One of Canada’s longest running community events, the Steveston Salmon Festival 2024, returns Monday, July 1.
The City of Richmond, Steveston Community Society and Richmond Agricultural and Industrial Society will present the 77th annual Steveston Salmon Festival across Steveston Village.
This one-day community celebration features a parade, live music, performances, food, and much more. The festivities begin at 9:30 am with the Kids Bike Parade, followed by the official festival parade from 10:00 am to noon, starting at Garry Point Park and concluding at Moncton Street and Railway Avenue.
A major highlight of the festival is the Salmon Bake, which is just one of many culinary delights for visitors to experience.
A major highlight is the Salmon Bake, one of many culinary delights visitors can enjoy. The pancake breakfast kicks off at 8:00 am in the Steveston Community Centre parking lot at 4111 Moncton Street, and food trucks scattered throughout the festival will offer a variety of culinary options all day.
There will be two live music zones with performances from noon to 7:00pm. Dr. Strangelove will perform from 5:30 to 7:00pm. Roving entertainers will keep crowds amused around the village, including jugglers and stilt walkers.
New and returning programs for this 77th festival include:
- The Japanese Cultural Show with demonstrations and performances
- Sammy’s Fun Zone where younger attendees can experience face painting, interactive games and button making
- A Youth Zone with music and games
- An Art Show featuring local artists and their work
- Programs and exhibits at the Steveston Museum and Post Office, the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site and the Gulf of Georgia Cannery
To learn more about Steveston Salmon Festival 2024, visit stevestonsalmonfest.ca.