About
Each year the Oroville Salmon Festival celebrates the return of the salmon to the Feather River. Join the celebration by viewing the salmon run at the fish hatchery, running in the 3k Salmon Dash, wandering through the street fair, and tasting salmon dishes prepared in various styles. This family-friendly event always takes place on the fourth Saturday in September. This year it will be held on September 28.
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Official Schedule
The official 2019 schedule of activities below is full of fun for the whole family.
Most activities take place at the following 3 locations.
Most activities take place at the following 3 locations.
Fish Hatchery
5 Table Mountain Blvd • 9am to 3pm • FREE TOURS
See the salmon run first-hand from the observation platform and the windows into the water. Free Guided Tours every half hour. |
Downtown Street Fair
Historic Downtown Oroville • 10am to 3pm • FREE ENTRY
Take a stroll through historic Downtown Oroville and enjoy music, food, crafts, and fun! Organized by the Oroville Downtown Business Association. |
Salmon Court
On the Downtown Levee • 10am to 4pm • FREE ENTRY
Visit Salmon Court and enjoy fresh barbecued and smoked salmon, cartoonist Jon Shultz, the Oroville Hospital Health Fair, kids art activities, and more. |
Friday, September 27
Feather River Nature Center Dinner
6:00 pm
This annual dinner kicks off Salmon Festival on Friday and is held on the levee at Salmon Court, overlooking the Feather River. For dinner, guests have the option of either grilled Alaskan salmon or tri-tip, and beer and wine are available for purchase. This family-friendly event is held under a large tent with live music by The Crawlers and dancing. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available at the Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce and at Chico Paper Company.
Adults $25 | Children (under twelve) $12
Proceeds from the dinner support both the Feather River Nature Center and the Salmon Festival.
6:00 pm
This annual dinner kicks off Salmon Festival on Friday and is held on the levee at Salmon Court, overlooking the Feather River. For dinner, guests have the option of either grilled Alaskan salmon or tri-tip, and beer and wine are available for purchase. This family-friendly event is held under a large tent with live music by The Crawlers and dancing. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available at the Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce and at Chico Paper Company.
Adults $25 | Children (under twelve) $12
Proceeds from the dinner support both the Feather River Nature Center and the Salmon Festival.
Saturday, September 28
Visit the Oroville Fish Hatchery
9:00 am to 3:00 pm – Fish Hatchery Tours
Take a tour of the Feather River Fish Hatchery to see first-hand the run of the salmon from the ocean to their native rivers. Outside at the fish barrier dam, watch salmon swim up the fish ladder from the observation platform and the windows into the water. Inside the main hatchery, watch spawning operations through an observation window. Guided tours begin every half hour starting at 9:00 am. Click here for more information about the Feather River Fish Hatchery.
7:00 am to 11:00 am – Pancake breakfast at the Fish Hatchery
Adults: Pancakes, Eggs, Juice, and Coffee – $7 or Pancakes, Juice, and Coffee – $5
Children: Pancakes & Juice $3.50
Presale tickets available at the Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce.
11:00 am to 3:00 pm – Lunch at the Fish Hatchery. Enjoy tri-tip, hot dogs, tacos, nachos, and SUPER nachos.
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Salmon Festival Float on The River
9:30 am to 2:30 pm – The Forebay Aquatic Center is hosting a float down the Feather River in partnership with the Department of Water Resources. The float will go from the Feather River Fish Hatchery down to Riverbend Park in 8-person rafts with a DWR biologist to educate you on the Feather River and the fish.
Cost: $35 per person, includes paddles and life jacket.
Click here to purchase tickets.
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Historic Downtown Street Fair
10:00 am to 3:00 pm – Downtown Street Fair and BCOE Children’s Fair.
Click here for vendor application.
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Salmon Court
10:00 am to 4:00 pm – On the levee at Arline Rhine Drive, behind the Municipal Auditorium.
Watch free entertainment at the Salmon Court on the levee overlooking the Feather River. To open the celebrations, the Konkow Valley Maidu perform a traditional first salmon ceremony. Then, the entertainment line-up includes dance by Feather River Recreation & Parks District, Hip-Hop Dance by the African-American Family & Cultural Center, Catch It Quick Juggling Company with Michael Taylor, and Belly Dancing with the Shalamar Dance Company. Live music performances include the Hill Crest Ave. Band, Feather River Gypsies, and the Surf Noir Kings.
The Salmon Grilling Contest, put on by the Native Sons of the Golden West, lets you sample Salmon grilled in many different ways. Other Salmon dishes are also available for you to enjoy at the Food Court.
Oroville Hospital Health Fair
Be an active participant in your health! Receive free flu shots, health screenings and health education at Oroville Hospital’s Salmon Festival Health Fair. Prepare for flu season and ward off illness by getting your flu vaccination early.
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Oroville Hospital 3k Salmon Color Dash
Register today for Oroville Hospital’s 3K Salmon Color Dash Walk/Run. This event is the perfect blend of exercise and fun, with a huge dose of color! And this year, we’re bringing the ’80s back to Oroville. Wear your best ’80s workout gear to be entered in our Fitbit raffle! This totally rad event is perfect for the whole family and will be a fun-filled day you will all remember.
