BUSINESS DECORATING

Decorate. Compete. Celebrate!

Get ready to transform our town for the Gold Rush Business Decoration Competition! Show off your local pride by decorating your storefront or office space.

JOIN THE PARADE

Join the Gold Rush Days Parade! Showcase your business or organization in one of Valdez's favorite traditions! Whether you want to bring your competitive spirit and be officially judged for the Oscar Otter Award, or you simply want to join in on the fun and maximize your community exposure, there’s a place for everyone.

OPEN AIR MARKET BOOTH

Maximize your community exposure, connect with new customers, and engage with current clients at the Valdez Gold Rush Days Open Air Market. 

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WHEN:  Friday, July 31 - Sunday, August 2, 2026
TIMES:  5PM- 10PM Friday | 10AM-5PM Saturday | 12PM- 5PM Sunday
WHERE: Tatitlek Ave & Galena Dr - Valdez, Alaska (lot across from US Post Office)

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WET YER WHISTLE WALK

Be a Stop on the Wet Yer Whistle Walk!

Valdez businesses—this is your chance to boost foot traffic, engage with the community, and join the fun of Gold Rush Days by participating in the Wet Yer Whistle Walk on Friday, July 31! Event runs 5 PM - 7:30 PM

Here’s how it works:

• Guests walk from business to business, receiving a small beverage at each stop.

• YOU choose what to serve—beer, wine, seltzer, cocktails, mocktails, or other non-alcoholic drinks!

• Only businesses with valid liquor licenses may serve alcohol.

• If you don’t have a liquor license, you’re still encouraged to participate with a mocktail or non-alcoholic option.

• Typical drink sizes are 8 oz, but what you serve (and how much) is completely up to you!

• For every ticket a guest brings in, your business receives $5 compensation, paid after the event by Gold Rush Days.  (It's up to you if you want your drinks to stay within that margin or if you want  to receive compensation for a portion of the product.)
 

Deadline: Monday, July 27

GOLDEN ROCK AWARDS

If your business, organization, or office has a garden of any variety, nominate it for the Golden Rock Awards!