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Summer Solstice Festival

Sponsored by Alaska Helicopter Tours

🌞 Summer Solstice Festival 2024 🌞

Date: Thursday, June 20th, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Homer Chamber of Commerce

🎤 Live Music: Join us for performances from outstanding musicians.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Enjoy the soulful sounds of local favorite Silas Jones.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Headlined by the genre-defying Nashville singer-songwriter Hope Cassity.

🍿 ☕ 🍧 Food & Drinks 
Indulge in local food trucks and vendors like Pita Pit, Udder Delights, Fire Grill, and Parley. Also from Soldotna, The Corn bringing kettle corn and cotton candy!

🍻 Beer Garden! Refresh at our Beer Garden with local beers from Grace Ridge Brewing and Homer Brewing Company.

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Salmon Dip Competition - bring your best salmon dip by 6 PM for a chance to win a free night at any of the Aspen Hotels across Alaska.

🍴Food & Drinks & Beer Garden!
Indulge in local food trucks and vendors like Pita Pit, Udder Delights, Fire Grill, and Parley. 
Refresh yourself at our Beer Garden with local beers from Grace Ridge Brewing and Homer Brewing Company.

🎉 Activities & Competitions:
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Kids games including Giant Jenga, Corn Hole, and T-shirt decorating. And a visit from the Homer Fire Department fire truck! 
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Deckhand Skills Competition - try your hand at timed survival suits, tossing life vests, and more! Prizes include Homer Bucks.

🎨 Franabelle's Face Painting & Fun:
Free face painting for the kids, along with giant bubbles and balloon fun. This is a delightful addition for our younger guests! (Tips appreciated) 

🛍️ Vendors & Shopping:
Explore booths from local artisans and businesses such as It’s Us It'ses. Interested in being a vendor? Fill out an application online or call Silas at 907-235-2326.

👥 Volunteers: Interested in volunteering? Contact us via Amanda's email ajerde@vbsheating.com

We would like to give special thanks to our sponsors, including Alaska Helicopter Tours, Aspen Hotels, and Homer News, for making this event possible.

👋 Additional Information:
For more details or to register as a vendor, volunteer, or participant in competitions, please visit our event page or contact the Homer Chamber of Commerce.

Come celebrate the longest day of the year with us for an unforgettable evening of fun, music, and community spirit!

Interested in being a vendor? Fill out the online application below.

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Flyer for the 2024 Homer Summer Solstice Festival