Frozen RiverFest

03/07/2026

❄️ Thank You for Making Frozen RiverFest Happen! ❄️

Despite the frigid temperatures, this year’s Frozen RiverFest was a fantastic day on the river—and it would not have been possible without the incredible support of our sponsors and volunteers.

Events like this take a huge amount of behind-the-scenes work, and we are so grateful to the businesses and individuals who stepped up to help make this community celebration a success. From helping with logistics and setup to supporting the event financially, your contributions helped create a fun winter gathering for our community.

To our volunteers who braved the cold, helped guests, kept things running smoothly, and stayed positive all day—thank you. Your time, energy, and willingness to help are what make events like this possible.

Soldotna continues to shine because of people who show up, pitch in, and support their community. We appreciate every one of you who helped bring Frozen RiverFest to life!

👏 Thank you for helping make winter a little more fun in Soldotna!

03/06/2026

❄️🍻 Thank You to Our Incredible Brewers & Brands! 🍻❄️

Frozen RiverFest 2026 may have been chilly, but the energy on the river was anything but cold. A huge thank you to the amazing brewers, cider makers, and meaderies who bundled up and joined us to make this event such a great time for our community.

Your craft, creativity, and willingness to brave an Alaska winter helped turn Soldotna Creek Park into a lively celebration of great drinks, great music, and great company. Events like this simply wouldn’t happen without your support!

Congratulations to this year’s Frozen RiverFest Brew Tasting winners:
🥇 1st Place: Arctic Buzz Meadery
🥈 2nd Place: Naptowne Brewing Company
🥉 3rd Place: Turnagain Brewing

And thank you to every brewery and brand that participated and poured for our community. We love and appreciate the time, effort, and passion you bring to Alaska’s craft beverage scene!

We’re already looking forward to doing it all again next year! 🍻❄️

02/28/2026

❄️🍻 Frozen RiverFest is TOMORROW! 🍻❄️

Join us from 4–8 PM at Soldotna Creek Park for an unforgettable evening of incredible Alaska breweries, live music, delicious eats, fireworks, raffles, and winter fun in the heart of Soldotna.

🎟 Admission Options:
• Taster Admission – $40
Includes tasting cup + 4 drink tokens
• Non-Drinker – $10
• Kids under 12 – FREE

✨ Pro Tip: Buy your tickets online in advance and skip the lines at the gate! You’ll get in faster and spend more time enjoying the brews, music, and food.

🎫 Grab your tickets now:
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/soldotnachamberofcommerce/frozenriverfest

Tickets will be available at the door, but advance purchase = faster entry!

🍺 Featuring Breweries From Across Alaska:
Alaskan Brewing Co.
Alaska Ciderworks & Meadery
Arctic Buzz Meadery
Bear Creek Winery & Lodging
Bearpaw River Brewing Company
Bleeding Heart Brewery
Broken Tooth Brewing
Cooper Landing Brewing Company
Denali Brewing Company
Double Shovel Cider Company
Grace Ridge Brewing Inc
HooDoo Brewing Company
Kenai River Brewing Company
King Street Brewing Company
Midnight Sun Brewing Company
Naptowne Brewing Company
St. Elias Brewing Company
Stoney Creek Brewhouse
Susitna Brewing Co.
Turnagain Brewing

Hot Chocolate & Hot Coffee:
Kaladi Brothers Coffee

🎸 Live Music Lineup:
Hot Mess – 4:00–5:30 PM
Ellie & the Echoes – 6:00–8:00 PM

🌮 Food Vendors:
Corey’s Loaded Baked Potatoes
Hot Dogs A-La-Carte
Wisconsin Cheese Curds
Wok n’ Roll

🎆 Fireworks

Bundle up, grab your crew, and we’ll see you at the park! ❄️🍺

📍 Soldotna Creek Park
🗓 Saturday
⏰ 4–8 PM

02/21/2026

❄️✨ Frozen RiverFest 2026 is Coming! ✨❄️

We are gearing up for one of Soldotna’s favorite winter traditions — and we couldn’t do it without our incredible sponsors!

A huge THANK YOU to the businesses already supporting Frozen RiverFest 2026:

AER • Kaladi Brothers Coffee • Lady Gray Gourmet Medibles • Aspen Suites Hotel • Cook’s Corner • Alaska’s SCI – Kenai Peninsula Chapter • Walden Bros Customized Apparel • Alaska Mobile Storage • Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS) • Credit Union 1 • NorthStar Aggregates • Central Peninsula Hospital • Alaska Waste • Harley-Davidson Kenai Peninsula• Global Credit Union

Because of their generosity, we’re able to bring our community together for an unforgettable winter celebration on the Kenai River. ❄️🔥

✨ Want to be part of the excitement?
We’re still welcoming additional sponsors! This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business, support the community, and be part of one of Soldotna’s signature winter events. Contact Sara at 907.262.9814 for more details!

