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Copper River Salmon Jam Festival 2023

Arts and Entertainment

June 15, 2023

From: Copper River Salmon Jam Festival

Schedule:

Friday, July 14 , 2023

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Artisan Market – Day 1

The Copper River Salmon Jam features many local and visiting artisans exhibiting their talents and plying their wares. Featured items this year will be announced soon.

Location: Mt Eyak Ski Area Number One Ski Hill Road, Cordova, AK 99574

6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Salmon Jam Music – Friday night

Friday night kicks off with local and regional acts! We will welcome our headliner, Blackwater Railroad Company, to the stage at 8pm. Don't be late! Bring your own chairs and blankets for this year's "Concert in the Park" style jam. We encourage everyone to purchase their tickets online to avoid congestion at the gate.

Location: Mt Eyak Ski Area Number One Ski Hill Road, Cordova, AK 99574

Saturday, July 15, 2023

7:00 am - 1:30 pm Alaska Salmon Runs

The Alaska Salmon Runs is a day of sharing the road with family and friends, there’s a distance for everyone!  Marathon, half-marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. Register at Bidarki Recreation Center (City of Cordova Parks & Recreation Department) or online at salmonjam.org. Navigate to the "Running" page for race shuttle and race start

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Salmon Run BBQ

Celebrate salmon and the accomplishments of all runners with a BBQ lunch of grilled salmon, potluck side dishes, and dessert at the Pioneer Igloo building at 621 First Street in Cordova immediately following the races. Cost is $15/person, $8/child, $40/family, or bring a dish to share and get in free. Runners awards and door prizes.

Location: Pioneer Igloo 621 First Street, Cordova, AK 99574

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Taste of Cordova

This year’s Taste of Cordova event will be part of Salmon Jam’s Saturday festivities. This seafood-themed potluck will provide an opportunity for attendees to sample bite-sized portions of fresh-harvested dishes. Bring your own dish or just come to sample others. The Taste of Cordova and Small Fry Activities entrance fee will be included in Saturday

Location: Mt Eyak Ski Area Number One Ski Hill Road, Cordova, AK 99574

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Small Fry Activities

Small Fry is all about getting our youngest community members involved in celebrating what sustains us – Salmon and Art. Coordinated by the Prince William Sound Science Center, Small Fry is full of fun and educational activities for all ages hosted by a variety of local organizations including Copper River Watershed Project, Cordova Public Library

Location: Mt Eyak Ski Area Number One Ski Hill Road, Cordova, AK 99574

3:00 pm - 10:00 pm Artisan Market – Day 2

The Copper River Salmon Jam Artisan Market features many local and visiting artisans exhibiting their talents and plying their wares. Featured items of Day 2 will be announced soon.

Location: Mt Eyak Ski Area Number One Ski Hill Road, Cordova, AK 99574

3:00 pm - 11:00 pm Salmon Jam Saturday

Don't miss this jam-packed day of Salmon Jam fun at Mt. Eyak Ski Area. Starting at 3:00pm, enjoy Small Fry fun and educational activities for all ages. Satruday's event will also include the Taste of Cordova, your opportunity to sample bite-sized portions of dishes created by local chefs, organized by Noble Ocean Farms.

Location: Mt Eyak Ski Area Number One Ski Hill Road, Cordova, AK 99574

Date: July 14 - 15, 2023

Location: Various Venue in Cordova AK 99574

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