Kodiak

More events will be added as we get closer to the festival. Please call the Chamber of Commerce if you are managing an event you want listed.

Schedule of Events
Kodiak Crab Festival 2010

EVERY DAY THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL

Crab Festival Information Booth at the Chamber Booth on the Midway.
Souvenirs, 2010 Kodiak Crab Festival® posters, festival shirts, sweatshirts, booster buttons, cloisonné pins, keychains, and zipper pulls available. Messages, including lost and found, can be made from the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce booth.
Please note: The Kodiak Chamber of Commerce works hard to ensure the schedule of events is accurate but we are not responsible for changes to the schedule beyond our control.

Kodiak Chamber of Commerce Booth Hours:
Thursday 12 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday- 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Sunday- 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Monday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Festival midway may remain open beyond 8:00 p.m. depending on attendance and weather.

Baranov Museum - Located at 101 Marine Way across from the Ferry Terminal Building, the museum is a National Historic Landmark originally built by Alexander Baranov in the early 1800's as a fur warehouse. Explore the large collection of objects rich in Kodiak's history, housed in the oldest Russian-built structure remaining in North America today.
Hours of operation: Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sunday noon - 4 p.m. (Museum not open on Memorial Day.) For more information call 486-5920.

Crab Festival Poster Sale at Northern Exposure Gallery-1314 Mill Bay Road. - 2010 Crab Festival Poster sales. Save 20% on ALL AVAILABLE YEARS Crab Festival posters custom framing orders until June. Poster signing with Annjannette Larsen in our store immediately after the grand parade until 1:00 p.m., Saturday May 29th. Open: Thursday & Friday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. For more information call Janet at 486-4956.

Crab Festival Posters on Sale at Emerald Isle Framing, 334 Shelikof Ave. - 2010 Crab Festival Poster sales. Save 20 % on all available year Crab Festival poster custom framing orders until June 12th. This year's artist Annjannette Larsen will be signing posters at the store on Friday, May 28th from 5pm to 7 pm and Saturday from 4pm to 6pm. For more information call Liz at 486-0884.

Alutiiq Museum- Admission is $5.00. Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed on Sunday. Open Memorial Day, May 31st from Noon to 4 p.m. For more information contact Carol Austerman at 486-7004.

News Coverage of Events- All Day, Every Day! Find out the contest winners. Sponsored by AM 560 KVOK and Jack 101.1 FM, KMXT 100.1 FM and the Kodiak Daily Mirror.

Golden Wheel Amusement Rides and Games on the Midway!!!
Fun for the whole family, Sponsored by the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce. Rides start at Noon Thursday through Sunday & 11 a.m. on Monday.

KVOK Jack 101 FM Crab Cab 2010. Wanna go to Hawaii? Pick up your limited edition 2010 Crab Cab bumper sticker at a participating business. Display it proudly and listen to KVOK/Jack101 to win! "Get Pinched!!!" Listen to Hotline on Tuesday, June 1st for the winner! Drawing for two roundtrip tickets to Honolulu, Hawaii - Better, Smoother, Flashier than ever, a ride so sweet it could take you all the way to Hawaii. KVOK /KRXX will draw the name of the person who will receive two roundtrip tickets to Honolulu, Hawaii courtesy of KFC/Taco Bell, Red Rooster, Petro Express, Warner Tire & Yamaha, NAPA Auto Parts, Kodiak Printmaster, Midtown Auto Repair, Subway of Kodiak, The Best Western Kodiak Inn, Mack's Sports Shop, and US Travel. Sponsored by your Homeport Radio Stations! For more information call 486-5159.

16th Annual Crab Festival Tent Sale at Mack's Sport Shop
A huge parking lot sale loaded with clearance merchandise and special buys for this spectacular, once a year event! Daily give-a-ways, deep discounts and much more . . . don't miss it! Mack's Sport Shop - 212 Lower Mill Bay Road. For more information call 486-4276.

Wednesday, May 26

Senior Citizens Art Show - Art show featuring senior citizen artist at the Senior Center located 302 Erskine Ave. Art Show throughout the month of May. Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5pm.

6 p.m. Tennis Tournament - Held at Baranof Park. Sponsored by Edward Jones Investments. There will be doubles play only this year. If you don't have a partner we'll get one for you. Matches will depend on the weather and will run through Memorial Day on evenings and weekends. Register at Edward Jones, 2705 Mill Bay Road, Suite 201. Entry is free. Prizes awarded for first, second and third places. For more information, contact tournament director Craig Johnson at 486-5000 or 486-4826.

