22nd Annual
For the safety, courtesy, health and enjoyment 
of all Salmon Festival visitors, please leave your pets at home.
Need a place to keep your pet while you enjoy the festival? Please contact
Leavenworth Pet Lodge
for accomodations, or call 509.548.4719
Activities
Outdoor Recreation Exhibits and Demonstrations
Saturday and Sunday
Celebrating Outdoor Recreation: Connecting People to Nature
Connecting People to Nature! Join us at the outdoor recreation exhibit area! Find everything you need to get started on a journey discovering the great outdoors! Experience kayaking, fly fishing or biking; learn about avalanches, skiing, climbing, camping and more! Get your questions answered about where to go, what to do and how to find it in the Cascades!
Berg Pedal Go Karts
Families should be ready to race a peddle go-kart around a track when they drop by this exhibit at Salmon Fest. West Coast Berg LLC looks forward to offering some fun peddle exercise for all ages and them to a fun and safe outdoor activity.
westcoastberg.com
Cash, the Bear Dog
Back by popular demand is Rich Beausoleil and Cash the bear dog. Accompanied by Jon Gallie, with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Cougar and Bear Safety program, they put on a very informative and entertaining demonstration on how to avoid negative encounters with black bears in our region. And Cash, a 5 yr old male Karelian, will show his skills at tracking and treeing bears – with audience participation!
wdfw.wa.gov/enforcement/kbd
Catch a Rainbow at Salmon Fest!
Kids will get the opportunity to catch a rainbow, a rainbow trout that is, in the Outdoor Recreation Area at Salmon Fest this year. Rods and reels will be provided, and the fish will be cleaned and bagged for the trip home. The fish will be stored and refrigerated and can be picked up as families leave. This will be a great experience. Learn to cast, tie a fly and then use that fly to catch a fish!
Chelan County Search and Rescue
Deputy Gene Ellis, with the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office, and his crew have been coming to Salmon Fest for years, with important information on outdoor and home preparedness, and what to do when emergencies or disasters occur. The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office uses a wide range of equipment in rescue operations, and will have some examples on hand at the festival.
co.chelan.wa.us
Fishin’ Magician, Dave Graybill / Jetcraft Fishing Boat
Dave Graybill, the FishingMagician, has been coming to Salmon Fest for years. He will often bring along for display his latest fishing boat. This year it is a Jetcraft 1925 Discovery from Bob Feil Boats and Motors. This boat is outfitted for fishing our region, and has all the equipment that any angler could want. Visit Dave and ask him ANYTHING about fishing!
fishingmagician.com
GoPAW (Go Play Outside Alliance of WA) – Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing with GoPaw! Go Play Outside Allliance of Washington (GoPAW) will help participants put on snow shoes and then will guide them along the track to receive instruction on to use them. How to walk, step and turn on snow shoes is all part of the instruction. You will be ready to try snow shoes this winter after participating in this instructional tour.
gopaw.org
High Mountain Hunting Supply – Archery Activity
High Mountain Hunting Supply of Wenatchee is the Major Sponsor of the Outdoor Recreation Area, and last year at Salmon Fest his staff helped hundreds of people try their hand at target shooting with a bow and arrow. It was an enormous hit, and they are back this year! High Mountain Hunting Supply provides special compound bows with light, 12- and 15-pound pulls, so kids have no problem handling them. The staff helps each individual learn to properly place the arrow on the string, pull, aim and release their bow. Targets are placed against slope, so there are no safety issues when there is a “miss”. Try out a compound bow and learn about hunting in our area.
luvtohunt.com
Kayakin’ With Leavenworth Mountain Sports
Leavenworth Mountain Sports is a local company that specializes in helping people gear up to enjoy many outdoor sports that are available to us here. For several years now they have brought kayaks to Salmon Fest so you can experience the fun of paddling yourself! Each person is outfitted with a life jacket and placed in a stable kayak. In the confined space of the raceway they are able to navigate with their paddles. There are two-person kayaks available that allow adults to paddle with their youngsters that are too small to single handle a boat.
