July 31st, August 1st & 2nd 2026

Three days of fish, love and music in Ninilchik, Alaska!

Salmon is one of the iconic species of Alaska and while protecting the great runs of Bristol Bay has been our primary focus over the years, we support a variety of causes year-round. Since 2015, Salmonfest has donated over $300,000 to salmon-related initiatives across Alaska. One of the festival’s standout features is the ‘Salmon Causeway,’ where guests can learn about, engage with, and take action on important issues facing Alaska and the communities in which they live. Additionally, Salmonfest is committed to minimizing waste by aiming to transform all discarded materials into resources for other uses. To support this mission, we use steel pints in our beer tents, compostable serving dishes and cutlery, and prioritize sourcing local goods and services whenever possible. To learn more about Salmonfest’s giving or to become a recipient organization, please email info@salmonfestalaska.org.

Festival Hours:
Friday – Noon-2am
Saturday – 11am-2am
Sunday – 11am-10pm

Smoked Salmon Super Bowl

The Smoked Salmon Super Bowl will return for the 6th annual competition at the 2026 festival, July 31st, August 1st & 2nd. Delicious smoked salmon from professional smoke houses from across the state will be judged by a panel including top musical acts from the festival and local Alaskan seafood specialists including chefs, fishmongers and fishermen. We are also launching an amateur category this year! Winners will be announced at Salmonfest. Enter Here