36th Annual Moose Dropping Festival - Talkeetna Alaska July 12, 2008

On July 12 and 13, 2008 the Talkeetna Historical Society will host the 36th Annual Moose Dropping Festival. It's a family event you can not miss!

This year's Festival theme is "90th Anniversary of Dough Boys Coming Home".

Here a rough outline of what you can expect:
Vendor Booths with Arts & Crafts & Food
Kid Zone with the famous Children's Moose Toss Game
Moose Drop Dropping Raffle Tickets
Live Music... all day at the Village Park Pavillion
Festival Parade (Parade entry form available soon )
Moose on Parade Art Auction
5K Fun Run/Walk
Mountain Mother Contest
Softball Tournament
Festival T-Shirts for sale at the Museum and booth
Now you are asking yourself... those Talkeetna'ns, they are not really dropping mooses out of the sky, do they?–Of course not! Here is how it goes: Head to the VFW at 6 pm on Saturday for the Moose Drop Dropping, a raffle sponsored by the VFW. Don't be late! (If you are on "Talkeetna Time", all you will get to watch is the kids and dogs kicking moose droppings around!) Shellacked and numbered moose poop is hauled up in the air in a net and then dropped on a huge bullseye. Raffle numbers correspond to numbers on moose poop. Winners include the closest and farthest from the bullseye. Raffle tickets are sold on Moose Drop Saturday at the VFW and at the Talkeetna Historical Society Museum

Important News

Volunteers: This year we have created a volunteer incentive program to thank those that give their time helping to make sure that the MDF is a success. We will be holding a BBQ the weekend after the MDF for all of the volunteers and will hold a drawing for lots prizes. For each three hours of volunteer time a person gives they will receive a prize ticket. The more tickets you have the better chance you will have to win a prize. We are also giving each volunteer that puts in 6 hours, or more, a special MDF Jacket. So if you’re ready to help, contact us now.

Vendor Apps: For your convenience we have now placed vendor applications at the following bulletin boards;
Post office (Talkeetna)
The Shop: Moore’s Hardware Store

Job Opportunity: We are looking to hire 6 people to assist with traffic and parking this year. It pays $8 t 10 an hour depending on your experience. If interested please contact the Moose Dropping Festival Coordinator.

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Official Website: http://www.talkeetnachamber.org/calendar.php?id=550