Houston Founders Day!
HOUSTON ALASKA FOUNDERS DAY and FIREWORKS SHOW happening August 19th!
Get ready for yet another successful celebration of the City of Houston’s Birthday. Houston Founders Day 57th Anniversary is happening Saturday, August 19th from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm. This local event could not happen without our generous sponsors.
Rock along with Avalanche Rock Bank from 11th Airborne Division Army Band and music by DJ Red! He’ll keep the beats pumpin’ and your feet thumpin’!
FREE gourmet hot dogs, games, and entertainment for a night out with the family will rock your world. The classic, favorite events, The Blueberry Pie Eating Contest ($100 Prize) and the Egg Toss ($100 Prize), are back again for the rematch of your life.
FREE gourmet hot dogs, games, and entertainment for a night out with the family will rock your world. The classic, favorite events, The Blueberry Pie Eating Contest ($100 Prize) and the Egg Toss ($100 Prize), are back again for the rematch of your life.
You are in for a treat! The Aerial View acrobats’ alluring amazement will keep you on your toes. You’ll want to join in on the fight when watching the Medieval Knights Combat. Be thoroughly amazed by Magic Don’s Medieval Magic Spectacle. Not allowed at the State Fair, we’ve got something very special for you: Alaska Fire Circus’ Daring and Enchanting Fire Dance Spectacular!
Kid games and family fun are in abundance at Houston Founders Day! The petting zoo was a big hit and is back for more fun. We’ve got the youth turkey shoot, 5 different kids’ obstacle courses and slides, the Poker Tournament ($100 Prize), and an Earthquake Simulator: a safe yet realistic, educational earthquake-like shaking demonstration.
What is Houston, Alaska best known for? FIREWORKS!
Around 10:30 pm, Gorilla Fireworks will dazzle us with a fabulous fireworks display. Those who have seen it in the past know it is not to be missed!
Houston Founders Day 57th Birthday Celebration starting at 6:30 pm Saturday, August 19th at Mile 57 Parks Highway, Houston, Alaska – “Where the Real Alaska Begins.”
Contributed by Amanda Cuneo
Houston Alaska Chamber of Commerce
Gorilla Fireworks
Houston Founders Day!
Date and Time
Saturday Aug 19, 2023
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM AKDT
Saturday August 19th
6:30PM
Location
Mile 57 Parks Highway
Houston, AK
Fees/Admission
free!
