Festival Events.
Art Show
A showcase of Richmond’s talented visual arts community. Come view their amazing work and meet the artists who enrich the cultural fabric of Richmond.
For further information, Email:
artshow@stevestonsalmonfest.ca
Inflatable Carnival & Games
Funtastic Inflatables hosts our carnival! There will be a variety of inflatable slides, bouncers and interactive games for all ages and interests! Check out their website!
Children's Festival
Steveston Park is transformed into an exciting Festival of games, face painting, crafts, entertainers, and a multitude of excitement for children of all ages!
Featured Attractions include:
USC Educational Savings Plan bouncy castle
TaDa Lady with Angela Brown
Face Painting
Carnival Games and prizes
Children's Kitchen play area
Nylon Zoo - storytelling fish!
Psanky egg making
Mascots throughout the day
2 stages with shows throughout the day
For further information, email:
childrensfest@stevestonsalmonfest.ca
Children's Bike Parade
This is an exciting opportunity for children to show their Canadian pride AND cycle the parade route before the floats take off!
Children interested in entering the bike parade should bring their decorated bikes, trikes and wagons to the G&F Financial Group parking lot at the corner of Chatham and 3rd Avenue at 8:30am. They will cycle off at 9:30am SHARP. No pre-registration is necessary. ALL children must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian - no exceptions. Helmets are manditory for all riders and skaters.
The bike parade travels down 3rd Avenue then East on Moncton Street to the Community Police Station, to the cheers and delight of the crowds gathered along the streets. All parade participants will receive a ribbon and a treat when they arrive at the Station.
For further information, email: bikeparade@stevestonsalmonfest.ca
Community Information Tables
Richmond is home to a tremendous variety of non-profit groups and an endless list of volunteer opportunities. Drop by to find out more about the kinds of organizations who provide valuable services in our City; what interests you and how can you become involved.
2012 Community Information Tables application will be posted February 1.
For further information, email: community@stevestonsalmonfest.ca
Craft Fair
Hugely popular, the Steveston Salmon Festival Craft Fair is a juried event which features a wide variety of quality hand-crafted merchandise. Due to its popularity among crafters, and limited space, entries are selected by lottery. If you are a fan of craft fairs, this is one not to be missed! You will find everything from jewellery to pottery to textiles to home canning, baking, woodwork, photo art, and so much more! If a crafty person can imagine it, you can be sure it is at our craft fair!
2012 Craft Fair application and guidelines
Entry deadline March 15. Vendors will be chosen by lottery and notified by March 30; please review the application and guidelines for further details.
For further information, email: craftfair@stevestonsalmonfest.ca
Food Fair
Its all about the food! From our famous barbecue salmon and chow mein to great burgers and hot dogs! All of our food vendors are non-profit organizations who join us each year to serve up some great food and to raise funds for their charitable interests at the same time!
For further information, email: foodfair@stevestonsalmonfest.ca
Horticulture Show
The Steveston Salmon Festival has hosted a horticulture show since 1969. This professionally judged flower and garden show is very popular among local garden enthusiasts. Stunning roses, charming wild flowers, mouth-watering vegetables and herbs, plants rare and beautiful, and a special category for children.
Sponsored by Art Knapp Plantland
Entry deadline is June 30 at 4:00pm
2012 Horticultural Show application and guidelines will be posted by April 1.
For further information, email: horticulture@stevestonsalmonfest.ca
Japanese Cultural Show
Celebrating the rich culture of our community, the Japanese Cultural Show features displays and demonstrations on a variety of traditional Japanese arts such as origami, bonsai and doll making.
