Talkeetna Historical Society, Alaska - Moose Dropping Festival, 2nd weekend of July - Major fundraiser. Preserving Talkeetna's historical buildings and trails.

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Don't miss this 2008 Talkeetna summer event!
Check out the schedule below to see what's planned for the 2008 Moose Dropping Festival, then print it out, hang it on your 'fridge, and remind yourself daily how much fun is awaiting you on Moose Drop Weekend in Talkeetna, Alaska! Here it goes...

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Saturday, July 12th

8:00 - 11:00 am live music
Biscuit & Gravy, or Pancake Breakfast at the VFW

8:30 - 10:00 am
5K Fun Run/Walk Registration, Village Park

10:30 am
5K Fun Run/Walk, starts on Main Street

11:00 am Moose on Parade
Pre-Parade Check-in, at Talkeetna Christian Center

12 Noon
Festival Parade, Main Street
(download 2008 Parade entry form)

2:10 pm - 2:30 pm
Parade & Race Awards Ceremony

LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY

6:00 pm
Moose Dropping Drop, at VFW

Sunday, July 13th

8:00 - 11:00 pm Mountain Mother Contest
Biscuit & Gravy, or Pancake Breakfast at the VFW

12:30 pm
Mountain Mother Contest Registration, at VFW

1:00 pm
Mountain Mother Contest, at VFW

LIVE MUSIC - ALL DAY

THINGS TO DO BOTH DAYS

8 am - 6 pm
NPS Talkeetna Ranger Station, B-Street
Photo Exhibits, Book Sales and Mt. McKinley Information

10 am - 6 pm Moose Poop Toss Game
A Festival tradition!

10 am - 6 pm LouAnne's "Kid Zone"
Games & Creativity for children. In the garden of Tales Told Twice.

10 am - 6 pm Arts, Crafts & Food Vendors
In the Village Park, on Main Street, and on D-Street

10 am - 6 pm Talkeetna Historical Society Museum
Visit Talkeetna's first Schoolhouse, Alaska Books & Gifts, Railroad Buildings, Mountaineering Exhibit, Ole Dahl Cabin and other historical buildings on our Historic Walking Tour.
Don't forget to buy a Festival T-Shirt!

(All times and events subject to change.)

Important News

Volunteers
This year we have created a volunteer incentive program to thank those that give their time helping to make sure that the MDF is a success. We will be holding a BBQ the weekend after the MDF for all of the volunteers and will hold a drawing for lots prizes. For each three hours of volunteer time a person gives they will receive a prize ticket. The more tickets you have the better chance you will have to win a prize. We are also giving each volunteer that puts in 6 hours, or more, a special MDF Jacket. So if you’re ready to help, contact us now.

Vendor Apps
For your convenience we have now placed vendor applications at the following bulletin boards;
Post office (Talkeetna)
The Shop
Moore’s Hardware Store

Job Opportunity
We are looking to hire 6 people to assist with traffic and parking this year. It pays $8 t 10 an hour depending on your experience. If interested please contact the Moose Dropping Festival Coordinator.

Moose Dropping Festival

July 12 and 13, 2008

McKinley View Real Estate
Princess Tours
Holland America Line
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Royal Caribbean International

Matanuska Telephone Association
AT & T Alascom
Tesoro Alaska Company
Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union
Wells Fargo Bank Alaska

BP
Matanuska Electric Association
KTNA Radio
Three Bears
Talkeetna Gifts & Collectables