Copper River Salmon Jam
Salmon JamĀ is an annual cultural event that benefits the residents and visitors of Cordova and helps to make our community a place where people want to live year-round. Sustainable Alaskan fisheries, salmon ecology, and the importance of salmon to local economies are shared with festival-goers through hands-on activities, booths, displays, and is at the heart of the entire event.Ā Not only do patrons enjoy the activities and guest musicians during Salmon Festival weekend, butĀ Salmon Jam Music FestivalĀ is the annual fundraiser forĀ Cordova Arts CouncilĀ andĀ proceeds from Salmon JamĀ help support year-round culturalĀ and education activities in Cordova.Ā These cultural activities make art available to our isolated communityĀ andĀ educate Cordova youth, with artists offering special performances during the school day for all students.
A core of community partners meet year-round to plan and organize this event, which celebrates the wild Alaska salmon that are key to the diverse lifestyles of the Copper River region. Then, for two days a year (in July) an army of volunteers come together to make it happen!
Copper River Salmon Jam would not happen without the staff and resources ofĀ Copper River Watershed Project.Ā Community partners likeĀ Prince William Sound Science Center,Ā United States Forest Service, andĀ Native Village of EyakĀ provide staff and materials to educate children and adults about the importance of salmon, their habitat, and our role as caretakers and consumers.Ā Cordova District Fishermen UnitedĀ hosts an annual fillet demonstration, working with local processors to showcase the skills and speed of local fillet masters! Almost the entire event takes place atĀ Mt. Eyak Ski Area, a beautiful multi-use property owned by theĀ City of CordovaĀ with seasonal operations provided by the non-profit Sheridan Alpine Association.
By contributing to this event (whether you are a āspawnsorā, volunteer, or patron), you will help to increase awareness about Copper River Salmon and make Cordova a more vibrant place with year-round art and cultural activities! Ā
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