Schedule of Events
Something for everyone! Bring the whole family!
Harbor Cruises Main Stage
11:30 am – 4:45 pm 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Harbor Cruises will load at the Seadrome Dock on May 4th, in front of Uncruise Adventures. If you register and pay online, your name will be on the list at the boarding booth, just come on down! If available, tickets may be purchased day-of at the JEDC booth.
Trip 1: 11:30 – 12:15 KIDS cruise hosted by Juneau Public Libraries
Trip 2: 1:00 – 1:45 Environmental Education cruise hosted by ADF&G
Trip 3: 2:30 – 3:15 Live music cruise hosted by Pajama Cat Sharks
Trip 4: 4:00 – 4:45 Live music cruise hosted by Pajama Cat Sharks
11:00 am – One People Canoe Society traditional arrival and welcoming ceremony with Yees Ku Oo dancers
12:00 pm – USCG Helicopter search and rescue demonstration
12:30 pm – JAMM performances
1:45 pm – Matt Naylor
2:30 pm – Quinton Woolman-Morgan
4:00 pm – Melanie Brown
4:45 pm – Navy Band Northwest 8 piece Brass Band
6:00 pm – Fire on McGinnis
TUG OF WAR
Tug of War event is at 3:00 pm. 6 players per side. Does your team have what it takes to bring home the trophy? Register for free by sending us an email or visiting the JEDC booth on May 4th!
PHOTO BOOTH
This year at the JEDC booth we will have a spectacular “Under the Sea” backdrop painted by Christine Kleinhenz! To create a “Photo Booth” experience, we will have a treasure chest full of fun props so you can pose for JMF 2024 pictures with friends and family. If you like, bring your own maritime costumes and join in the fun!
ENTERTAINERS
Yees Ku Oo Dancers
Yees Ku. Oo – Shu Gyad — is a multi-cultural dance group, comprised of many indigenous nations including, Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian, Aleut, Yupik, and other nations.
The Tlingit name, Yees Ku. Oo means “New People/New Beginning.” (Shu Gyad is the Sm’algyax translation) The late Clarence Jackson translated the name for the group at AFN in 2003, the year the dance group formed.
“Our purpose is to share our songs with everyone. We strive to show the utmost respect to all, and to teach the children through song – so that they will feel the pride of being indigenous. “
The group has performed in many venues, including the Governor’s Inaugural Balls; the Juneau Maritime Festival; Washington, DC for Alaska Day; Gold Medal, the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention, as well as many local events.
In 2024 we celebrate our 21st Anniversary.
Quinton Woolman-Morgan
Melanie Brown
Fire on McGinnis
Navy Band Northwest
The 8-piece brass band performs funk, rhythm and blues, jazz and soul music in the New Orleans tradition. Navy Band Northwest is the United States Navy’s musical ambassador in the Pacific Northwest region. Through military ceremonies and public performances, Navy Band Northwest serves to heighten esprit de corps throughout military and civilian communities, promote patriotism, and increase public awareness of the Navy’s mission. This 35-member unit is comprised of professional musicians performing in various ensembles including ceremonial band, parade band, concert band, rock band, New Orleans-style brass band, jazz combo, brass quintet and woodwind quintet. Under the operational control of Commander, Navy Region Northwest, Navy Band Northwest is one of nine official U.S. Navy Bands located in the continental United States, Hawaii, Italy, and Japan.
Matt Naylor
“Matt Naylor is more of a “campfire guitarist” than a professional musician. He loves to play and sing folk and acoustic music and share it with others. His main performance experience was as a guitarist for the Coast Guard Academy Glee Club for several years, where he traveled all over the country performing sea shanties and patriotic music with the group. He is currently an active duty Coast Guard service member and has been stationed in Juneau with his wife, Sharise, since 2019. Prior to Juneau, they lived across the continent in Maine while Matt was on sea duty. Their daughters, Aurora and Luna, were both born in Juneau and love to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Alaska together.”