2004 Activities in Kenai and surrounding Area
Family weekend of fun, ice scultpting, show machine racing, snow games, etc
Pre-qualifier for the Ididarod Sled Dog Race. Kick off at Kenai City Docks
May
Annual Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival May Homer
Birding presentations, art, entertainment, field trips, workshops
Fly-in Fun Run between eight airports, breakfast at Soldotna Airport 8 am
June
National Trail Day Hike to Juneau Falls on June 5 Meet at Cooper Landing at
Resurrection Pass Trail Call 274-3662 for more info.
Trails Day at Kachemak Bay State Park June 12 Meet 7am at Mariner's Memorial on
Homer Spit. Return around 5 or 6pm.
$15 for water taxi round trip fare to park.
Food, crafts, games, live music, programs about Kenai River.
Annual Quilting on the Kenai June 12-13
Quilt exhibit and fashion show Call 262-5438 for more info.
Seldovia to celebrate the event.
Homer Yacht Club Regatta June 25-26-27 At Land's End Resort on the "Spit"
July
July 4th Parade Kenai City Park Strip
Crafts, live music, food Kenai Park Strip
Mt Marathon Race July 4 Seward All sorts of festivities
Kenai River & Kasilof River resident dip netting. July 15-31
At mouth of Kenai & Kasilof River. Fun to watch, open to residents only. However, it's fun for visitors to see what it's all about.
Soldotna Progress Days July 23-25
Parade, car shows, rodeo, food, live entertainment, booths, dances.
August
Industry Appreciation Day Aug 21 Kenai Park Strip
Picnic and appreciation for commercial fishing, petroleum and tourism.
Kenai Peninsula State Fair Ninilchik Aug 21-22
Exhibits to enjoy and fun for all.
September
Kenai Lions Rubber Ducky Race Sept 11 Kenai Cunningham Park
End of Season Train Ride Sept 25 Seward to Portage and back
Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center Open daily
Mid May to Sept Ongoing exhibits of original photos, paintings, art work and various programs,museum exhibits.
