2008 WAS PHENOMENAL!
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YUKON QUEST FEST BEST GUESS  
You've heard all about it - now take part in it by trying to guess the official total
elapsed time of the winning team from the 2009 Yukon Quest - tickets will be
available on the start day at the Quest Head Quarters - or in advance from our
offices at 410 Cushman St,  Fairbanks - or call 907.452.8671 for more details!  

Need to research?   Visit
www.yukonquest.com for all the historical data you need!
Race Head Quarters, Live Music, Food & Quest Merchandise, Great PRIZES!

HISTORY IN THE MAKING
At 11am, Feb. 9, the 2008 race
started on the Chena River in
Fairbanks, Alaska despite the
bite of -50F temperatures!  
10 days, 12 hours, and 14
minutes later, Lance Mackey
and his 14 brave huskeys
MUSHED 1,000 MILES OF
ARCTIC  WILDERNESS ALONE
to cross the finish line in
Whitehorse, YT, winning their
4th consecutive Yukon Quest
International Sled Dog Race.
Right on 1st Avenue, overlooking the Chena River, these heated tents have all the
goodies!  Get some great Yukon Quest merchandise, munch on food or enjoy
some great music suitable for everyone.  This is where you get all the information
on what is going on downtown and your 1st Treasure Hunt Clue!  Go to
www.yukonquest.com for more information on the actual race events, information
on the mushers and more.
COMING TO DOWNTOWN FAIRBANKS
************** FEBRUARY 2009 **************
Cheer on as you join the thousands of Yukon Quest
Fest fans during a whole week of great activities for
the entire FAMILY as we celebrate the finish of the
26th running of this epic canine endurance race
from Whitehorse, YT to Fairbanks, AK!
Downtown Pawsport Food Quest
Win a HUGE bundle of prizes valued at over $500.00!
Free for the whole family to win great prizes, learn more about the Yukon Quest in
this fun and educational treasure hunt  - follow the hints and discover the
answers!  6 questions and 6 answers are hidden in stores throughout downtown,
find them all and bring them to the Yukon Quest Fest main tent and WIN instantly -
incredible prizes to be won including special Yukon Quest memorabilia.
Live Music &GREAT Food Downtown
Venues throughout downtown will have live music throughout the week.
Cheer for your favorite musher as he/she crosses the finish line and then sit
back and relax in warmth and comfort as you enjoy great local food and
fantastic live music while the kids play games.
Games for kids
From craft projects at Memories and More to face painting, balloon animals,
guessing games, the Treasure Quest and, of course lots of dogs, the kids
will have plenty to drag their parents to throughout the day.
Yukon Quest History - Legends of the Yukon Quest
As part of all the excitement int this week long celebration, come to the
free reception at the Fairbanks Community Museum and meet the people
who first started the Yukon Quest and created this international event.  
Learn the history of the Yukon Quest and learn about sled dog history as
you look at the special exhibition at the Fairbanks Community Museum
located downtown on the corner of Cushman and 5th Avenue.
Downtown Association of Fairbanks     410 Cushman Street, Fairbanks AK 99701  P.907.452.8671  F.907.457.8859          Copyright 2008
Treasure Quest
Over $1000 in prizes to win in this free downtown treasure hunt
Promoting, Preserving & Revitalizing
Downtown Fairbanks