Celebrate Fairbanks' Gold Rush past with annual events such as the Felix Pedro Look-Alike Contest. An annual contest to find the person who most resembles Italian gold miner Felix Pedro, the historical character who represents the spirit of Golden Days. For the females, there's the Miss Ricki Look-Alike Contest. For those who have no need to pry open the Rogaine, there's the Hairy Legs, Hairy Chest, Beard and Mustache Contest. This contest gives entrants a chance to show off their costumes and their hair.
Categories range from the best man's beard to the most flamboyant can-can costume.
A re-enactment of Felix Pedro's ride into town after he discovered gold near Fox on June 22, 1902. Our Pedro look-alike will leave downtown Fairbanks with his poke and lead his mule down Cushman Street and across the bridge to Denali State Bank. Word on the streets is there might be a robbery attempt. The route goes from Shopper's Forum Mall to Denali Center and back. At the Pump House Restaurant and Saloon, 1.3 Mile Chena Pump Road.