Valdez Gold Rush Days

Valdez Gold Rush Days is an annual 5-day celebration honoring the past, present and future of Valdez. A host of local volunteers will put on events like an
Ice Cream Social, Kids Gold Panning, Pet Show, Whiskey Sit, Open Air Market, Parade and more. CLICK HERE for Schedule of Events.

Some of the events require pre-registration. CLICK each link below for more information.

Gold Rush Days Kick-Off
Wed, July 31st, Noon-1pm, PWSC Atrium
*Crowning of the 2024 Royalty
*Golden Rock Awards

Gold Rush Parade Float Registration
Sun, August 4th at 1pm
Parade Registration Form
Parade Rules & Info

Open-Air Market Vendor Application
Friday, August 2 – Sunday, August 4
CLICK for Application

Kids’ Gold Panning 
Free, Ages 2-17. Kids will learn to pan for gold and find treasures they can take home. Pre-register HERE (under community events)

Kids’ Dive For Gold
Free, Ages 3-12. Parent/ guardian must be present. Pre-register HERE (under community events)

Wet-Yer-Whistle Walk
Tickets go on sale this Friday at noon.
Check valdezgoldrushdays.org/ for information.

CVTC 5K Fun Run
Bring the whole family, stroller/wagon friendly! Registration online HERE

Fashion Show Seeking Models
Would you like to be a model in the Gold Rush Days Fashion Show? Email info@swanalaska.com for info.

Quick Draw Art Comp
Email Jrosemason@gmail.com for info.

There are many more events –
CLICK HERE for the schedule