Ester Fest 2026

Ester Fest is back! Support the Ester Community Park while you enjoy a relaxing Saturday of music on the best grass in town!

WHEN: The eith annual Ester Fest will be Saturday, July 18, 2026. Music starts at 2 p.m. and ends at 10:30 p.m. 

WHAT: Ester Fest is a family-friendly fundraiser to help raise revenue for the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Ester Community Park. Concessions and sales also benefit the community park.

HOW MUCH: Admission is $10 adults,  youth/children under 18 are free. 

WHO’S PLAYING: 
TBD – now booking

WHAT CAN I EAT? 
TBD – vendor application coming soon!

SHOPPING? Many local craftspeople, artists, organizations and businesses will be a part of this year’s festivities.
Vendor application coming soon!

WHERE: The park is located at 3566 Old Nenana Hwy, Fairbanks, and is only a short 8 minute drive from West Fairbanks. Parking at the park is limited so people are encouraged to carpool if they are able.

THE SCENE: The spacious lawn has lots of room to spread out – bring a chair or blanket and enjoy live music on the biggest outdoor stage and best grass in Fairbanks. There’s a playground for the kids, and outhouses on site.

MORE INFO: The Ester Community Park unique in many ways beyond its fantastic playground, large stage and lush grassy field. The privately-owned park is completely separate from the Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks & Recreation department and is maintained, paid for and operated entirely by volunteers with the non-profit Ester Community Association, using private donations, income from facility reservations and annual fundraisers like Ester Fest.

Come join us!