Thursday, May 27

Senior Citizens Art Show - Art show featuring senior citizen artist at the Senior Center located 302 Erskine Ave. Art Show throughout the month of May. Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5pm.

10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Library Sidewalk Book Sale - Book sale featuring thousands of books, videos, DVDs, and CDs at bargain prices. Come early for best selection. All sales benefit the public library. Sale takes place in front of the library - inside the library if it rains. Come Thursday May 27, Friday, May 28, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Saturday, May, 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., contact Joe D'Ella for more information 486-8686.

6 p.m. Table Tennis Tournaments-will be held at the Teen Center. Divisions for middle school, high school and adults. Double elimination. This event is for everyone. Medals will be awarded to four champions and four runner-ups. Contact the Teen Center for more information at 486-8665.

6 p.m. Predicted Mile Race-at Joe Floyd Track in Baranof Park. Sign up at 5:30 p.m. to participate. This is an event in which participants estimate the time it will take them to run one mile. The winner is the person who comes closest to his or her prediction. Wearing watches is not permitted. A trophy will be awarded to the winner. There is no charge for this event. Contact Courtney Webster for more information, 654-4764.

6 p.m. 10p.m.-- IN DA MIXX ON DA MALL with DJ Marc "Island Style" Music -- Join us for music Games, Dance Contest and Guest Performances. Hosted by DJ Marc. For more information contact 539-1542.

7:15pm Predicted Mile Swim at the Kodiak Island Borough swimming pool. Sign up on the pool deck at 7pm to participate. This is an event in which participants estimate the time it will take them to swim one mile (35 laps, down and back). The winner is the person who comes closest to his or her prediction. Wearing watches is not permitted. A trophy will be awarded to the winner. There is no charge for this event. Contact Joe Bailor for more information, 481-2267.

6 - 7:30 p.m.- Drop off time for all local artists displaying their works at the
10th Annual Crab Festival Art Show sponsored by Dancing Salmon Artists. Drop off location is the Kodiak Inn, Harbor Room. Entry forms available at the Public Library, Next Page Bookstore, Just Jane, The Artist's Eye, Emerald Isle Framing and Northern Exposure Gallery. There is a $25 entry fee. For more information, call Antoinette at 486-3167. cf

6:30 p.m. - Fisherman's Poets at Tony's Bar on the Mall. All poets are welcome. Sign up with Toby at 6:30 p.m. to share your poetry on the day of the event. Call Toby for details, 486-9489.

Friday, May 28

Senior Citizens Art Show - Art show featuring senior citizen artist at the Senior Center located 302 Erskine Ave. Art Show throughout the month of May. Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5pm.

10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Library Sidewalk Book Sale - Book sale featuring thousands of books, videos, DVDs, and CDs at bargain prices. Come early for best selection. All sales benefit the public library. Sale takes place in front of the library - inside the library if it rains. Come Thursday May 27, Friday, May 28, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Saturday, May, 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., contact Joe D'Ella for more information 486-8686.

5:30 p.m. - Ribbon Cutting at Carver's House of Cigars. Grand opening and Ribbon Cutting at 322 Shelikof Avenue, Suite A. Enjoy hors d'oeurves, in-store specials, 10% off on some items, a drawing and more. Open house on Friday from 5 to 8pm on Friday and all day on Saturday.

6 p.m. - Chess Tournament will be held at the Teen Center. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals will be awarded in three divisions: Open, High/Middle School and Elementary. Matches will be limited to one hour and ten minutes. After that time, a draw will be declared. Competition will be in round-robin format. Chris Pagsolingan will be the tournament director. No charge for this event. Sponsored by Parks and Recreation. Call Joe for more information, 486-8669.

6:30 - 9:30 - Opening reception of the 10th Annual Crab Festival Art Show located at the Harbor Room Best Western Kodiak Inn. Sponsored by Dancing Salmon Artists, Best Western Kodiak Inn, Harbor Room. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a no-host bar. Art by local artists will be on sale. Also open Saturday, May 29th, 12-6 p.m. and Sunday, May 30, 12-4 p.m. For more information, call Antoinette Walker at 486-3167

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Gubernatorial Debate at the Auditorium. Candidates for Governor's Office in the state of Alaska will participate in this debate hosted by the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce. The debate will be held in the Gerald C. Wilson Auditorium and broadcast statewide via KMXT and APRN. Call 486-5557 for more information.

