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IBEW King Salmon Derby
June 4 – 13, 2004
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,
as well as the Bait Shack and Riverside Adventures. (907) 276-6472
Wild Salmon on Parade Walking Tour
June 11 – Aug. 15, 2004
Take an easy walking tour in search of 30 wildly decorated salmon sculptures
displayed throughout Anchorage. Download a walking tour map featuring the Wild
Salmon locations here, or pick up a map at the Anchorage Convention & Visitors
Bureau (ACVB) Log Cabin and Downtown Visitor Information Center at 4th Avenue
and F Street.
IBEW Silver Salmon Derby
Aug. 13 – 22, 2004
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
Sunday, Aug. 15, 2004
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
Off-the-Hook Block Party
Sunday, Aug. 15, 2004
Following Humpy's Marathon Race and Awards at Westchester Lagoon, Humpy's
Great Alaskan Ale House presents the "Off-the-Hook" Downtown Block
Party for all race participants, guests, locals, and visitors! Celebrate all
things salmon at Town Square from Noon until 6 p.m. with live bands, beer garden,
vendors, and yummy salmon specialty treats served by a variety of restaurants.
It's the final shindig to celebrate running the Humpy's Marathon, the IBEW
Silver Salmon Derby and the last day of Wild Salmon on Parade.
Fish Fry & Buy
Friday, Sept. 10, 2004
Wild Salmon sculptures are auctioned off with proceeds benefiting Foster Grandparents
and Senior Companion Programs of Alaska, the Anchorage Cultural Council and
the Anchorage Waterways council. (907) 272-1547
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