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Each year the Oroville Salmon Festival celebrates the return of the salmon to the Feather River. This family-friendly event always takes place on the fourth Saturday in September. In 2022 the festival will be held on Saturday, September 24. You can scroll down to see what events you can expect in the 2022 Salmon Festival.
Events Schedule
Friday, September 23
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Salmon Soirée Hosted By The Friends of the Feather River Nature Center
Located at Centennial Plaza on the Levee behind the Oroville Convention Center Starts at 6:00 pm The Friends of the Feather River Nature Center will be hosting an outdoor Soirée at the beautiful Centennial Plaza overlooking the Feather river in Downtown Oroville. Attendees will enjoy small plates of hors d'oeuvres paired with beer and wine, live music and dancing. A raffle will take place during the event with some amazing prizes to win. This Friday night event is the traditional start of the Salmon Festival weekend. Click Here to Purchase Tickets, or stop by the Oroville Chamber Office. |
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Saturday, September 24
7:30 am - 9:00 am
Pancake Breakfast
YMCA Oroville Convention Center, 1200 Myers St.
Start by visiting the YMCA at the Convention Center for a Pancake Breakfast to launch the days events! Breakfast will be served from 7:30 - 9:00am. $5 for Pancakes, $7 for Pancakes, Sausage, Eggs, and Coffee or Juice. The YMCA at the Convention Center will also provide public restrooms and a cool place to come indoors all day.
YMCA Oroville Convention Center, 1200 Myers St.
Start by visiting the YMCA at the Convention Center for a Pancake Breakfast to launch the days events! Breakfast will be served from 7:30 - 9:00am. $5 for Pancakes, $7 for Pancakes, Sausage, Eggs, and Coffee or Juice. The YMCA at the Convention Center will also provide public restrooms and a cool place to come indoors all day.
Registration at 8:00 am, Event Starts at 9:00 am
Avie's Place 3K Color Run
Registration at the Oroville Convention Center, 1200 Myers St.
Run Start Along The Levee
Avie's Place Color Run is a fundraiser event for Avie's Place Park and Playground that will take place along the Feather River. You will run a 3K course and get covered in colored powder as you go. Every runner will receive an Avie's Place T-shirt and a pair of sunglasses and help build Avie's Place! Avie's Place will be a 2-acre American with Disabilities Act-certified park and playground in Oroville specifically designed for families of medically fragile children and our disabled
community.
Click Here to register for the 3K.
Registration at the Oroville Convention Center, 1200 Myers St.
Run Start Along The Levee
Avie's Place Color Run is a fundraiser event for Avie's Place Park and Playground that will take place along the Feather River. You will run a 3K course and get covered in colored powder as you go. Every runner will receive an Avie's Place T-shirt and a pair of sunglasses and help build Avie's Place! Avie's Place will be a 2-acre American with Disabilities Act-certified park and playground in Oroville specifically designed for families of medically fragile children and our disabled
community.
Click Here to register for the 3K.
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Feather River Fish Hatchery Tours & More
Feather River Fish Hatchery, 5 Table Mountain Blvd.
The Feather River Fish Hatchery will be open for this year's festival! Learn everything there is to know about salmon by taking a free tour of the hatchery. Watch the salmon jump over the fish ladder and get up close with them at the viewing window. There will also be a mobile fish exhibit, nature related booths, live animals, and food available.
Feather River Fish Hatchery, 5 Table Mountain Blvd.
The Feather River Fish Hatchery will be open for this year's festival! Learn everything there is to know about salmon by taking a free tour of the hatchery. Watch the salmon jump over the fish ladder and get up close with them at the viewing window. There will also be a mobile fish exhibit, nature related booths, live animals, and food available.
9:00 am, 11:30 am, and 2:00 pm
Salmon Kayak Tours
Starts at the Feather River Fish Hatchery, 5 Table Mountain Blvd, and ends at Riverbend Park, 50 Montgomery St.
The Forebay Aquatic Center will be hosting their annual educational kayak floats down the Feather River starting at the Fish Hatchery and ending at Riverbend Park.