Let’s make Frozen RiverFest 2026 the biggest one yet! 💙

02/21/2026

🔥❄️ Frozen RiverFest 2026 is almost here! ❄️🔥

Join us Saturday, February 28th from 4–8PM at Soldotna Creek Park for one of the coolest events of the winter!

🎶 Live Music
• Hot Mess (4–5:30PM)
• Ellie & The Echoes (6–8:00PM)

🎆 Fireworks
🍔 Food Vendors
🍺 Breweries & Brands from across Alaska

🎟 Tickets:
• Taster Admission – $40 (includes tasting cup + 4 drink tokens)
• General Admission – $40
• Non-Drinker – $10
• Kids 12 & Under – FREE

⚠️ Commemorative mugs are officially SOLD OUT! ⚠️

Grab your tickets now and bundle up for an unforgettable winter night filled with great drinks, live music, and community fun.

Let’s light up the river and celebrate Soldotna style! ❄️✨



Tix can be purchased here: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/soldotnachamberofcommerce/FRF2026

02/18/2026

🎉Did you hear? The 2026 Commemorative FRF Drinking Cups (silicone) are going QUICK! Same price as the general admission- $40, and still comes with 4 drink tokens.

🍺Get yours, here: >>>
https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/soldotnachamberofcommerce/FRF2026

02/14/2026

ENTER to WIN!! See original post! Can you say, yummy?

Trinity Godfrey 🎉 CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉
Your name was drawn — you’re our winner!
Your Charcuterie Dessert Board is ready to be picked up today by appointment between 9:00 AM–5:00 PM at the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, located at 📍 44790 Sterling Highway, Soldotna, AK 99669.
While our office is closed today, please send us a message or reply to our reply to your comment below to coordinate a pickup time and we’ll arrange for someone to meet you there.
Thanks to everyone who participated and helped spread the love! ❤️
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💘 VALENTINE’S DAY GIVEAWAY — MORE LOVE FOR SOLDOTNA! 💘
In partnership with Alaska Coastal Catering, LLC
We’re spreading even more LOVE SOLDOTNA today! ❤️ One lucky winner will receive a 22-inch handcrafted Valentine’s dessert board — beautifully arranged and packed with decadent treats, perfect for date night or treating yourself.
✨ How to Enter:
❤️ Follow Alaska Coastal Catering, LLC and The Soldotna Chamber on Facebook
❤️ Like & share this post
❤️ Comment below with your favorite Valentine’s Day dinner idea! 😊💕
🎁 What’s Included:
– Assorted chocolates
– Fresh fruit
– Cheese roses
– Leaf cookies
– Cognac truffles
– No nuts
💲 Approximate Value: $200
Huge thanks to Alaska Coastal Catering for helping us share the love — because we LOVE SOLDOTNA! ❤️
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No purchase necessary. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Meta. We will never ask you to click a link to claim your prize.

02/11/2026

We love collabs! Check out two of this year's FRF breweries doing just that! Cooper Landing Brewing Company and Naptowne Brewing Company

02/06/2026

🎟️Tickets are on sale for Frozen River Fest 2026!
🎤Our opener is Hot Mess, and our headliner band is Ellie and the Echoes! Don't miss out on hearing these great tunes!
🎵Link to tickets in the comments below 👇

02/04/2026

Don't vote in comments, but go to our online voting for a specialty infused beer flavor that will debut at this year's Frozen RiverFest on Sat., Feb. 28th! Thank you to our collaborators- Kenai River Brewing Company for helping us with our NEW contest!! Choose from AK Coast IPA w/ Pineapple, Nut Brown Ale w/Peanut Butter Cups, or Winter Warlock w/ Cranberries & Cinnamon! Online voting is TODAY only! https://form.jotform.com/soldotnachamber/infused-beer-survey The winning infused beer will only be available for testing at the event itself, so get your tickets soon!

02/04/2026

🍺TICKET SALES are now LIVE! 🍺
For 2026, we have special commemorative Frozen RiverFest mugs, but only 100 are available. Purchase the $40 ticket online that comes with this mug. Don't miss out!

🌿Go to https://visitsoldotna.com/events/frozen-riverfest/ to purchase your ticket and to learn more!