2011 Japanese Cultural Show Schedule (subject to change)
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre 10:00am - 4:00pm
ONGOING Demonstrations and Displays: Japanese Dolls (Nihon Ningyo); Paper Dolls (Kami Ningyo); Bread Dough Creations (Pan Flowers); Art of Paper Folding (Origami); Seniors Crafts; Steveston Japanese Language School Displays
Kendo Hall
ONGOING Demonstrations and Displays: Shirley's Pottery; Mr. Kato's Fishing Boats; Wakayama Kenjin-kai's Bonsai; Shodo (Calligraphy); Ikebana (Ikenobo School); Steveston Buddhist Temple Display
1:00pm Mr. Fukuda's Bonsai Demo
1:40pm Ikebana (Sogetsu School) Demo
2:10pm Tea Ceremony Demo
2:40pm Mr. Fukuda's Bonsai Demo
3:10pm Tea Ceremony Demo
Judo Hall (Martial Arts)
1:00pm - 1:30pm Steveston Buddhist Temple Obon Dancing
1:40pm - 2:10pm Judo Demonstration
2:20pm - 2:50pm Kendo Demonstration
3:00pm - 3:30pm Karate Demonstration
King of the Fraser
The Village of Steveston was founded on fishing. The King of the Fraser competition challenges participants' skill with the net mending needle. You will be amazed at the skill of these experts. Stop by and cheer on the competitors - we're in the main parking lot near the main stage!
Main Stage Entertainment
Our Main Stage Entertainment runs throughout the afternoon with an exciting line-up of artists. The Main Stage is a popular centre-piece to our annual Festival.
12:00 (approximately) Opening Ceremony
1:00-5:00pm line-up TBA
Martial Arts Demonstration
For nearly 100 years there has been martial arts in Steveston. It was in 1972 that the Steveston Community Society opened the first martial arts building, or dojo house, outside Japan. The Steveston Salmon Festival celebrates our martial arts history and tradition with demonstrations of Judo, Kendo, and Karate throughout the day.
Judo Hall (Martial Arts)
1:00pm - 1:30pm Steveston Buddhist Temple Obon Dancing
1:40pm - 2:10pm Judo Demonstration
2:20pm - 2:50pm Kendo Demonstration
3:00pm - 3:30pm Karate Demonstration
Parade
The Steveston Salmon Festival Parade attracts visitors from around the lower mainland and further across the Pacific Northwest. The Parade marches off at 10am sharp from Garry Point Park and winds through the streets of Steveston past the Community Centre to Railway Avenue. With over 100 entries on an annual basis, the Parade takes nearly two hours to complete! All along the parade route, people are thrilled by the exciting variety of entries: from military colour guards, to beautifully decorated floats, to marching bands, vintage vehicles, celebrities, sports teams, politicians and other dignitaries, community and cultural groups, our parade will thrill you from start to finish. Come early, bring your lawn chair and sunscreen and stake your claim along the parade route!
The 2012 Parade application and guidelines will be posted by February 1.
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For further information, email: parade@stevestonsalmonfest.ca
Salmon Barbeque
We couldn’t call it “Salmon Festival” without celebrating the most prized catch of BC fishermen, the mighty salmon. Each year, over 1200 pounds of fresh wild BC sockeye salmon is expertly barbecued over an alder wood fire and served with salad and a bun. A must-have treat! 2011 Price $14 per plate.
Sponsored by: Sutton Group - Seafair Realty
Trade Show
From the latest ideas in home improvement, clothing, jewellery, fitness products, hobby ideas, food tasting, local farmed produce and more, our Trade Show offers Festival visitors an opportunity to take a break from the sun and browse all the latest product and services on the market today.
2012 Trade Show application and guidelines will be posted by February 1.
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For further information, email: tradeshow@stevestonsalmonfest.ca
Youth Rock Fest
Rock Fest is the place to be on Canada Day. The most talented, up and coming local youth rock bands will be showcasing their sounds all day in the Steveston Lacrosse Box (behind Steveston Community Centre). This youth-run festival includes a delicious barbecue, plenty of room to dance and a three-on-three hockey tournament!
Our event will be taking place on July 1st from 11am until 5:00 pm. Come celebrate Canada's birthday in style, with good food, great music and several hundred of your closest friends!
For more information about the bands or to volunteer at Rock Fest, please email
rockfest@stevestonsalmonfest.ca.