Whole FamilyAlaska Experience Theatre, 333 W 4th AveJoin us daily for any one of our amazing films about the Iditarod and the amazing dogs these mushers work with. See our website for details.

2:00pm-4:00pmAlaska geographic Author & Artist signing eventAlaska Geographic, 241 North C StMusher and author dee dee Jonrowe will sign her book, Iditarod Dreams.

2:30pmiditarod movies for the Whole FamilyAlaska Experience Theatre, 333 W 4th Ave

3:00pm-8:00pmnorthern Lights model railroad club open houseRussian Jack Park, 5200 debarr RdSee an operational HO Train layout up close—all welcome.

6:00pm-10:00pmFur rondy spiel711 E Loop RdCurling Tournament open to 16 teams. Club is open to the public to watch the games. See www.anchoragecurling.com for more information or to register to play.

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1:00pm-9:00pmrondy carnival3rd Ave and E StFunnel cakes, fishing frogs, and Ferris Wheels! Peer down from your private gondola in the sky on the entire inlet. Grab a caramel appel or some popcorn and hit the zipper! Are you man or woman enough to outlast your kids? Kids, are you going to let them? Daily during Rondy, weather permitting. Produced by Golden Wheel Amusements.


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FridAy, FeBruAry 21oFFiciAL rondy evenT <7:00pmrondy on iceuAA Wells Fargo Sports Complex, 2801 Spirit WayAnchorage Figure Skating Club presents the 43rd annual Rondy on Ice – “insert title here.” This family-oriented show features…

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <8:00pmrondy melodrama – “The Alaskavengers vs. dr. despicable”Snow Goose Theater, 717 W 3rd AveAlaska Sound Celebration presents the 24th annual Rondy Melodrama. Join the AlaskAvengers, dr. despicable and the Minions at this year’s show to find out what happens when superheroes and supervillians lose their super powers! Come in costume—prizes at every show! Get your tickets before they sell out—available at CenterTix.net or 263-ARTS.

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <9:00pmJim Beam JamThe Egan Center, 555 W 5th AveMix in the newest concoctions the world of spirits has to offer and delicious appetizers, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a Rondy kick-off party! Scoot your boots down to the Egan Center and see what you can cook up! Ken Peltier Band will be jammin’. $25.00 per person. Buy tickets at www.furrondy.net or the Fur Rondy Shop at the corner of 4th Ave and D St. Must be 21 or older.

mall hoursThe 10th Annual craft Alaska Arts & crafts show4th Avenue Marketplace, 333 West 4th AvenueGet out of the cold and come into warm, dry, festive atmosphere. Craft Alaska is a fun, family festival featuring dozens of Alaska-made arts and crafts vendors. Our location of 4th Avenue between C and D Streets is in the midst of the bustle of Fur Rondy and the excitement of the world-famous Championship Dog Sled Races.

mall hoursAlaska Boat & outdoor rec showNorthway Mall, 3101 Penland Parkway

mall hours*Artistry in WoodNorthway Mall, 3101 Penland Parkway10th annual winter woodworking show competition and exhibit. Open to the public. Woodcarving, Woodscrolling, Woodworking, and Wood Turning.

mall hours*cAnstruction 2014 – once upon a Timeuniversity Center, 3901 Old Seward HwyInside a book, anything CAN happen. Come see how this theme is brought to life in sculptures built with nothing but canned goods to be donated to Food Bank of Alaska. You get to vote with cans for your favorite. Last year’s event raised 40,000 pounds of food—or 33,000 meals.


8:00pmrondy melodrama – “The Alaskavengers vs. dr. despicable”Snow Goose Theater, 717 W 3rd AveAlaska Sound Celebration presents the 24th annual Rondy Melodrama. Join the AlaskAvengers, dr. despicable and the Minions at this year’s show to find out what happens when superheroes and supervillians lose their super powers! Come in costume—prizes at every show! Get your tickets before they sell out—available at CenterTix.net or 263-ARTS.

9:00pmJim Beam JamThe Egan Center, 555 W 5th AveMix in the newest concoctions the world of spirits has to offer and delicious appetizers, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a Rondy kick-off party! Scoot your boots down to the Egan Center and see what you can cook up! Ken Peltier Band will be jammin’. $25.00 per person. Buy tickets at www.furrondy.net or the Fur Rondy Shop at the corner of 4th Ave and D St. Must be 21 or older.




Home, Garden & Remodeling Show

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Paul will be making three appearances during the weekend, check the AHBA website for updates.

Feb. 28-Mar. 2Sullivan Arena

Paul LafranceSpecial Guest

ahbaAnchorage Home Builders Association

Friday, February 28 Saturday, March 1 Sunday, March 2

12 PM - 8 PM 10 AM - 8 PM 10 AM - 5 PM

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AdmissionGeneral $7Senior/Military $5Children 12 & under FREE

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Rondy ChampionshipsSunday, March 2

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Cornhole Finals

Sullivan ArenaDuring the Anchorage Home Builders Association Home Show

“Toss” your hat into the ring and test your skill at Cornhole in the

February 27th & 28th at 6:30pm

Fur Rondy ChampionshipAmerican Legion Post 28, 7001 Brayton Drive


sATurdAy, FeBruAry 227am-8pm *The great Train showThe Historic Alaska Railroad Depot, 411 W 1st Ave

8:00am-1:00pm*pioneer pancake FeedPioneer Hall, 612 F St – upstairsAnnual Rondy breakfast event.

8:00am-11:30pmFur rondy spiel – curling Tournament711 E Loop Rd

8:45amshort Track speedskating racesMcDonald Center—Eagle River, 13701 Harry McDonald RdShort Track speedskating races. Indoors at the MacDonald Center ice rink. Distances from 111 meters up to 1500 meters. Races put on by the Alaska Speedskating Club.

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <9:00am-4:00pmrondy snowshoe softballKosinski Field, E 16th Ave and Cordova StHave you heard the one about the man in a tutu and snowshoes playing softball? No, really. This is Alaska’s version of the company softball team! Great to play and just as much fun to watch.

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <9:30amFrostbite Footrace and costume Fun run5th Ave Skywalk at the Egan CenterDress up and hit the pavement for a Saturday morning family event! 5k, 2.5k or Fun Run, there’s a time and pace for everyone. Put your creativity hat on and don a costume for the Costume Contest – great prizes! Warm-up before and after at the Glacier BrewHouse.

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <10:00am-7:00pmAmateur photo contestThe Mall at Sears, 600 E Northern Lights Blvd

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <10:00am-10:00pmgci snow sculpture competitionShip Creek Ave, across from Comfort Inn

10:00amFur rondy pool TournamentAnchorage Billiard Palace, 903 W Northern Lights BlvdIntermediate 8 Ball


9:30amFrostbite Footrace and costume Fun run5th Ave Skywalk at the Egan CenterDress up and hit the pavement for a Saturday morning family event! 5k, 2.5k or Fun Run, there’s a time and pace for everyone. Put your creativity hat on and don a costume for the Costume Contest – great prizes! Warm-up before and after at the Glacier BrewHouse.

