A look back at the 2017 Bristol Bay Winterfest

By Lawrence Hamilton • Feb 16, 2017

King Salmon and Naknek staged a successful and chilly 2017 Winterfest. KDLG's Lawrence Hamilton attended the Winterfest and has a look back the festivities. 

Naknek and South Naknek residents enjoying the Friday night potluck
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Sherry Lobo shows off some homemade handicrafts and the Saturday bazaar.
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Ken Pulice waits for the candy to be dropped on Lapper's Lake.
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Children anticipate the candy drop on Lapper's Lake.
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Dogs gearing up for the one dog sled pull on the final day of Winterfest.
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One dog sled pull at Airplane Lake.
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The cold temperatures meant the return of the Penguin Dip. Wind chill on dip was below -20.
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Contact the author lawrence@kdlg.org or 907-842-5281.