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Friday Flings - Veggies In Motion through Aug. 21
The Friday Flings Farmer’s Market is open across from the Visitor Center from 11 to 6 each Friday through August 21th sporting the Veggies In Motion theme. With support from the Mat Su Health Foundation this theme focuses on healthy eating and living.
"Walk About Palmer" - sign up, get a pedometer, water bottle and a weekly incentive prize from local merchants. Maps showing three walking loops of various durations are available. At the end of the summer, a grand prize will be awarded to the walker with the most Friday steps.
Prizes included a three month gym membership at the Alaska Express Club in Palmer, and a summer subscription of fresh Valley vegetables from the Kenley farm.
The last healthy living component of the Market is scheduled for late July or early August - depending on how the fish are running. At the Great Salmon Giveaway, they’ll be fresh BBQ to sample and more information about how to eat healthy. Stay tuned for updates on this event.
Past Events
Colony LandBusiness Gingerbread Contest
2008 Winners:
Crowd Favorite for Grand Prize: B. Bella Hair Design
Most Creative: Travel Services
Best Use of Theme: Healing Path Therapeutic Massage
Related Files:
Gingerbread_Contest_Form08.pdf
2007 Business Gingerbread Contest & Tour
Colony Days Schedule of Events
Visit all your favorite stop or event and take in all the excitement to be found at the "Return of the Grotto-Lunker" Colondy Days Festival in Dowtown Palmer!
Related Files:
Sched Events 2009_ colony day.pdf
2008 Bed Race Gallery
2009 Palmer Clean Sweep Day
May 9, 2009
Every year the City of Palmer and the Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce, rally together to clean the streets of Palmer. For 2009, Valley Community for Recylcing Solutions has joined our efforts to help us recycle. Take a look at the efforts put forth by many volunteers from our 2008 clean up days, by viewing the 2008 Palmer Clean Up Gallery. (click on more events, and scroll to the bottom of the page.)
Event Details:
Saturday May 9th, Volunteers sign up at 8:30 am at the downtown pavillion for a courtesy refuse bag and to sign for a special area in Palmer to clean. By 1:30 pm volunteers meet back for a drop off and to receive a free lunch for their efforts. Participating children can also win many wonderful recreational prizes. A special thank you to the Valley Wal-mart for their significant sponsorship every year. With these funds, we are able to provide fantastic prizes such as: bikes, helmuts, scooters, hoola hoops, basketballs, and much more!
Location: The Downtown Palmer Picnic Pavilion.
THANK YOU 2009 SPONSORS: MTA, FNBA, Alaska USA Federal Credit Union, Alaska State Fair, Palmer Moose Lodge, Fred Meyers and The UPS Store!
More information to follow about the 2009 Palmer Clean Sweep Day. Questions: Call the Chamber office at 745-2880.
Related Files:
2009 Clean up Day Flyer & Registration.pdf
2008 Palmer Cleanup Day
Around the World - 2008 Dinner and Auction
ARE YOU READY FOR A TRIP AROUND THE WORLD?
Dust of your luggage . . . and find your best walking shoes! On Saturday, September 27th, the GPCC will bring the adventure to you.
Time: 6 pm
Location: Raven Hall
Don't miss this unique dinner and exotic auction opportunity.
The GPCC pulls out all the stops for this event. Prepare for lots of sizzle and entertainment, and reserve your place today!
Items include: Local artisian prints, in state and out of state travel getaways, and much more! Download the attached form to include your exotic business item.
Equally unqiue sponsorship opportunities for your business at this event, call a reserve your space today - at 745-2880.
Related Files:
2008 Auction Item Form.pdf
08 ATW Auction Sponsorship Form.pdf
Colony Days 2009 - June 12th - 14th
Colony Days 2009 - June 12th -14th
Join us as we celebrate and honor the arrival of the Colonists from 1935, who started our farming community!
This years theme:
The Return of the Grotto-Lunker...many still remember the days so many years ago when a dragon-like creature emerged from its icy mountain cave in Hatcher Pass. For those unfamiliar with the legend - let me fill you in. When the great ice fields moved through the Matanuska Valley, tens of millions of years ago, they left more than gravel deposits. They moved huge mounds of earth and carved our valley from ancient stone. In that time so long ago, a creature roamed the valley, a creature not found anywhere else on earth...the Grotto-Lunker. As the ice fields moved through, the Grotto-Lunkers were forced into mountain caves where they were trapped by advancing glacial ice. With the passage of time, the ice covering the caves became thin on the longest day of the year, and the Grottos were able to break through. The recent volcanic activity has once again awakened the Grotto-Lunkers and they will try to free themselves for the Colony Days Celebration, near the longest day of the year. Legend has it that the Grotto-Lunker is afraid of huge gatherings of fun people, so the Colony Days Festival was created to drive them back to their caves. Join us on June 12, 13 & 14 in downtown Palmer, Alaska for the return of the Grotto-Lunker and help us send them back to their caves in Hatcher Pass for another year.
