June 8-10, 2012
at Soldotna Creek Park
in downtown Soldotna, Alaska
Let's Celebrate! This year bring us the 22nd Kenai River Festival!
The Kenai River Festival grew out of our desire to provide a free, fun setting for the community to learn more about the river, how we impact it by our activities, and what we can do to keep it healthy and productive for generations to come. Each year at the festival, information about our rivers and other unique local natural resources are shared through a wide variety of hands-on learning activities for youth.
The Kenai River Festival is a FREE event open to all! This event is supported entirely through the generosity of local businesses and organizations. We invite you to explore the links below and learn more about this FUN & INSPIRATIONAL event.
Run for the River • FREE Kid's Activities • Artisan Vendors
Food Vendors • Concert Schedule • Thank you, Sponsors!
Festival Questions? Contact Lisa Beranek, Festival Coordinator.
Festival & Concert Schedule
Friday, June 8
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM • Live Music, Food and Art Vendor Booths Open, Beer Garden Open!
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM • Run for the River Late Registration, Bib Pick-Up, and Runners Feed
Saturday, June 9
8:00 AM • Run for the River Registration (More Race Info)
8:30 AM • Run for the River
10 Mile Start
9:00 AM • Run for the River 5K Start
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM • FREE Children's Activity Booth Open (More Activity Info)
11:00 AM - Midnight • Rockin the River Concert - Live Music ALL Day!
11:00 AM -
8:00 PM • Art & Food Vendor Booths Open
Noon - 11:30 PM • Beer Garden Open
Sunday, June 10
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM • FREE Children's Activity Booth Open (More Activity Info)
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Rockin the River Concert - Live Music ALL Day!
11:00 AM -
5:00 PM • Art & Food Vendor Booths Open
Noon - 4:00 PM • Beer Garden Open
Beer Garden
This year we are excited to feature beer from Kenai River Brewing Company, the official beer of the Kenai River Festival! We are proud to be offering various selections from our local brewery.
Beer Garden Hours
Friday, June 8 • 5PM to 10PM
Saturday, June 9 •
Noon to 11:30PM
Sunday, June 10 • Noon to 4PM
Many thanks to Kenai River Brewing Company for ther tremendous support of the Kenai Watershed Forum and our Kenai River Festival!
Event Parking
Folks are encourage to bike or walk to the Festival & Concert!!! Everyone is encouraged to use caution in downtown Soldotna durning the weekend of June 8-10. There will be lots of activity in the area and we all want to be safe! $5 paid parking with be at Hutchings (all proceeds benefit the festival), free parking at Johnson Tire and Aspen Hotel, and overflow parking at Peninsula Center Mall. Everyone is encouraged to use caution around Soldotna Creek Park during festival hours.
Parking Map
Support the Festival
The Kenai River Festival is entirely supported by local businesses, industry, municipalities, and generous individuals. This is your opportunity to support one of the biggest community events on the Kenai Peninsula. Join us and help us provide another 20 years of watershed education on the Kenai!
