Sawtooth Salmon Festival
Our annual August FREE event in Stanley, Idaho
Join Idaho Rivers United and the Sawtooth Historical & Interpretive Society for the annual Sawtooth Salmon Festival!
This free community, family friendly event celebrates our iconic species in the heart of the Sawtooth mountains in Stanley, Idaho each August.
We’ll take you out to the river to see wild salmon spawning in their natal habitat – one of the most unique and pristine spots remaining for salmon in the lower 48 states. Join our conservation staff to learn more about their migration, the threats facing them, and why we MUST remove the four Lower Snake River dams to stop them from going extinct. Our staff is passionate about sharing knowledge and educating the public at this special event. We hope to see you there!
Vendors, live music, activities, food, and fun for the whole family in the beautiful Sawtooth Valley!
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Sawtooth Salmon Festival
Stay tuned for 2025 August dates at The Sawtooth Interpretive & Historical Society (2 Museum Dr. Hwy 75, Stanley).
FREE, family friendly event to celebrate salmon! Conservation, vendors, food trucks, music & fun!
Meet at Pettit Lake to tour a fish weir and learn about Shoshone-Bannock fish conservation work. Salmon tours begin at the museum at running on the hour.
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Explore the Stanley & the Sawtooth's!
Enjoy all that the beautifu Sawtooth Recreation Area has to offer! Recreation opportunities are endless: hike, camp, swim, and more. Please be conscious of marked floating and fishing regulations as many are closed in August/September for spawning salmon and steelhead. Learn more about our wild Idaho fish runs here.
Check out our Salmon Fest partners, the Sawtooth Interpretive & Historical Association here.
