Annual Women's Fishing Derby, Valdez, Alaska
What, a fishing derby just for women?
That's right. The Women's Silver Salmon Derby has been going on for 6 years and running. It is the ONLY women's fish derby in Alaska. You can read more about the Women's Fishing Derby History here.
Women's Derby Tickets
Tickets are $50, plus Silver Salmon Derby Ticket (daily or season). The Commemorative Women's Derby Dog Tag gives you:
- Admission to Opening Ceremony Friday featuring wine tasting and fishy games
- Chance to Win the more than $5,000 in Door Prizes given away at events
- 100 Women Will Win a Goodie Bag Full of Products
- *New in 2010, a FREE Gift from Carhartt
- Chance to win 1st, 2nd or 3rd place Prize
- Chance to win a Top 50 Women's Derby Vest
- Admission to Closing Ceremony
FREE GIFT FROM CARHARTT
Every woman entering the Women's Silver Salmon Derby this year will receive a pair of Carhartt Jeans (First Come - First Served & Limited to Stock on Hand) Prospector will begin Registration Saturday, August 7th.
Valdez Gold Rush Days is August 4th through 8th - so it's a great time to be in Valdez!
Women's Derby Costume Contest
Dress Up for Adventure at the Women's Derby Opening Ceremony and have a chance to win prizes. We will offer a prize to the:
- Best Costume - Individual
- Best Costume - Group (Up to 8 people)
2010 Prizes
1st Place: $1000 cash & $500 in prizes
2nd Place: $500 cash & $300 in prizes
3rd Place: $300 cash & $200 in prizes
In addition to prizes for the top 3 largest fish, we will be giving away an additional 47 prizes at the Awards party. Top 50 Winners get a VFD Fleece vest.
Dates - When is it?
The Valdez Alaska Women's Fish Derby will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2010.
Cost - How much?
Women's Fish Derby participants must both register for the derby and also buy a Silver Salmon Derby daily or season ticket. Registration for the Women's Fishing Derby is $50.
Registration for the Valdez Women's Fish Derby also gets you free entrance into the don't-want-to-miss opening and closing ceremonies. which feature door prizes, free wine tasting, games and lots of fun".
For more information, call 907-255-4727 or email info@valdezfishderbies.com.