10:00am-10:00pmgci snow sculpture competitionShip Creek Ave, across from Comfort Inn





sATurdAy, FeBruAry 2210:00am-12:30pmrockin’ rondyElaine S. Baker & Associates, 304 W 5th AveEnjoy a front row seat to view the parade from the warmth of the Elaine S. Baker & Associates, Inc. Furniture Showroom, corner of 5th and C St. Rock in a Stickley Rocking Chair while enjoying the festive antics of the Grand Parade. $20 donation to Fur Rondy appreciated. Arrive early; space is limited. Be sure to enter to win a free Strickley Rocking Chair—see ADN for details!

10:00am-3:00pmFree hot cocoa for KidsMidnight Sun Café, 245 West 5th Ave. Suite 106Kids under age 12 can come in and receive a FREE hot chocolate!

10:00am-5:00pmAntique car showBob’s Services, 2009 Spar AveIndoor display of antique and specialty vehicles from the 1910s into the 1980s. In the Ship Creek Basin, just a few blocks from the Dog Races.

10:00am-5:00pm*military dog mushing exhibitAlaska Veterans Museum, 333 W 4th Ave, Suite 227

10:00am-5:30pmFur rondy helicopter ridesRamada downtown Hotel Parking Lot, 3rd Ave and C St$50/person - two persons each trip - approx. 7 min. ride around West Anchorage. Weight restrictions apply.

10:00am-6:00pmice BowlingThe New Peanut Farm, 5227 Old Seward HwyIce bowling on the Peanut Farm Pond. $8 gets 1 adult 10 frames of bowling and a commemorative T-shirt. $8 gets 1 kid 12 and under 10 frames of bowling, a commemorative T-shirt and a kids meal off of our Ice Bowling Kid Menu.

10:00am-6:00pm*Anchorage coin club coin showuniversity Center, 3901 Old Seward HwyAnchorage Coin Club show at the university Center.

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <10:30amrondy grand parade5th and 6th Aves

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <10:30am-9:00pmrondy carnival3rd Ave and E St

10:30amsaint Bernard club of Alaska World championship dog Weight pull registrationNorthway Mall, 3101 Penland Pkwy


10:30amrondy grand parade5th and 6th Aves




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• 3rd Ave & C St: Howard Johnson$5.00/4 hrs

Photo Credit: Marilyn Hatch Mapes

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CongrATulATions To ArleigH reynolDs2013 ronDy WorlD CHAMPion


sATurdAy, FeBruAry 22oFFiciAL rondy evenT <11:00am-3:00pm*Alaska Trapper’s Association Fur Auction3rd Ave and E StPutting the Fur in Fur Rondy. The Alaska Trappers Association brings you the finest in Alaskan fur, continuing its legacy as an original Rondy event.

11:00amThe 3rd Annual great Alaskan Bed racesHilltop Ski Area, 7015 Abbott RdIn this third annual event, 4 person teams race down the mountain on mattresses, competing for the fastest time. Grab your friends, come in costume and compete in one of the most adrenaline inducing events at Rondy! Teams can register online at www.hilltopskiarea.org.

11:00amiditarod movies for the Whole FamilyAlaska Experience Theatre, 333 W 4th Ave


oFFiciAL rondy evenT <noonrondy World championship sled dog races (dAy 2)4th Ave and D St

noon*saint Bernard club of Alaska World championship dog Weight pullNorthway Mall, 3101 Penland Pkwy46th Annual World Championship Dog Weight Pull. Come out and see dogs of all shapes and sizes pull for the title of World Champion. Relive Alaskan history as these K9 competitors pull their weight, demonstrating the loyalty and determination that it took to open up the Alaska territory. Cheer for your favorite dog at this premier event or enter you K9 companion to truly feel what it’s like, and possibly become a part of history and earn the title of World Champion.

noon-6:00pmhorse drawn carriage ride3rd Ave and E St

noon-6:00pmpony Wheel ranch-pony ridesPost Office Mall, 3rd Ave and C St

1:00pmiditarod movies for the Whole FamilyAlaska Experience Theatre, 333 W 4th AveJoin us daily for any one of our amazing films about the Iditarod and the amazing dogs these mushers work with. See our website for details.



oFFiciAL rondy evenT <3:00pmrondy melodrama – “The AlaskAvengers vs dr. despicable”Snow Goose Theater, 717 W 3rd Ave

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <3:00pmrondy on iceuAA Wells Fargo Sports Complex, 2801 Spirit Way

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <4:00pmouthouse races4th Ave between E St and F StYou’ve all heard of reading, doing crosswords, playing games on your cell phone, and there are even those who talk on their cell phones—all to bring a little entertainment to the 94 hours of our lifetimes we spend in the Loo. Being the competitive types that we are, Alaskans have taken this concept to the next level. don’t be #2 in this race to the finish line! Get out your porta-potties, strap a couple skis to the bottom of them and head down to 4th Ave to prove you truly are King or Queen of your Throne. The Outhouse Races are presented by the uAA Architecture and Engineering Club to raise funds for their charitable work.

4:00pmouthouse races4th Ave between E St and F StYou’ve all heard of reading, doing crosswords, playing games on your cell phone, and there are even those who talk on their cell phones—all to bring a little entertainment to the 94 hours of our lifetimes we spend in the Loo. Being the competitive types that we are, Alaskans have taken this concept to the next level. don’t be #2 in this race to the finish line! Get out your porta-potties, strap a couple skis to the bottom of them and head down to 4th Ave to prove you truly are King or Queen of your Throne. The Outhouse Races are presented by the uAA Architecture and Engineering Club to raise funds for their charitable work.




sATurdAy, FeBruAry 22oFFiciAL rondy evenT <5:00pm-6:00pmBig Air snowboarding demo2nd Ave (downhill from Carnival)Watch the riders fly as they spin and flip through the winter air on their snowboards! Free for the entire family.

5:30pm*pioneer stories dinner TheatreAnchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th Ave$29.00, reservations required, 907-770-2000. Notable speakers will tell tales of earlier days in Alaska and attendees will enjoy a delicious meal while they listen.

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <6:45pmAT&T Fireworks extravaganzaShip Creek, Small Boat HarborLight up your life! Pyrotechnic artists paint the sky with blasts of blazing rockets, bigger than any others used in Alaska! Fun for the entire family.


oFFiciAL rondy evenT <8:00pmrondy melodrama – “The AlaskAvengers vs. dr. despicable”Snow Goose Theater, 717 W 3rd Ave

9:00pmBeer drinking contestChilkoot Charlie’s, 2435 Spenard RdSponsored by K&L. 3 Singles div- 12oz (Ladies only), 32oz & 64oz. 1 team event-Anchorman-approx. 4 qts. (3 man teams). CASH PRIZES

9:00pmsub zero Big hair BallSub Zero Bistro & Micro Lounge, 612 F StJoin Sub Zero and The Beauty Room for this all new Rondy event. Tease it out and hairspray it up for a night of big hair, dancing, fancy dresses and prizes! Find us on Facebook for more info!

mall hoursThe 10th Annual craft Alaska Arts & crafts show4th Avenue Marketplace, 333 West 4th Avenue


mall hours*Artistry in WoodNorthway Mall, 3101 Penland Parkway

mall hours*cAnstruction 2014 – once upon a Timeuniversity Center, 3901 Old Seward HwyInside a book, anything CAN happen. Come see how this theme is brought to life in sculptures built with nothing but canned goods to be donated to Food Bank of Alaska. you get to vote with cans for your favorite. Last year’s event raised 40,000 pounds of food—or 33,000 meals.


