Activities & events

Be sure to take note of these activities as you plan your summer trip to our area:

Ninilchik Halibut Derby:
From May 1st to Labor Day the Deep Creek Charterboat Association sponsors the Ninilchik Halibut Derby.
Purchase a derby ticket (sold at our office) and earn prizes for the biggest halibut caught. Prizes are given for biggest weekly and monthly, and $5000 for the biggest yearly catch. You could pay for your whole vacation!

Ninilchik King Salmon Derby:
From April 30th to June 6th the Deep Creek Charterboat Association also sponsors the Ninilchik King Salmon Derby.
We sell these tickets at our offices too. You could win $3000 for the biggest king caught. Wow!

Memorial Day Weekend Pancake Breakfast:
This annual fundraiser for the local Volunteer Emergency Services (Ambulance) provides funds for a great cause and also fills your tummy for those holiday fishing trips.
Join us at the fairgrounds in town each morning Sat., Sun. and Mon. until 2:00 PM for all-you-can-eat tasty pancakes, sausage and bacon.

Ninilchik Rodeo:
Come join us for the farthest north rodeo in the United States. Rootin’ Tootin’ cowboys and all the other events you would expect on a Wyoming ranch, just done Alaska style. Held at the fairgrounds in town the Fourth of July weekend, this annual event has food and fun for the entire family.

Kenai Peninsula State Fair:
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the third weekend of August Ninilchik plays host for the premier event of the summer- the annual Kenai Peninsula State Fair. Rides, games, food, and livestock judging… all the fixin’s for a down-home style good time. Join us for the season finale get together and celebrate the end of the summer.