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ACTIVITIES
IN HOMER!
1998 EVENTS CALENDAR
January
Various Dramatic Plays- Weekends
at the Bunnell Street Gallery. Call 235-2662 for info.
February
Homer Winter Carnival- February 6-8 Weekend
winter fun, including parade, chili cook off, races on the lake and much
more. Call the Homer Chamber of Commerce at 235-7740 for more info.
Kittycat Race- February 7th. Sponsored by the Snowmads. Call 235-7782 for info.
Snow Sculpture Event & Workshop- No Date set yet. Call the Homer Council on the
Arts for more info at 235-4288.
March
Concordia
University Wind Symphony- March 5 at the Mariner Theatre. cosponsored with Faith
Lutheran Church. Call the Homer Council on the Arts at 235-4288 for more info.
Fun Run- March 7th. Run starts
at McNeil Canyon School with final check point at Willards Lodge at Caribou Lake.
Sponsored by the Snowmads. Call 235-7782 for more info.
SeaFair- March 13-15 at
the Homer High School Commons- Annual Marine Trades &Services Expo. Trade Show, NPFA
Seafood Dinner, Coast Guard Demo's & more. Contact the Homer Chamber of Commerce for
info at 235-7740.
4th Annual Winter King Salmon Tournament- March 21- Full day of fishing with great
prizes for entrants. An Awards banquet follows. Top dollar awards for top ten fish.
Sponsored by the Homer Chamber of Commerce. Call 235-7740 for more info.
April
Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company Residency- April 6-8. Call the Homer Council on the Arts
at 235-4288 for more info.
Kachemak Bay Conference & Marine Education Fair- April 4 & 5. A two day
conference focusing on the economic science & ecological issues in the Kachemak Bay
Water Shed. Sponsored by the Pratt Museum & Seagrant. Call 235-8635 for more info.
Homer Safe Kids Fair- April 25th from 9 am-3 PM. Join the fun!! It's free!! Bike
rodeo, water safety, and activities for safer kids at South Peninsula Hospital. Call Susan
Brooks at South Peninsula Hospital for info at 235-0285
May
Homer Showcase-No date set yet.
Travel agents & Chambers from Anchorage & Kenai Peninsula are invited by
invitation to attend a FAM tour of local lodging businesses and attend Trade show to see
what kinds of tourist services are in Homer area. Contact the Homer Chamber of Commerce
for more info at 235-7740.
The 6th Annual Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival- May 7-10. The festival offers a
wide range of free workshops, lectures and guided birdwalks, as well as a large selection
of birding cruises, tours, art events and children's activities. Contact the Homer Chamber
of Commerce at 235-7740 for more info.
Shorebird Festival Arts & Crafts Fair- May 9. Homer High School/Commons area.
Call the Homer Council on the Arts at 235-4288 for more info.
Kachemak Bay Wooden Boat Festival- May 8-10. Call 235-7131 for info.
Puffin Race- May 9. Contact KBBI Public Radio at 235-7721 for info.
All Summer Long
Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby- May lst thru Labor Day Fish for Halibut and big bucks.
Sponsored by the Homer Chamber of Commerce. Call 235-7740 for more info.
Aquarium Feedings at the Pratt Museum. Every Tuesdays and Fridays at 4:00
p.m. Free!
June
Homer 10K Spit Run. No date set yet. Call the Homer News for more info at 235-7767.
Alaska Run for Women- June 13th. Race time is 10:00 am. Course description: The race
starts and ends at Homer Middle School & runs thru scenic parts of Homer in town,
hilly roads, mostly paved in residential area. The entry fee is donation to Breast Cancer
Program. CoSponsored by South Peninsula Hospital and Kachemak Bay Family Planning. For
more info, call 235-0227.
Annual Summer Fair- No date set yet-Contact the Homer Council on the Arts for info.
July
4th of July Parade &
Community Dance- Activities include a parade, booth/vendor space and a community
dance. For more info, Call the Chamber at 235-7740
Summer Street Fair- Saturday, July 18th-
This year's fair will be held at Homer High School parking lot. Hours are 11-6 pm. There
will be music, art, crafts, food and children's activities. Contact the Homer Council on
the Arts at 235-4288 for info.
August
Concert on the lawn- No date set
yet A day of Music and good food. Sponsored by K.B.B.I. Call 235-7721 for info.
September
October
Octoberfest- No date set yet Held
at the Homer Elks Lodge. Food by Standaert Faire and Brew by Homer Brewing Company.
Sponsored by K.B.B.I. Call 235-7721 for info.
Taste of Homer- No date set yet Local music and great food all day long at Homer High
School. Local restaurants set up booths for tasting their specialty delights. Sponsored by
the Homer Chamber of Commerce. Call 235-7740 for more info.
November
Wearable Arts Fashion Show- No
date set yet Sponsored by the Homer Council on the Arts. Call 235-4288 for info.
Puttin on the Ritz- No date set yet Sponsored by the Pratt Museum. Call 235-8635 for
info.
December
Nutcracker Performance-No date set
yet Sponsored by the Homer Council on the Arts. Call 235-4288 for more info.
Nutcracker Art Fair-No date set yet Sponsored by the Homer Council on the Arts. Call
235-4288 for more info.
Stocking Stuffer Party-No date set yet Fun for kids at the Pratt Museum with special
exhibits, items, demonstrations and activities. Call 235-8635 for info.
Activities are updated as new events come in. Please call the Homer Chamber of Commerce for updates at 907-235-7740 or email us at homer@xyz.net
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