Taking place in Ninilchik, Alaska, on the beautiful Kenai Peninsula, August 3rd-5th, Salmonfest showcases the unique Alaskan music scene, along with the likes of Michael Franti & Spearhead, Fruition, and Brandi Carlile.  Featuring some of Alaska’s top bands, such as Hope Social Club, with Melissa Mitchell, and Blackwater Railroad Company, Salmonfest offers a pristine environment for musicians to come together and mix it up for fish.  Supported by Kachemak Bay Conservation Society, Cook Inletkeeper, and Musicians United to protect Bristol Bay, Salmonfest seeks to educate the public about Alaska’s fish-filled waters in hopes of protecting the state’s wild salmon and their habitat.  Offering a family friendly environment, with Alaska’s top artists, crafts, brews, and cuisine, Salmonfest promises fun for all.