Opening Event: Friday, August 8th
Women’s Derby Day: Saturday, August 9th

Mark your calendars, make your lodging & fishing reservations (Valdez books up this weekend) and check back for more information!

2024 WINNERS

VALDEZ WOMEN’S SILVER SALMON DERBY

Prizes available for pickup at the weigh-in shack Sunday, Aug 11th – 9am- 8pm

1st Place & QUEEN
Lindy Vititow
Valdez, AK
12.00 lbs. on August 10
$1000 CASH & $1,000 in Prizes
Try Again

2nd Place
Debra Lancaster
Valdez, AK
11.38 lbs. on August 10
$500 in Cash & $500 in Prizes
Game Changer

3rd Place
Julie Anderson
Wasilla, AK
11.26 lbs. on August 10
$300 in Cash & $300 in Prizes
Valdez Outfitters Rental

2024 Door Prize Winners

Prizes available for pickup at the weigh-in Sunday, Aug 11, 9am- 8pm

Bailey Gittins, Valdez AK
Mackenze Gregg, Shakopee MN
Jennifer Watson, Valdez AK
Haylie Anzelini, Anchorage AK
Alexis Kalipano, North Pole AK
Clarissa Mashburn, Anchorage AK
Autumn Cole, Wasilla AK
Amy Scott, Fairbanks AK
Vikki Church, Cottonwood AZ
Anglia Foster, Fairbanks AK

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REGISTRATION WINNERS

Prizes available for pickup at the weigh-in shack Sunday, Aug 11th – 9am- 8pm

Laken Unger – Camping Package
Angie Woods –Carhartt Apparel Package
Sharon Daniels – Footwear Prize Package

Costume Contest Winners

Prizes available for pickup at the weigh-in Sunday, Aug 11th – 9am- 8pm

Melissa Clampitt & Crew

Lisa Cassino & Friends – Clowning Around

Amy Lynch & Crew – Popcorn Anyone?

Winners of Friday Night Carnival Treasure Hunt
1st Place – Heimdall’s Babes (Group Leader – Jessica Panko)
2nd Place – Silver Salmon Sisters (Group Name – Diane Gibbs)
Pick up Prizes for your group at weigh-inThanks for coming. See you next year!
2025 Women’s Silver Salmon Derby
Fri, Aug 8th – Opening Event
Sat, Aug 9th – Women’s Silver Salmon Derby

Women’s Derby Prizes

$1,000 CASH plus Prospector Prizes
(Value $1,000)
$500 CASH plus Prospector Prizes (Value $500)
$300 CASH plus Prospector Prizes (Value $300)
Prizes for the largest three fish caught Aug 10th
* PRIZES will be available for pick up at weigh-in station Sun (8/11) – 9am to 8pm

2024 FRIDAY NIGHT EVENT
Friday, Aug 9th – 7pm to 9pm
Theme is Carnival

Explore our great town, meet our sponsors and win!

Valdez Fish Derbies is hosting Carnival Games & Treasure Hunt for 2024 that will have ladies of the Valdez Silver Salmon Sisterhood:
1. Completing a Treasure Hunt Friday night 7pm to 9pm for a chance to win prizes (Get Treasure Hunt list 7pm to 8pm Friday at weigh-in | Due 9pm Friday)
2. Stopping by Weigh-In Shack Friday Night 7pm to 9pm to take picture with big halibut sign and entering Group Costume Contest
3. Getting spotted by the Valdez Fish Derbies Prize Crew as they troll through town Friday 7pm to 9pm
4. Look for Dog Tag Numbers Friday 7pm to 9pm at participating businesses for a chance to WIN Instantly (dog tag #’s will be up at participating locations through Sunday)

Women’s Derby Registration (2024)

Wed (8/7) through Fri (8/9): 10am to 10pm
Saturday (8/10): 6:30am to Noon

DISCOUNT: 20% OFF Storewide
(excluding bikes, electronics, guns & ammo)at Valdez Prospector
from 8/7 to 8/11 when you show your 2024 WD Dog Tag.
Prospector Hours: 8am to 10pm (M-F) / 6:30am to 9pm (Sat, 8/10)
Sunday: 10am to 6pm

Tickets

Tickets are $30 + Silver Salmon Derby Ticket (daily or season). ALL Registrants will get to sign up to win one of 3 awesome Prospector Prize Packages, chance to win door prizes and search for Dog Tag Number around town to win prizes.

Door Prizes

10 Women who register will be chosen at random to win Door Prizes Packets, each with more than $100 in certificates. Saturday, Aug 10th at 8pm Valdez Fish Derbies will post winners on website
DOOR PRIZES will be available for pick up at weigh-in station Sunday, Aug 11th – 9am to 8pm

Women’s Derby Weigh-In Hours

Aug 10th – Women’s Silver Salmon Sisterhood® Derby: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Before going to WEIGH-In

Please check the leaderboard to see if your fish is a contender for one of the Top 3 Spots before weighing in. Leaders will be posted on whiteboards at weigh-in station and by Cleaning Tables by Harbormasters. Winners will be posted on whiteboards and on our website shortly after weigh-in closes at 8pm.

See Weigh-in Location & Information

Valdez Fish Derbies Weigh-in is located near the Harbormaster’s business office.
Thank You to Sponsors and our Super Weigh-In Volunteers!

2024 WOMEN’S DERBY SPONSORS

$5000 Major Cash Sponsor

Prospector Outfitters

$2500 Major Cash Sponsor

Easy Freeze Inc.
Fish Central
Subway
The Fat Mermaid

$1200 Cash Sponsor

Capt’n Joe’s Gas
Eagle’s Rest RV Park and Cabins
KVAK Radio
Valdez Brewing
Valdez RV Park

$600 Cash Sponsor

A Rogue’s Garden
Herbal Outfitters
Petro Star Valdez Refinery
Stan Stephens Wildlife Cruises
Teamsters Local #959
Totem Hotel & Suites

$300 Cash Sponsor

Harris Sand & Gravel
Safeway

$200 Cash Sponsor

Acres Kwik Trip
Arts Design
Valdez Emblem Club #514

2023 WOMEN’S SILVER SALMON DERBY WINNERS

1st Place & QUEEN
Natalie Chamberlain
Fairbanks AK
10.86 lbs. on August 12
$1000 CASH & $1,000 in Prizes

2nd Place
Sherry Shaw
Wasilla, AK
10.76 lbs. on August 12
$500 in Cash & $500 in Prizes

3rd Place
Jess Gallatin
Valdez, AK
10.74 lbs. on August 12
$300 in Cash & $300 in Prizes

2023 Door Prize Winners

Prizes available for pickup at the weigh-in Sunday, Aug 13 9am- 8pm

Sydney Cronk – Valdez, AK
Canmi Fendler – Jacksonville, FL
Joslyn Unger – Valdez, AK
Samantha Burke – Valdez, AK
Laura Wayfield – Fairbanks, AK
Angela Cho – Valdez, AK
Tracy Bull – Fairbanks, AK
Jamie McNabbs- Delta, AK
Isrealita Coombs- Fairbanks, AK
Laura Nelson- Anchorage, AK

Registration Winner – Camping Package

Kylie DelaMora

Registration Winner – Carhartt Apparel Package

Carrie Koen – Fairbanks, AK

Registration Winner – Footwear Prize Package

Jessica Lopez – Fairbanks, AK