28th annual Gold Rush Days huge success

Juneau Gold Rush Days, Inc. would like to thank all the sponsors and volunteers that helped make the 28th annual Gold Rush Days a huge success. Many thanks to our Gold sponsors: City and Borough of Juneau Parks and Recreation, Coeur Alaska Kensington Mine, Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company, Juneau Radio Center, Tyler Rental, Alaska Marine Lines, J.S. Redpath Corporation, AJ Mine/Gastineau Mill Mine Tours, NC Machinery, Construction Machinery Industrial and Southeast Mine Supply.

We would also like to thank our Silver sponsors: Council of Alaska Producers and ESS Support Services Worldwide. Thanks to our Copper sponsors: Alaska Airlines, Alaska Litho, Ash Grove Cement Company, Channel Construction, Delta Western Petroleum, Dyno Nobel, Holland America Group/Princess Cruises, Hyak Mining Company, Les Schwab Tires, NAPA/Glacier Auto Part, Northrim Bank, Northwest Mine Supply, Shattuck & Grummett Insurance and Taiga Ventures. And thanks to Friends of JGRD North Pacific Erectors Inc. and Northern Communication.

A very special thanks to all the volunteers that worked so hard to put on this great free family event. Our volunteers put in more than 1,000 hours preparing for this year’s event and taking it all back down without incident. Great job putting safety first!

Last but not least, thanks to all of the competitors who once again gave their best to give us all a great show! Thanks to all of Juneau for coming out to Savikko Park and having a great time! We couldn’t do this without the wonderful support from so many businesses and individuals. We look forward to seeing you again next year.

Jerry Harmon,

Chair of Juneau Gold Rush Days, Inc.

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