10am–5pm | Free and Open to the Community

Fifty years. Countless voices. One community.

On May 23rd, KRBD celebrates half a century of community radio in Southern Southeast Alaska — and we’re doing it live, together, right here in Ketchikan. Join us for a full day of live broadcasts featuring the incredible range of local talent that has always made this station something special: musicians, spoken word artists, poets, cultural performers, storytellers, and more.

If it can come through a microphone and move people, it belongs on our stage. Commemorative merchandise will be available all day!

Let us know you’re coming! RSVP below.

Dance Through the Decades Costume Party

7pm–10pm | Ted Ferry Civic Center

Tickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door

The first 200 tickets sold receive a commemorative Dance through the Decades ticket! (Tickets are in production and will be available to pick up at the station by May 1st. They make a fabulous bookmark!)

Dress Code: Come dressed as your favorite musical style or decade — classical to K-pop, ’70s to 2020s, anything goes. The more committed the costume, the better. Prizes will be awarded for most creative, best dressed, and more!

Food & Drinks: Hors d’oeuvres, charcuterie, and hand-held bites all evening. Beverage service provided by The Asylum Bar, including beer, wine, and the signature “Rainbird” specialty cocktail. All proceeds from the specialty cocktail benefit KRBD.

Merch: Take home a piece of history! Commemorative 50th anniversary t-shirts, mugs, stickers, and more available for purchase all night.

Virtual Donation Jar:  At checkout, add a little extra love for KRBD in increments of $5 — just like dropping a few bills in the jar on your way out the door. These donations will be recorded as anonymous. To renew your membership or make a membership gift, donate here.

Every increment helps keep community radio alive in Southern Southeast Alaska. Thank you!

Thank you to KPU Telecommunications, Madison Lumber & Hardware, and the Asylum Bar for your support of this event.

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This soft KRBD/Kevin Clevenger Dad Hat in multiple colors features Clevenger’s original design for KRBD embroidered with “KRBD Community Radio” on the front and “Ketchikan, Alaska” on the back. Small run, embroidered locally, this perfect Spring hat is available in khaki, rust, mustard, deep red, faded blue, and pink.

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This grey waffle knit beanie will keep your head warm all winter long while you sport Savannah LeCornu’s Rainbird design embroidered locally by North Creative! Limited supply so get yours today!

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This black waffle knit beanie will keep your head warm all winter long while you sport Savannah LeCornu’s Rainbird design embroidered locally by North Creative! Limited supply so get yours today!

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This wildly popular grey unisex t-shirt celebrates KRBD’s 2025 Summer Solstice Party! Featuring an awesome DJ raven, it proudly proclaims “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Public Radio”

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You voted for it on Facebook and now it’s available! “I Listened to KRBD Before it was Cool” T-Shirt – Limited Edition!

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This wildly popular unisex t-shirt celebrates KRBD’s 2025 Summer Solstice Party! Featuring an awesome DJ raven, it proudly proclaims “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Public Radio”

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Enjoy the beautiful photos that won KRBD’s Photo of the Day contest every month of the year! This is a great gift for friends, family members, and folks who’ve left and miss southern Southeast Alaska!

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Classic KRBD Bird vinyl sticker.

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