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Snow Rondi brings the winter fun

This year’s festival saw a week of activities sponsored by multiple local businesses and organizations in Anchor Point.

Members of the Krewe of Gambrinus dance in front of the judges' station on Pioneer Avenue to the Beatles' "All You Need is Love" during the Winter Carnival Parade on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Parade showcases Homer love

The 72nd annual Winter Carnival Parade was held this past weekend on Valentine’s Day.

Anchor Point youth run a relay during the Snow Rondi kids’ snowshoe races on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Fireweed Meadows golf course in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Snow Rondi returns next week

The annual Anchor Point winter festival will take place Feb. 24-March 1.

The Krewe of Gambrinus, costumed for the “Sunshine and Snowflakes” theme, marches in the 71st annual Winter Carnival Parade on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, on Pioneer Avenue in Homer, Alaska. (Photo courtesy of Christopher Kincaid)

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Winter carnival celebrates love for Homer

The annual parade will be held Saturday, Feb. 14 at noon on Pioneer Avenue.

Retired Biologist and former manager of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge will “Looking Back, Looking Forward,” a talk about his solo trip on the Yukon River, on Tuesday evening at the Refuge headquarters in Soldotna. The Homer-based nonprofit organization Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges is hosting a virtual watch party in Homer. Photo courtesy of Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges

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Looking back, looking forward

Robin West will give a talk about his 30-year career Tuesday evening at the Kenai refuge headquarters and…

Community members attending Homer Chamber of Commerce’s third annual Fall Fest vote for their favorite pumpkin created during the event’s Pumpkin Carving Contest on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Halloween happenings in the greater Homer area

Homer, Anchor Point and Ninilchik have multiple events planned through the rest of the month to celebrate autumn…

Delcenia Cosman/Homer News Two fairgoers battle it out with foam swords opposite the sparring arena at Ye Olde Harvest Festival at Karen Hornaday Park on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024<ins>,</ins><ins> in Homer, </ins><ins>Alaska</ins>. Two fairgoers battle it out with foam swords opposite the sparring arena at Ye Olde Harvest Festival at Karen Hornaday Park on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024<ins>,</ins><ins> in Homer, </ins><ins>Alaska</ins>. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Renaissance fair returns this weekend

The annual festival will be held at Karen Hornaday Park on Saturday and Sunday.

The basket catches fire on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Mariner Park in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Homer ‘OPENS’ itself to annual Burning Basket project

This year’s basket was the 22nd to be created in Homer.

The beginning of this year's Burning Basket on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Burning Basket project returns for 22nd year

Build week will begin Sept. 1.

Kenai Peninsula District 4-H chickens are on display at the Kenai Peninsula Fair, Aug. 8-10, 2025, in Ninilchik, Alaska. (Photo courtesy of Jack Money)

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Family fun at the fair

The Kenai Peninsula Fair was held last weekend in Ninilchik.

Salmonfest-goers crowd in front of the Ocean Stage during Blackwater Railroad’s performance on Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik.

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Celebrating salmon, art and culture

Salmonfest was held in Ninilchik last weekend, featuring music, community and advocacy.

Concert-goers listen to The Discopians at Concert on the Lawn on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Karen Hornaday Park in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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‘Dancing at the end of the world’

KBBI AM 890 hosted their annual Concert on the Lawn Saturday.

Community members watch ducks float by on the Anchor River during the annual Anchor River Duck Races on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Locals win at 4th annual Anchor River duck races

The event is part of the Anchor Point VFW’s Fourth of July celebrations.