Saturday, May 29

8:45 a.m. - Grand Parade Line up ** Same Mill Bay Route as Last Year ** Parade participants line up on Powell Ave by Main Elementary School. Judging begins at 9 a.m. Plaques awarded: Grand Prize/Mayors Award, 1st place Marching Group, 1st place Theme Award. Parade sponsored by Kodiak Kiwanis, and Kodiak Chamber of Commerce, 486-5557.

9:15 am - Shrimp Parade Free balloons for participants- Same Mill Bay Route as Last Year Associated Island Brokers Inc. will be giving away free balloons to Shrimpers lined up in the Mongolian Barbecue parking lot. Contact Amanda Sanford for more information at 942-4684. Sponsored by ACS.

10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Library Sidewalk Book Sale - Book sale featuring thousands of books, videos, DVDs, and CDs at bargain prices. Come early for best selection. All sales benefit the public library. Sale takes place in front of the library - inside the library if it rains. Come Thursday May 27, Friday, May 28, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Saturday, May, 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., contact Joe D'Ella for more information 486-8686.

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Boat Tour: Come aboard the 80 70'-foot experimental vessel Le Manguier. See how this older work boat was converted to be economical and respectful of our oceans. Read more at www.navirelemanguier.com. 45-minute tours, on the hour, 10 AM to 3 PM, May ,29, 31. Access via ramp 3, St. Herman Harbor, N-Float # 17. Sponsored by the AK Marine Conservation Council 486-2991, Sustainable Kodiak 486-5079, and the Harbormaster 486-8080.

10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. -BearTown Market at the Sun'aq Tribal Center.

10 a.m. - Crab Festival Grand Parade - ** Same Mill Bay Route as Last Year **
The parade runs along Mill Bay Rd. between Powell and Bartel Avenues. Parking is limited so be sure to come early.

10:15 a.m.- Crab Festival Shrimp Parade. ** Same Mill Bay Route as Last Year ** Lineup at 9:15 a.m. at the parking lot in front of Mongolian Barbeque. All entrants must have adult supervision before the parade and while walking the parade route. Everyone wins in this parade! Sponsored by ACS, and Kodiak Chamber of Commerce. 486-5557.

Noon.- U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue Demonstration and Fly Over near the Ship Channel south of float dock. Aircraft fly over, Search and Rescue demonstration by H-60 and H-65 helicopters and a C-130 aircraft. Includes rescue swimmer drop and boat hoisting to a Coast Guard 41' boat, as well as simulated emergency distress situations. Whether one mile or a thousand miles away, Air Station Kodiak aircrews and aircraft come to the aid of mariners in distress. Sponsored by USCG Air Station. For more information call Lt. Kevin Rapp at 487-5158.

Noon - 6 p.m. - 10th Annual Crab Festival Art Show Sponsored by Dancing Salmon Artists. Best Western Kodiak Inn, Harbor Room. Art by local artists will be on sale.
Also open Sunday, May 24, 12-4 p.m. For more information, call Antoinette Walker at 486-3167.

1 p.m.- Norm Holm Memorial Survival Suit Race. Teams that want to participate must sign up at the boat ramp by Harbormaster's office before 1 p.m. on the day of the event. Serious fun in this popular event. Entry fee is $20 per team. Those who place 1st, 2nd and 3rd will receive a plaque and a hooded sweatshirt. First place winners get to hold the traveling trophy for the next year. All participants will receive a T-shirt. Sponsored by the Kodiak Fishermen's Wives & Associates. For more information call Emily at 486-5699. cf

1 p.m.- Kodiak Island Drummers- Listen to the rhythmic sounds from this drum/percussion group made up of Kodiak youths, on the mall. Always a crowd pleaser! For more information call Michael Daquioag at 539-6966.

2 p.m.- Kids Sawdust Pile on the midway. Fun for children! Watch the sawdust fly as kids search for $1000 in loose change. Sponsored by the Kodiak Lions Club.

2p.m. -"Coastie" the Safety Boat - "Coastie" is robotic boat that teaches about boating and water safety. Geared toward preschool-elementary aged children. "Coastie" will be on the mall next to the Kids Sawdust pile.

