• 2026 Golden Days

    Mon July 20 Poke of Gold Tue July 21 Luncheon Wed July 22 Old Tyme Games Thu July 23 Comedy Night
    Fri July 24 No Event
    The Main Event Grande Parade, Street Fair & Rubber Duckie Race Saturday, July 25
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  • Policy: This event is held rain or shine. Refunds will ONLY be given in the event that the Fairbanks Chamber cancels the Grande Parade.

  • Golden Days Street Fair

    July 25, 9:00 am

    The Golden Days Street Fair provides the community a chance to browse vendors with various goods, services, and information. We'll have a variety of food trucks to satisfy every appetite, and you can enjoy listening and watching on-stage entertainment from some of Fairbanks’ most talented music and dance groups on the stage.

  • Golden Days Grande Parade

    PARADE INFORMATIOn: july 25, 10:00 am

    This is the pinnacle of Golden Days activities and the largest parade in Alaska! Hosting more than 100 entries, it includes marching bands, clowns, jugglers, antique cars, unicycle riders and floats. Don’t forget to purchase your Rubber Duckie Race tickets from ticket sellers along the parade route! Grande Parade map coming soon!

  • Golden Days Parade: Essential Requirements

    ⚠️ Mandatory Safety Meeting

    Tuesday, July 21, 2026 | 6:30 PM
    Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitor Center

    Important: Your entry will not be allowed to participate without a primary rep attending the meeting.

    Parade Fees

    • Non-Profit / Community: $200
    • For Profit / Commercial: $300
    • Campaign: $350
    • Just for Fun / Non-Promotional: $75

    Late Fee: $50 (after July 12th)
    Final Deadline: July 17th

    Minor Participation
    • Parental Consent: All participants under the age of 18 must have a completed Parental Consent Form signed by a legal parent/guardian.
    • Roster Requirements: All parade organizers must list all participants under the age of 18 on parade roster.
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  • Golden Days: Booth

    Booth Size Full Food Snack/Retail Non-Profit Campaign
    10 ft $375 $200 $150 $350
    20 ft $425 $250 $200 $400
    30 ft $475 $300 $250 $450
    40 ft $525 $350 $300 $500

    Application Fee: $25 (waived for Chamber member businesses)
    Electricity charge: $100 | Late Fee: $50 (after July 5th)
    Deadlines: July 5th (Max Exposure) / July 19th (Final)

     

  • Call for Performers

     

    Are you a talented performer looking for an opportunity to showcase your skills?

    The Golden Days Street Fair is the perfect platform for you! We are seeking musicians, dancers, magicians, comedians, and entertainers of all kinds to join us for a day of fun, excitement, and community spirit.

    Apply to Perform

    Submit your application via the Fairbanks Chamber portal to be considered for this year's event.

  • Celebrate Golden Days 2026
    Golden Days is Fairbanks’ biggest summer tradition! Join us as we celebrate our rich history and community spirit with a week of connection, celebration, and family fun. From the Grande Parade to the street fair, there is something for everyone in the Golden Heart City.

    Get Involved

    Participation is what makes Golden Days thrive! We are currently looking for volunteers, parade entries, and vendors for this year's celebration.

    • 📞 Phone: (907) 452-1105
    • 📧 Email: jasmine@fairbankschamber.org
    • 📍 Office: 100 Cushman Street, Suite 102
    Contact Us

  • Golden Days Jail 2025

    Join the Fun at Golden Days Jail!
    With warrants in hand, the sheriffs will "arrest" the people of your choice as well as any citizen caught without a Golden Days pin, garter, or T-shirt. This is your chance to have your friends, family, bosses, and co-workers thrown in the "Big House"!
    Jail is operated by volunteers and is organized by the "Midnight Sun Marshalls & Madams."
    VOLUNTEER TO BE A "SHERIFF" OR "MADAM"
    Contact Nena Ballek at (907) 460-4548 or email GoldenDaysJailCrew@yahoo.com.
    Volunteer Now
    Golden Days Jail

  • Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors

     

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    Kinross Fort Knox Logo
    Alaska 529 Logo