Thank You Everyone For A Wonderful 2023 Salmon Festival!
About
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 2024 the festival will be held on Saturday, September 28. You can scroll down to see what events you can expect in the 2024 Salmon Festival.
Events Schedule
Friday, September 27
Salmon Dinner Hosted By The Oroville Docent Association
6:00 to 9:00 pm
Located at Centennial Plaza on the Levee behind the Oroville Convention Center
The public is invited to the Salmon Dinner on Friday, September 22 from 6-9 pm. The event will
be held outdoors at scenic Centennial Plaza on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive in Oroville on the
banks of the Feather River in Oroville. Tickets are on sale August 21 through September 15th at
the Oroville Chamber of Commerce, Marcozzi Jewelers and Farmhouse Cottage, in Oroville.
This year’s Salmon Dinner will be catered by the talented chefs at The Union Restaurant and will
include entrée options of smoked and spiced rubbed tri tip with BBQ sauce, a lemon herb
salmon with a butter sauce, or spinach tortellini with alfredo sauce. For sides there will be
rosemary red potatoes, garlicky green beans topped with toasted almonds, Caeser salad and
assorted dinner rolls. There will be cookies and coffee from Mugshots for dessert, and beer and
wine will be available.
6:00 to 9:00 pm
Located at Centennial Plaza on the Levee behind the Oroville Convention Center
The public is invited to the Salmon Dinner on Friday, September 22 from 6-9 pm. The event will
be held outdoors at scenic Centennial Plaza on Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive in Oroville on the
banks of the Feather River in Oroville. Tickets are on sale August 21 through September 15th at
the Oroville Chamber of Commerce, Marcozzi Jewelers and Farmhouse Cottage, in Oroville.
This year’s Salmon Dinner will be catered by the talented chefs at The Union Restaurant and will
include entrée options of smoked and spiced rubbed tri tip with BBQ sauce, a lemon herb
salmon with a butter sauce, or spinach tortellini with alfredo sauce. For sides there will be
rosemary red potatoes, garlicky green beans topped with toasted almonds, Caeser salad and
assorted dinner rolls. There will be cookies and coffee from Mugshots for dessert, and beer and
wine will be available.
Saturday, September 28
Pancake Breakfast
Starts at 8:00 am
JC Java, 1574 Huntoon St.
Start the day with a delicious pancake breakfast at JC Java. Pair your breakfast with one of their delicious coffees and drinks.
Starts at 8:00 am
JC Java, 1574 Huntoon St.
Start the day with a delicious pancake breakfast at JC Java. Pair your breakfast with one of their delicious coffees and drinks.
Feather River Salmon Tours
Tours at 8:30 am, 10:30 am, and 1:00 pm
Starts at the Feather River Fish Hatchery
Start Salmon Festival Day with a beautiful and educational trip down the Feather River. 100% of the profits support Free School Field Trips.
Tours at 8:30 am, 10:30 am, and 1:00 pm
Starts at the Feather River Fish Hatchery
Start Salmon Festival Day with a beautiful and educational trip down the Feather River. 100% of the profits support Free School Field Trips.
Avie's Place 3K Color Run
Registration at 9:00 am, First Wave at 10:30 am
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 in Downtown Oroville at the Oroville Salmon Festival on September 23, 2023.
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!
Registration at 9:00 am, First Wave at 10:30 am
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 in Downtown Oroville at the Oroville Salmon Festival on September 23, 2023.
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!
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.
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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.
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Feather River Fish Hatchery Tours & More
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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.
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10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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.
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Food Court & Beer Garden Hosted by Feather Falls Casino & Lodge and Feather Falls Brewing Company
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Lower Oroville Convention Center Parking Lot, 1200 Myers St.
In the lower 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. Pair your meal a delicious drink from Feather Falls Brewing Company or margaritas served by the Native Sons of the Golden West.
Throughout the day you can view live entertainment from local bands. Show us your moves on the dance floor!
Stop by our concession stand to buy your smoked salmon and Salmon Festival Swag!
A variety of vendors will be in the Lower Convention Parking Lot, along Montgomery Street, and in the Kingdom Community Church Parking Lot. Get a head start on holiday shopping while checking out our vendors and learn more about our local businesses!
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10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Lower Oroville Convention Center Parking Lot, 1200 Myers St.
In the lower 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. Pair your meal a delicious drink from Feather Falls Brewing Company or margaritas served by the Native Sons of the Golden West.
Throughout the day you can view live entertainment from local bands. Show us your moves on the dance floor!
Stop by our concession stand to buy your smoked salmon and Salmon Festival Swag!
A variety of vendors will be in the Lower Convention Parking Lot, along Montgomery Street, and in the Kingdom Community Church Parking Lot. Get a head start on holiday shopping while checking out our vendors and learn more about our local businesses!
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Salmon Festival Motor Mania
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Throughout Historic Downtown Oroville
Ladies and Gentlemen, it's time to start your engines and head to Downtown Oroville on September 23rd for the Salmon Festival Motor Mania! As the town welcomes back the salmon, we welcome all of you to join us in showing off your ride!
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10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Throughout Historic Downtown Oroville
Ladies and Gentlemen, it's time to start your engines and head to Downtown Oroville on September 23rd for the Salmon Festival Motor Mania! As the town welcomes back the salmon, we welcome all of you to join us in showing off your ride!
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Downtown Oroville Activities
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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 YMCA will be open for restrooms and a cooling center. They will also have local groups performing inside and the LPO Alliance Band will be running a snack bar.
The Eagles Aerie FOE 196 will be serving their famous salmon burgers outside of their newly renovated window at the Eagles Hall.
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.
O'Zone Entertainment will be offering a ton of family friendly activities throughout the day.
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10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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 YMCA will be open for restrooms and a cooling center. They will also have local groups performing inside and the LPO Alliance Band will be running a snack bar.
The Eagles Aerie FOE 196 will be serving their famous salmon burgers outside of their newly renovated window at the Eagles Hall.
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.
O'Zone Entertainment will be offering a ton of family friendly activities throughout the day.
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Kids Zone
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Upper Oroville Convention Center Parking Lot, 1200 Myers St.
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.
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PCW Salmon Smackdown
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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10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Upper Oroville Convention Center Parking Lot, 1200 Myers St.
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.
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PCW Salmon Smackdown
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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Free Admission To City Of Oroville Museums
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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.
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 to 4:00 pm
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.
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.
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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
TBD In 2024
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 2023 Sponsors!
Platinum Sponsors
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Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Edward Jones
Sierra Steel Harley Davidson
Sierra Steel Harley Davidson
Friendship Sponsors
Explore Butte County
Thank You 2023 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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