ALL dAyski Jumping & nordic combined Junior nationalsHilltop Ski Area, Karl EId Ski Jumpsdetails at www.anchoragenordicski.com. Junior Nationals—Ski Jumping. Top Jumpers from all over uSA.

6:45pmAT&T Fireworks extravaganzaShip Creek, Small Boat HarborLight up your life! Pyrotechnic artists paint the sky with blasts of blazing rockets, bigger than any others used in Alaska! Fun for the entire family.


Presented by The Anchorage Coin Club

UniversityCenter36th andOld Seward Hwy(907) 561-2275

& Sunday Feb. 22 & 23 March 1 & 2

Buy • selltrade

Saturday

COIN & COLLECTIBLE SHOW


This hands-on winter festival invites participants to build a winter landscape in the UAA Cuddy Quad with

snow sculptures and forts, ice lanterns, miniature snowmen and lots more.

Come to UAA as part of your Fur Rondy activities to cozy up next to a firepit with a warm drink and a “Wolfpaw” cinnamon

roll, and enjoy the creative outdoor space!

More info and a full schedule of events: www.uaa.alaska.edu/engage

UAA WINTER OUTDOOR SPACES:A DESIGN EXPLORATION

FEB. 21–MARCH 1

UAA CUDDY QUAD


friday, february 21st9:00pm at the egan center

A great alaskan

favorite is lined up for a great evening

of jammin’ fun!

RONDY KICK-OFF PARTY

GET YOUR TICKETS AT THE RONDY SHOP LOCATED AT 4TH & D, AT THE DOOR OR AT FURRONDY.NET

DOORS OPEN AT 8:30Pm

FIrst 100 people In the door receIve A jIm beAm jAm long sleeve t-shIrt

Sponsored by Southern-Odom Wine & Spirits

Sign up to win FREEtickets at your localliquor store (look for

the Jim Beam andDeKuyper displays)

Ken peltIer bAnd9:00pm

FeAture perFormAnce by



sundAy, FeBruAry 238:00am-6:00pmFur rondy spiel – curling Tournament711 E Loop Rd

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <9:00am-noonstate of Alaska hide and horn Auction preview3rd Ave and E StAuction starts at Noon

9:00am-1:00pm*pioneer’s pancake FeedPioneer Hall, 612 F St, upstairs

9:00am-2:00pm*Alaska stamp show and salePost Office, 3rd Ave, Box Lobby

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <9:00am-4:00pmrondy snowshoe softballKosinski Field, E 16th Ave and Cordova St

10:00amFur rondy pool TournamentAnchorage Billiard Palace903 W Northern Lights BlvdIntermediate 8 Ball Finals

10:00am-5:00pmAntique car showBob’s Services, 2009 Spar Ave

10:00am-5:00pm*scale model club exhibitAnchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th Ave

10:00am-5:00pm*open Art displayAnchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th Ave

10:00am-5:00pm*Anchorage ipms model contestAnchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th AvePlastic Model contest based on Basic Modeling craftsmanship such as Construction And Painting. Junior, Teen and open age groups. Categories (planes, cars, tanks, figures, ships, sci-fi, dioramas, etc.) And rules at www.ipmsanchorage.com. Any age, skill level or plastic modeling interest is welcome, Entry fee is $3.00 per model.


10:00am-6:00pmice BowlingThe New Peanut Farm, 5227 Old Seward Hwy

9:00am-noonstate of Alaska hide and horn Auction preview3rd Ave and E StAuction starts at Noon

9:00am-4:00pmrondy snowshoe softballKosinski Field, E 16th Ave and Cordova St






sundAy, FeBruAry 2310:00am-8:00pm *The great Train showThe Historic Alaska Railroad Depot, 411 W 1st Ave



oFFiciAL rondy evenT <11:00amgci snow sculpture competition – Awards ceremonyShip Creek Ave, across from Comfort Inn


11:00am-3:00pmBilliards TournamentAnchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th Ave$5.00, Pre-Registration Requested

11:00am-5:00pmhigh country Kennels dog sled ridesDelaney Park Strip, 10th Ave & E St

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <noonrondy World championship sled dog races (dAy 3)4th Ave and D St

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <noon-3:00pmstate of Alaska hide and horn Auction3rd Ave and E StAlaska Trappers Association presents the Alaska State Hide, Horn, and Antler Auction. All hides and antlers are from animals that were illegally poached, killed in self-defense/accidentally, or became a threat. Preview of Auction items starts at 9:00am.

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <noon-6:00pmAmateur photo contestTha Mall at Sears, 600 E Northern Lights Blvd

noon-6:00pm*northern Lights model railroad club open houseRussian Jack Park, 5200 debarr Rd




2:00pm*mother-daughter victorian Tea partyAnchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th Ave$17.00 (Adults), $7.00 (Children), Free (under 4). Reservations required, 907-770-2000. Tasty light foods such as petit fours, finger sandwiches, fresh strawberries and other treats will be served with choice of tea. Mothers, grandmothers, and daughters of all ages are invited.







mall hours*cAnstruction 2014 – once upon a Timeuniversity Center, 3901 Old Seward Hwy

All dayski Jumping & nordic combined Junior nationalsHilltop Ski Area, Karl EId Ski Jumps


enter to Win a rondy 2015 vip package and rondy route gift cards

Visit 4+ locations between February 21 and March 2 and get the corresponding square stamped. Then mail this page to Fur Rondy, 400 D Street, Suite 110,

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Name:

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320 West 5th Avenue(907) 258-2882

www. sullivansteakhouse.com

645 G Street, Ste 101(907) 279-1782

www.mcginleyspub.com

901 West 6th Avenue(907) 278-5299

www. platinumjaxx.com

420 L Street(907) 274-3502

www.simonandseaforts.com

939 W. 5th Avenue(907) 276-6000

www.captaincook.com

610 West 6th Avenue(907) 276-2337

www. humpys.com

737 West 5th Avenue, Ste 110 (907) 274-BREW (2739)

www.glacierbrewhouse.com

400 D Street(907) 277-0202

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roAd cLosures inFormATion 4th Ave. between I St. and Cordova St; Cordova St. between 4th Ave. and 16th Ave. will be closed to the travelling public for the World Championship Sled Dog Races. Drivers should expect closures from Thursday evening, February 20th through Sunday evening, February 23rd. Surrounding side streets will have limited access. 5th Ave. and 6th Ave. between G St. and Eagle St. and G St. and Eagle St. between 5th Ave. and 6th Ave. will be closed to the travelling public on Saturday, February 22nd between approximately 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for the Frostbite Footrace. Surrounding side streets will have limited access. 5th Ave. and 6th Ave. between K St. and C St. and C St. and K St. between 5th Ave. and 6th Ave. will be closed to the travelling public on Saturday, February 22nd between 10:30 AM to approximately 12:30 PM for the Grand Parade. Surrounding side streets will have limited access. Drivers should expect some delays accessing the downtown area. On Saturday, February 22nd between 7:30 AM and 12:30 PM, during the Frostbite Footrace and the Grand Parade, A St. northbound between 9th Ave. and 5th Ave. will have limited access and will be used strictly for 5th Ave. Parking Garage and JC Penney Parking Garage. All other downtown traffic should use alternate routes. On Saturday, February 22nd between 7:30 AM and 12:30 PM, during the Frostbite Footrace and the Grand Parade, I St. northbound between 9th Ave. and 5th Ave. will have limited access and will be used strictly for People Mover bus access only. All other downtown traffic should use alternate routes. From Friday, February 21st to Saturday, February 22nd, 7:00 PM, 2nd Ave. between North C St. and E St. will be closed to the travelling public for the Fur Rondy snowboarding exhibition. Please use alternate routes. Anchorage Police department officers will be on traffic control detail for the duration of these events and will be able to assist drivers with directional instructions. Please drive with caution and follow all appropriate detour signs and signals. Any vehicles parked within the closure areas will be subject to towing at the owner’s expense. Please be aware of all ‘No Parking’ signs within the downtown area. Contact the Municipal Traffic department at 343-8406 or the Anchorage Fur Rendezvous Office at 274-1177 for more information.

