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2026 YUKON WIDE EVENTS
June 20 • Haines Junction
KLUANE-CHILKAT
INTERNATIONAL BIKE RELAY
Teams race on their bicycles through stunning
mountain scenery. kcibr.org (867) 667-4237
July 4 • Dawson City
YUKON GOLD PANNING
CHAMPIONSHIPS
Gold panners of any skill and all ages are
welcome to join this competition.
(867) 993-5575, www.dawsoncity.ca
FREE
FREE
March 5-8 • Dawson City
PERCY DEWOLFE
MEMORIAL RACE
A historic Yukon sled dog race honouring mail
carrier Percy DeWolfe’s legacy.
[email protected], thepercy.com
March 6 -7 • Haines Junction
FREE
GLACIER NIGHTS SNOW FESTIVAL
A magical winter celebration with snow
sculpting, live music, markets, dancing, and
more! www.facebook.com/hainesjunctionJAM
March 7 • Log Cabin, B.C.
BUCKWHEAT SKI CLASSIC
www.buckwheatskiclassic.com
FREE
March 20-22 • Dawson City
THAW-DI-GRAS
SPRING CARNIVAL
(867) 993-5575, www.dawsoncity.ca
April 2-5 • Dawson City
DAWSON CITY INTERNATIONAL
SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
(867) 993-5005, www.dawsonfilmfest.com
May 1-3 • Faro
ANNUAL CRANE & SHEEP
VIEWING FESTIVAL
Wildlife viewing, speakers, workshops, food,
and more. Sandhill Cranes migrate through
Faro and Fannin Sheep graze close to town.
(867) 994-2728, www.faroyukon.ca
May 15-16 • Dawson City
INTERNATIONAL GOLD SHOW
Celebrating Dawson City’s gold rush heritage
& contemporary mining in the Klondike.
(867) 993-5274, www.dawsonchamber.ca
June 12-14 • Haines Junction
KLUANE MOUNTAIN
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Tap your toes and stomp your feet to
bluegrass by some of the best artists in
North America. www.yukonbluegrass.com
July 17-19 • Dawson City
DAWSON CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Join us under the midnight sun for music
from across the country. dcmf.tickit.ca
FREE
July 30 - Aug 3 • Dawson City
MOOSEHIDE GATHERING
A celebration of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in culture,
tradition, and community at Moosehide.
867-993-7100 ex. 205
FREE
August 2-9 • Dawson City
DAWSON CITY HONKY TONK
Performers from far and wide will be
entertaining you all weekend long at various
venues across the Klondike.
www.instagram.com/dawsoncityhonkytonk
FREE
FREE
August 14-16 • Dawson City
DISCOVERY DAYS
Celebrating the day gold was discovered at
Bonanza Creek. Come see historical street
theatre, displays, food, and plenty of other
special events. (867) 993-5575, dawsoncity.ca
September 20
ANNUAL TERRY FOX RUN
Check in your Yukon community for Terry Fox
Day fundraising events.
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