Pioneer Park Opening Day 2026

Enjoy our annual Opening Day, where we kick off the Summer 2026 season at Pioneer Park!

In addition to traditional park activities like the train, mini-golf and the vendors and museums of Gold Rush Town, we are also happy to feature offerings from many of our valuable park partners. Stay tuned for a full schedule of fun, games and more from various vendors, museums and partner organizations:
Friends of Tanana Valley Railroad
Pioneer Musuem
Northern Lights Council of Dancers
The Palace Theater and The Salmon Bake
Blobbify
Charms by CJ
The Folk School
Fairbanks Arts Association
Roela’s Carousel
and more……

We will also feature Music & More at the Gold Rush Gazebo!

Opening Day will also include the popular community fundraiser, The Tool Swap, benefitting the Chena Tool Library, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm in the Centennial Center Exhibit Hall.

See you there!