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Key Locations1. GCI Snow Sculptures2. Carnival3. Egan Center4. Frostbite Footrace start [5th & C]5. Outhouse Races start [4th between E&F]6. Running of the Reindeer start [4th and H]

BP Shuttle Route BP Shuttle Route Stops Comfort Inn, Ship Creek Alaska Railroad Depot 5th & H Hotel Capt. Cook Simon & Seafort’s Platinum Jaxx Humpy’s JC Penney Garage Anchorage Museum Ramada Anchorage Downtown Carnival

Rondy Route Restaurants

Official Sponsor of the Running of the

Reindeer Pre & Post Party destinations.

Legend

pArKingdoWnToWnis eAsy!Try these lots and garages:• Lots at Post Office Mall, or Howard Johnson: 3rd & C• JC Penney Garage: 6th & E• Garage at 5th & B• Garage at 6th & H• Garage at 7th & G• Lot at 7th & I• City Hall lot: 632 W 6th Ave


IT ’S A RONDY TR ADITION

5K or 2.5K Fun Run • Grab the entire family and join the fun!

Register at www.furrondy.net

Bib pick-up is at Glacier BrewHouse

Thursday, February 20th3:30 - 7:30pm

Race morning from 7:30 - 9:00am ** Entries close 30 minutes prior to the start of the race

9:30am, SaTuRday, FEBRuaRy 22ndDON’T MISS

THE COSTuME CONTEST!

GREaT FuN & PRIZES!

Thanks for your supporT


mondAy, FeBruAry 249:00am-6:00pm*The great Train showThe Historic Alaska Railroad Depot, 411 W 1st Ave

10:00am*scale model club exhibitAnchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th Ave

10:00am*open Art displayAnchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 East 19th Ave

10:00am*cribbage TournamentAnchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th AveFree, pre-registration requested, 907-770-2000.

10:00am-5:00pm*Anchorage ipms model contestAnchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th Ave



11:00am-2:00pmKlondike BuffetAnchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th Ave$12.00 per person

noon-6:00pm*northern Lights model railroad club open houseRussian Jack Park, 5200 debarr Rd

noon-6:00pmpony Wheel ranch-pony ridesPost Office Mall, 3rd Ave and C St

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <noon-6:00pmAmateur photo contestTha Mall at Sears, 600 E Northern Lights Blvd

2:00pmcaffé Latte Art demonstrationFur Rondy Shop, 400 D St

2:00pm-4:00pmAlaska geographic Author & Artist signing eventAlaska Geographic, 241 North C StArtist Jon Van Zyle will sign posters and prints .

3:00pm-6:00pmhigh country Kennels dog sled ridesDelaney Park Strip, 10th Ave & E StDog sled rides.

5:30pm-7:30pmoyster shucking contestSea Galley, 4101 Credit union driveOyster Shucking Contest – Ladies’ Night and Rotary Club

7:00pm-10:00pmnative musicaleChangePoint Auditorium, 6689 Changepoint DrA celebration of gospel music by believers from all over Alaska—large cities as well as small villages. Barrow, Nome, and Kotzebue are some of the villages represented and Anchorage.





ALL dAyski Jumping & nordic combined Junior nationalsHilltop Ski Area, Karl EId Ski Jumps


Fur Rondy Medallions

Visit the

Alaska Mint907-278-8414 • 800-770-6468

429 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501(Downtown Corner of 4th & E)

alaskamint.comSupport Rondy by purchasing your Official Fur Rondy Medallion


TuesdAy, FeBruAry 259:00am-6:00pm*The great Train showThe Historic Alaska Railroad Depot, 411 W 1st Ave





10:00am-1:00pm*canasta TournamentAnchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th AveFree, pre-registration requested, 907-770-2000.

10:00am-2:00pmAlaska geographic Author & Artist signing eventAlaska Geographic, 241 North C StOfficial Iditarod Photographer Jeff Schultz will do a presentation & book signing.

10:00am-1:00pm*Bridge TournamentAnchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th AveFree, pre-registration requested, 907-770-2000.


10:00am-5:00pm*ipms Anchorage/Asmc Annual model contestAnchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th Ave

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <1:00pm-8:00pmrondy carnival3rd Ave and E St

1:00pm-3:00pmice skate racesCuddy Midtown Park Skating Oval, 40th and B StKids races. Costume race (long johns, furs, hats, etc. ) Bucket race (skater pushing someone on a bucket). Relay races. Speedskating races. Prizes. Drawing after the races.


5:30pm-7:30pmoyster shucking contestSea Galley, 4101 Credit union driveOyster Shucking Contest – Kiwanis Club

6:00pmFur rondy pool TournamentAnchorage Billiard Palace, 903 W Northern Lights BlvdBanks Pool Tournament

7:00pm-10:00pmnative musicaleChangePoint Auditorium, 6689 Changepoint Dr



mall hours*cAnstruction 2014 – once upon a Timeuniversity Center,3901 Old Seward Hwy

ALL dAyski Jumping & nordic combined Junior nationalsHilltop Ski Area, Karl EId Ski Jumps



WednesdAy, FeBruAry 269:00am-6:00pm*The great Train showThe Historic Alaska Railroad Depot, 411 W 1st Ave



oFFiciAL rondy evenT <10:00am-6:00pmThe charlotte Jensen native Arts marketDimond Center, 800 E Dimond BlvdFeaturing over 150 Native Artisans selling and demonstrating their art, from basket weaving, dolls, beading, carving, and more! A rare opportunity to meet and greet the artists and watch them create their one-of-a-kind works. Most are Silver Hand Artists.


10:00am*open Art displayAnchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th Ave




1:30pm*Alaskan Wear day$5.00 Don your parkas, kuspuks, fur, mukluks and bunny boots for a day of Alaskan wear extravaganza at the Anchorage Senior Activity Center’s Social Hour. Prizes will be awarded.


5:30pm-7:30pmoyster shucking contestSea Galley, 4101 Credit union driveOyster Shucking Contest – Lions Club

6:00pmFur rondy pool TournamentAnchorage Billiard Palace, 903 W Northern Lights BlvdOne Pocket Pool Tournament






Daily Iditarod Films and Alaska Movies on the Big Screen February 15th- March 5th!

Daily showings and information can be found on our website or facebook page!

www.alaskaexperiencetheatre.com

Come see the

“1964 Earthquake

Experience” in our

Safe Quake Theater!

Open 10am-7pm Daily!

Beer Garden in the Port View Banquet Hall Daily

from February 20th-March 1st (except February 22nd)

Live Music from Local artists February 21st, 23rd, and

March 1st!

Purchase a “1964 Earth-quake Experience”

ticket and get 10% of any giftshop item!

