{"id":88975,"date":"2025-06-01T22:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T06:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.peninsulaclarion.com\/life\/harborfest-to-debut-with-music-boat-show-arts-and-culinary-competition\/"},"modified":"2025-06-03T23:14:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T07:14:43","slug":"harborfest-to-debut-with-music-boat-show-arts-and-culinary-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peninsulaclarion.com\/2025\/06\/01\/harborfest-to-debut-with-music-boat-show-arts-and-culinary-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"HarborFest to debut in Homer with music, boat show, arts and culinary competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An all-day festival featuring live music, a boat show, a culinary competition, local vendors and interactive art experiences will celebrate Homer&rsquo;s maritime culture this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Homer Chamber of Commerce, Sacred Acre, ARCHES Alaska and The Kannery are collaborating to host <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homerharborfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">HarborFest<\/a> this Saturday at the Homer Deep Water Dock on the Homer Spit.<\/p>\n<p>A highlight of the event will take place on the main stage at 11 a.m. Four teams of local chefs will compete in &ldquo;a live culinary throwdown showcasing and celebrating the culinary scene in Homer.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The event also marks the conclusion of 2025 Taste of Homer, a weeklong celebration of Homer&rsquo;s eateries. The event kicked off May 31 and ends Saturday. Taste of Homer winners will be announced during the chef competition.<\/p>\n<p>A boat show sponsored by Honda Marine, Bay Weld Boats and the Homer Marine Trades Association will showcase a wide variety of boats, marine products and activities for families, professionals and outdoor adventurers.<\/p>\n<p>For families, the Wooden Boat Society will return with its miniature wooden boat-building activity. A designated Kids Corner will be open all day with crafts, face painting, and hands-on fun. Homer Electric Association will host an educational and interactive booth for kids and parents.<\/p>\n<p>For the adults, a beer garden will be hosted in collaboration with local Alaska breweries and sponsors.<\/p>\n<p>Homer Council on the Arts will host a Live Art Tent with local artists demonstrating their skills and creativity on-site. Live music will play throughout the day, including the musical talents of Free Creatures &mdash; an alternative hip-hop, psych-rock, and electronic trio from Oregon &mdash; and Alaska&rsquo;s own Black Barrel &#038; the Bad Men and Silas Luke Jones. Homer&rsquo;s Atz Kilcher will also perform with The Last Frontier Band. Other artists include the Copper River Band and Kurmudgeon.<\/p>\n<p>The release notes that Na-Dena&rsquo; and Pacific Alaska Tours will be offering shuttle bus services throughout the day on the Spit. Coldwater Alaska will also offer a boat shuttle service for attendees from the event area to the other side of the harbor.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are available now at homerharborfest.com and include full access to all music performances, vendor booths, marine displays and live art showcases.<\/p>\n<p>More about Taste of Homer<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeralaska.org\/events\/taste-of-homer\/\" target=\"_blank\">Taste of Homer<\/a> is a weeklong &ldquo;community-wide tasting adventure&rdquo; aimed at spotlighting restaurants, food trucks and chefs. Participants who visit five or more participating local businesses will be entered for a chance to win a Lady of the Sea Adventures dinner cruise for two. To participate, pick up a &ldquo;passport&rdquo; at the chamber and have a server initial at each location. Participants can also bring receipts to the chamber. Passports must be turned into the chamber on or before June 14.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor&rsquo;s note: The start time for the culinary competition has been updated. 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