Stanislaus River Salmon Festival

10/09/2026

Here they come!
The graph shows Chinook Salmon passage through the FISHBIO weir, alongside river flow by day.
The chart shows Chinnok passage to date alongside season totals for the years 2003-2026.
Data provided by FISHBIO

10/09/2026

It’s going to be a great festival! Check out our schedule of events!

09/18/2026

08/29/2026

Calling all local non-profits, tribes, and community organizations!

The Stanislaus River Salmon Festival is a great opportunity to raise funds for your organization while serving the community something delicious. We’re looking for organizations interested in selling food like BBQ, hot dogs, sandwiches, salads, and more.

Vendor fees are FREE for non-profits and tribes!

Interested in joining us? Complete our vendor interest form to get started:
Vendor Interest Form- https://forms.gle/e1du1osBDo2UUyG29

Saturday, November 14, 2026
10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Knights Ferry Recreation Area

Know a local organization that could turn this into a great fundraiser? Tag them below or share this post with them!

08/12/2026

Art Contest!
Chosen art will be printed in our annual calendar. Calendars will be on sale at the festival and all proceeds will be used to help keep the Salmon Festival free!
ENTRY FORM and INFO attached in this post along with event flyer.

07/23/2026

Vendor Applications Are Now Open!

We're looking for food vendors, local artisans, and makers to join us for the 16th Annual Stanislaus River Salmon Festival in Knights Ferry.

Last year's festival welcomed more than 6,000 attendees who came together to celebrate our region's annual salmon run, and we are excited for another successful year!

Event Detail:
Saturday, November 14
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Knights Ferry Recreation Area

Vendor spaces are limited, and applications will be reviewed to ensure a diverse selection of vendors.

Priority will be given to craft vendors whose products or mission reflect sustainability, conservation, environmental stewardship, or locally made goods.

Interested in joining us as a vendor? Complete the vendor interest form https://forms.gle/eHLBR3Q6ez7eH1aJ6

Please note: We are not accepting multi-level marketing (MLM) or drop-shipping businesses for this event.

All payments are collected directly by the ESRCD. Please do not send payment to anyone contacting you through our page or comments, even if they claim to represent the festival.

06/21/2026

To celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, we encourage you to take advantage of the first of two California Free Fishing Days, which coincides with July 4. On this day, you can fish in California without a fishing license.

All fishing regulations—including bag and size limits, gear restrictions, report card requirements, fishing hours, and stream closures—still apply. This year, California’s Free Fishing Days fall on July 4 and September 5. For more information, visit https://wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Fishing/Free-Fishing-Days.

Go out, celebrate, fish, and stay safe!

01/23/2026

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service out on the Mossdale Trawl on the San Joaquin River. Waiting to see those little Stanislaus salmon fry start moving out.
Today it’s Redear Sunfish and Largemouth Bass.

12/15/2025

Don’t miss your chance to get your Salmon Festival Calendars!

Celebrate the 15th Annual Stanislaus River Salmon Festival all year with our November 2025–December 2026 calendar featuring student artwork and salmon life cycle facts. Perfect for families and classrooms. Proceeds directly support keeping the Salmon Festival a free community event.

$10 for one or $15 for two

Pick up at the SOILS Center tomorrow (12/16) or order this week for USPS shipping.
Order here https://east-stanislaus-rcd.square.site/product/2026-salmon-festival-calendar/OEVJNWGDPB5GY5IC6UVMMKQN?cs=true&cst=custom
Grab yours before they are gone!

11/20/2025