Some of Colony Days Events
Colony Days Parade
Golden Wheel Carnival
Mat-Su Trivia Contest
Ice Cream Social
Colony Days Bed Race
Friday Fling Market
Salmon GONE WILD Smoked Salmon Contest
Colony Days Kids Games
Outdoor Food Court
Petting Zoo
Bill Mitchell Fun Run
And much, much more.
Keep checking back as the list of events grows
Contact the Chamber to sponsor an event today! 745-2880
2009 Schedule and Sponsorship forms available below. Fax to 746-4164
Related Files:
2009 COLONY DAYS PARADE.pdf
Colony Days Sponsor Proposal.pdf
09Salmon Gone Wild Entry Form.pdf
Bed Race Form 2009.pdf
2008 Bed Race Gallery
Colony Christmas "Winter Wonders" - December 12-14, 2008
Location: Palmer
Colony Christmas, always the second weekend in December, brings fun and holiday cheer for the entire family.
Join us this year - December 12th, 13th, and14th.
Thank You 2008 Sponsors!
Alaska Rim Engineering, Alaska Job Corps, Alaska’s Mat-Su B&B Association, AlaskaUSA, Amore Day Spa and Hair Design, Allstate Insurance – Cindi Healy Agency, B. Bella Hair Design, Body In Balance, BP, Colony Inn, Conoco Phillips, Dairy Queen, DOWL Engineers, Fence Emporium, Fireside Books, First National, Fred Meyer, HDR , Healing Path Therapeutic Massage, In-Fu-Sion Boutique, Just Sew, LINKS Mat-Su Parent, Resource Center, MapMakers Alaska, Matanuska Christian School, Matanuska Music, Mat-Su Health Foundation, Mat-Su Technical Services, LLC., Mat-Su Test Lab, MEA, MTA, MVFCU, North Star Animal Hospital, North Industrial Training, Peak Fitness, Pitter Patter Children’s Boutique, REM Data Services, Stamp Cache, Subway of Mat –Su, The Red Beet, The UPS Store, Travel Services, Turkey Red Café & Bakery, Vagabond Blues, Valley Hotel , Wells Fargo, IBEW Local 1547, and William Tull & Associates.
Our cozy Christmas celebration is truly unique and includes nearly 200 craft vendors, horse-drawn wagon rides, reindeer petting, pictures with Santa, our annual fire art in the sky display, and the best winter parade EVER!
Friday Night Bonfire (weather permitting)
See below for more information about the 2008 Triathlon, Parade, and Craft Fairs.
Related Files:
08_CC_Sponsor_Form.pdf
2008 Sponsor Benefits Matrix.pdf
08_ColonyChristmas_VendorForms_DEPOT_and_GYM.pdf
Alaska_Job_Corps_HollyDayCraftFair_Flyer08.pdf
Colony Christmas in Palmer
2007 Business Gingerbread Contest & Tour
Colony Christmas Parade of Lights - December 13, 2008
Location: Downtown Palmer
Saturday at 5 p.m. Colony Christmas Parade of Lights. Come join the wintertime fun!
Please see our Parade Registration form linked below. You may mail your completed forms to: PO Box 45, Palmer, AK 99645 or fax to: 746-4164.
Related Files:
CC_PARADE_ENTRY_FORM.pdf
Colony Christmas Triathlon - SUNDAY December 14, 2008
Location: Peak Fitness/Palmer Pool
Register early - Colony Christmas triathlon t-shirts provided for the first 100 registrants.
Application link below. Complete and mail in with payment or register and pick up bib on race day at Peak Fitness from 9 am until 10:30 am.
For more information call Ann Riggs at Peak Fitness 746-3305 or email ann@peakfitnessonline.net.
Forms can also be completed and mailed to: PO Box 45, Palmer, AK
99645
2007 FINAL results link below.
Related Files:
08 CC Tri Registration Form.pdf
Triathlon_Results_ 2007.pdf
W&M Triathlon_Results_ 2007.pdf
Colony Days Parade Sponsored by MTA- June 13, 2009
Location: Downtown Palmer
11 a.m. Colony Days Parade. Family event that you don't want to miss! Parade applications available at the Chamber office.
Related Files:
2009 COLONY DAYS PARADE.pdf
Annual Meeting - March 2008
The GPCC Annual Meeting will be held March 12th, 2008.
