Event scheduled June 18-19, 2022, in Douglas As you are likely aware, Juneau Gold Rush Days has been postponed for the past two years as a result of the pan- demic. In 2022, organizers said they are thrilled to be moving forward with planning the two-day celebration! Mining and logging are two im- portant industries that have helped shape Alaska. Juneau Gold Rush Days pays homage to Alaska’s history, while celebrating the present and the future of resource development. Juneau Gold Rush Days is an ac- tion-packed celebration consisting of local fair foods, booths of arts and crafts, and activities for children. Con- testants compete in mining-specific events such as jackleg drilling, spike driving, and hand mucking, and log- ging events, like axe throwing, speed climbing, hand bucking, and log roll- ing. The event is free to the public, and supported by generous donations from the community. Passionate people make Juneau Gold Rush Days successful. Juneau Gold Rush Days wouldn’t be possible without dedicated, hard-working vol- unteers, contestants and community members. Organizers would like to thank them for their continued sup- port of the event. Planning for this year’s event is un- derway, and organizers are asking for support. There are various sponsorship levels available and sponsors are invit- ed to send an email with their name, email, phone and logo to be displayed. More information: juneaugoldrushdays@gmail.com Gold Rush Days returns
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