2020 Kids Pink Salmon Derby – Saturday, July 25th

Winners were chosen at random
Kids Derby prizes can be picked up at the weigh-in station on Chitina Drive!
9am to 8pm – SUNDAY, July 26th

CLIC K Picture for Kids Derby Slide Show – Press Square Box with Arrow Icon on right side of page to make a Slideshow

2020 Kids Pink Salmon Derby Winners

5 to 7 Age Division

$100 GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Katrina Bak
Delta, AK

FISHING POLE WINNER
Noah Garcia
Valdez, AK

FISHING POLE WINNER
Violet Bristow
Fairbanks, AK

8 to 10 Age Division

$100 GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Krista Vink
Palmer, AK

FISHING POLE WINNER
Tatum O’Brien
Valdez, AK

FISHING POLE WINNER
Andrew Slats
Fairbanks, AK

11-13 Age Division

$100 GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Gabe Caruthers
Valdez, AK

FISHING POLE WINNER
Turner Greenwood
Fairbanks, AK

FISHING POLE WINNER
Abigail O’Neil
Valdez, AK

14-16 Age Division

$100 GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Paden Kraus
North Pole, AK

FISHING POLE WINNER
Kevin Hasley
Eagle, CO

FISHING POLE WINNER
Sarah Curry
Fairbanks, AK

2020 Kids Pink Salmon Derby Prize Info

4 Grand Prizes of $100 CASH – 8 Fishing Poles

CLICK HERE for FAQ

How It Works

Here’s the Kids Pink Salmon Derby photo submission form (below). Only photos uploaded between 6:01 am and Midnight Saturday, July 25th will be eligible for prizes!

KIDS DERBY HATS AVAILABLE AT Valdez Fish Derbies Weigh-In Station 6am to 10am – Saturday, July 25th

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!)
***Weigh-In Station Ran out of Hats – Kids can print Valdez Fish Derbies FAQ/FLYER and submit picture with fish & flyer to enter ***
CLICK HERE for Flyer

* 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 25th 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 26th 9am-8pm at the weigh-in!

6. Do NOT weigh-in your fish at weigh-in station – Photo entries will only be taken online

KVAK Kid’s Club will be hosting a virtual radio show Saturday, July 25th from 5-6pm!
Tune into KVAK Radio for a fun time on the air with KVAK’s Kids Club Kids!
CLICK HERE for more info.

SUBMIT PHOTO ENTRIES HERE

There will be NO Barbeque this year – but we look forward to seeing your pictures!
Prizes can be picked up at weigh-in station Sunday – Weigh-In Open Sunday 1pm to 8pm
12 WINNERS will be announced 12:01am Sunday, July 26
Kids Derby Prize Pick-Up Hours are Sunday July 26th 9am-8pm at the weigh-in!

CLICK HERE for 2019 Kids Pink Salmon Derby Picture Slideshow

2019 Kids Pink Salmon Derby Winners

5 to 7 Age Division

1st
Cole Moore
North Pole, AK
7.18 lbs.

2nd
Lilia Horschel (’17 Picture)
Valdez, AK
6.82 lbs.

3rd
Eston Bailey
Fairbanks, AK
6.30 lbs.

8 to 10 Age Division

1st
McKinley Creer
El Paso, TX
6.96 lbs.

2nd
Josie Jenkins
Fairbanks, AK
6.76 lbs.

3rd
Hunter Burgess
East Wenatchee, WA
6.24 lbs.

11-13 Age Division

1st
Avery Creer
El Paso, TX
7.94 lbs.

2nd
Fritz Stangl
Fairbanks, AK
7.08

3rd
Wesley Horschel
Valdez, AK
6.38 lbs.

14-16 Age Division

1st
Ginger Keller
Valdez, AK
5.78 lbs.

2nd
Tyler Belliston
Wasilla, AK
5.64 lbs.

3rd
Riley Jenkins
Fairbanks, AK
5.26 lbs.

CLICK HERE for 2019 Kids Pink Salmon Derby Weigh-In Photos

Top 10 (2008 through 2019) Pink Salmon Derby Winners

Place

Name

Year

Age Group

Weight

City, State

Alex Plowman

2017

8-10 yrs

10.12

Fairbanks, AK

Bryndi Beck

2017

5-7 yrs

10.08

Valdez, AK

Ava Mitchell

2017

8-10 yrs

9.40

Fairbanks, AK

Paul Eieman

2017

8-10 yrs

8.40

Twin Falls, ID

Andrew Hayse

2017

11-13 yrs

8.20

Wasilla, AK

Christian Wingert

2016

8-10 yrs

8.08 lbs.

Fairbanks, AK

Avery Creer

2019

11-13 yrs

7.94 lbs.

El Paso, TX

Theron Lee

2012

14-16 yrs

7.92 lbs.

Winfield, AL

Caleb Horschel

2017

5-7 yrs

7.90 lbs.

Valdez AK

Austin Evans

2016

11-13 yrs

7.90 lbs.

Tulsa, OK

General Information

2019 Kids Pink Salmon Derby

1. Who can participate in the 2019 Kid’s Derby?

Any kid in the following age divisions:
Age: 5 – 7
Age: 8 – 10
Age: 11 – 13
Age: 14 – 16

2. Who can come to the BBQ?

Kid’s Derby participants and their friends & family.

3. What if I don’t catch a fish?

Come by the weigh in station anyway, and let us know that you tried. You can still get a free t-shirt (while supplies last) and attend the Awards BBQ.

4. When & Where do I weigh my fish?

Between 10:00 am – 5:00 pm on Saturday, July 20th. At the Valdez Fish Derby weigh in station near the Harbormaster’s office.

5. How much does it cost?

It’s FREE! No fees for the derby or for the BBQ!

6. When is the BBQ?

We will begin serving food at 5pm, July 20th Saturday at Dock Point.

7. What will Valdez Fish Derbies do with my picture?

Valdez Fish Derbies will take a picture of every child who weighs a fish.
If parent/guardian signs the release form, their picture will be posted on VFD website.
Winner pictures will be released to the media, only if parent or guardian over age of 18 has signed the release.

As a non-profit 501 C6 organization, Valdez Fish Derbies is dedicated to promoting Sportfishing in Valdez. Pink salmon are a great introduction to fishing for kids because the pinks are plentiful, easily accessible and a lot of fun to catch. Valdez Fish Derbies happily funds the barbecue, prizes and operational expenses of the Kids Pink Salmon Derby. We encourage you to bring your kids and get hooked on fishing.