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Talkeetna Moose Dropping Festival. Fundraiser for the Talkeetna Historical Society.

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Don't miss this 2009 Talkeetna summer event!
Check out the schedule below to see what's planned for the 2009 Moose Dropping Festival, then print it out, hang it on your 'fridge, and remind yourself daily how much fun is awaiting you on Moose Drop Weekend in Talkeetna, Alaska! Here it goes...

 

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Saturday, July 11th

8:00 - 11:00 am live music
Biscuit & Gravy, or Pancake Breakfast at the VFW

8:30 - 10:00 am
5K Fun Run/Walk Registration, Village Park
(download sign up sheet)

10:30 am
5K Fun Run/Walk, starts on Main Street

11:00 am Moose on Parade
Pre-Parade Check-in, at Talkeetna Christian Center

12 Noon
Festival Parade, Main Street
(download 2008 Parade entry form)

2:10 pm - 2:30 pm
Parade & Race Awards Ceremony

...and LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY!

6:00 pm
Moose Dropping Drop, at VFW


Sunday, July 12th

8:00 - 11:00 pm Mountain Mother Contest
Biscuit & Gravy, or Pancake Breakfast at the VFW

12:30 pm
Mountain Mother Contest Registration, at VFW

1:00 pm
Mountain Mother Contest, at VFW

LIVE MUSIC - ALL DAY



THINGS TO DO BOTH DAYS

8 am - 6 pm
NPS Talkeetna Ranger Station, B-Street
Photo Exhibits, Book Sales and Mt. McKinley Information

10 am - 6 pm Moose Poop Toss Game
A Festival tradition!

10 am - 6 pm LouAnne's "Kid Zone"
Games & Creativity for children. In the garden of Tales Told Twice.

10 am - 6 pm Arts, Crafts & Food Vendors
In the Village Park, on Main Street, and on D-Street

10 am - 6 pm Talkeetna Historical Society Museum
Visit Talkeetna's first Schoolhouse, Alaska Books & Gifts, Railroad Buildings, Mountaineering Exhibit, Ole Dahl Cabin and other historical buildings on our Historic Walking Tour.
Don't forget to buy a Festival T-Shirt!

(All times and events subject to change.)

 

News and Events

Moose Dropping Festival

July 11 and 12, 2009
A family event you shouldn't miss! Arts & crafts & food booths, live music, kid zone & the Moose Poop Toss Game, Mountain Mother Contest, and of course our famous Moose Drop raffle...


Traffic & Parking 2009 Festival

Download a map to see what roads are closed and where to park during the 2009 festival.


Vendors & Attractions

Vendors can download a map with booth locations here.


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