The Gold Rush Days is an annual event in Valdez, Alaska. It is basically a celebration of the historic event that caused migration and settlement in the state.

The story of the beginning of the Gold Rush Days is quite interesting. It was actually the brainchild of some young people who found things too boring for their liking back in 1962. According to the official website’s accounts, there was nothing to look forward to around the time, so the youngsters cooked up something that could entertain them for a while.

Today, the Gold Rush Days is a fun celebration of the area’s history and beginnings. It involves various events that commemorates the early days of the community, mostly after a theme.