We look forward to updating you on our progress this past year.
Keynote Speaker: Patrick Burden, Northern Economics, Inc.
Palmer Moose Lodge, 12noon to 1:30 p.m.
Palmer Pride Picnic
Location: Palmer Railroad Depot
Friday, July 25th
This community picnic is hosted by Palmer businesses, The City of Palmer, and the Palmer Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy Palmer Pride hotdogs, farm fresh veggies, live music, and Citizen of the Year award.
Friday Flings - May 16 - August 15, 2008
Location: Downtown Palmer Pavillion Area.
Farmer's, Crafter's and Landscaper's Market is held every Friday through August 15 in downtown Palmer. This weekly market features Valley produce, arts and crafts booths along with live entertainment in historic downtown Palmer. 11:00am-6:00pm VENDORS call 761-3500 for Information. Rules & Regulations apply, please see the attachements below.
View our TV Commercial & More Photos
Related Files:
FF Vendor Agreement 08.pdf
FF Vendor Handbook 08.pdf
Alaska State Fair - August 21-September 1, 2008
Location: Alaska State Fairgrounds
2008 Theme: Alaska is Turning 50, Bring on the Fun!
Dates/Hours
Thursday, August 21 – Monday, September 1, 2008
Weekdays Noon – 10 pm
Weekends 10 am – 10 pm
Labor Day 10 am – 10 pm
Admission at Fair Gates:
Adults ages (13-64) daily passes are $10, 3 Day Pass is $25 and a season pass is $60.
Youth (6-12) and Senior Citizens (65+) daily passes are $6, 3-Day Pass is $15 and a season pass is $40. All children 5 and under are FREE.
PARKING:
$5 per vehicle
$10 per bus
$25 Preferred Parking (as available)
$18 RV Parking + $10 for tow behind
FOR SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
Contact: Margaret Hanson or Kristi Holta at 907) 745-4827.
Related Links:
http://www.alaskastatefair.org/
2008 Alaska State Fair Parade
Theme: Alaska is Turning 50, Bring on the Fun!
The 2008 Alaska State Fair Parade will be held on August 23, 2008 at 11am. To participate, download the attached form and deliver to the GPCC Visitor Information Center at 723 S. Valley Way. For questions, please call 745-2880.
For fair information go to the state fair website which is linked below.
The 2008 Alaska State Fair will be held from August 21 through September 1st, 2008. See you there!
Related Links:
http://www.alaskastatefair.org/
Related Files:
FAIR ENTRY FORM 08.pdf
2009 Colony Days Bed Race Form
Yes, That's Right - Palmer is the proud home of the Annual Colony Days BED RACE sponsored by MIDAS! A team of 5 decorate a bed on wheels and actually race it in downtown Palmer. This year our races will be held on Friday, June 12th at 6:30 pm at the Visitor Center. The final Championship race will be held Saturday, June 13th at 10:30 AM in front of the Depot.
Call: 745-2880 for more information. Entry forms can be submitted to GPCC, see form for details.
Related Files:
Bed Race Form 2009.pdf
2008 Bed Race Gallery
Bill Mitchell Fun Run Sponsored by MTA - June 14, 2009
Location: Borough Parking Lot
Try this great event for the entire family. Bib pick-up at 9:30 a.m.; 5k and 1K for 13 and under and adults- flat course, out and back on pavement and bike trails.
14 and Under, one mile race
Related Files:
Bill Mitchell Fun Run2009.pdf
Colony Days - Friday Flings Application - June 13, 14, 15, 2008
To participate in the landscaper/farmer's market in downtown Palmer, during our annual Colony Days celebration fill out and return the attached form to:
Friday Fling Market Manager
1150 S. Colony Way, Suite 3
PMB 619
Palmer, AK 99645
For questions and more information please use the following:
Voicemail 907-761-3500
Cell Phone: 907-355-9415
Email: fridayfling@mtaonline.net
Thank you for participating!
Related Files:
2009 Colony Days Vendor Application.pdf
Colony Days SALMON GONE WILD Smoked Fish Contest
Brought to you by
IBEW Local Union 1547
Palmer Depot
Saturday June 13th
11 - 2 pm
Do you have a Smokin Smoked Salmon Recipe? Enter your salmon or fish into our 2nd annual SALMON GONE WILD smoked fish contest. The Categories include: Hard Smoked/Jerky, Traditional, Flavored or Other Smoked Fish.
Win over our judges or the public and you may walk away with a fabulous prize and the title to brag about. Fee: $10.00 per Entry.
Related Files:
09Salmon Gone Wild Entry Form.pdf
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