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These tidbits are to help you plan your day at the festival. Please review and share this information with your students and parent chaperones.

Directions to the Hatchery (Once you are in Leavenworth...)
Look for Icicle Road at the west end of town just before entering Tumwater Canyon. Turn left (south) on Icicle Road for two miles. Find the Salmon Festival signs and follow them left (east) on East Leavenworth Road about 1/4 mile. The parking lot entrance is on the right.

Be On Time- Our scheduling is very tight. Late-comers may not be accommodated. We try to give you at least 15 minutes to move between activities.

Lunches- Label all lunches and coolers with teacher and school name. Upon arriving to the Salmon Festival, unload your lunches from the bus and place on the flatbed truck. Lunch coolers will be delivered to the picnic area and returned to the front entrance gate before your departure.

Dress- Instruct your students to dress appropriately for outdoor weather. Students should bring a backpack with a pencil and water bottle inside. (Please make sure your students leave the festival with all their belongings. Each year we have lots of items in our lost and found).

Pre-Work- Be sure to start your pre-work now- it's never too early!

Recycling- Please encourage your students to use the recycling bins provided near the picnic area, and sort trash accordingly.

First Aid- Located at the main entrance. Know your students' needs, and be aware of any allergic reaction to bee stings.

Bathrooms- Port-a-potties will be stationed throughout the festival grounds. Check map for locations.

Gyotaku- If you are scheduled to attend this fish printing activity, make sure you bring pre-labeled name tags for each student and remember to pick up prints before leaving the festival. Labels should include school name, teacher name, and student name.

Special Needs- Make sure the festival staff and your chaperones are aware of any special needs of your students.

Parent⁄Chaperone Preparation

  • Photocopy map and highlight your activities.
  • Give parent⁄chaperones the schedule of activities and stress the importance of understanding the difference between pre-registered and drop-in activities.
  • Spend time orienting them to the Salmon Festival.

Poster Contest 2007- Winner of the 2007 poster contest is Linley Wise, John Newbery Elementary, Wenatchee (Teacher- Ms. Ramsey). Linley's artwork will be used for promotional purposes throughout the 2007 Salmon Festival year. Runners-up in the regional poster contest were Alyssa Torres of Beaver Valley School, Plain (Teacher- Ms. Nelson), Wendy Guijosa of Morgan Owings Elementary, Chelan (Teacher- Mrs. Griffith), and Cassidy Boyd of Vale Elementary, Cashmere (Teacher- Ms. Smith). Congratulations to all of our winners! If you would like to participate in the poster contest next year, please contact Debbie Gallaher at 509.661.4960.

2007 Food Court- Find out what's cooking at the Salmon Festival. Check here for updates.

2007 Exhibitors for Thursday and Friday- Remember to visit the exhibit area and the many hands-on activities. Check here for updates.

  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Mid-Columbia River Fisheries Resource Office- Fish Detectives
  • Lake Wenatchee State Park- Salmon life cycle
  • Barn Beach Reserve⁄North Central Washington Audubon Society- What bird is that?
  • Bureau of Land Management- Salmon spawning obstacles
  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service- Enforcement of wildlife laws
  • Together! for a Drug Free Youth- Prevention of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco
  • Greater Wenatchee Arbor Day- Trees
  • Wild Fish Conservancy- Happy salmon homecoming

Festival T-shirts- Festival t-shirts will be sold at the sales booth. The booth is open from 10:00AM-3:00PM (Thursday and Friday) and 10:00AM-4:00PM (Saturday and Sunday). You should consolidate your students' order and bring it with you to the festival, although there is no guarantee all shirts will be available. Price for short-sleeve is $15.00 and long-sleeve is $20.00.

Salmon Run- Let's run with the Salmon on Sunday, September 23. Kids' Race 9:00AM, Adult 10 km Race 9:30AM. For registration call Claudia at 509.548.3133. Go here for more information, or contact mspt@mtstuartpt.com.

Volunteers Needed!- We need your help to recruit volunteers, especially on Saturday and Sunday. If you or someone you know wants to be a part of the Salmon Fest Team, please give Lynann DeJarnett a call at 509.548.6662 x270. We'll sign you up!

Student Festival Flier- Please photocopy the flier for your students to take home with them. We encourage the students to invite their families and friends to return on the weekend for other exciting programs and activities.

Teacher Evaluation- To help us improve the Salmon Festival for next year, we need your feedback. A teacher evaluation form can be found here. Please return by October 19th following your visit to the Salmon Festival.