The Middle Shuswap Wild Salmon Society has declared July 23 to 29 Wild Salmon Celebration Week to raise awareness about the return of the wild salmon to the area.
The society would like to build community involvement during the course of the week and this declaration is one way to open the week up to other groups, individuals, and businesses who want to participate. Let the society know about any wild salmon related activities and they will help promote them. One of these community initiatives is the creation of the World’s Largest Salmon Sculpture planned for display during the festival.
The third Annual Wild Salmon Festival wraps up today in Lumby’s Community Park. A schedule of events is listed on the website, www.wildsalmonfest.com. Passes are $10 Sunday, children 12 and under are free with an adult and seniors aged 65 and over are also admitted free of charge.
For anyone just starting out in music, an Intro to Guitar and Bass Workshop will be held this afternoon with Tutor Tech Music School instructor and Young’uns musician, Tim Reardon.
Festival organizers appreciate the support of the BC Arts Council, Monashee Arts Council, and all of the sponsors for their donations of funding, supplies, and time.
Proceeds from the festival are donated to the Middle Shuswap Wild Salmon Society. Memberships in the society will be available for purchase during the festival. Information on the society’s goals and mission is at www.wildsalmonsociety.com
