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    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)
    Halloween happenings in the greater Homer area
    By Delcenia Cosman • October 22, 2025 12:30 pm

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

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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)
    Renaissance fair returns this weekend
    By Delcenia Cosman • October 2, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    The basket catches fire on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Mariner Park in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Homer ‘OPENS’ itself to annual Burning Basket project
    By Chloe Pleznac • September 10, 2025 8:30 am

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

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    The beginning of this year's Burning Basket on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Burning Basket project returns for 22nd year
    By Chloe Pleznac • August 27, 2025 2:30 am

    Build week will begin Sept. 1.

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    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)
    Family fun at the fair
    By Delcenia Cosman • August 14, 2025 1:30 am

    The Kenai Peninsula Fair was held last weekend in Ninilchik.

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    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.
    Celebrating salmon, art and culture
    By Delcenia Cosman • August 5, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    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)
    ‘Dancing at the end of the world’
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 14, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    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)
    Locals win at 4th annual Anchor River duck...
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 10, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    A variety of peony blooms grow vibrantly on Pioneer Avenue on Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    6th annual Peony Celebration begins July 1
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 26, 2025 8:30 am

    The festival will run in Homer through Aug. 17.

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    A line of antique cars proceeds down Pioneer Avenue during the Fourth of July parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Lower peninsula gears up for 4th of July
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 26, 2025 5:30 am

    Events are scheduled July 4-6 in Homer, Anchor Point and Ninilchik.

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    The Cutting Edge Crew, including Jonathan Bloch, Maria Bloch, Nathan Kincaid, Misty Kincaid and Nicole Reynolds, donate their first place prize of $500 to Homer Little League during the Homer Steps Up celebration on June 5, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by South Peninsula Hospital
    ‘The Cutting Edge Crew’ wins 2025 Homer Steps...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • June 12, 2025 2:30 am

    The group chose to donate their $500 win to Homer Little League

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    Turning birdsong into soundscapes
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 14, 2025 12:30 pm

    This year’s Shorebird Festival keynote speaker, Dr. Ben Mirin, led a wildlife sound recording session on Friday.

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    Runners set off from the starting line at the beginning of the 2025 Migration Run on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11 on the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Annual Migration Run honors mothers
    By Chloe Pleznac • May 14, 2025 8:30 am

    71 runners participated in the 5K race

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