08.03.24
Jo-Anna
&
Nathan
SALmonFEST | NINILCHIK, ALASKA
our story
Just your typical big city girl moves to the wilderness and steals the heart of an Alaskan boy love story. We fell in love almost immediately (and moved in together not too long after). We’ve made a wonderful life together here in Alaska and we are excited to continue growing together in Philly come August!
July 30, 2024
Welcome drinks and pizza from local favorite Moose’s Tooth at our favorite dive, the Pioneer Bar. 6pm.
July 31, 2024
A pre-wedding celebration dinner at the Lockwood’s! 6pm.
itinerary
August 2-4
Salmonfest! Salmonfest is a 3-day festival filled with fish, music, and love at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik. Come for 1, 2, or 3 days. 1-day passes will be available in May.
August 3, 2024
Our wedding day. We are still figuring out logistics but our ceremony will take place on stage during the festival. You will need a Salmonfest ticket to enter. Hang out with us after and enjoy some music!
details details details
We realize getting to Alaska is a long trek for most. We truly appreciate everyone making the journey for our very unconventional wedding! Please reach out to us if you have questions or need help planning anything.
- should i fly into anchorage?
Yes. Anchorage is the closest major airport to Kenai and Ninilchik.
- do i need a car?
Yes. There are unfortunately no real public transportation options from Anchorage down the peninsula. We recommend renting a car in Anchorage. The drive down is gorgeous!
- how far of a drive is it?
From Anchorage, it is a 3 hour drive south to Kenai. From Kenai, it is another 45 minutes south to Ninilchik/Salmonfest fairgrounds .
- where should i stay?
can i camp at salmonfest with the cool kids?
You sure can. Jo and Nate will be staying in an RV from 8/1 to 8/5 in a campsite with friends just up the hill from the festival. Let us know if you plan on camping with us for any of the nights and we will reserve you a spot and help you out with camping gear.
- Where should I stay?
In Anchorage, Air BnB is probably your best bet. We also recommend the Captain Cook, Hilton, or Marriott. If you are not camping at Salmonfest, Kenai, Anchor Point, and Homer are all less than an hour drive from the festival and have BnB options. Homer is the most picturesque town of the 3 and a beautiful place to visit in the summer. We recommend staying at the Land’s End at the end of the Homer Spit. Renting an RV is also a great option and would allow you to stay in a few different places on your drive down.
Food:
- Snow City (Anchorage)
Great brunch spot. Gets very busy.
- SOUTH Restaurant + Coffee House (Anchorage)
Another great brunch & dinner spot.
- Yamaya (Anchorage)
Hole in the wall Japanese spot. Our favorite restaurant in Anchorage.
- 49th State Brewery (Anchorage)
Tourist spot for a good reason. Really good food beer & roof deck.
- Glacier Brewhouse (Anchorage)
Another great brewery/restaurant.
- Crow’s Nest (Anchorage)
At the top of the Captain Cook. Fancyish. 360° views of ANC.
- Flats Bistro (Kenai)
Really good dinner spot on the Kenai River.
- Addie Camp (Soldotna)
Breakfast and dinner in vintage train cars.
- Fat Olive’s (Homer)
Great pizza and seafood.
- The Chart Room at Land’s End Hotel (Homer)
Great brunch & dinner with views at the end of the spit.
things to do
Breweries/Bars:
- Pioneer Bar, Darwin’s, Crossroad’s
Our favorite dive bars in Anchorage
- Mad Myrna’s (Anchorage)
Gay bar w drag shows and dancing
Perfect stop on way from ANC to Kenai
A must-visit bar in Homer
Activities:
- Hiking:
Flat Top (ANC), Kincaid (ANC), Winner Creek Trail (Girdwood), Byron Glacier (near Girdwood - one of Jo’s faves)
- Coastal Trail
11-mile long trail on coast in Anchorage. Can rent bikes at start of trail at Pablo’s.
- Book a water taxi from Homer to Katchemak Bay and hike Grewingk Glacier Trail or eat at The Saltry
- Take 45-min ferry from Homer to Seldovia
Cute secluded coastal town w shops, restaurants, hiking
Another good stop on drive fom ANC to Kenai. See bears, moose, muskox, caribou, reindeer, etc.
- Anchorage Museum
- Pratt Museum (Homer)
- Kenai Fjords Tour
- Spend a day in Seward
2.5 hrs from ANC/2 hrs from Kenai. Coastal town w a good main street, Exit Glacier, Alaska Sealife Center
We’re going to Curaçao!
Honeymoon August 12-20th
No wedding gifts, please. If you would like to make a dontation to our honeymoon/moving fund, you can Venmo us below. We know it costs a lot to come to Alaska, so your presence is more than enough gift for us.
Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Nate-Lockwood-1
Mailing address: 1022 Carpenter St. Philadelphia, PA 19147
