I am writing this letter to commend all the folks involved with the production of Salmonstock, the Renewable Resources Foundation music festival held in Ninilchik this past weekend.

I was a first-time vendor there and was suitably impressed by almost everything. The music was fantastic and varied, the food was tasty, the art was creative and distinguished, the information booths were open and lively with talk without being overbearing about their cause, the security was tight without being strangling, the Porta-Potties were clean and taken care of, the garbage and recycling was disposed of quietly and efficiently.

I have been to many festivals, fairs and events such as this and rarely if ever have I seen one run so well and so efficiently.

Thank you Hannah, Anders, Melissa, and the RRF and its legions of volunteers! Bravo. I hope to be back.

--Matthew Tocchini

Talkeetna