Wild Salmon Summer Events

IBEW Anchorage King Salmon Derby
June 6 - 15, 2003
Win great prizes while fishing for salmon in the country's largest urban fishery - Ship Creek. More than $35,000 in cash and prizes await this year's Derby participants! Tickets are on sale at the IBEW Union Hall on Denali Street, and will soon be available at the Bait Shack and Riverside Adventures. (907) 276-6472

Wild Salmon on Parade
June 6 - August 17, 2003
Take an easy walking tour in search of 21 wacky, whimsical, and definitely wild salmon statues on display at various locations throughout downtown Anchorage.

IBEW Anchorage Silver Salmon Derby
August 8 - 17, 2003
Fish a world-class sport fishery right in the middle of a major city for a chance to win great prizes. More than $35,000 in cash and prizes await this year's Derby participants! (907) 276-6472

Humpy's Marathon
August 17, 2003
See spectacular Alaska scenery along the course for each of three featured events - the 26.2 marathon, 13.1 half-marathon and 5k fun run. (907) 345-4004

Humpy's Fish Festival
August 17, 2003
Join Humpy's restaurant in Town Square for the fish festival - an end of the race celebration for Humpy's Marathon, and the close of both the IBEW Anchorage Silver Salmon Derby and Wild Salmon on Parade.

Fish Fry & Buy Dinner Auction
September 13, 2003
Hilton Anchorage Hotel
6 p.m. - midnight
Celebrate as Wild Salmon sculptures are auctioned off. Proceeds benefit Foster Grandparents and Senior Companion Programs of Alaska, the Anchorage Cultural Council and the Anchorage Waterways council. (907) 272-1547