Tickets are available for the Forebay Aquatic Center Kayak Floats. Click Here to purchase your ticket.
Starts at the Feather River Fish Hatchery, 5 Table Mountain Blvd, and ends at Riverbend Park, 50 Montgomery St.
The Forebay Aquatic Center will be hosting their annual educational kayak floats down the Feather River starting at the Fish Hatchery and ending at Riverbend Park.
Tickets are available for the Forebay Aquatic Center Kayak Floats. Click Here to purchase your ticket.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free Admission To City Of Oroville Museums
The City Museums listed below will be offering free admission for the Salmon Festival! Check all five out to get a comprehensive history lesson of what made Oroville.
Lott Home & Sank Park, 1067 Montgomery St.
Chinese Temple, 1500 Broderick St.
Bolt's Antique Tool Museum, 1650 Broderick St.
Pioneer Museum, 2332 Montgomery St.
Feather River Nature Center, Old Ferry Rd.
The City Museums listed below will be offering free admission for the Salmon Festival! Check all five out to get a comprehensive history lesson of what made Oroville.
Lott Home & Sank Park, 1067 Montgomery St.
Chinese Temple, 1500 Broderick St.
Bolt's Antique Tool Museum, 1650 Broderick St.
Pioneer Museum, 2332 Montgomery St.
Feather River Nature Center, Old Ferry Rd.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Gold Rush Car Show
Throughout Historic Downtown Oroville
The streets will be filled with cars thanks to the return of the Oro Dam Cruisers Gold Rush Car Show. There will be vehicles of every make, model, and era throughout Downtown giving attendees plenty of eye candy to view.
Pre-Registration is open for the Gold Rush Car Show. Click Here to pre-register your vehicle by September 6.
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Downtown Oroville Activities
Throughout Historic Downtown Oroville
Come on down to the beautiful Historic Downtown Oroville for a variety of activities and things to see. The stores and restaurants that are a part of the Downtown Oroville area will be open for business with a variety of items and food to check out.
The Oroville State Theatre will be hosting nature videos provided by the Department of Water resources. These videos will feature the natural wonder of the Feather River basin and a free to watch.
The Feather River Senior Center will be serving their delicious chicken salad croissant sandwiches and ice cream tacos.
The Eagles Aerie #196 will be selling fresh made food outside of their Eagles building window on Myers near the Oroville Convention Center. The menu includes:
Fish & Chips: 2 Beer Battered Cod Fillets, Fries and a Drink for $10.00
Salmon Burger: Includes Coleslaw, All The Fixins' and A Drink for $8.00
1/4 Pound All Beef Hotdog: Includes Coleslaw, All The Fixins', Chips and A Drink for $6.00
Root Beer Floats for $4.00
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Kids Zone
Parking Lot A, 1200 Myers St.
Christian Faith Center Parking Lot, 1235 Lincoln Blvd.
The Father's House Church and Oroville Christian Faith Center will have plenty of activities for your children to participate in. There will be inflatables, water activities, and face painting. The Christian Faith Center will be hosting carnival style kids activities, balloon making, face painting, henna tattoos, and more! The Exchange Club of Oroville will also be hosting a sidewalk art chalk event in Parking Lot A.
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Arts & Crafts Alley
Along Montgomery St.
Along Montgomery St. we have added an Arts & Crafts Alley. There are a variety of crafts available purchases including clothes, purses, woodwork, crystals, tumblers, jewelry, paintings, glass work, and so much more! There will also be live spray painting and live glass blowing.
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Food Court
Upper Oroville Convention Center Parking Lot, 1200 Myers St.
In the upper Oroville Convention Center Parking Lot there will be a variety of food for you to try out from local vendors, food trucks, and the well-known BBQ Salmon made by the Oroville Optimist Club. After you pick something up to eat, head inside to the Oroville Convention Center to take a seat, enjoy your meal, and watch some presentations put on by the Oroville YMCA.
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PCW Slammin' at the Salmon Festival
Oroville Convention Center, 1200 Myers St.
