Festival Info

Sleep under the aurora.

Everything you need to plan three days in Ninilchik.

Camping

On-site car & tent camping included with weekend passes. RV hookups bookable separately.

Parking

Free day parking with single-day tickets. Carpool lanes get early entry on Saturday.

Food & drink

30+ local vendors. 82% of food sourced from Alaska. Reusable cup program saves landfill waste.

Accessibility

ADA platforms, accessible camping, ASL interpretation, sensory-quiet spaces.

Family zone

Kids 12 and under free with adult. Crafts, music workshops, salmon storytelling.

Festival map

Interactive map coming soon. Stages, water stations, first aid, sponsor booths, and more.

FAQ

The fine print, plainly.

When and where?

August 7–9, 2026 at the Ninilchik Fairgrounds, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. Gates open Friday at 6pm.

Is camping included?

On-site car camping is included with weekend passes. Tent-only walk-in sites are first-come, first-served.

Family friendly?

Kids 12 and under are free with a ticketed adult. There's a dedicated family zone with kid-only activities.

Weather?

Coastal Alaska in August: 50–70°F, rain possible. Bring layers, rain shell, and warm sleeping bag.

Accessibility?

ADA viewing platforms at both main stages, accessible camping, and ASL interpreters for headlining sets.

Re-entry?

Yes — wristbands allow unlimited re-entry through the main gate all weekend.

Salmonfest Alaska

Fish. Love. Music. — A music festival, a conservation movement, and an Alaska gathering on the Kenai Peninsula.

August 7–9, 2026

Ninilchik Fairgrounds, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

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