About
September 27, 2025
Join us for the Annual Salmon Festival on the fourth Saturday of September, celebrating the return of the Chinook Salmon to the Feather River! Held in Historic Downtown Oroville and at the Feather River Fish Hatchery, this vibrant event features live entertainment, engaging performances, and fun activities for all ages. Explore a variety of local vendors and savor delicious food while enjoying guided tours of the hatchery. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with nature and community—come celebrate the rich heritage of our local waters!
Join us for the Annual Salmon Festival on the fourth Saturday of September, celebrating the return of the Chinook Salmon to the Feather River! Held in Historic Downtown Oroville and at the Feather River Fish Hatchery, this vibrant event features live entertainment, engaging performances, and fun activities for all ages. Explore a variety of local vendors and savor delicious food while enjoying guided tours of the hatchery. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with nature and community—come celebrate the rich heritage of our local waters!
Events Schedule
Experience the excitement at the Salmon Festival with a weekend full of activities! Start with the Friday Night Salmon Dinner. Kick off Saturday with a 3K Color Run along the Levee. Enjoy scenic tours of the Feather River and the Fish Hatchery, and check out the Motor Mania car show. Witness thrilling bouts at the Slammin' Salmon Smackdown PCW Wrestling event. Browse unique arts and crafts from local vendors, engage in fun kids' activities, and see live animals. Relax in the Salmon Court while savoring local food and beer. Don’t miss the chance to purchase fresh salmon while enjoying educational activities throughout the festival!
Times and locations of each specific event will be updated in the Summer of 2025.
Times and locations of each specific event will be updated in the Summer of 2025.
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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
Vendor and event ticket information will be updated in Summer of 2025.
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 2024 Sponsors!
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
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Bronze Sponsors
Edward Jones
Sierra Steel Harley Davidson
Deer Creek Broadcasting
Sierra Steel Harley Davidson
Deer Creek Broadcasting
Thank You 2024 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 [email protected] Monday–Friday 9AM–3PM |
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