This year’s Salmonfest runs from August 5 through 7 at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds. The salmon-supporting festival features dozens of visiting and local musicians. Here’s a sample of what you can expect.
Umphrey’s McGee:
Shakey Graves:
Rising Appalachia:
The California Honeydrops:
Kyle Hollingsworth:
Steve Poltz:
Diggin’ Dirt:
Gordie Tentrees:
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Ammon Swenson is Alaska Public Media’s Audio Media Content Producer. He was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. He graduated from UAA in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and integrated media. He’s previously worked for KRUA radio, the Anchorage Press, and The Northern Light.