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Palmer’s Colony Days 2011! June 9th, 2011
Highlights include the Colony Days Parade, Saturday at 11 AM. Quilt Walkabout – all weekend during open hours in various shops. Valley BBQ Bash Contest – starting Friday at 10AM near the Palmer Library. CELEBRITY DUNK TANK – Saturday from 10 – 5. Petting Zoo, Live Music, Face Painting, Expanded Friday Fling/Market, Bed Races, Smoked Salmon Contest, Bill Mitchell Fun Run, Blood Drive, Car Rally and MORE! Here are some quick links for Colony Days events provided by the Palmer Chamber of Commerce.
Click for a Schedule of events. 
Mid-Summer Garden & Art Faire June 5th, 2011
The Mat-Su Special Santa Program is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Mid-Summer Garden & Art Faire. On July 9th we are hosting a fantastic garden and art party in Downtown Palmer from 10:00 to 6:00.
The MidSummer Garden & Art Faire will flow from the Village Green to the Museum & Visitor’s Center Gardens, to the Pavilion for a farmer’s market, the Borough Gym and Palmer Library.
There will be a wide variety of booths including Alaska garden, farm and art vendors, gardening workshops entertainment, a farmers’ market, great food and children’s activities including a Garden Tea Party at noon.Admission is $5.00 for adults, children under 18 are free.
Valley BBQ Bash May 24th, 2011
So you think you can cook? How about proving it! Alaska BBQ Supply is putting on this yummy event and even if you aren’t a cook, you can enjoy the food! With $10,000 in cash prizes and 8 cooking categories, this is the contest to enter! This contest is not just for professionals; all you everyday backyard BBQer’s are encouraged to cook away! Entry cost is $200 for all eight categories or $35 per category.
June 11-12 2011
Palmer, AK
Steak
Salmon
Sauce
Brisket
Pork Butts
Ribs
Chicken
Desserts
For more information go to AlaskaBBQSupply.com or call 907-841-0789.
Friday Flings 2011 May 13th, 2011
It’s here again! I traipsed downtown to the Friday Fling under the pavilions today…and enjoyed the sun! The weather was perfect and there were lots of people. The Palmer High Jazz Choir performed a few selections as well as the local ConFusion Jazz Combo.
Returning vendors like Tundra Comics and local gardens/nurseries attracted many browsers. Newer businesses like Moose Bites Personal Chefs and other local artists also caught many eyes.
Most people were just out to soak up the sun and see what Palmer businesses had to offer. Downtown is bustling with tourists, cyclists and families out for walks. I was able to catch up with many people I knew from high school, families from my church and even an old neighbor. I love this community!

Friday Flings will run through August 19th, every friday from 11am to 6pm.
Who Let the Girls Out? April 30th! April 18th, 2011
Hey Ladies! As I was relaxing in Vagabond Blues today, soaking up the sun streaming through the windows, I couldn’t help but overhear buzz about a FANTASTIC upcoming city-wide event…
in downtown Palmer on April 30th!
Over 30 Palmer businesses are involved in creating a fun-filled day for women of all ages. The Colony Inn will have SPECIAL rates on their beautiful rooms: $60 room/night. A full schedule will be coming soon, but here are just a few things to look forward to:
There will be Live Music at Rusty’s Steakhouse and Vagabond Blues. Cantora Arctica, a marvelous local women’s choir directed by Janet Stotts will be performing at St. John Lutheran Church at 7pm.
Health
Summit Family Practice is taking appointments for bloodwork and a variety of tests at very reduced prices.
Workshops
Gun Safety
Car Care
Archery
Fly-Fishing
Gardening
Motorcycles
Fun
Mother-Daughter Look-Alike Contest
Sidewalk Parade by Valley Arts Alliance
HUGE Estate Sale at Coverups
TONS of Door Prizes
Carriage Rides
Wine-Tasting
Book-Making
Poker Run
Henna
NonEssentials is updating their Facebook Page daily with more information about this awesome event. Check it out and Mark your calendars for April 30th!
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