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Port Alberni Salmon Festival & Derby

WHERE
Tyee Landing, Harbour Road, Port Alberni, BC, Canada
WHEN
Fri Aug 30, 2024 5:00 PM - Mon Sep 2, 2024 3:00 PM (PDT)
WEBSITE
https://pasalmonfestival.com/

WHEN:

  • Friday, August 30 / 5 – 10pm
  • Saturday, August 31 / 10am – 10pm
  • Sunday, September 1 / 10am – 10pm
  • Monday, September 2 / 10am – 3pm

WHERE: Tyee Landing / beside Fisherman’s Wharf

WEBSITE: https://pasalmonfestival.com/

FEATURES:

  • Port Alberni’s Got Talent
    - Aug 31, 12pm
    - Open to all ages, categories 12 and under, 13-18, 19+
    - Singing, dancing, performing, talents of all types welcome
    - There will be prizes (more on that to come)
    - Sign up now on the Peak FB page (pinned post)!
  • Salvation Army Kids Bullhead Derby
    - Get the kids in on fishing!
    - August 31, 9-11am
    - There will be prizes (details forthcoming)
    - Kids must be accompanied by an adult, life jackets must be worn near open water
    - (FB post removed because the location listed is no longer accurate, but the Derby is still happening)
  • Salmon Festival & Labour Day Derby
    - Aug 31, Sept 1 and 2
    - Daily cash prizes of up to $5000 for biggest catch
    - $15,000 for biggest catch of the derby ($5000 for daily catch, plus $10,000 bonus)
    - Daily hidden cash draws
    - Details at festival website.
  • Volunteering Opportunities
    - sign up to help with the event at pasalmonfestival.com (google doc)
    - For each 5 hour shift completed, rewarded with a salmon dinner.