Registered exhibitors may break down their exhibits from 10am-12pm on Tuesday, June 11. We encourage all exhibitors to maintain their exhibit during the show hours - 10am-5pm on Sunday and 10am-5pm on Monday. Exhibitors may register here.
Time to pull the nets and wrap up the 2019 Bristol Bay Fish Expo.
RAVN Air will award two round-trip tickets that will be raffled at Closing Ceremony.
Bristol Bay has a style of its own...from the rain gear on deck look to your going to town ensemble, the 2018 Fashion Show will bring the hottest looks of the Bay to the Expo stage.
Generously sponsored by Nomar Alaska and GRUNDENS.
Designed for Captains AND Crew! Compatibility in tight quarters is key and can make or break your season. The Speed Hiring event is designed to provide a venue for face-to-face interviews where Captains can find their crew. Sponsored by Alaska Marine Conservation Council
Tradeshow Day 2
Speakers from sectors across the industry - from catching, to financing, selling and more, there’s something here for everyone. See the agenda here.
Thanks to BBEDC for sponsoring this event!
And Wild Salmon dinner prepared by celebrity chef Taichi Kitamura!
Speakers from sectors across the industry - from catching, to financing, selling and more, there’s something here for everyone. See the agenda here.
Thanks to BBEDC for sponsoring this event!
Tradeshow Day 1
Registered exhibitors may set their exhibits from 3pm to 6pm on Saturday, June 8. We encourage all exhibitors to maintain their exhibit during the show hours Sunday and Monday. Trade Show floor hours are 10-5pm on Sunday and 10-5pm on Monday at the Bristol Bay School, located at 2 School Road, Naknek, Alaska. The show is designed for those who offer products and services related to the Bristol Bay fishing industry. Exhibitors can register here.
It's the center of commerce and connections. 55+ vendors showcasing their products and services specific to Bristol Bay.
Our major fundraiser for the Little Angels Childcare Academy! Come one and all, register to get a paddle and bid on items from the fashion show and/or on-line catalog.
The auction is the biggest opportunity to generate funds to support Little Angels Childcare Center and a fabulous way for vendors to the commercial fishing industry to feature their products and services in front of the audience that influences and buys.
Sponsored by: Steelbird Productions
Managing Risk on the Water, Gabe Dunham, Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program
Sponsored and Hosted by The Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation
Fisheries Related State of Alaska loan programs, Michelle Rodekohr, Alaska Division of Economic Development and Lea Klingert, Alaska Commercial Fisheries and Agriculture Bank
Sponsored and Hosted by The Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation
Department of Natural Resources Shore Fish Lease Program
Andrew Miller and Tod Derks, Presenter
Sponsored and Hosted by The Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation
Presented by Communications Director, Jeremy Woodrow
ASMI will share Alaska seafood’s current state in the global marketplace.
Buying & Selling Boats and Permits: Tips From a Broker
Presented By: Doug Bowen and Maddie Lightsey of Alaska Boats and Permits
....The two best days of your life are the day you buy your boat and the day you sell it......
Whether you're an old pro or you're new to the game, buying and selling boats and permits can seem a bit intimidating... but it doesn't have to be!
Come chat about the process of buying and selling, listen to their tips and tricks, and ask questions.
Learn why the state-of-the-art advances in waterjet technology will dramatically transforms this effort.
Presented by Jason Hill | Sales Manager – Waterjets
Emily Anderson is the Alaska Director for the Wild Salmon Center and an attorney specializing in natural resource and water law and Melanie Brown set-nets in the Naknek River District with her family and is an organizer for SalmonState.
Why do we need to change the law?
Why now?
Who is behind this?
How does it promote responsible development and protect your fishing business?
How does it protect Bristol Bay?
How can you help?
This new event will provide a venue for the poets and storytellers of Bristol Bay to tell their stories. Fishermen, Cannery workers, and everyone involved in our industry is welcome to share their art.
Hosted by: Alaska Peninsula and Becharof National Wildlife Refuge.
Let's continue to build and retain our rich history. The ongoing MugUp event will provide a space that celebrates the stories of cannery work.
Sponsored by Cummins
Chris Napoli, Chief Administrative Officer, Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation will introduce the audience to brief update on BBEDC activities and programs of interest to the Bristol Bay fleet and its associated partners.
Sponsored and Hosted by The Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation
This opening ceremony will kick off the 2nd annual Bristol Bay Fish Expo. Keynote speaker NN Cannery History Project Historian Katie Ringsmuth will address the 2018 Bristol Bay Fish Expo theme, Celebrating Our Past | Sustaining Our Future.
It's the center of commerce and connections. 55+ vendors showcasing their products and services specific to Bristol Bay.
Registered exhibitors may set up from 3-5 pm in the Bristol Bay School located at 2 School Road, Naknek, Alaska. Show hours are 8-5pm Friday and Saturday. Show is designed for those who offer products and services along the supply chain to be featured at a one-stop-shop for the industry, at the site. See who's registered and what's available here. The primary audience are fishermen (crew and boat owners/operators), local product/service providers, seafood processors, economic development professionals and more. Register here.
