THROUGH JULY 14

4th of July Quilt Show

In business windows throughout downtown

Presented by the Stikine Stitchers

SATURDAY and SUNDAY

JUNE 28-29

4th of July 9-Hole, Best-Ball Golf Tournament: 10 am

Muskeg Meadows

Register by 9:30 a.m. All skill levels welcome. Multiple prizes. Call 907-874-GOLF if running late. Entry fee $30. Multiple prizes, including roundtrip ticket on Alaska Airlines for closest to the pin and straightest drive for the weekend. Door prize drawing for a roundtrip ticket on Alaska. Snacks, beverages and hot lunch available for purchase.

Sponsor: Alaska Airlines

MONDAY, JUNE 30 - JULY 4

Red, White, Blue Fair

Roam on your own at the Nolan Center

Chairperson: Sylvia Ettefagh

TUESDAY, JULY 1

Fred Angerman Jr. 3-on-3 Basketball: 6 p.m.

Kyle Angerman Playground

Sign-up starts at 5 p.m. $15 entry fee per team.

Chairperson: Christy Good

WENDESDAY, JULY 2

Art Clark Scrap Fish Derby: 10 a.m.

City Dock

Two age categories: 6-9 and 10-13 (6-year-olds participating in Tiny Tot Derby are ineligible)

Only volunteers on float. Everyone must wear life jacket at all times. Hand lines only. Must bait own hook (all bait allowed). Derby officials' decisions will be final.

Chairperson: Bailey and Eric Scheib

Sponsors: Stikine Sportsmen Association and SEAK Behavioral Health

Tiny Tots Scrap Fish Derby: 11 a.m.

City Dock

Age: Infant to 6 years

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Must wear a life jacket at all times. Hand lines only. Bring bait. Prizes for all children.

Chairpersons: Kim Powell, Pam McCloskey, Brenda Mork

Supported by: Southeast Auto, Stikine Drug, Steve and Heather Miller, Danika McGee, Nelson Diving, Blackburn Family, Trident Seafoods

Crazy Craft Race: Noon

City Dock

Anything that floats except a boat. Must be on/in your device and wear a life jacket.

Chairperson: Alicia Gillen

Sponsor: Erica Ottesen

Greased Pole: 3 p.m.

City Dock

18 years and up. $5 registration.

Chairperson: Randy Oliver

Sponsor: Steve and Yvonne Powers

Elks Lodge Dinner: 3:30 to 9 p.m.

Prime rib; please RSVP

Remote Control Boat Races: 4 p.m.

City Dock

Chairperson: Greg Wood

Sponsor: Stikine River Rats

Welcome Home Picnic: 5 p.m.

Shoemaker Park

Picnic and bouncy house.

Chairperson: Georgia Selfridge

Sponsors: Jeremy Bynum, Wrangell IGA, City Market

Pie Eating Contest: 6 p.m.

Shoemaker Park

Chairperson: Georgia Selfridge

Sponsor: Class of 1975

Freedom Fling Disc Golf Tournament: 6:30 p.m.

Muskeg Meadows

Register by 6 p.m. Youth under age 16 must have a parent present. Multiple prizes. $15 registration fee. Cash prizes and door prizes. Snacks and beverages available for purchase. Call 907-874-GOLF or more info.

THURSDAY, JULY 3

Target Competition: 8 a.m. to noon

Gun Range

Firearms and ammo provided. No personal firearms. Adults must accompany minors. Eye protection mandatory. Cash prizes.

Chairperson: Allen Rooney

Sponsor: Stikine Sportsmen Association

Canoe Races: 9 a.m.

City Dock

Cork capture, short sprint, long sprint, war canoe – male, female, co-ed in each category. All participants must wear personal flotation devices.

Chairperson: Kate Thomas

Sponsor: Wrangell Cooperative Association

Big Wheel Races: 10 a.m.

Lynch Street

For ages 3 and up

Chairpersons: Asia White and Katie Ludwigsen

Sponsor: Wrangell Sentinel

IMPORTANT NOTICE

City Dock will be cleared of spectators at noon to allow the crew to stage fireworks for the evening show.

Dog Show: 1 p.m.

Covered playground

Sign-up starts at noon

Chairperson: Joan Sargent

Sponsored by: Arctic Chiropractic

Elks Lodge: Beer Garden: 3 to 9 p.m.

Burgers 6 to 8 p.m.