leavenworthmtnsports.com
Operation Life Saver
Operation Lifesaver is a national, non-profit, public education program dedicated to ending collisions, deaths and injuries at highway-rail grade crossings and along railroad rights-of-way. Each year Operation Lifesaver’s 3,000 Presenters teach millions of drivers and pedestrians how to make safe decisions around tracks and trains, and this year the Operation Lifesaver Trailer will visit the festival. The Operation Lifesaver Trailer offers an interactive, computer-based experience that all youngsters will enjoy.
oli.org
Osprey Rafting Company
A very popular exhibit in the Outdoor Recreation Area is the display of rafts, kayaks and other equipment used to float our area rivers. The excitement of white water rafting is represented, as well as the importance of protecting our water ways by the folks from Osprey Rafting Company. Come by and check out the great white water videos!
OspreyRafting.com
Pellet Gun Target Shooting and Safety
Enjoy the opportunity to see how pellet guns work and test your skill at shooting at targets. A large trailer has been converted to a shooting range to travel to events like Salmon Fest. Trained Gun Safety Instructors with the give the kids some basic information on gun safety and then let them give shooting a try.
RiverCom 911
Knowing what to expect when you dial 911 is explained by Kay McKellar, Public Education Coordinator for Chelan and Douglas Counties. RiverCom 911 provides this important service, and understanding how it works increases its effectiveness.
www.rivercom911.info
Rod Building
Some anglers that pursue sport fishing will extend their enjoyment of the sport by learning to build their own rods. This satisfying craft adds hours of pleasure. Once again, Jack Smith, master rod builder, will be in the Outdoor Recreation Area, actually building rods on site. He will explain how to choose a blank for the type of rod you want to build, how to select the rod guides, ferrules and other pieces that make up a fishing rod. Watch how he winds the thread on the blank to keep the rod guides in place. It’s an opportunity to learn the basics from a real master!
TIP Trailer – Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
A new addition to the Outdoor Recreation Area is the TIP Trailer, which is used to educate the public on the problem of poaching. The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Enforcement Program encourages any citizen who witnesses a fish and wildlife offense to report the violation. There are currently only 141 commissioned Fish and Wildlife Officers in Washington, approximately 1 for every 43,288 citizens. This means the effectiveness of Officers to curb the activities of poachers is dependent upon your help and the TIP Trailer will inform the public on how to assist enforcement officers.
wdfw.wa.gov
Traditional Bow Hunters
Traditional Bowhunters of Washington is a non-profit organization that promotes the use of traditional equipment for bowhunting and archery. Traditional Bowhunters members are dedicated to providing instruction for the making of traditional equipment for and by the individual archer. Venture out to the field beyond Icicle Creek and try your hand at shooting a traditional bow! Check the program map for location.
Washington State Council of the Federation of Fly Fishers
Once again the Washington State Council of the Federation of Fly Fishers will be on site in the Recreation Area at Salmon Fest.. Their Certified Casting Instructors will provide free fly casting lessons to anyone interested. These expert fly fishers will have fly rods for those who wish to get a lesson, and will explain the basics of casting, while you have the rod in your hand!
fedflyfishers.org
Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers – Fly Tying
Have a seat and learn fly tying from an expert! All the material and instruction is provided by the Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers, and in just a short time, you will have created your own fly. There is instruction on the different types of flies, the hooks being used and the types of feathers and other materials necessary for fly tying. When you are done, try it out at the trout pond!
wvff.net
Wenatchee Sportsmen’s Association
The Wenatchee Sportsmen’s Association has been present at Salmon Fest for years, and this year is a major sponsor of the event. The group is dedicated to the conservation and preservation of wildlife and enhancement of habitat.
wenatcheesportsmansassociation.com
Salmon Festival Activities
Saturday and Sunday
Art and Craft Vendors
Unique handmade items for sale in the vendor area.
Artwork, t-shirts, metal sculpture, clothing, jewelry and much more!
Chalk Art
Watch art come alive on the sidewalk with colorful chalk! Local artists donate their time to create nature related pictures and you can see it happen on Saturday morning
Sponsored by local businesses and community contributors. Visit the Chalk Art page.
Creativity Corner Art Tent
Express yourself by creating your own salmon art with glue, paints, glitter and a lot more! Professional artists will help you find your creative side!
