5th annual Sacred Acre music festival returns to Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds next month
Published 12:14 pm Friday, August 7, 2026
Alaska’s largest and most immersive electronic music and eco-activism festival returns to the Kenai Peninsula next month.
The fifth annual Sacred Acre will take place at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds and ARCHES Amphitheater in Ninilchik from Sept. 11 to 13. Thousands of attendees will experience a weekend of world-class electronic music, wilderness explorations, and environmental action in the heart of Alaska.
Headliners Tape B, Maddy O’Neal, and Effin will be joined by a diverse blend of over 35 rising artists and local-based talent.
Set along the Cook Inlet coastline and nestled within the forests of the Kenai Peninsula, the festival was built around a mission to protect Alaska’s oceans from destructive forest trawling, and uses music as a gateway into environmental stewardship, immersive storytelling, and a connection to the natural landscape.
Five years ago, Homer chef, restaurateur, and conservation advocate Chris Miller set out to build something bigger than a regular music festival.
The former executive chef at Lands’ End Resort, co-owner of The Kannery — Alaska’s first known trawl-free restaurant — and longtime contributor to Salmonfest, created Sacred Acre Alaska with his family to introduce a new generation of travelers to Alaska while also raising awareness around one of the state’s most pressing environmental issues — industrial bottom trawling.
”Every year, we’re not just throwing a party — we’re trying to build something that actually matters,” Miller said. “Getting people together in a place like this, surrounded by so much beauty, creates space to celebrate, learn from each other, and hopefully leave a little more inspired to take action.”
The festival encourages guests to engage directly with ocean conservation, and rather than simply visiting Alaska, attendees leave with a deeper appreciation for the ecosystems they’re helping.
As festival director, Miller has also worked hard to make the journey more attainable than ever for travelers. Through expanded partnerships, attendees now have access to discounted airfare, hotel packages, round-trip shuttle service from Anchorage, camping and RV accommodations, and VIP experiences designed to make simplify the experience beyond the festival.
Bundled options including general admission and round-trip shuttle access start at $300, four nights of on-site camping begins at $139, and average round-trip airfare from many major U.S. cities are estimated at approximately $350. Attendees can experience the full weekend for an estimated total of around $789.
Sacred Acre also has signature excursions, such as soaring above Cook Inlet with Alaska Ultimate Safaris on glacier helicopter tours, sailing on the DJ-led Bumpin’ on the Bay cruise through Kachemak Bay, diving into Coldwater Alaska’s sustainable halibut spearfishing experience, and exploring the land through guided plat foraging hikes and Kenai River fishing trips.
The Stillwater Reflection Center returns as the heart of the festival’s wellness experience, offering over 25 free workshops in yoga, ecstatic dance, cacao ceremonies, sound healing and more. Thoughtful talks, art installations, and social hubs like the Tranquilite Lounge and Tavern complement the programming that helps guests reconnect with themselves and each other.
The state’s largest light display and fully immersive stage environments will transform the Alaskan wilderness with stunning visuals as well, with national lighting and visual artists such as Glass Crane and papa Bear. SeaLegs Stilt Troupe also returns with theatrical performances.
Tickets are now on sale at sacredacreak.com/plan-your-trip.
