12th Annual Salmon Festival 2026
May 22 @ 12:00 pm - May 23 @ 8:00 pm

12th Annual Salmon Festival 2026
Friday, May 22 & Saturday, May 23, 2026
Jim Ciccone Civic Centre, Prince Rupert, BC
Celebration of the arrival of salmon with the Gitmaxmak’ay Nisga’a community. This event brings people together to honour one of our most important traditional foods through culture, connection, and community spirit.
What to expect:
• Salmon meals served daily (two sittings each day)
• Artisan market featuring Northwest Coast vendors
• Traditional songs, dances, and drumming
• Cultural sharing with multi-cultural groups
• Special guest performers and dancers
Celebrating the beauty of the coastline and the traditions that unite the community. This event is free and open to the public everyone is welcome.
For group or vendor registration: salmonfestival@live.com
Let’s gather, celebrate, and honour the salmon together.