8:30 am – Registration & Check-In
9:30 am – Color Dash Begins at the Oroville Centennial Plaza
Adults $25 | Kids 12 and Under $15
Click here for registration.
9:00 am to 3:00 pm – Fish Hatchery Tours
Take a tour of the Feather River Fish Hatchery to see first-hand the run of the salmon from the ocean to their native rivers. Outside at the fish barrier dam, watch salmon swim up the fish ladder from the observation platform and the windows into the water. Inside the main hatchery, watch spawning operations through an observation window. Guided tours begin every half hour starting at 9:00 am. Click here for more information about the Feather River Fish Hatchery.
7:00 am to 11:00 am – Pancake breakfast at the Fish Hatchery
Adults: Pancakes, Eggs, Juice, and Coffee – $7 or Pancakes, Juice, and Coffee – $5
Children: Pancakes & Juice $3.50
Presale tickets available at the Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce.
11:00 am to 3:00 pm – Lunch at the Fish Hatchery. Enjoy tri-tip, hot dogs, tacos, nachos, and SUPER nachos.
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Salmon Festival Float on The River
9:30 am to 2:30 pm – The Forebay Aquatic Center is hosting a float down the Feather River in partnership with the Department of Water Resources. The float will go from the Feather River Fish Hatchery down to Riverbend Park in 8-person rafts with a DWR biologist to educate you on the Feather River and the fish.
Cost: $35 per person, includes paddles and life jacket.
Click here to purchase tickets.
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Historic Downtown Street Fair
10:00 am to 3:00 pm – Downtown Street Fair and BCOE Children’s Fair.
Click here for vendor application.
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Salmon Court
10:00 am to 4:00 pm – On the levee at Arline Rhine Drive, behind the Municipal Auditorium.
Watch free entertainment at the Salmon Court on the levee overlooking the Feather River. To open the celebrations, the Konkow Valley Maidu perform a traditional first salmon ceremony. Then, the entertainment line-up includes dance by Feather River Recreation & Parks District, Hip-Hop Dance by the African-American Family & Cultural Center, Catch It Quick Juggling Company with Michael Taylor, and Belly Dancing with the Shalamar Dance Company. Live music performances include the Hill Crest Ave. Band, Feather River Gypsies, and the Surf Noir Kings.
The Salmon Grilling Contest, put on by the Native Sons of the Golden West, lets you sample Salmon grilled in many different ways. Other Salmon dishes are also available for you to enjoy at the Food Court.
Oroville Hospital Health Fair
Be an active participant in your health! Receive free flu shots, health screenings and health education at Oroville Hospital’s Salmon Festival Health Fair. Prepare for flu season and ward off illness by getting your flu vaccination early.
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Oroville Hospital 3k Salmon Color Dash
Register today for Oroville Hospital’s 3K Salmon Color Dash Walk/Run. This event is the perfect blend of exercise and fun, with a huge dose of color! And this year, we’re bringing the ’80s back to Oroville. Wear your best ’80s workout gear to be entered in our Fitbit raffle! This totally rad event is perfect for the whole family and will be a fun-filled day you will all remember.
8:30 am – Registration & Check-In
9:30 am – Color Dash Begins at the Oroville Centennial Plaza
Adults $25 | Kids 12 and Under $15
Click here for registration.
Getting There
Directions, Parking, & Finding that perfect spot
Parking & Shuttle Service
Many streets and areas downtown will be closed off to vehicle traffic. There will be two convenient parking locations with free shuttle service:
Many streets and areas downtown will be closed off to vehicle traffic. There will be two convenient parking locations with free shuttle service:
- 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”
- Butte County Offices at 78 Table Mountain Blvd. (view map) From From Hwy 70, exit onto Grand Ave and head east approximately 1.5 miles towards Table Mountain Blvd. As you arrive at the offices, there is a 7-11 at the corner of the parking lot.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. Do I have to buy tickets?
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The Salmon Festival is a free event open to the general public. Admission to the Downtown Street Fair and Salmon Court on the Levee is free. Guided Tours at the Fish Hatchery are also free. Please refer to the Official Schedule for information about individual activities.
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Q. What about parking?
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There are two convenient parking locations:
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Q. What time will the shuttles run?
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Free shuttle service runs in a continuous loop. At River Bend Park, shuttle service begins at 10:00 am. At the Butte County Offices, shuttle service begins at 9:30 am.
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Q. What about restrooms and ATM access?
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There will be restrooms and ATMs conveniently located throughout the event.
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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 mid-September, just before the Salmon Festival.
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Vendor & Participant Information
There are two options for becoming a vendor at Salmon Festival,
the first in the charming Historic Downtown Street Fair, and the second on the levee at Salmon Court.
the first in the charming Historic Downtown Street Fair, and the second on the levee at Salmon Court.
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OPTION 2: SALMON COURT
Contact Ray Laager at raylaager@juno.com for vendor registration information. |
For additional information about participating in Salmon Festival, please contact the sponsoring organizations directly.
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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