2023 Valdez Kids Derby – July 22
$100 CASH and 2 fishing poles per division!
Kids Derby prizes can be picked up at the weigh-in station on Chitina Drive!
9am to 8pm – SUNDAY, July 23rd
CLICK HERE for 2022 Kids Derby SLIDESHOW

How It Works
Only photos uploaded between 6:01 am and Midnight Saturday, July 22nd will be eligible for prizes!
KIDS DERBY HATS AVAILABLE AT Valdez Fish Derbies Weigh-In Station 6am to 10am – Saturday, July 22nd
1. Free Valdez Kids Derby Hat available to Children age 5 to16
* One hat per child
* Child must be present at weigh-in between 6am to 10am to pick up hat
* Please stay in your car and drive by the weigh-in & volunteer will hand you hat(s)
2. Take a Picture that includes: Pink Salmon, One Child & Hat (either on the kid or the fish!)
* One Child per picture please – that child will be entered to win prizes
* If you have multiple children, enter them separately – Submit ONE ENTRY FORM per Child
3. Picture must be taken on Saturday, July 22nd and submitted by midnight
4. Please include Contact Information so we can get a hold of you when you win!
5. Kids Derby Prize Pick-Up Hours are Sunday July 23rd 9am-8pm at the weigh-in!
6. Do NOT weigh-in your fish at weigh-in station – Photo entries will only be taken online
2022 Kids Pink Salmon Derby WINNERS – July 23, 2022
5 to 7 Age Division
$100 GRAND PRIZE
Lilian Johnson
Valdez, AK
8 to 10 Age Division
11-13 Age Division
14-16 Age Division
KVAK Kids Broadcast Members with Kids Derby Radio Show Grand Prize Winner Erika Bayles (holding box with 10 pounds of jellybeans) …she won the kayak too!
Shout out to KVAK Kids Club Broadcast Club Participants: Olin Anderson, Julian Crater, Lexie Passin, Claire Sutton, Kirstyn Passin, JC McCune, Maddie Kern, and Kavik Dibb
CLICK HERE for the 2022 Kid’s Derby FAQ
2022 Photo Submission
Only forms submitted on Saturday, July 23rd between 6:01 AM and midnight will be eligible.
CLICK HERE to Submit Entry
We look forward to seeing your pictures!
12 WINNERS will be announced 12:01am Sunday, July 24
Kids Derby Prize Pick-Up Hours are Sunday July 24th 9am-8pm at the weigh-in!
LIVE RADIO SHOW FOR KIDS – BY KIDS
KVAK Kid’s Club will be hosting a virtual radio show
Saturday, July 23rd from 5-6pm!
Tune into 93.3FM or 1230AM KVAK Radio for a fun time on the air
Kids Age 5 to 16 can call in to win PRIZES:
GRAND PRIZE – Kids Kayak from Prospector & 10 Pounds of Jelly Beans
(if you don’t win, you can get a great discount on kids kayaks
this weekend at the Prospector)
Call in to win Ice Cream Tokens and a chance to win GRAND PRIZE
CLICK HERE for more info