Soldotna Progress Days
Soldotna is excited to host the 66th Annual Progress Days Fair: Small Town, Big Dreams! Held annually, the 4th weekend in July, this is the largest event of the year for our community.
Save the dates: July 21st, 22nd, and 23rd
Join us for live music & dance performances, food & craft vendors, Tons of Fun Entertainment, free midway activities for kids, & everyone’s favorite: the Progress Days Parade! Parade lineup begins at 9am on Saturday in the SoHi parking lot- parade starting at 11am. Route ends on N Binkley just after the Borough Building where the Judges & MC are located. Can’t wait to see you all there!
- Friday, July 21, 2023 – 11:00a.m. – 8:00p.m.
- Saturday, July 22, 2023 – 11:00a.m. – 8:00p.m.
- Sunday, July 23, 2023 – 11:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Fill out the form to be a Progress Days Vendor.
Fill out the form to be in the Progress Days Parade here.
If you have questions about your parade entry or would like to be added to our lineup, please call Sara at 907-262-9814.
Hourly Schedule
Friday July 21st
- 11AM - 8PM
- Vendor and Food Booths
- Vendor and Food Booths open in Soldotna Creek Park. Kids carnival games sponsored by Tons of Fun Entertainment & Soldotna Elks Lodge.
- 1PM -
- Diaper Derby & Toddler Trot
- Diaper Derby ages 6-12 Months Toddler Trot ages 13-18 Months at Soldotna Creek Park
- 1PM -
- Soldotna History Walking Tour
- Soldotna History Walking Tour at the Soldotna Homestead Museum
- 2PM - 3PM
- Saw Dust Pile
- For kids up to 8 years old
- 4PM - 5PM
- Cosplay Contest
- Kenai Performers take the stage with a cosplay contest!
- 6PM - 8PM
- Beer Garden
- For ages 21 & up
- 6PM - 8PM
- FREE LIVE MUSIC!
- Ben Jammin' & the Jammin' Band
Saturday July 22nd
- 9AM -
- Line-up for Parade at SOHI
- 10AM -
- National Wildlife Refuge Hike
- Guided hike to Seven Lakes Trail from Engineer Lake
- 10AM - 2PM
- Soldotna Saturday Farmers Market
- Corner of Spur & East Corral
- 10AM - 4PM
- Friends of the Soldotna Library
- Book, Art & Bake Sale on Binkley St.
- 11AM -
- Soldotna Progress Days Parade
- 11AM - 8PM
- Vendor & Food Booths
- Vendor & Food Booths open in Soldotna Creek Park. Kids Carnival games sponsored by Tons of Fun Entertainment & Soldotna Elks Lodge
- 11AM - 3PM
- Kaknu Kruzers Car Show
- Car Show at Hutchings Auto Spa