2:15 p.m.- Kayak Race. Sponsored by Orcas Unlimited Charters of Kodiak, Subway and Island Trails Network. Entry fee of $15 includes a T-Shirt. The course is a 4.1-mile circumnavigation of Near Island. There will be a Men's, Women's and Tandem Divisions. Registration is on-site and opens 1 hour prior to the event. Proper safety equipment is required and participants will sign a release form. Call Andy Schroeder at 539-1979 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

3:30 p.m. - Kids Foot Races. Races held in Sargent Park. Youth from two to about twelve years are divided into age groups. Ribbons are awarded to winners and participants. There is no charge for this event. For more information, contact the Teen Center, 486-8665

7:30 p.m.- Lion's Arm Wrestling Championships held at Tony's Bar on the mall. Weight classes for men and women. Arm wrestling professional table. Participants must sign up and weigh in by 6:30 p.m. Entry fee is $10 with proceeds going to Lions Charity. Must be 21 to enter. Sponsored by the Lions Club. This is the highest adrenaline activity at Crab Festival! Contact Pattie for more information, 486-9489.

Sunday, May 30

9 a.m. - Pasagshak to Kodiak Bike Ride - Join this incredibly scenic bike ride over 41 miles of paved road from Pasagshak to Kodiak. The race begins at Pasagshak State Park (near the outhouses at the mouth of the River) and finishes at the Harbor Master's office in Kodiak. Sign up at 58 Degrees North. The entry fee of $25 includes a Parks and Rec Crab Festival event shirt. There will be awards for 1st and 2nd place in men's, women's and kid's girls and kid's boys divisions. Liability Coverage through City of Kodiak Parks and Recreation For more info: call Eric Linscheid 539-6829 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

9 a.m.- Crab Festival Marathon. This standard 26.2-mile marathon begins between Silver Beach and Kalsin Bay and ends on Marine Way in front of the Harbormaster's building. Course record for men is held by Laddie Shaw, 2:48:20, 1986. Women's course record is held by Sally Skimin, 3:24:27, 2002. Entry fee is $15. Trophies for men's and women's 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. All participants will receive a t-shirt. Awards and t-shirts presented at the Teen Center at 4 p.m. Contact Ian Fulp for more information at 486-8670.

12:30 p.m.- Pillar Mountain Race. The traditional Pillar Mountain course starts on Marine Way in front of the Harbormaster building, goes up Mill Bay Road, down Birch, up Pillar Mountain Road, follows the trail west along the top, goes down a rugged trail into Swampy Acres, and back on Rezanof to the finish at the starting line. In case the snow is too deep on top of the mountain, an alternate course will be used. The alternate course will start at Pier Two, go out West Rezanof, turn down the Buskin River road (at the Wildlife Refuge Center), turnaround at the mouth of the river and then go back to the finish at the Harbormaster's on Marine Way. Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in five different men's and women's age groups. Awards and T-shirts will be presented at the Teen Center at 4 p.m.

12:30 - 2:30 - "Wild About Kodiak Seafood Cook-Off 2010" Sponsored by FCCLA and Best Western Kodiak Inn. Enter your favorite Kodiak seafood recipe to participate. This is a two-part competition. Recipes submitted will be entered in a first-round preliminary judging and will be judged on the following: Use of Kodiak seafood product(s), nutritional value and originality. Your creation must be previously unpublished. Three different categories will be judged: Appetizers, Soups or Salad, and Main Entree. The public is invited to the final judging on Monday, May 31st at 12:30 p.m. at the Kodiak Harbor Convention Center (downstairs). For more information, call Darcy at 481-2553.

Ididarock: Sign-up at the Teen Center. BIKE 41 miles from Pasagshak to town, then RUN the 9-mile Pillar Mountain Classic (Late start is okay but there might not be any water), and then SWIM one mile between 4 and 6 p.m. at the community pool (fins okay). Racers will need to pay the lap fee of $2 when you get there.

Relays are welcome and can take any form: two people continually trading off and on during the bike, run and swim, or three people doing one leg each, and so on. Relays and their exchanges must be organized by the racers.

This is a completion race, not a competition. No time will be kept and no awards will be given. Join together at 6:30 p.m. at Kodiak Island Brewery to commiserate the day. T-shirts are available for $14.99 at Bases Loaded. For more information contact Tari Lindquist at 486-2498.

1 p.m.- Kodiak Balalaika Players at the Baranov Museum, 101 Marine Way.
Sponsored by the Kodiak Historical Society and the Kodiak Russian Balalaika Players.
A lively performance of Authentic Russian folk music with guitars, violins, violas, flutes, accordions and of course, balalaikas. Enjoy refreshments and free admission to the museum.
Call 486-5920 for more information.