Purchase any regular priced Feature Film ticket and get into the Earthquake Musm for Free!


ThursdAy, FeBruAry 279:00am-6:00pm*The great Train showThe Historic Alaska Railroad Depot, 411 W 1st Ave


10:00am*open Art displayAnchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th Ave

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <10:00am-6:00pmThe charlotte Jensen native Arts marketDimond Center, 800 E Dimond Blvd



10:00am-12:00pmAlaska geographic Author & Artist signing eventAlaska Geographic, 241 North C StAuthor Tricia Brown will debut and sign her new book, Iditarod.

10:00am-1:00pm*pinochle TournamentAnchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th AveFree, pre-registration requested, 907-770-2000.




1:30pm-4:30pm*scrabble TournamentAnchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th AveFree, pre-registration requested, 907-770-2000.


5:30pm-7:30pmoyster shucking contestSea Galley, 4101 Credit union driveOyster Shucking Contest – Shriners Night

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <6:00pm-10:00pmWorld championship outdoor Adult hockey TournamentDelaney Park Strip and Mulcahy Ice ComplexEighteen years of outdoor hockey competition with a great family atmosphere! Throw in a couple of grills and you’ve got one heck of a party! Come kick it at Mulcahy or Delaney and root for your buddies!

6:30 pmcornhole & Washers TournamentAmerican Legion Post 28, 7001 Brayton drFrom backyard fun to Rondy Debut! The simplistic nature of Cornhole & Washers offer competitors of all ages and skill levels the chance to “toss” their way to victory. Pre-register online or late registration on Thursday.

7:00pm-10:00pmnative musicaleChangePoint Church, 6689 Changepoint Dr





* Nonprofit listing

provided by BP


Register online at www.furrondy.net* $30.00 entry fee (includes t-shirt)See website for additional bib pick-up dates and locations

Running ofthe Reindeer

7th Annual

SaturdayMarch 1ST

4:00pmRace Day Bib pick-up at Platinum Jaxx, Saturday, March 1st, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Official Running of theReindeer Pre & Post Parties

Sponsored by:

Fundraiser for Toy for Tots.

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FridAy, FeBruAry 289:00am-5:00pmAlaska stamp show and saleAnchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th AveThe Alaska Philatelic Exhibition (APEX) is Alaska’s oldest and largest stamp show. The show features adult and youth exhibits and stamps for purchase by collectors. Collectors of all ages and skill levels are welcome. This year, we are at our new location at the Anchorage Senior Activity Center and on a new weekend. Come and join the fun.

9:00am-6:00pm*The great Train showThe Historic Alaska Railroad Depot, 411 W 1st Ave

9:30am-3:30pmuuttukuu snow golf challenge Fundraiseruniversity Lake Park/university Springhill SuitesThe Aqqaluk Trust will present its fifth annual uuttukuu Snow Golf Challenge Fundraiser. uuttukuu, which means “little” in Iñupiaq, describes this 9-hole golf tournament played on the snow at university Lake Park. The challenge part is adding the Inupiaq culture into the play. Two of the 9 holes will combine various skills of the Iñupiaq Eskimo. 18 Teams will be vying for wonderful prizes, trying their skill at the Harpoon-hole-in-one contest and contending for the elite distinction of uuttukuu Snow Golf Master at this unique fundraiser. The uuttukuu Snow Golf Challenge has two goals; to have fun and to raise funds for the Aqqaluk Trust. The money raised from uuttukuu sponsorships supports the programs and services of the Aqqaluk Trust.

10:00am-noonAlaska geographic Author & Artist signing eventAlaska Geographic, 241 North C StIditarod Founder & Musher dan Seavy signs his book, The Last Great Race.









11:00am-2:00pm*seafood BuffetAnchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th Ave$15.00 per person

noon-4:00pmAlaska geographic Author & Artist signing eventAlaska Geographic, 241 North C StAuthor Katie Magelsdorf will sign her book, Champion of Alaskan Huskies

noon-6:00pmhorse drawn carriage ride3rd Ave and E St


1:00pm-4:00pm*hand and Foot TournamentAnchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th AveFree, pre-registration requested, 907-770-2000

1:00pm-4:00pm*open Art display Artists receptionAnchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th AveFree, meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments

3:00pm-8:00pmnorthern Lights model railroad club open houseRussian Jack Park, 5200 debarr Rd

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <4:00pm-7:00pmyouth outdoor pond hockey TournamentCuddy Family Park, 40th Ave and B StThe youth division plays on the pond, the way hockey should be played! Smaller teams and rinks, no goalies, no boards, just good old-fashioned fun outside on the ice.

5:30pm-7:30pmoyster shucking contestSea Galley, 4101 Credit union driveOyster Shucking Contest – Finals. Top 3 from every night will qualify for the finals. We ask that members of the organization please be present for their night.

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <6:00pm-10:00pmWorld championship outdoor Adult hockey TournamentDelaney Park Strip and Mulcahy Ice Complex




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7:00am-6:00pm*The great Train showThe Historic Alaska Railroad Depot, 411 W 1st Ave

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <8:30am-8:00pmrondy yukigassenDelaney Park StripAn exciting hybrid of capture the flag, paint ball, and snowball fights. Rondy yukigassen is the u.S. Championship tournament with the winning men’s team invited to represent the nation in the World Championships in Japan.

9:00am-5:00pmLeaf Blower Air hockeyDelaney Park Strip




10:00am-5:00pmrondy memorabilia swap n’ shopAnchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th AveOpen to the public. Rent a $20.00 8-foot table to sell your Rondy/Iditarod memorabilia or just show up to browse or buy (no charge).

*10:00am-5:00pmAnchorage ipms model contestAnchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th Ave

*10:00am-5:00pmAlaska stamp show and saleAnchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th Ave

10:00am-6:00pmice BowlingThe New Peanut Farm, 5227 Old Seward Hwy






oFFiciAL rondy evenT <10:00am-10:00pmWorld championship outdoor Adult hockey TournamentDelaney Park Strip and Mulcahey Ice Complex

6:30 pmcornhole & Washers TournamentAmerican Legion Post 28, 7001 Brayton drFrom backyard fun to Rondy Debut! The simplistic nature of Cornhole & Washers offer competitors of all ages and skill levels the chance to “toss” their way to victory. Pre-register online or late registration on Thursday.



9:00pmreindeer sausage eating contestHumpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse, 610 W 6th AveHumpy’s annual reindeer sausage eating contest. Eat as much sausage as you can in 10 minutes to take the title! Free to enter. Must be 21.





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Music AnD DAncing, cosTuMe conTesT,

Mr. fur fAce officiAl AlAskA sTATe

BeArD & MousTAcHe cHAMpionsHip!

