Valdez Gold Rush Days Valdez, AK

Giving Thanks and Giving BACK!

Valdez Gold Rush Days is especially thankful this season that ... we are still in a position to GIVE BACK

2018 Town Photo

Seed Media and Valdez Gold Rush Days are happy to release for download a copy of this past year's Town Photo, taken after the parade on A...

CVT's Hi-5 Triathlon Results

Copper Valley Telecom would like to congratulate all the participants and winners of the 2018 Triathlon. Thank you all for making the 21s...

2018 Gold Rush Days Parade Winners

BUSINESS: 1) Ravn Air 2) PWSC 3) Valdez Senior Center NON-BUSINESS: 1) Valdez Dilemma (the Bunny Float) 2) Hoosegow 3) Queen Hazel CLUB/ ...

The History of the Hoosegow!

Learn more about our World-Famous Valdez Hoosegow- from its first year bumping along our roads in 1972 through to the latest renovations ...

2017 Gold Rush Days Parade Winners

2017 Gold Rush Days Parade Winners Overall: Alaska Pioneers Business: 1st Place- Northern Treats 2nd Place- PWSC 3rd Place- Eagle Rest Or...

20th Annual CVT Hi-5 Triathlon Results

Our 20th annual H5 Triathlon was a great event! Thank you to all the participants and volunteers for helping to make this 20th race speci...

Follow us on Instagram!

Valdez Gold Rush Days is now on Instagram! Follow us and tag your favorite Gold Rush Days memories & photos with #valdezgoldrushdays and ...

Congratulations to the Class of 2017!

Valdez Gold Rush Days wishes to congratulate all the graduates of the Valdez High School's Class of 2017! We especially want to honor the...

2016 Golden Rock Award Winners!

Karen Stewart Award for New Gardeners- the Valdez Community Garden Container Gardening- Valdez Veterinary Services Beds & Borders- Stacia...

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What are Gold Rush Days?

The Valdez Gold Rush Days are an annual 5-day celebration honoring the past, present, and future of Valdez, Alaska. It is hosted by a non-profit organization of local volunteers.

Every year we donate money to a variety of local charities and organizations, especially to those focused on children and the future of Valdez.