1 :30p.m. - Kodiak Inn Crab Festival Bed Races -. Sponsored by the Best Western Kodiak Inn. Deadline for entries will be Tuesday, May 25th. Entries may be dropped off at the front desk of the Best Western Kodiak Inn. Bed inspection site will be at 12 noon, one hour prior to the race, in the Ferry Terminal Parking Lot. A Captain's Meeting will follow the inspection. This year's course runs on Marine Way from the Elks Lodge to the Ferry Terminal. Prizes will be awarded for Best Bed - Fastest Bed -and Best Team Costume. Get your entry in early! And VAROOM down the road with the winning bed!!! For more information call Gemma or Susan at 486-5712.

2 p.m.- Kids Sawdust Pile on the midway. Fun for children! Watch the sawdust fly as kids search for over a $1000 in loose change. Sponsored by the Kodiak Lions Club.

2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Kodiak Island Drummers. Non-profit Youth Percussion Group will be performing at the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center. Audience interactive event; come listen and learn how to play the drums. Sponsored by Alaska Geographic. Call Jone Saleski 487-0284

3 p.m.- Fishermen's Memorial Service at the Fishermen's Memorial Site by the Harbormaster's building in downtown Kodiak. This annual memorial service is to honor fishermen lost in Alaskan waters and lost to the Kodiak community. Sponsored by Kodiak Fishermen's Wives & Associates. For more information call Colleen Newman at 539-2802.

7:30 p.m. - Lecture by Captain Philippe Hercher about an experimental work-boat, the 70' Le Manguier. Public invited to see fascinating images of the vessel's voyage from the Atlantic to the North Pacific via Russia's north coast. Learn how commercial vessels can lessen their impact on the environment. Sunday, May 30th, 7:30 PM, Kodiak Refuge Visitors Center, downtown. Sponsored by the AK Marine Conservation Council 486-2991, Sustainable Kodiak 486-5079, and the Harbormaster 486-8080.

Monday, May 31

9 a.m.- 12 p.m.- Kodiak's 4H 23rd Annual Sourdough Pancake Breakfast. Held at the Elks Lodge. Sourdough pancakes made from an original starter that is over 100 years old.
4-H members will prepare and serve all you can eat pancakes. Also served will be ham, coffee, and juice. $5 for Senior Citizens and youth 4-12 years old, $8 for adults, free for age 3 and under. Sponsored by the 4-H Club. Call Katrina Neff for more information at 486-6248.

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Boat Tour: Come aboard the 80 70'-foot experimental vessel Le Manguier. See how this older work boat was converted to be economical and respectful of our oceans. Read more at www.navirelemanguier.com. 45-minute tours, on the hour, 10 AM to 3 PM, May ,29, 31. Access via ramp 3, St. Herman Harbor, N-Float # 17. Sponsored by the AK Marine Conservation Council 486-2991, Sustainable Kodiak 486-5079, and the Harbormaster 486-8080.

11 a.m. - Veterans Memorial Service. Sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign War and honoring Veterans. This service commences at the city cemetery located on Chichenof St, located behind Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center. For more information, contact the Veterans of Foreign War at 486-3195.

1 p.m. - 2 p.m. - Blessing of the Fleet at Pier 1. The traditional blessing of the fleet is open to all vessels. A blessing service is sung followed by an Orthodox priest sprinkling each passing vessel with Holy Water. This year, the service will be sung from the dock of Pier 1 (the ferry dock). Skippers are asked to have their vessels waiting in Shahafka Cove by 1 p.m. Kayakers gather in front of the Channel Side Chowder House dock by 1 p.m. Sponsored by Harbormaster/Russian Orthodox Church. Contact the Harbormaster Office at 486-8080 or on Channel 12 VHF.

1 p.m.-- Rubber Duck Race -- Held at the Russian River. The 17th Annual Rotary Fundraiser to benefit scholarship funds. Wagers purchase a numbered rubber duck that is released into the Russian River. The swiftest, most cunning ducky to cross the finish line earns its owner a handsome share of the proceeds. 1st prize- $ 3,000 and 12 other money prizes. Sponsored by the Kodiak Noon Rotary.

4 - 8 p.m.- Multi-Cultural Celebration in the Kodiak High School Commons. This event is characterized by displays of various cultures for viewing; foods of various cultures for tasting; plus entertainment and aboriginal dress of various cultures for viewing. Sponsored by Kodiak Multi Cultural Forum. Contact Carolyn Floyd for more information, 486-5142.