In keeping with tradition, the festival kicks-off kicks off with the Salmon Dinner on Sept. 24, 2022 in Oroville, California (Kimberly Morales/Mercury-Register) It’s an on-going tradition that celebrates the circle of life.” A combination of bluegill, golden shiners, rainbow trout and other fish swim on display during the Oroville Salmon Festival on Saturday, Sept. “We are celebrating the return of the salmon, a celebration that has been going on for millennial. “The Salmon Festival is a great Oroville tradition,” said Eric Smith, Chamber of Commerce CEO. OROVILLE - The 29th Annual Salmon Festival will celebrate the return of the salmon to the Feather River with a full day of activities, events, vendors, music and food throughout downtown Oroville on Sept.