Thanks to all the organizations, businesses and volunteers that contributed to the success of Winter Fest weekend! Thanks to Winter Fest event partner organizers: To Lindsay Johnson and the Haines Alpine Touring Society crew for organizing the Kat to Koot Alpine Adventure Race, and to the Haines Ski and Hike Club for organizing the Miles 10K Classic Ski Race at Chilkoot Lake. The Haines Tourism Department promoted and supported Winter Fest weekend.
The Fair’s Winter Olympics Saturday at the Fairgrounds were a blast. Huge thanks to Dave Long and Haines Hot Shots for setting and running a fantastic biathlon shooting station and for grooming the ski course, and to Takshanuk Watershed Council board and staff for planning and event support. Thanks to everyone who entered delicious chili for a cook-off and potluck, and to chili judges. Thanks to Michael Wald for running the tea-making contest, and to Haines Animal Rescue Kennel for organizing the “Call Your Dog” contest.
Thanks to Chilkat Snowburners for being ready to jump in with games if the snow had materialized in time to make a plan, and to Haines Hockey for being flexible and running hockey games on Sunday following the ski race, as weather permitted. Thanks to everyone who attended Saturday evening’s film fest, a collaboration between the Fair and Takshanuk Watershed Council. Thanks to Babbling Book and Dragon’s Nook for selling advance tickets.
Jessica Edwards
Southeast Alaska State Fair