May – September 1-867-993-5566 October – April 1-867-993-5575 Toll Free: 1-877-465-3006 kva@dawson.net. After researching and doing some rough planning, I decided I could attend the Dust to Dawson 2015 event in Dawson City and follow that with a run to Inuvik. The Dempster is a reasonably well maintained but desolate gravel, shale and dirt road that is the only route between the Klondike Highway south of Dawson City in the Yukon and Inuvik in the. Since 1992, old friends and new have been getting together over a common bond: motorcycles. The D2D weekend consists of motorcycle games on unpaved streets of Dawson, a poker run in the historic goldfields, and a banquet full of delicious food, crisp Canadian beer, and a whole lot of fun!

Gertie's Opening Night

May

Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall opens its doors for another season!

Dawson Daily News Print & Publishing Festival

May

Visual artists, musicians, writers, and publishers work in a collaborative atmospher

Commissioner's Ball

June

Join us for tea and be a part of this long-standing Dawson City tradition.

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This tradition, kick-started by the Martha Black in 1912, sees the Commissioner host an extravagant luncheon for Dawson residents and visitors alike. Dress in your favourite summer dress or fashionable shirt and sit amid the Commissioner’s prize winning gardens.

After the tea and celebrations, take a tour of the historic and beautifully restored building with one of friendly guides. As you explore antique furnished rooms, you’ll hear stories about the past inhabitants and the golden age of Dawson City.

Midnight Romance Golf Tournament

June

Come golf under the midnight sun at the Dawson City Golf Course!

Yukon River Quest

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June

Whitehorse to Dawson City, YT

An annual 715 k.m. canoe and kayak race, from Whitehorse to Dawson City, Yukon. Racers endure the challenges of being on the great river day and night till the reach Dawson City.

Book early, it’s a real busy weekend…

Yukon Goldpanning Championships

July

Front Street, Dawson City, YT

Gold miners of all ages face off in gold panning races, to see who can sift their pan of gold the fastest. Other events to do with the gold mining industry take place throughout the town as well.

Moosehide Gathering

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Bi-yearly (2022)

The Moosehide Gathering is an inclusive event that brings together people from across Canada as well as Alaska and beyond. Come share in Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in and other Indigenous culture – enjoy performances, guest speakers, feasts, dancing, drumming, singing and more. Artisans among you are invited to bring arts and crafts; musicians are encouraged to bring instruments. Catch up with old friends and make new friends. Everyone is welcome at Moosehide Gathering.

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Yukon Riverside Arts Festival

August

A city wide art weekend highlighting the Arts community that make Dawson City so eclectic.

White Ram Poker Tournaments

Diamont Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall

September

If your feeling lucky, then make sure to join in on the competition at the poker tournament, The White Ram Poker Tournament is the largest poker run in the North.

Klondike Gold Show Weekend

May

Is an event held by the Camber of Commerce that holds an industrial and consumer trade show for the people of Dawson to purchase and sell items, mostly relating to the gold mining industry.

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This is the weekend when Dawson City kicks off the summer season for good as well.

Dempster to Dawson City Solstice Race

June

Celebrate the longest day of the year under the midnight sun with a run (or walk) along the Klondike River valley into historic Dawson City. Make a weekend of it and take in all that Dawson City has to offer

Dust to Dawson

June

One of the Bunkhouse Favourites.

Is a motorcycle riding event, put on in loving dedication to a fallen rider. In memory of an unforgettable friendship and the inspiration of the open road.

The weekend is filled with motorcycle games, poker runs in the goldfields and much more fun to be had!

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National Idigenous Peoples Day & SummerSolstice

June

Top of the Midnight Dome

Add On this day, people of the community are brought together to the top of Midnight Dome to witness the beautiful sight of the sun wrapping itself around our bowl of paradise.Please note that Summer Solstice is not a commercially organized or sonsoured event. It is for all locals and tourist to enjoy, and is completely up to the individual to make it to the Midnight Dome. Details here

Canada Day

July 1st

Enjoy the celebration of our great country by joining in on the parade with decretive floats, eating some delicious Canada Day cake at the museum and many other fun activities.

Do it Dawson Style.

Dawson City Music Festival

July

This event without any doubt is one of the biggest to happen in our community, where local and out of town musicians come to share their music with the community. There are many different performances all throughout Dawson City for everyone to enjoy all weekend long.

Discovery Days

August

During this weekend the community comes together to celebrate the discovery on Bonanza Creek made by Geroge Carmack, Skookum Jim and Tagish Charlie. On this weekend you can take part of the Discovery Days Fastball or Golf Tournament, and also check out the Klondike Valley Mud Bog where people in the community compete their souped up trucks in the mud.

Labour Day Slow Pitch Classic (Baseball Tournament)

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September

This annual slow-pitch tournament is an event you don’t want to miss!

Different teams from all around the Yukon, come to Minto Park or Crocus Bluff ball fields in Dawson City to face off against one another in this highly entertaining tournament!

Cheer on your favourite teams while enjoying snacks provided at the concession stand!

Gerties Last Show

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The final can-can show of the season! The most anticipated show of them all is always unpredictable, impressive and hilarious. Watch the dancers show off their skills, and listen as Gertie belts out some of her favourite tunes. The show is always packed, so get there early to guarantee you get in!

The White Ram Poker Tournament is the largest poker weekend in the North! Over $150,000 is handed out in multiple tournaments over four days! You’re sure to get your fill of Poker! Each tournament is a different style, with the Deep Stack Limit Omaha Hi starting things off on Friday, followed up by the No-Limit Hold’em on Saturday-Sunday and capping it all off is the Freeze Out Hold’em tournament on Monday.

*The following information is from 2019 – information is subject to change in 2020*

Limit Omaha Hi Poker Tournament – Friday

Maximum wagers limited and managed by tournament organizers.
$450 Buy-In. No Re-buys. ($400 + $50 seat charge)
Estimated pot of $32,000
Pre-Registration available below on August 1st
100 Seats.
Gameplay starts at 2pm sharp. All players must arrive at Gerties between 12:00pm-1:15pm, to complete their registration.

No Limit Hold’em Tournament – Saturday-Sunday

$350 Buy-In. $100 Re-buy. ($300 + $50 seat charge)
Estimated pot of $80,000
Pre-Registration available below on August 1st
120 Seats.
Gameplay starts at 2pm sharp. All players must arrive at Gerties between 12:00pm-1:15pm, to complete their registration.

Freeze Out Hold’em Tournament – Monday

$550 Buy-In. No re-buys. ($500 + $50 seat charge)
Estimated pot of $45,000
Pre-Registration available below on August 1st
120 Seats.
Gameplay starts at 2pm sharp. All players must arrive at Gerties between 12:00pm-1:15pm, to complete their registration.

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WHITE RAM TOURNAMENTS – PRE-REGISTRATION

Pre-registration is available for the Limit, No Limit & Freeze Out tournaments and goes on sale August 1, 2020. Pre-registration can be accomplished below until September 9, 2020 or until Sold Out. Pre-registration tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable. Pre-registration does not guarantee entry. You must arrive between 12:00pm-1:15pm on game day to complete your registration.

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