Wrangell's 4th of July is a special time, a celebration that Wrangell holds dear to their hearts.
The 4th of July is a time when everyone comes together as a community, creating lifelong memories, and celebrating together through food, games, races, and most of all, time with loved ones. Previous Wrangellites and regular visitors travel from near and far year after year to return to Wrangell for the infamous 4th of July Celebration.
Schedule:
Red, White, Blue Fair
Start time: Roam on your own, Nolan Center
Chairperson: Sylvia Ettefagh
Quilt Show
Start time: Roam on your own
Displayed in downtown businesses
Presented by: Stikine Stitchers
Art Clark Scrap Fish Derby
Start time: 10:00am, City Dock
Ages: 6-9 and 10-13
6 year olds who are participating in Tiny Tot Derby are ineligible to compete. Must wear a life jacket at all times.Bring bait. Must bait their own hook. All bait allowed. Derby official’s decisions final. Hand lines only. Only adult volunteers allowed on floats. Chairperson: Bailey and Eric Scheib Sponsors: Stikine Sportsman, SE AK Behavioral Health
Tiny Tot Scrap Fish Derby
Start time: 11:00 am, City Dock
Ages: Infant - 6 years old
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Must wear a life jacket at all times. Hand lines only. Bring bait. Prizes for all children.
Chairperson: Kim Powell, Pam McCloskey, Brenda Mork
Supported by: Southeast Auto, Stikine Drug, Steve and Heather Miller, Danika McGee, Nelson Diving, Blackburn Family, Trident Seafoods
Crazy Craft Races
Start time: 12:00 pm, City Dock
Anything that floats except a boat!
Must be on/in your floatation device and wearing your PFD.
Chairperson: Alicia Gillen
Sponsor: Erica Ottesen
Greased Pole
Start time: 3pm, City Dock
Chairperson: Randy Oliver
Sponsored by: Steve and Yvonne Powers
Remote Control Boat Races Time: 4pm, City Dock
Sponsored by: Stikine River Rats
Chairperson: Greg Wood
Welcome Back Picnic
Start time: 5pm, Shoemaker Park, Bouncy House
Chairperson: Georgia Selfridge
Sponsors: Jeremy Bynum, Wrangell IGA, City Market
Pie Eating Contest
Start time: 6pm, Shoemaker Park
Chairperson: Georgia Selfridge
Sponsors: Class of ‘75
Freedom Fling Disc Golf Tournament 4th of July
Register before 5:30pm Start Time: 6:00pm, Muskeg Meadows $15 fee. Under 16 must have a parent present. Cash prizes/door prize
drawing. Snacks/Beverages available for purchase 907-874-GOLF for more info.
Elks Lodge
Open 3:30-9 pm
Prime Rib Dinner RSVP