The NorCal PCW is going to be hosting a wrestling event just outside of the Oroville Convention Center! Come on down and see some wrestling demonstrations starting at 11:00 am.
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Vendors
Along The Levee, Arlin Rhine Dr.
Informational and retail vendors will be set up with fun activities and items to buy for you while you enjoy the Salmon Festival. Catch a ride on the trackless train to see all the vendors.
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Beer Garden
Centennial Plaza, 1800 Arlin Rhine Dr.
In the morning at Centennial Plaza there will be Traditional Maidu Dancers.
Starting at 10:00 am for those 21 and older, Feather Falls Casino & Lodge presents this year's Salmon Festival Beer Garden at the Centennial Plaza. Live music from local bands will be playing while you enjoy your beer from Feather Falls Brewing Company or wine from Live Vine.
Band Line Up
10:00 am - Emma & Will
11:30 am - The Strung Nugget Gang
1:00 pm - Code 3
2:30 pm - Whiskey River Band
Throughout Historic Downtown Oroville
The streets will be filled with cars thanks to the return of the Oro Dam Cruisers Gold Rush Car Show. There will be vehicles of every make, model, and era throughout Downtown giving attendees plenty of eye candy to view.
Pre-Registration is open for the Gold Rush Car Show. Click Here to pre-register your vehicle by September 6.
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Downtown Oroville Activities
Throughout Historic Downtown Oroville
Come on down to the beautiful Historic Downtown Oroville for a variety of activities and things to see. The stores and restaurants that are a part of the Downtown Oroville area will be open for business with a variety of items and food to check out.
The Oroville State Theatre will be hosting nature videos provided by the Department of Water resources. These videos will feature the natural wonder of the Feather River basin and a free to watch.
The Feather River Senior Center will be serving their delicious chicken salad croissant sandwiches and ice cream tacos.
The Eagles Aerie #196 will be selling fresh made food outside of their Eagles building window on Myers near the Oroville Convention Center. The menu includes:
Fish & Chips: 2 Beer Battered Cod Fillets, Fries and a Drink for $10.00
Salmon Burger: Includes Coleslaw, All The Fixins' and A Drink for $8.00
1/4 Pound All Beef Hotdog: Includes Coleslaw, All The Fixins', Chips and A Drink for $6.00
Root Beer Floats for $4.00
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Kids Zone
Parking Lot A, 1200 Myers St.
Christian Faith Center Parking Lot, 1235 Lincoln Blvd.
The Father's House Church and Oroville Christian Faith Center will have plenty of activities for your children to participate in. There will be inflatables, water activities, and face painting. The Christian Faith Center will be hosting carnival style kids activities, balloon making, face painting, henna tattoos, and more! The Exchange Club of Oroville will also be hosting a sidewalk art chalk event in Parking Lot A.
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Arts & Crafts Alley
Along Montgomery St.
Along Montgomery St. we have added an Arts & Crafts Alley. There are a variety of crafts available purchases including clothes, purses, woodwork, crystals, tumblers, jewelry, paintings, glass work, and so much more! There will also be live spray painting and live glass blowing.
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Food Court
Upper Oroville Convention Center Parking Lot, 1200 Myers St.
In the upper Oroville Convention Center Parking Lot there will be a variety of food for you to try out from local vendors, food trucks, and the well-known BBQ Salmon made by the Oroville Optimist Club. After you pick something up to eat, head inside to the Oroville Convention Center to take a seat, enjoy your meal, and watch some presentations put on by the Oroville YMCA.
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PCW Slammin' at the Salmon Festival
Oroville Convention Center, 1200 Myers St.
The NorCal PCW is going to be hosting a wrestling event just outside of the Oroville Convention Center! Come on down and see some wrestling demonstrations starting at 11:00 am.
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Vendors
Along The Levee, Arlin Rhine Dr.
Informational and retail vendors will be set up with fun activities and items to buy for you while you enjoy the Salmon Festival. Catch a ride on the trackless train to see all the vendors.