Tickets $30.00 each Tickets available

at www.furrondy.net, rondy Headquarters, Dooley’s, party craft, and party World.

featuring the world famous “Mr. fur face contest,” the Alaska state championship Beard and Mustache contest

“The Shake ‘n Break Up Ball” • Saturday, March 1st • 7:30 • Egan Center

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rememBer To come By The rondy shop and complete your collections! We have a limited inventory of prior year’s merchandise and other commemorative items to fill out your display!

coLLecTor pin & BuTTon ArTisTs

2014 pin Artist:

Tara gildow Tara was born in Anchorage, Alaska, and raised on stories from the Iditarod Trail and ShannonCartwright illustrations. She graduated from Diamond High School in 2000, and went on topursue a bachelor of fine art in painting from the Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland,OR. She is currently happy to finger paint side-by-side with her 2 year old, Olivia. In 1996, she won the Fur Rondy booster button contest which she thought was pretty muchthe coolest thing to happen to her, until she won the 2014 pin contest. She chose for her designa representation of the state’s fossil, the woolly mammoth. It was not a tough decision to workwith this image for her, as she has often pondered life in Alaska’s distant past, imagining thestate overrun with lions, horses, mammoths, and short-faced bears. Tara spends most of her time daydreaming about working on her next art projects, as well asteaching her daughter about the beauty of Botticelli, the grandeur of the Cretaceous, and thefiner points of making a cardboard fort.

2014 Booster Button designer:

Alex pouzanov Alex is 10 years old and he attends 4th Grade at Turnagain Elementary School in Anchorage. He knew about the Booster Button Contest Competition from a flyer posted at his school. Alex was born in Alaska and speaks fluent Russian. This summer he worked in the Saturday Kid’s Market and enjoyed visiting a native art booth. Alex developed a love for native art, bone carvings, handmade dolls, yo-yo’s. Alex’s designs depicts Eskimo children and the northern lights.

About rondy pins and ButtonsThe first Rondy pins were created in 1939. Each year, artists compete to design the official pin and local students do the same in a booster button contest. These pins and buttons become Collector’s items. Some pins are worth thousands of dollars!


SaturdayFebruary 225-6pm2nd Avenue

(downhill from the Carnival)

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The high flying fun is free for the entire family. Keep your eyes in the

sky as this event happens before the Rondy fireworks show!

Generously supported by

ANNUAL FUR RONDY

Amateur Photo Contest

600 E. Northern Lights Blvd • Mall Hours: M-F 10-9, Sat 10-7, Sun 12-6

Enjoy an amazing display of subjects including: Portrait, Scenic, Wildlife, Pets & More!

$2,500 in prizes and gift cards from:Blaines Art • Sears • Stewart’s Photo Shop

On display throughout the Mall Feb 21 - March 2

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February 21 – March 8 • Snow Goose Theatre

Join the AlaskAvengers, Dr. Despicable and the Minions at this year’s Fur Rondy Melodrama to � nd out what happens when superheroes and super villains lose their super powers! Come in costume!

February 21 – March 8 • Snow Goose Theatre

The AlaskAvengers vs Dr. Despicable: A SUPERHERO MELODRAMA

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The AlaskAvengers vs Dr. Despicable: A SUPERHERO MELODRAMA

Join the AlaskAvengers, Dr. Despicable and the Minions at this year’s Fur Rondy Melodrama to � nd out what happens when superheroes and super villains lose their super powers! Come in costume!

SUPPORTED IN PART BY THE MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE.SUPPORTED IN PART BY THE MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE.

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Queen and princessesIn the early days, Miss Anchorage (today’s Fur Rondy Queen) was chosen based on the amount of festival event tickets she sold. Now, the Queen and Princesses recognize upstanding young Alaskan women ages 18 to 25. They serve as ambassadors of Rondy in Anchorage during the festival and represent Fur Rondy at community and other events throughout the year.

rondy TrAdiTions

Lord and Lady TrapperThis duo attends official Rondy events as festival ambassadors. They are chosen by previous Lord and Lady Trappers at the annual gathering.

King and Queen regentSelected from the membership of the Pioneers of Alaska, the King and Queen Regent represent Alaska’s tradition of adventure.

Left to Right: Lord Trapper Paul McGuire; Lady Trapper Sheila Balistreri; Princess Quinsey Jorgenson; Queen Ardrienna Everett; Princess Jilene Galle; Queen Regent Diane Barnett; and King Regent David Barnett.

Fur rondy royalty

Those chosen as Fur Rondy Royalty serve as goodwill ambassadors for the 10-day festival. Royalty connects with the community and promotes Rondy during the celebrations and throughout the year.


rondy royALTy TrAdiTion2014 miss rondy Queen and princessesLeft: princessJilene Galle was born and raised in Eagle River. She is a student at uAA, learning to be a Sign Language Interpreter. She hopes to one day interpret the plays put on at the PAC.

Center: miss rondy QueenArdrienna Everett grew up in Wasilla and graduated from Colony High school. She is currently studying at the university of Alaska Anchorage to earn a Master of Science in Project Management, and works as a Resident Advisor for uAA’s residential community.

Right: princessQuinsey Jorgenson is a 2010 graduate of West High. She is extensively traveled beginning with a backpacking trip to South Korea at the age of 8 with her mother and her 13 year old brother and most recently spent a month in Cambodia volunteering in an orphanage in Phnom Penh. She is adventurous and has a passion for hiking. She is currently studying pre-med at uAA.

King regentKing David Barnett was born in Anchorage at the old Alaska Railroad Hospital in March 1943. He graduated from West Anchorage High in 1961 and, after a long career in the floor covering industry, retired in 1997. david was a past President of Anchorage Igloo #15 and a past Grand Treasurer of the Grand Igloo. He served in the Alaska Air National Guard for 7 years.

Queen regentQueen diane Barnett was born in July 1944, at the original Providence Hospital here in Anchroage. Diane attended school in Fairbanks and graduated from Lathrop High School. david and diane married in 1964. She worked for National Bank of Alaska until becoming a full time stay at home mom for their 2 children. Diane recently retired after 23 years working for Dr. Sedwick as a dental assistant.

Lord TrapperPaul McGuire moved to Alaska in 1983. He has served as auctioneer for numerous Non-Profit events in Anchorage. He continues to donate his time and expertise to many organizations.

Lady TrapperSheila Balistreri is the producer and anchor of the “Morning Edition” at KTuu Channel 2 News, where she’s worked since 1994. She is a graduate of uCLA, and started her 39-plus year journalism career in Bismarck, North Dakota, before moving on to Salt Lake City and eventually coming to Anchorage in 1989. A veteran of the military, Sheila spent three years in the Women’s Army Corps during the Vietnam War, performing with the 3rd Army Soldier Show out of Fort McPherson, Georgia. She has been married 30 years to retired educator Jerry Balistreri, with whom she has two grown children, Nick and Beth. She has won numerous awards, including Edward R. Murrow regional awards, Alaska Broadcasters Association Goldies and awards from both the Associated Press and the Society of Professional Journalists.

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Additional THANKS to the following businesses for their support of the 2014 Miss Rondy Court:TALAHEIM AIR SERVICE, THE uLu FACTORy, CAFFé d’ARTE, BAGOy’S FLORIST ANd HOME

david Green Master Furrier generously provides the Rendezvous Royalty with fur coats to wear during the Rondy festivities. Pioneer furriers in Alaska since 1922, this family operated business is run by David Green and his wife Shani with their headquarters in Anchorage and other locations throughout Alaska.

BAC Transportation Service offers more than just luxurious transportation in limousines. We have the newest fleet of SuV Sedans in the state available for your executive transfers, airport transfers and corporate car service needs. No party too small or too large!BAC Transportation is known for our superior service. Our vehicles compare to no others in our region and our professional and courteous chauffeurs will surpass your customer service expectations with an excellent knowledge of local and regional destination throughout Alaska.

