Colony Days Palmer Alaska

15/06/2025

Come on out for the last day of our 90th Anniversary Colony Days!

Animal adoption 11-1pm
Cribbage at the Palmer Bar 11-3pm
Car show by Global starting

And to finish off the weekend we have our 90th anniversary colonists celebration in the Palmer train depot 11:00 to 4:00 p.m.
With cake cutting at 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.

So come out today help celebrate our 90th anniversary and help keep those pesky Grotto lunkers away!!
Sponsored by Josh Tudor and Family in conjunction with the Palmer Historical Society.

Thank you to Troy & Molly with Aethereal Coffee for donating coffee for our guest to drink!

15/06/2025

We had a great time at the Colony Days parade here in sunny Palmer! 🌞 A big thanks to everyone for coming out and supporting local firefighters led by the iconic Smokey Bear!

In the parade, Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry & Fire Protection - DOF firefighters drove a Type 4 Wildland Fire Engine and a Type 6 Wildland Fire Engine (the one with Smokey Bear!) followed by our Mat-Su crew marching in full gear!

We also have a booth at the Palmer library parking lot until 7:00pm today and 11:00 AM to 4:00 pm tomorrow. Stop by and chat with us to learn more about some of programs including:
- Information on firewise, fire safety practices, forestry programs and hiring
- Burn permits and burn suspensions
- Stickers, frisbees, coloring books, comics, bandanas and more!

14/06/2025

Looking for the parade line up?

Find us down south valley way and Cottonwood near the police station

14/06/2025

Don't forget Bunco is tonight in the Depot. Stop in and have some fun!!
6-8:30pm

13/06/2025

Come on out to the Depot and checkout the Kids Kupboard Flower Raffle, old town Palmer Display on loan from Sherman Leifer, and this afternoon the Quilts of Valor will be here setting up their beautiful quilts for Auction.

13/06/2025

We're incredibly grateful to Sherman Leifer for graciously loaning us his stunning display of downtown Palmer! This beautiful piece was originally built by the Loyer family and is a true gem to behold.

Come on down and see this intricate display in person today from 11 AM to 7 PM! While you're here, be sure to also check out the heartfelt Quilts of Valor Auction and try your luck at the Kids Kupboard flower raffle!

It's a perfect day to enjoy some local history and support great causes!

13/06/2025

Stop in around town to pick up a paper copy of our online schedule!
Check out the online schedule with more events happening around town, and check out our vendor maps to see where all your favorite vendors, food trucks, and businesses are located during this event.
https://www.eventeny.com/events/colony-days-2025-17742/

12/06/2025

Sign Up for One of Colony Days’ Longest-Running Events!
Gather your team of 5 and join us for this fast and furious race during Colony Days in Palmer, Alaska! This exciting tradition is one of the longest-running events in our festival and always a crowd favorite.
🏁 First place takes home a $100 gift card to Palmer Alehouse!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action—register your team today!
Click here to sign up: https://www.eventeny.com/dashboard/events/event/applications/application/create/?id=17742&app=5832

11/06/2025

We are so excited that Mat-Su Pickleball will be having a Tournament during Colony Days this year!!
https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/colony-days-tournament-presented-by-mat-su-pickleball-club

11/06/2025

🔥 The Lunkers are stirring... and Colony Days is ALMOST HERE! 🔥

Get ready, Palmer! It's time for our 90th Anniversary Colony Days Celebration - The Return of the Grotto Lunker!
Join us for three days of legendary fun, community spirit, and adventures that will keep those mythical creatures at bay!

📅 June 13th, 14th & 15th
📍 Palmer, Alaska

We've got an action-packed schedule for everyone, from parades and bed races to a business expo, live music, delicious food trucks, adorable animal adoptions, and so much more!

Don't miss a single moment! Find our full schedule of events, get your awesome Colony Days merch (before it's gone!), and plan your entire weekend by visiting our official event website:

👉 https://www.eventeny.com/events/colony-days-2025-17742/

Let's make this 90th Anniversary unforgettable and show those Grotto Lunkers how much fun Palmer can have! See you there!

Colony Days - Grotto Lunker Returns - More Details to come! - https://www.eventeny.com/events/colony-days-2025-17742/

11/06/2025

10/06/2025

Don't forget to register for the Bill Mitchell Memorial Run for Friday June 13th!

Don't forget to sign up for the Bill Mitchell Memorial Run
Friday June 13th @ 5:30pm

Registration link: https://runsignup.com/Race/AK/Palmer/BillMitchellBetheLight5KRun

Thank you to AKtive Soles Performance Footwear for putting on this great event!