Dan Allan, left, and Dustin Perkins, right, are pictured with toe captain Terry Lee, centre. Both won foot-tastic door prizes at teh 50th anniversary celebrations for the Sourtoe Cocktail in Dawson City. (Courtesy/Downtown Hotel)

Celebrating 50 years of the Sourtoe Cocktail

Prizes awarded in Dawson City during anniversary events

The 50th anniversary of the Sourtoe Cocktail was toe-tally successful for the winners of the event’s door prizes.

The event, which took place on Aug. 21, included an ash ceremony for Captain Dick Stevenson, the inventor of Dawson City’s most celebrated swill.

Contact Amy Kenny at amy.kenny@yukon-news.com

 

The grand winner of a toe-less golden foot was Dustin Perkins, pictured at centre with Downtown Hotel toe captain, Terry Lee, right. Gold Bottom Tours crafted the foot. (Courtesy/Downtown Hotel)

The grand winner of a toe-less golden foot was Dustin Perkins, pictured at centre with Downtown Hotel toe captain, Terry Lee, right. Gold Bottom Tours crafted the foot. (Courtesy/Downtown Hotel)

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