The Salmon Sessions Music Festival is a summer fundraiser for the Little Campbell Salmon Hatchery in Surrey. It features live music, a beverage garden and more.
In 2026 the Salmon Sessions Music Festival happens on Saturday, August 22nd.
Either continue reading or visit the Penmar Community Arts Society‘s website for full details about the event.
This article contains the following information about the festival:
Where and When? | Entertainment Lineup | Ticket Details | Raffle and 50/50 Draws | Game Club and Little Campbell River Hatchery Video | Other Information
Salmon Sessions Music Festival Fundraiser for the Little Campbell Salmon Hatchery
The Semiahmoo Fish & Game Club is home to the Little Campbell Salmon Hatchery. The not-for-profit society raises and releases over 100,000 salmon fry every year. The fish play an important role in the province’s food infrastructure.
The hatchery requires urgent and costly reconstruction. Together with the help of the Penmar Community Arts Society, the Semiahmoo Fish & Game Club hosts the Salmon Sessions Music Festival. It’s a fundraiser for the hatchery and a fun celebration of local music.
The one-day festival features live rock and country music by local bands on an outdoor stage. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs. There’s also a beverage garden with various beers, wines and non-alcoholic drinks. Food vendors are on-site as well as are a number of artisan market vendors. Visitors are able to tour the hatchery at the event and learn more about the importance of the river.
Note: This is a dog-friendly event, so you can bring your four-legged friends with you (so long as they are well-behaved and you keep them on a leash).
See the Penmar Community Arts Society‘s website for full details about this event.
Where and When?
In 2026 the fourth annual Salmon Sessions Music Festival takes place on Saturday, August 22nd. It runs from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
The festival is held at the Semiahmoo Fish & Game Club. The venue’s address is 1284-184th Street in South Surrey. The club is on a 29-acre property that features all sorts of trails, indoor ranges and more. It’s just north of Hazelmere Golf Club and south of the Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch. The club is also less than 10 minutes east of White Rock by car.
2026 Entertainment Lineup
The lineup of performers at the 2026 festival is listed below. These are all great bands.
- Wailin’ Walker Band – one of the best Rock and Blues guitarists in the country with chart-topping songs.
- James Shepherd Band – an expressive Rock and Blues band based in White Rock.
- Three Nines Fine – a five-piece Rock band that won Battle of the Bands in White Rock.
- Generous Thieves – a rising band who found success overseas with their reggae fusion sound.
- Westwood Theory – an energetic BC band that’s been playing together since their after-school jam sessions.
- Rowan – a solo multi-instrumentalist who performs a mix of vintage and modern sounds.
Note: The bands perform outdoors on a stage. The photos of Antonio Larosa and Fionn in this article are from a festival launch event where the musicians played inside the Semiahmoo Fish & Game Club’s clubhouse.
Event Ticket Details
As of mid-May, regular-priced tickets in 2026 cost $25 for adults. Admission is free for kids ages 12 and under. This year, VIP tickets are also available for $75 each. VIP perks include a premium viewing location, dedicated bar service, light snacks, two drink tickets, and more.
When making a ticket purchase online, attendees are encouraged to add a donation to their ticket amount.
See the penmar.ca website for full details about this event.
Raffle and 50/50 Draws
The Salmon Sessions Music Festival also hosts a raffle and a 50/50 draw. Funds raised help support the Little Campbell Salmon Hatchery.
Tickets to enter this year’s 50/50 are $10 each, $20 for three, $50 for ten, or $100 for 40. The winner receives half of the total jackpot. The raffle prize a couple of years ago was one roundtrip flight for two people to any WestJet destination. The 2026 prize will liely be comparable, but with exact details to be confirmed.
Visit the Penmar Community Arts Society website for the most up-to-date info about the event.
Game Club and Little Campbell River Hatchery Video
Check out the video below to give you an idea of what the Semiahmoo Fish & Game Club and the Little Campbell River Hatchery look like. The video was made by Lester Lightstone.
Other Information
Visit the Semiahmoo Fish & Game Club and Penmar Community Arts Society websites for more information about the festival and the organizations behind it.
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