An authentic Alaska community, the surprisingly artsy, coastal town of Cordova lives and breathes fishing. Every July, through this family-friendly festival, local nonprofits and loads of volunteers come together to raise awareness of the regions rich resources and raise funds to support art opportunities with 2 days of live music, a wild food sampler, running events and kids activities. This year, we’ll again be serving loclal brews in the festival beer garden. There’s also an artisan craft fair and lots of fun for all ages at Cordova’s beautiful Mt. Eyak Ski Area.

Each day will offer hours of live music, highlighting local musicians such as Keys on Fire, Repeat Offenders and also featuring our guest artists Wasabi Black.

By purchasing a ticket, you are supporting the performers and Cordova’s arts council: Cordova Arts & Pageants, which brings artists from all over the world to perform for the community of Cordova and share their art in the schools all year long.

This event will occur rain or shine. There are NO refunds. If the weather is awful (ie. high winds and sheets of rain), the event will be moved to the Cordova Jr/Sr High School gymnasium so we can still have space to DANCE!

All volunteers receive $10 discount off entry per volunteer shift. Volunteers will receive a coupon to redeem at the gate. If you are a volunteer, you can only purchase your ticket at the gate. Thanks for helping the festival!

Tickets can be purchased online, at Festival HQ on Main Street in front of Union Hall on 1st Street Mon 7/15 – Thurs 7/18 between 11:00am-1:00pm, or at the gate on each night of the performances.

100% of your Salmon Jam ticket goes towards making these art programs happen in our community! How awesome is that?!

You can learn more about Cordova Arts & Pageants by visiting their website: CORDOVA ARTS & PAGEANTS

We’re excited to announce our headlining band for Salmon Jam this year, Wasabi Black!!

Wasabi Black is an Alaska-grown Alt R&B and Neo-Soul 4-piece band that has graced stages all across the state. They play a wide range of styles with funky, rich, soulful undertones. Put your dancin’ shoes on when you come to Salmon Jam…you’re going to need them with Wasabi Black headlining this year’s festival!