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Talkeetna Moose Dropping Festival. Fundraiser for the Talkeetna Historical Society.

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On July 12 and 13, 2008 the Talkeetna Historical Society will host the 36th Annual Moose Dropping Festival. It's a family event you can not miss!

This year's Festival theme is "90th Anniversary of Dough Boys Coming Home".

 

trapperHere a rough outline of what you can expect:

  • Vendor Booths with Arts & Crafts & Food
  • Kid Zone with the famous Children's Moose Toss Game
  • Moose Drop Dropping Raffle Tickets
  • Live Music... all day at the Village Park Pavillion
  • Festival Parade (Parade entry form available soon )
  • Moose on Parade Art Auction
  • 5K Fun Run/Walk
  • Mountain Mother Contest
  • Softball Tournament
  • Festival T-Shirts for sale at the Museum and booth
  • Now you are asking yourself... those Talkeetna'ns, they are not really dropping mooses out of the sky, do they?–Of course not! Here is how it goes: Head to the VFW at 6 pm on Saturday for the Moose Drop Dropping, a raffle sponsored by the VFW. Don't be late! (If you are on "Talkeetna Time", all you will get to watch is the kids and dogs kicking moose droppings around!) Shellacked and numbered moose poop is hauled up in the air in a net and then dropped on a huge bullseye. Raffle numbers correspond to numbers on moose poop. Winners include the closest and farthest from the bullseye. Raffle tickets are sold on Moose Drop Saturday at the VFW and at the Talkeetna Historical Society Museum.

    Children's Moose Poop Toss GameContributions to Talkeetna Historical Society's Fundraiser, the Moose Dropping Festival, will help with all the projects that our non-profit organization targets. Please help keeping Talkeetna's rich history alive! Make a donation today! Your contribution is of course tax deductible to the fullest extend of the law.

    News and Events

    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


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