Fur Rondy is an annual winter festival held in Anchorage, Alaska, in February. It celebrates Alaska’s fur trade heritage and features a variety of events, including a parade, a beard contest, a snowshoe race, and a dog sled race.
Fur Rondy was first held in 1935 and has grown into one of the largest winter festivals in the United States. It is an important part of Alaskan culture and attracts visitors from all over the world. Fur Rondy is also a major economic driver for Anchorage, generating millions of dollars in revenue each year.
