Jackleg drilling competitors look on as one contestant tries to drill a hole through square 17, a number he drew at random before the start of the 26th Gold Rush Days celebration Saturday at Savikko Park.
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A jackleg drilling competitior takes his turn Saturday during the timed event, trying to drill one hole within a confined square. The event is part of Juneau’s 26th annual Gold Rush Days celebration at Savikko Park.
Spike, the University of Alaska Southeast humpback mascot poses with two young fans for a photo during the opening day of Juneau’s 26th annual Gold Rush Days at Savikko Park, where mining and logging contests bring people together to celebrate the two industries.
A young Gold Rush Days enthusiast celebrates his gold nugget find Saturday at the GCI booth where people can try their luck at panning for gold during the city’s 26th annual celebration of the mining and logging industries.
Juneau Salvation Army Pastors Dana and Lance Walters serve up some fried Oreo cookies during Juneau’s 26th annual Gold Rush Days celebration Saturday at Savikko Park.
Jackleg drilling competitors look on as one contestant tries to drill his hole the fastest during the 26th Gold Rush Days celebration Saturday at Savikko Park.
Jackleg drilling competitors look on as one contestant tries to drill a hole through square 17, a number he drew at random before the start of the 26th Gold Rush Days celebration Saturday at Savikko Park.