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Beer Garden
Centennial Plaza, 1800 Arlin Rhine Dr.
In the morning at Centennial Plaza there will be Traditional Maidu Dancers.
Starting at 10:00 am for those 21 and older, Feather Falls Casino & Lodge presents this year's Salmon Festival Beer Garden at the Centennial Plaza. Live music from local bands will be playing while you enjoy your beer from Feather Falls Brewing Company or wine from Live Vine.
Band Line Up
10:00 am - Emma & Will
11:30 am - The Strung Nugget Gang
1:00 pm - Code 3
2:30 pm - Whiskey River Band
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Getting There
Directions, Parking, & Finding that perfect spot
Parking
The streets will be closed this year, and there will be shuttle service. Please review the map above for parking and shuttle stop locations.
The streets will be closed this year, and there will be shuttle service. Please review the map above for parking and shuttle stop locations.
- River Bend Park (view map) From Hwy 70, exit onto Montgomery Street and head west approximately 350 yards towards the Feather River. As you enter the park, there is a large archway that reads “Feather River – Catch the Dream”
- Parking Lot at Table Mountain Blvd. & Grand From From Hwy 70, exit onto Grand and head east. The parking lot will be located at 202 Mira Loma Dr.
Vendor/Ticket/Registration Information
Friday Night Salmon Soiree
Click Here for Tickets
Contact: Feather River Nature Center
Pre-Registration for Gold Rush Car Show
Click Here to Pre-Register Online
Contact: Oro Dam Cruisers, Joshua McQuarrie, (530) 990-1722
Tickets for Feather River Kayak Tour
Click Here to Purchase Tickets
Contact: Forebay Aquatic Center, (530) 774-7934
Pre-Registration for Avie's Place Color Run
Click Here to Pre-Register Online
Contact: Avie's Place, (530) 301-5206
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. Do I have to buy tickets?
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There will be tickets required for both the Friday Night Dinner and the Feather River Float. The rest of the event is free to attend.
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Q. What about parking?
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There are two convenient parking locations:
There will also be parking available downtown. Please use the map above for locations of bus stops. |
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Q. What time will the shuttles run?
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The shuttles will run from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Please use the map above for shuttle routes and bus stops.
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Q. What about restrooms and ATM access?
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Please use the map above for portable toilets and wash station locations. It is still to be determined if there will be ATMs this year. Please plan accordingly.
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Q. When will the fish ladder gates open?
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The fish ladder gates at the Fish Hatchery open in September 15, just before the Salmon Festival.
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Thank You 2022 Sponsors!
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
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Silver Sponsors
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Bronze Sponsors
North Valley Chevrolet Dealers
Oroville Gentle Dentistry
Oroville Gentle Dentistry
Friendship Sponsors
Explore Butte County
Pioneer Collision Center
Oroville News Live
Pioneer Collision Center
Oroville News Live
Thank You 2022 Events Committee!
Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce - Feather River Fish Hatchery - Feather River Nature Center - Oroville YMCA - Oroville Optimist Club - Oro Dam Cruisers - Department of Water Resources - Forebay Aquatic Center - Father's House Church of Oroville - First Congregational Church - Exchange Club of Oroville - City of Oroville - City of Oroville Docents - Native Sons of the Golden West - Downtown Oroville Business Association - Oroville State Theatre - Feather River Senior Center - Eagles Aerie FOE 196 - Christian Faith Center - Feather River Recreation & Park District - St. Thomas the Apostle School - Butte County Office of Education - Feather Falls Casino & Lodge - Gold Country Casino Resort - Enterprise Rancheria - Mooretown Rancheria - Explore Butte County - Oroville Hospital - Recology Butte Colusa Counties - Jordan Crossing Ministries - Oroville Police Department - Butte County CERT
Contact
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For additional information about this year’s Salmon Festival, please contact the Oroville Chamber of Commerce.
1789 Montgomery St. Oroville, CA 95965 530.538.2542 info@orovillechamber.com Monday–Friday 9AM–3PM |
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