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Press & Media

Salmonfest in the press.

Alaska's most compelling festival has earned national recognition. For press inquiries, media credentials, or asset requests — we'd love to connect.

By the numbers

8,000+
Annual attendees
15
Years running
60+
Acts per year
$2.4M+
Raised for salmon conservation
40+
Nonprofit orgs in the Causeway
4
Stages across 60 acres

As seen in

National media coverage.

Outside Magazine — The 13 Best Upcoming Outdoor Festivals
Best Outdoor Festival2024

Outside Magazine

The 13 Best Upcoming Outdoor Festivals

"For three days every year, 9,000 or so Salmonfest attendees turn a plot on the Kenai Peninsula into the fifth most populous place in Alaska. Launched in 2011, and held at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds north of Homer on the Cook Inlet, it's one of the state's most popular music festivals."
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Los Angeles Times — Salmonfest: Alaska's Premier Music + Conservation Event
Feature2023

Los Angeles Times

Salmonfest: Alaska's Premier Music + Conservation Event

"Where music, fish, and Alaska's wild places converge on the Kenai Peninsula every August."
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Media Kit

Everything you need to tell this story.

High-resolution logos, festival photography, artist imagery, and brand guidelines available upon request. Our communications team responds within 24 hours.

  • High-res festival photography (RAW + JPEG)
  • Official Salmonfest logos (vector + PNG)
  • Artist press photos + bios
  • Conservation + cause backgrounders
  • Historical timeline (2011–2026)
  • Sponsorship & attendance data
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Salmonfest Alaska

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

July 31 - August 2, 2026

Ninilchik Fairgrounds, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

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