Allure Day Spa & Hair Design is the premier, award winning salon and spa located in downtown Anchorage, offering a full range of salon and spa services performed by highly trained, professional individuals. Generous supporter of the Anchorage community, they providing spa packages to the Fur Rendezvous Royalty and all contestants in the competition.

We are a full service dealer, stocking all major brands and models. Anchorage Restaurant Supply also features professional and prompt planning and design, fully licensed installation, and of course, a courteous and experienced sales staff to assist you with all of your equipment needs.

Located on 3rd avenue in the heart of Anchorage, the Ramada Anchorage Downtown provides rooms for the Royalty during the Rondy festivities. With spacious rooms, Slipper Salmon Bar & Grill, wifi, free parking and shuttles, this hotel has all the amenities for a great stay in Anchorage.

Additional ThAnKs to the following businesses for their support of the 2014 miss rondy court

Sunny Side up Since 1998! We’re a popular downtown brunch spot where the staff is friendly, the food is tasty, and breakfast is served all day. Our mission is to use the freshest ingredients available and buy from local vendors whenever we can. Most everything we serve is made from scratch, and with plenty of love. We care about good food, our community, the environment, and making people happy. We offer a variety of vegan & gluten-free options, as well as a range of healthy choices.


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Did you know??…...……….

In Alaska, charitable gaming is operated on behalf of non-profit organizations, such as the Fur Rondy/Greater Anchorage Inc.

Tudor Bingo Center and its customers have raised and distributed over $23 MILLION for charities within our community. And we’ve been doing this for the last 21 years!

You can help support the Fur Rondy/Greater Anchorage Inc. and other fine charities in our community by gathering up your friends and family and bringing them out to Tudor Bingo Center for a fun filled night of entertainment. You could even win some of the $95,000.00 in cash bingo prizes that we give away every week!

Our bingo hall is over 17,000 sf; it’s clean, smoke free and alcohol free. We offer a full service kitchen, a large pull tab selection, the Rat Race, 50/50 Split the pot, seal cards, monthly promotions, door prizes and friendly and knowledgeable staff that can answer all of your questions! Come see for yourself!


Nativearts Market

The Charlotte Jensen

Over 150 Alaska Native Artisans

A rare opportunity to meet, greet and buy direct from the artists as

they create their one of a kind items

Visit www.furrondy.netfor more information

February 26 - March 2Daily 10:00am - 6:00pm, Sunday Noon - 5:00pm

March 1 & 2Delaney Park Strip

Rondy welcomes the Japanese sport of Yukigassen back for the third annual US Championship Yukigassen Tournament

Yuki = snow Gassen = battle Together = SNOWBALL FIGHT!

What isYukigassen?Teams of seven compete on a 10 x 40 meter court in a snowball fight that combines the elements of paintball, dodgeball and good ol’ snow-slinging fun! Rondy hosts the US Championships with the winning team in the Men’s 18+ division eligible to compete in the international championships!


overviewBegun in 1946 as part of Fur Rondy, the World Championship Sled Dog Races have become a cornerstone event of the festival. Mushers from all over Alaska, the nation, and the world participate for the title of fastest sprint mushing team. The race is held over three days; the fastest total time recorded wins.

Countless people and entities support this race: The Municipality of Anchorage supplies police officers, snow fencing, and snow placement and removal for the street portion. The Alaskan Sled Dog & Racing Association, or ASDRA, grooms and sets snow fencing for the other 21 miles of trails. Fur Rondy raises the purse and promotes the race. ASDRA volunteers manage and operate the race. Sponsors also support the race.

2014 purse: $50,000

All races start at noon at 4th Ave. & D St.day 1: Friday, February 21day 2: Saturday, February 22day 3: Sunday, February 23

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Friday, February 21st, Saturday, February 22ndand Sunday, February 23rd, 2014

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The trail follows 4th Ave. east to Cordova St. where mushers turn south. At the bottom of Cordova Hill the trail moves to the bike/ski trails along Anchorage’s greenbelt. Here the teams are challenged by long dark culverts under the Seward Highway and Lake Otis Parkway. The trail has two large pedestrian overpasses over Northern Lights Blvd. and Tudor Road separated by a trail through a popular dog park. Six miles into the trail the teams hit the designated sled dog trails of Tozier Track. Fourteen miles later the trail again heads back across the Tudor Road pedestrian overpass to downtown Anchorage.

Best viewing places 4th and Cordova1. 15th and Cordova2. *16th and Cordova3. Gambel Culvert4. Lake Otis Culvert5. Goose Lake6. *ANH Center7. Ambassador Drive8. *Tudor/MOA Access9. The Y10. TOA 111. Road Crossing12. 1st Campbell Airstrip Crossing13. Gas Line14. *2nd Culvert Campbell Airstrip Road15. BLM Bridge16. TOA 217. Airstrip Y18. Off Airstrip Loop19. *Science Center20. Rondy Cut-Off21.

Be a good spectator• Find a good viewpoint behind the trail edge.• Teams leave at one or two minute intervals and often are closely spaced. Faster teams may have even passed a competitor.• Look for dogs running well with their heads and tails down showing concentration on their effort. Tug lines will be tight. Be aware that sudden movements or flashbulbs may startle dogs and break their concentration. You will see the head and tail go up if this occurs.• Mushers will only ask for help if needed. dogs often are shy of unfamiliar people.• Getting entangled in a dog team can be very hazardous for you and the dogs.• A dog team traveling at up to 20mph takes up to 50 feet to come to a stop.• Sled dogs run very quietly. you may not know they are coming until you hear, “Trail!” or worse, you are entangled in the lines because the musher could not see around a corner.• your pet dog will not enjoy watching sled dog racing events. A fast moving team will frighten most dogs. They also are a distraction to the racing or training dog team. Do not bring your family pets to dog mushing events.

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There are fewer people capable of throwing a 90mph fastball than there are CEO’s of fortune 500 companies. In a similar way there are few dogs that have the physical and mental attributes it takes to be a competitive Fur Rondy sled dog. Each arm of the sled dog sport poses its own set of challenges for the canine athletes that compete in them. Distance dogs must have legendary stamina and steel-like mind sets to survive the grueling hours and environmental extremes they face in their races. On the other end of the spectrum, limited class sprint dogs reach white knuckle speeds for short distances. If we compare the performance of these dogs with the physiological limits nature has set for the canine athlete we can begin to appreciate the prowess of the Fur Rondy dog. Distance racing dogs, while working for hours on end; generally work between 40 and 60% of their maximal capacity. Limited class sprint dogs work at 90-95% of maximal capacity for 12- 30 minutes at a time. Dogs competing in the Fur Rondy are asked to maintain intensities similar to limited class sprint dogs, around 90% of maximum, for around an hour and a half. This combination of speed and endurance makes the selection criteria for these athletes very narrow indeed. If you want to put numbers on all this compare a Rondy dog to one of the best human athletes of all time, Lance Armstrong. When you try to define the limits of performance the measurement most often used is the maximal rate of oxygen consumption or “VO2 max.” This give you an idea of the amount of sustainable power output an athlete is capable of producing each minute per unit of body weight. Lance Armstrong has one of the highest VO2 max measurements ever recorded in a human at 82 ml/kg/min. I have measured several of the dogs running in my team and most have a VO2 max of about 240 ml/kg/min. That means that dogs competing in the Fur Rondy can burn oxygen at three times the rate that Lance Armstrong can. I tell people this is why we ride on the sled and they pull it! These superb athletes did not appear by chance. Each Fur Rondy dog is the product of tens of generations of an intensive breeding and selection process. This process began in villages along the river and costal regions of Alaska and

