ARCHES Amphitheater / Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds
Salmonfest takes place at ARCHES Amphitheater and the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik, with on-site camping at ARCHES just steps from the festival gates for RVs, vans, campers and tents. Parking across the highway costs a small fee and space is limited, so the festival recommends camping and using the free weekend shuttle, and guns, glass, pets, outside alcohol and illegal drugs are not allowed anywhere on site.
Before you go
- Official site
- salmonfestalaska.org
- Next festival here
- Salmonfest, Aug 6 to 8, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- Parking space is limited and costs a small fee, so the festival recommends camping and riding the free shuttle instead.
- Pets are not permitted anywhere on the festival site, even in camping areas.
- Reserve ARCHES Camping passes are limited and released separately from festival tickets.
Festivals here
Venue basics: On-site ARCHES camping, steps from the gates · Parking is paid and limited, shuttle recommended · No guns, glass, pets or outside alcohol.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want to camp right at the festival and skip the parking hassle.
Think twice if
- You were hoping to bring a pet or outside alcohol.
Getting there and parking
Festival-specific · SalmonfestParking for Salmonfest is available for a small fee across the highway from the fairgrounds, with proceeds supporting local youth organizations. Space is limited, so the festival recommends parking at your campground and using the free shuttle that runs all weekend.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at ARCHES Amphitheater / Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds. The venue's own pages are the place to check: salmonfestalaska.org.
Camping
Festival-specific · SalmonfestARCHES is Salmonfest's official on-site campground, just steps from the festival gates. It takes RVs, vans, campers and tents, and a limited number of Reserve ARCHES Camping passes are released separately from festival tickets.
Food, water and what you can bring
Festival-specific · SalmonfestGuns, glass, pets, outside alcohol and illegal drugs are not permitted anywhere on the festival site.
Quick answers
Is there camping at Salmonfest?
Yes. ARCHES is the official on-site campground, just steps from the gates, with room for RVs, vans, campers and tents.
Is parking free at Salmonfest?
No. Parking across the highway costs a small fee and space is limited, so the festival recommends camping and using the free weekend shuttle instead.
Can I bring glass or outside alcohol to Salmonfest?
No. Guns, glass, pets, outside alcohol and illegal drugs are not permitted anywhere on the festival site.
Is Salmonfest family friendly?
Yes. It is open to all ages, and children 6 and under are free when accompanied by a ticket holding adult.
Can kids go into the beer gardens?
No. Certain areas, including the beer gardens, are limited to adults 21 and older.
Can I bring my pet to Salmonfest?
No. Pets are not permitted anywhere on the festival site.