Royalty Coronation and Talent Show: 6 p.m.

Nolan Center

Chairperson and MC: Ellen Jellum

Bouquet donated by Oceanview Gardens

Race boat show and shine: 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Campbell Drive

Chance for race fans to get up close to race boats and ask racers questions.

Sponsor: Stikine River Rats Racing

Weiner Toss: 8 p.m.

Lynch Street

Chaired and sponsored by: KSTK

FIREWORKS, JULY 3

Starts at dusk (usually about 11 p.m.)

Two preliminary fireworks will be shot to signal that the main display will begin approximately 10 minutes later.

Chaired by: Wrangell Volunteer Fire Department

Sponsors: Wrangell Chamber of Commerce, Alaska Marine Lines

FRIDAY, JULY 4

Independence Day Fun Run/Walk/Bike: 7:30 a.m.

Register at 7 a.m. at the entrance to the pool; race will go the airport. No entry fee.

Sponsor: Parks and Recreation

Independence Day Community Worship Service: 9 a.m.

Wrangell IGA parking lot

Chairperson: Wrangell Ministerial Association

Beta Sigma Phi Pie Sale: 10 a.m.

Covered patio at Arctic Chiropractic

Available until sold out.

Elks Lodge

Club opens at 10 a.m. with a full bar. Bloody Marys, mimosas and beer garden noon to 9 p.m. Horseshoe Tournament at 12:30 p.m. with registration at noon. New York steaks only, 5 to 9 p.m.

Fourth of July Parade: 11 a.m.

Downtown

Theme: Small Town, Big Heart

National Anthem 11 a.m. in front of Wells Fargo. Participants line up by the Nolan Center. Entrants after 10 a.m. will not be judged but may participate. Float categories: businesses and organizations, families and reunions, churches. Other categories are adult costume, kids costume, horses and pets, four-wheelers, bikes and trikes and wagons, cars and trucks, motorcycles, marching units. Cash awards for first, second and third place in each category.

Grand Marshal: Jeff and Kay Jabusch

Chairperson: Ellen Jellum

Sponsors: Wrangell Real Estate, Jeff and Kay Jabusch, The Villarma Family Foundation, Dan Powers

Royalty Ticket Drawing: 12:45 p.m.

Chamber of Commerce Pavilion

Prizes are $3,000 for first, $2,000 for second and $1,000 for third.

Logging Show: 1 p.m.

City Dock

Sign up at noon. Open to age 18 and up. Entry fee is $35; covers all events.

Chairperson: Randy Oliver

Sponsors: Fishing vessel Fourplay, Tongass Federal Credit Union, Class of 1978, The Bay Co., Wrangell Extended Stay

Log-Rolling Competition: 2 p.m.

City Dock

Sign-up starts at 1:30 p.m.18 years and up. $10 registration fee. Open to 18 years old and older.

Chairperson: Lee Wiederspohn

Supporters: Christie Jamieson, Steve and Yvonne Powers

Toddler Games: 12:30 p.m.

City Hall Lawn

Age: Not yet walking and not yet 6

Candy races and ball races

Chairperson: Barb Neyman

Junior Olympics: 12:30 p.m.

Lynch Street

Tug-o-War, 50-yard dash, cash prizes. Ages: 4-8.

Chairperson: Todd White

Street Games: 1 p.m.

Front Street

Age: 9-99

Running races, egg run, gunny sack, 3-legged races.

Chairperson: Harrison Family

Sponsors: Erica Ottesen, Randi Yancy

Egg Toss: 3 p.m.

Front Street

Age: 4-99 years old.

Chairperson: Celsee Churchill and Bridgette Petticrew

Sponsor: Fishing vessel Fourplay

Boat Races: 4:30 p.m.

City Dock

Registration following boat check at 2 p.m. Safety meeting at 3:30 p.m. All times mandatory for racers.

Sponsor: Stikine River Rats Racing

Fast and Furious Adult Scrap Fish Derby

City Dock, after the boat races end

Fundraiser for Wrangell Burial Assistance; winner takes half the pot. $10 entry fee. Hand lines and single hook. Bring your own bait. Must have a current state fishing license.

Bingo: 6:30 p.m. July 4 and 5

American Legion Hall

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Street Dance: 8 to 11 p.m.

City Dock cul-de-sac

Live music by Jackson Roltgen

Schedule is subject to change