Fur Rondy Carnival: Reindeer Races & Iditarod Kickoff

0:00What's up? I'm Corey, and these are your headlines from Anchorage News today. The Fur Ronde Festival in Anchorage, Alaska is wrapping up its carnival this final weekend of the 2026 celebration. Highlights include the fur auction, classic rides, tasty food stalls, and excitement building for the Idyterod sled dog race. Families and thrill seekers alike are flocking to the carnival for treats like ice cream, cotton candy, corn dogs, burgers, and even reindeer dogs. Rides range from gentle spins on teacups and helicopters to wild options like the squirrel cage and zipper. Meanwhile, locals and visitors love the mix of tradition and high energy that draws crowds every year. It's a big community boost, blending winter fun with Alaska's mushing heritage. This weekend brings more action with the 18th running of the reindeer on Saturday, March 7, starting at 4pm downtown, kicking off Saturday, March 7, at 10am in the mushing district is the ceremonial start of the Idyterod. The official race launch follows Sunday, March 8, in Willow. DNN is brought to you by our

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