| This is a list of upcoming events that may be of interest to AMDS patrons. If you know of an event that you would like to see listed here please contact the webmaster@akmining.com
2009Winter 2008-2009 Anchorage Snowmobile Club Club rides all winter. Call (907) 566-0272 for latest information. Winter 2008-2009 Alaska Motor Mushers Club rides all winter. Call (907) 562-0587 for schedule. Winter 2008-2009 Mat-Su Motor Mushers Club rides all winter. Contact mcthomas@gci.net for schedule. Winter 2008-2009 Lake Louise Lodge Riding events throughout the winter. Call (907) 822-3311 for information. Mid-January Klondike 300 Sled Dog Race The Klondike 300 Sled Dog Race is a qualifier for the Iditarod Race and runs 300 miles from the Call of the Wild in Big Lake to the Forks Roadhouse in Petersville, Alaska and back. January 31-February 8 25th Annual Anchor's Aweigh Boat Show Alaska's Largest Boat Show - held in Anchorage. Dozens of vendors display boats, outboards, marine electronics, and boating accessories of all types. At the new Dena’ina Civic & Convention Center in Anchorage. Early February Klondike 400 Snowmobile Race The Klondike 400 Snow Machine Race is a one machine cross-country race of 400 miles from the Call of the Wild in Big Lake to the Forks Roadhouse in Petersville, Alaska, and return. Mid-February Tesoro Iron Dog Gold Rush Classic The world's longest snowmobile race! February-March Tok to Dawson Poker Run Travel 200 miles trek Tok, Alaska to beautiful Dawson City, Yukon. Early March Iditarod Dog Sled Race Alaska Mining & Diving Supply is proud to be an official sponsor of The Last Great Race! Early March Valdez Mayors Cup 200 Snowmobile Race 200 ROUGH cross-country miles with any size snowmobile! Early April The Great Alaska Sportsman Show Extremely popular show featuring all kinds of outdoor activities. Sullivan Arena, Anchorage. Call (907) 562-9911 for information or email showpros@ptialaska.net Early April Valdez Mountain Man Snowmachine Hill Climb This race is steep climb up Odyssey Mountain in Thompson Pass. Early April Arctic Man Ski & Sno-Go Classic Snowmobiles pull skiers in popular race event. May 1-Labor Day Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby Over $174,000.00 in prizes! Sponsored by the Homer Chamber of Commerce. Call (907) 235-7740 for information. Late May-Early September Valdez Halibut Derby The Oldest Fish Derby in Alaska. More than $65,000 in Cash & Prizes. Contact Valdez Convention & Visitors Bureau (907) 835-2984. Mid-May to Mid-June Wrangell King Salmon Derby Sponsored by the Wrangell Chamber of Commerce, tens of thousands of dollars worth of cash awards and prizes are given away. June-July IJSBA Region 11 (Alaska) Personal Watercraft Races Watercraft races in the Matanuska-Susitna valley. Early June Ship Creek King Salmon Derby Fish for the big ones right in downtown Anchorage. Call (907) 276-6472 for information. June ACS Yukon 800 Boat racing from Fairbanks to Galena and back. This and other races races are coordinated through the Fairbanks Outboard Association. Call Harold Attla, President, for more information at 907-456-2270 or Mike Gho at 907-457-5383. Late July-Early September Valdez Silver Salmon Derby Sponsored by the Valdez Chamber of Commerce. Contact Valdez Convention & Visitors Bureau (907) 835-2984 for information. Late July Alaska Mining & Diving Supply Annual Million Dollar Yard Sale. End of season clearance items, with an emphasis on summer products. Many items at or below cost. Don't miss it! Important note - we are closed the day before the sale to prepare for this massive event. Mid-August Ship Creek Silver Salmon Derby Fish for silver salmon right in downtown Anchorage. Call (907) 276-6472 for information. Mid-August Seward Silver Salmon Derby One of the largest sporting events in Alaska. Over $100,000 in cash and prizes. Contact Seward Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 749, Seward, AK 99664 for further information or call (907) 224-8051. Late September Winter Recreation & Travel Show At the Sullivan Arena, Anchorage, AK. Fri 4-8 p.m., Sat: 11 - 8 p.m. & Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m. November Alaska Miners Association Convention and Trade Show Visit the website or call (907) 276-0347 for information. This is the annual "big miners" convention. Also includes a Rock & Mineral Show with Alaskan rocks and mineral to buy, sell, or trade. December 25 Alaska Mining & Diving Supply is closed for Christmas Day. Merry Christmas!! After Christmas/Before New years Alaska Mining & Diving Supply Annual Million Dollar Garage Sale. End of year clearance sale, with everything in the store discounted. Many items are at or below cost, so don't miss it! Important note - we are closed the day before the sale to prepare for this massive event. January 1-3 Alaska Mining & Diving Supply is CLOSED FOR NEW YEARS AND INVENTORY! We reopen for regular hours on the 3rd.
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