Alaskanism: "Rondy"


Short for 'Fur Rendezvous', a winter festival held each February in Anchorage since it's origins in 1935. The festival was originally timed to coincide with the annual swap meets held by fur traders. The current incarnation includes events like dogsled racing, 'snowshoe softball', a snow sculpture, art shows, native craft fairs, a model railroad show, fireworks, a parade, and more.







Rondy has been in danger of extinction these past few years due to lacking cashflow, and maybe lack of local interest.