Discovery Garden Tour
Students from the Cascade Discovery Program (alternative high school located on fish hatchery grounds) demonstrate horticultural practices in their beautiful garden.
Discovery Hunt
Kids can participate in a discovery hunt to test their knowledge of our natural resources. Answer questions, collect 10 stamps and win a prize!
Sponsored by Costco.
Eye to Eye with our Local Fish
Gaze through the crystal clear waters of this large aquarium and see freshwater fish up close. Learn more about our local fish species with a “user friendly” identification process.
Sponsored by Chelan County PUD.
Festival Community Art Project
Take part in creating a multi colored, glass mosaic with local professional glass artist Teri Zimmerman. Help Teri create a beautiful piece of art to honor the Salmon that we celebrate! The finished mosaic will remain on display at the hatchery after the festival.
Fish Tagging Trailer
Learn about the latest technology in automated fish tagging.
Food Court
A variety of foods are offered in the food court area. Covered seating is available, or you can enjoy your meal while being entertained in the adjacent main stage area.
Gyotaku
Capture your Salmon Festival experience in the same manner that Japanese fishermen once recorded their daily catch, by making a fish rubbing (gyo= fish, taku= rubbing). After the fish is painted, paper is carefully pressed over it for a colorful, lasting print.
Sponsored by Chelan County PUD.
Hands-On Exhibits
Many agencies and organizations in our community share information through “hands on” interactive activities. The Mid-Columbia Fish Resource Office, Wenatchee Fly Fishers Association, Audubon Society, just to name a few that will be joining us for this salmon celebration.
Icicle Creek Nature Trail
Stroll along Icicle Creek on our interpretive trail. Meander through a mile of forest and riparian habitat that will provide an inspiring nature experience.
Migration Mini Golf
Play a round of miniature golf while learning about the migration of salmon – it’s not so easy!
Sponsored by Wilbur Ellis Co.
Native American Tribal Village
In this tribal village, you will have the opportunity to observe the American Indian lifestyle in action, including bead work, basket making, the preparation of salmon using traditional methods of baking and drying and drumming and dancing.
Recycled Rhythm Drum Band
(Saturday Only) Catch the beat with Leavenworth local drummers at the gazebo, then parade to the main stage area and join in a drum circle! For all ages!
Rolling Rivers
Children and parents alike learn-through-playing in a giant sandbox! This hands-on interactive watershed modeling activity is a unique learning experience, in which participants learn the fundamental elements of a healthy and properly functioning watershed.
Salmon Maze
In this 40 by 40 foot barrier-free maze, experience the many challenges of aquatic life and migration when you discover yourself as salmon, hatching and struggling to survive. Meet predators along the way as you go through the salmon’s amazing life cycle. An activity sheet is given to each participant to complete.
Sponsored by Bio-Oregon.
Salmon Run
Participate in our popular adult 10K run, or 5K walk, or kids can try the small fry race. All races take place in the beautiful Icicle Creek watershed. Sign up time 8:00-8:45 at the hatchery. Run start times vary. Visit the Salmon Run page for more details.
Sponsored by Mt. Stuart Physical Therapy.
Salmon Storytelling Tent
In this colorful 30-foot long nylon inflatable salmon tent, hear Native American legends conveying the importance of salmon, wildlife, and rivers to their culture from a creative and imaginative storyteller.
Sponsored by the U.S. Forest Service.
Sardis Raptor Center, “Hunters of the Sky”
Sharon Wolters is back with the “Hunters of the Sky” raptor program. This is a rare opportunity to see a variety of birds up close while learning about their habitats and roles in the environment.
Web of Life Costume Parade
Children and parents are invited to dress in colorful costumes of birds, insects, wolves, and other creatures and “fly, hop, crawl, swim or walk” in a short parade down Chinook Avenue.
Sponsored by the U.S. Forest Service.
What’s Hatching?
Take a guided hatchery tour by a hatchery employee and learn about the salmon’s life cycle, see live salmon eggs, discover how fish are aged, and watch the yearling salmon eat lunch.
Sponsored by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Wheel of Fish
Spin the wheel and answer a question to learn fun fishy facts – and get a prize!
