The Beehive
30870 Sterling Hwy
Anchor point, AK 99556
Phone: (907) 235-5327
Alt. Phone: (907) 299-3819
Email: gerijjj@yahoo.com
Home Page: www.beehivervpark.com

  • Local Things to Do!


Local Events


May - September 2006


Anchor Point, Homer and Seldovia Areas


May | June | July | August | September



MAY




1
21st Annual Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby begins
Summer long halibut derby.  Monthly cash prizes.  Call 235-7740

3
Kachemak Bay Campus - KPC/UAA Commencement
At the Mariner Theater

4-7
14th Annual Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival
Field trips, workshops, birding presentations, art & entertainment celebrating spring and the May migration of millions of birds to the Homer area. Keynote speaker Dr. Bernd Heinrich. Call 235-7740 or see www.homeralaska.org for details.

4-7  
14th Annual Kachemak Bay Wooden Boat Festival
Boat exhibits, rowboat races, demonstrations by boat builders and kid?s boat building. Call 235-2986 for info.

5-6
Saltwater King Tournament
This event begins on a Friday evening with dinner and the auction; boats are auctioned off, the bidders believing the boat will bring in the biggest fish during the derby. Saturday is the day of the derby with the largest fish sharing the prize with the lucky bidder and the Sportsmen?s Association.  Sponsored by South Peninsula Sportsmen?s Association..
   
7
Mother?s Day Brunch
Join Land?s End in celebrating Mother?s Day.  235-0400

12-13
Anchor Point?s Calcutta Auction & Salt Water King Tournament
Call 235-2600 for details.

18   
International Museum Day
Contact the Pratt Museum, 235-8635.

21
King Salmon Season Opens on Anchor River
King Salmon Season season lasts for five consecutive weekends on the Anchor River. It starts at 12:01 A.M. on the Saturday of the weekend before Memorial Day Weekend.

22nd
Annual Kachemak Bay Quilters Show
Saturday & Sunday at the Homer Elks Lodge.

26-30
5th Annual Kachemak Kayak Fest
Kayaking & related events, seminars, demonstrations & workshops for all ages & skill levels. Call 235-7740 or see www.kachemakkayakfest.com for details.

27-30  
Anchor Point Memorial Weekend Family Fun Festival
Call 235-2600 for more details about events.

27-30  
Chainsaw Carving Contest
Seldovia Memorial Day Weekend Chainsaw Carving Contest. Contact Seldovia Chamber of Commerce at 234-7533 for more details.

**
Pier One Theatre Opens
Live local theatre. Call 235-7333 or see www.pieronetheatre.org for more information.




JUNE




9-13
Kachemak Bay Writers?Conference
Lectures, workshops, panel presentations & readings with nationally recognized writers. For information call 235-7743.

10
Homer Animal Friends 8th Annual ?Strut Your Mutt?Dog Walk
Contests, agility demos, games, prizes, owner/dog look-alike & best trick. Call Pat at 235-3779 for details.

11
Kid?s All-American Fishing Derby
The Saturday of National Fishing Week is the day of the annual Kid?s Derby - an event of Hooked on Fishing International - including a big fish contest and casting contests with the large fish going on to state and national competition, plus locally sponsored prizes. All events are free to kids under the age of 16. Enjoy the picnic provided for contestants and families. Locally sponsored by Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce and hosted by Anchor Angler Tackle Shop.

16-17
Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival
Music across the Bay.  Call 234-7612

24    
Homer Yacht Club Land?s End Regatta
Contact Bob Brandt at 235-8503 for information.

24
Homer 10K Spit Run
Contact Homer News at 235-7767 for more information.

24?5
Beaches & Blossoms Weekend
Saturday, Peterson Bay natural history tour highlights; Sunday, Wynn Nature Center. Contact the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies at 235-6667.

30
Garden to Gourmet Potluck Dinner
featuring local faire with naturalist presentation.  Call 235-6667.

**
Satellite Run for Women
the entry fee is a donation to the Breast Cancer Program. Sponsored by South Peninsula Hospital, 235-0259.

**
Bearfoot Bluegrass Camp & Concert
Call 235-4288 for more information.




JULY




4
Anchor Point 4th of July Celebration
A one-day fun filled event for the entire community. The day?s activities include a parade, community potluck picnic, raft race, horseshoe tournament, beach golf, a rubber duck race, and games for the kids including a coin hunt. A true "small town America" way to celebrate our Nation?s birth for the residents and visitors alike. Sponsored by Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce.

4
Homer 4th of July Parade & Community Celebration
Call 235-7740 for more information on events.

4
Seldovia Community 4th of July Celebration
Call 234-7612 for more information.

4
2nd Annual 4th of July Halibut Tournament
One day high stakes fishing extravaganza; big cash prizes.  Call 235-7740.

4
American Legion Auxiliary Carnival
Games, food and fun.

15
Homer Street Fair
Homer High School grounds, call 235-4288 for information.

29?0
KBBI Concert on the Lawn
Weekend music extravaganza. Call 235-7721 for more info.

**
Homer Artists Studio Tour
Contact the Bunnell Street Gallery, 235-2662 for information.

 



AUGUST




18  
Sami
The story of reindeer herders in Alaska.  Pratt Museum, 235-8635

18-20
Kenai Peninsula State Fair
Exhibits, contests, music & entertainment at ?Alaska?s biggest little Fair?  Ninilchik Fairgrounds. 567-3670

**
Summer String Festival
Live, classical music throughout Homer by the Kenai Peninsula Orchestra.
 



SEPTEMBER




2
Homer Mariner Ironman Triathlon
Swim-bike-run community event for all ages.  Call 299-1985 for info.

30
21st Annual Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby Ends
9pm is the cut-off time for entries. Call the Chamber at 235-7740.