June 11, 12 & 13, 2010
11am to 5pm daily
at Soldotna Creek Park
in downtown Soldotna, AK
The Kenai River Festival is a festival unlike any other in the state of Alaska. The Kenai River Festival is a time to reflect on the importance of the Kenai River in our lives; to celebrate its great recreational, economic and educational opportunities; to learn how we can take care of the River; and understand our part in the survival of the Kenai River.
This event is centered around educating our children on the benefits of taking care of the Kenai River and our watershed. By incorporating inspirational and educational activities in a fun environment, we have fun and learn at the same time.
The Kenai River Festival is a FREE event open to all! This event is supported entirely through the generosity of local businesses and organizations.
Activities
All of the activities are FREE! With the generous support and help from local agencies and organizations, the Kenai River Festival offers over 30 hands-on, environmental science activities. We thank each and every one of these organizations and all of their volunteers.
Bird TLC: Live Raptors
This year’s selection includes Snowy Owl, Northern Hawk Owl, Goshawk
Kenai River Sportfishing Association: Hooked on Fishing
Free Rod & Reel Give-A-Way
Saturday only starting at 12:30 pm
Ages 6-16
Build Your Own Bird House
Keen-Eye Bird Club and Spenard Builders Supply have teamed up and are leading birdhouse clinics. You'll be able to construct your own bird house. Clinics will begin every hour on the hour. Sign up at the Build Your Own Bird House booth.
AK Dept. of Fish & Game: Fish Painting on T-shirts
US Fish & Wildlife Service: Pathways to Fishing
Challenger Learning Center: Barany Chair and Paper Rockets
AK Sealife Center: making clay coho salmon fry
Kenaitze Indian Tribe: Crafts and Walking Sticks
Boys & Girls Clubs: Wooden fish model painting
Caring for the Kenai: winner displays
Peninsula Puppeteers: puppet shows running all day, both days.
Kenai River Center: Water Wheel
Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science: water science activities
Kenai Resiliance: Plant and take home your own sunflowers
Soldotna Community Playground: Marble painted salmon activity
Kenai Area Fisherman's Coalition: Water Safety - Life Vest Give-A-Way
Sterling Area Senior Center
Kenai Peninsula Education Association: Face Painting
Friends of the Kenai Community Library: Story reading and Music
On Stage at the 2009 Festival...
Join us for FREE live music all day long!!!
Saturday, June 13
| 11:00 am -12:15 pm | Bull Don & the Moose Nuggets |
| 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm | Dan "dirty d" Pascucci |
| 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm | Southern Comfort |
| 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm | The North Road Rizzos |
| 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm | Mike Morgan & Friends |
Sunday, June 14
| 11:00 am -12:15 pm | Ian Uponen |
| 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm | Travis B |
| 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm | Jammin Salmon Dixieland Jazz Band |
| 2:45 pm - 4:00 pm | The Good Kind |
| 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm | Bunny Swan Gease |
Artisan and Food Vendor Booths
The Kenai River Festival is a great place to find local, handcrafted art in addition to delicious food and treats. If you are interested in reserving a booth at the 2009 festival, please read through the information letter below and download an application. All the details are outlined in the letter and application. If you have additional questions, please contact Josselyn O'Connor.
Vendor Letter | Vendor Info Packet
ARTISAN Booth Application | FOOD Booth Application
The SALMON SHUTTLE
Take the Salmon Shuttle to the Kenai River Festival!
The Kenai Watershed Forum has teamed up with CARTS to offer FREE shuttle service to and from the Kenai River Festival on June 13 & 14. The shuttles will be running every 1/2 hour making several stops around the Kenai/Soldotna loop. The Salmon Shuttle will run from 10:30am to 5:30 pm daily and everyone is invited ride!
Salmon Shuttle Stops…
- In Kenai at the Kenai Park Strip
- On K-Beach Road at the Save U More parking lot
- On Kenai Spur Hwy at the intersection of Beaver Creek Loop and Kenai Spur Hwy.
- And at the KENAI RIVER FESTIVAL at Soldotna Creek Park!
Special Incentive for our Salmon Shuttle Riders…
- All riders will be entered into a drawing for a FREE King salmon charter on the Kenai River for two anglers!
- Special coupons for Salmon Dinners at the Festival!
- Special coupons for discounts around town!
So, take advantage of this unique opportunity and ride the Salmon Shuttle to the Kenai River Festival.
Sponsors
This festival would not be possible without community support and special donations. Thank you to all who see the value in such a festival and choose to support this event. 2009 Sponsors will be listed upon receipt of their pledge.
Corporate Sponsors - $2500
Major Sponsors - $1000
ERA Aviation
Kenai River Sportfishing Association
J-B Stor N' Lok
Kenaitze Indian Tribe
Fred Meyer
Snug Harbor Seafoods
CARTS
Sponsors - $750
Wells Fargo
Contributors - $300
- Alaska USA Federal Credit Union
- Alaska Waste
- CIRI
- Soldotna Professional Pharmacy
- Marathon Oil Company
- Kenai Welding
- Alaska Wildland Adventures
- Spenard Builders Supply
- CBC Rentals
Business Sponsors - $100
- Peninsula Construction, Inc.
- Wince-Corthell-Bryson
- Anglers Lodge
- Poacher's Cove Associates
- The Fish Hut Charters & Lodging, LLC
- KDLL Public Radio
- Bishop Lake Studio