has continued to evolve today with the introduction of European bloodlines. The focus of these breeding programs has been the creation of a dog with a unique combination of speed and endurance and a mind capable of navigating the challenges of the urban Anchorage trail system. This last component is no small feat; in fact the Rondy has been referred to as “the steeple chase of dog mushing.” Teams pass through 8 culverts multiple foot bridges, and even 4 and 6 lane

highways on elevated pedestrian bridges. Add to that crowds of people, trailside barbeques, loose dogs, kids throwing snowballs, school children cheering and over 2 miles of on the street racing and you have an event that not only taxes the body but challenges the mind of even the most seasoned athlete. To do well in the Rondy truly is the pinnacle of dog mushing. Successful teams conquer what is likely the toughest combination of physical and mental tests in the sport. Other races may go further or require more peak speed but no race combines the speed over distance with the mental challenges of the Rondy. This is why the Rondy has been used by all other arms of the sport as the source of breeding stock. Nearly all dogs running in the Iditarod can trace their origins back to dogs from Fur Rondy teams. This is also true for mid-distance and limited class sprint teams. While no one can argue that it takes a great dog to compete in these other arenas of the Dog Mushing World, the truth is the very best athletes run down 4th avenue for three days in a row on the last weekend in February. If you ever wonder why there are

fewer teams running competitively in the Rondy than in long distance, mid-distance, or limited class sprint races remember the statement from the beginning of this article. There are fewer dogs that have the athletic prowess to run nearly 20 mph for 90 minutes than there are that can run really far for a long time or really fast for a short time. Like the 90 mph pitcher, the elite Rondy dog is a rare and gifted athlete.

Article by dr. Arleigh reynolds, dvmSenior Scientist Nestle Purina. For more information on this article, call (907) 274-1177

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sATurdAy, mArch 1oFFiciAL rondy evenT <10:00am-4:00pmyouth outdoor pond hockey TournamentCuddy Family Park

10:00am-1:00pmFur rondy volkswalkWestmark Hotel, 720 W 5th AveChoose a 5km (3.1 miles) or 10km (6.2 miles) untimed walk along city streets and sidewalks throughout downtown Anchorage. The route includes historical sites, plus Fur Rondy venues, including Snow Sculptures. Warming station at Ramada Inn.


10:00am-11:00amnorthrim Bank Brain FreezeAtwood Building Plaza, 550 W 7th AveIce cream eating contest & ugly snow suit competition. Free hot cocoa & cider.


oFFiciAL rondy evenT <11:00am-3:00pmAlaskan Trapper’s Association Fur Auction3rd Ave and E St


12:00pm-6:00pmhorse drawn carriage ride3rd Ave and E St

12:00pm-6:00pmpony Wheel ranch-pony ridesPost Office Mall, 3rd Ave and C St

12:00pm-5:00pm*Fur rondy World championship Waiter & Waitress racesDelaney Park Strip

12:00pm-6:00pm*northern Lights model railroad club open houseRussian Jack Park, 5200 debarr Rd




oFFiciAL rondy evenT <4:00pmrunning of the reindeer4th Ave between d and H Streets (G St Starting Line)KWHL 106.5, Bob and Mark Show, and Rondy bring you the 7th annual Running of the Reindeer! This internationally-acclaimed event is a fundraiser for Toys for Tots and Armed Services YMCA of Alaska. It’s a great way to help Alaskans! Participants come from across the globe to see if they can outrun the reindeer. $30.00 per person. Register at www.furrondy.net or at the Fur Rondy Shop.

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <4:00pmAlaska hold’em Tournament of championsThe Egan Center, 555 W 5th AveAnte up and prove that you’re the best Hold’Em player in Alaska! Players qualify at local clubs and organizations in and around Anchorage. See if you’ve got what it takes to beat the defending champion.

7:00pmrage city All starts vs southern california rollergirlsAT&T Pavilion, 11051 Omalley Centre DrIt’s roller derby, baby! Anchorage’s Rage City All Stars take on the Southern California Rollergirls, 7:00 pm, AT&T Sports Pavilion, http://www.ragecityrollergirls.org.

oFFiciAL rondy evenT <7:30pmminers and Trappers charity Ball – “shake ‘n Break up Ball”The Egan Center, 555 W 5th AveBreak out the costumes and celebrate the 64th annual Miners and Trappers Charity Ball. Bring your world-class beard and extremely tolerant other half to compete in the “Mr. Fur Face Contest,” the Alaska State Championship Beard and Mustache Contest. The Miners and Trappers Charity Ball has raised several million dollars for local charities and is produced by area Lions Clubs. $30.00 per person, or $50.00 per person if purchased with Running of the Reindeer registration. Tickets available at www.furrondy.net, the Fur Rondy Shop, Dooley’s, and Party World.


8:00pmurban yeti improvAlaska Experience Theatre, 333 W 4th Aveurban yeti Improv is the freshest improvisational comedy to hit the 907. uyI promises a unique and entertaining improv experience as performed by some of the state’s greatest talents. Our shows are inspired by an array of randomly selected sources, and relies heavily on audience participation.




2014 RondyBrewTM

Anchorage’s annual Fur Rendezvous celebrates its 79th year in 2014. National Geographic calls it the best winter festival in the world. Alaskans call it Rondy for short, because, really, who can spell “ren-dez-vous”? Begun as a three-day event in 1935 to coincide with the arrival of miners and trappers selling their bounty in town, Rondy has blossomed into a ten-day festival for kids of all ages. Contests and culture, sled dog races and snow sculptures, fur auctions and fireworks—Rondy has something for everyone!

Brave Anchorage in February, run with the reindeer, have a Rondy Brew or two. We dare you!

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Anchorage Brewing Company and their distributor Specialty Imports generously support Fur Rondy again this year.

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oFFiciAL rondy evenT <8:30am-8:00pmrondy yukigassenDelaney Park Strip

10:00am-3:00pm*Alaska stamp show and saleAnchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th Ave


oFFiciAL rondy evenT <10:00am-10:00pmWorld championship outdoor Adult hockey TournamentDelaney Park Strip and Mulcahy Ice Complex





11:00Amcornhole championshipsSullivan ArenaThe finalists compete to become King of the Toss.


oFFiciAL rondy evenT <12:00pm-5:00pmThe charlotte Jensen native Arts marketDimond Center, 800 E Dimond Blvd

12:00pm-6:00pmhorse drawn carriage ride3rd Ave and E St

12:00pm-6:00pmnorthern Lights model railroad club open houseRussian Jack Park, 5200 debarr Rd


3:00pmceltic rendezvousAn energetic Irish dance group performing choreographed performance pieces based on the rhythms of the traditional reels, jigs and hornpipes. Silent auction beginning at 2:00PM.

3:00pm-5:00pmLeaf Blower Air hockey championshipsDelaney Park Strip





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10:00pmFur Bikini contestChilkoot Charlie’s, 2435 Spenard Rd$500 in cash prizes for the best Fur Bikinis. Homemade, real or faux fur.



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mall hourscAnstruction 2014 – once upon a Timeuniversity Center, 3901 Old Seward Hwy

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sponsors And pArTnersWe encourage everyone to support the businesses and organizations who make Rondy possible!

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Documents

2014 Rondy Guide