There is a buzz of energy ahead of the 62nd Annual Klamath Salmon Festival which returns this Saturday, August 15th.

The Yurok Tribe invites the community to take part in this significantly important event to celebrate not only tradition but also the healing of the Klamath river and to partake in traditionally prepared salmon and activities.

Laura Woods, Yurok Tribal Court Community Outreach Manager and Emcee of the 62nd Annual Klamath Salmon Festival sat down with KSLG DJ Sabina to discuss the journey to once again being able to have enough salmon to share after years of scarcity, the ethos of only taking what you need, and the lessons learned and newfound respect and education people acquire when the attend.

From The Yurok Tribe:

The 62nd annual Klamath Salmon Festival starts at 9 a.m. with the Ney-puy Fun Run/5K, which is followed by the parade. The Indian Card Game tournament begins at 10 a.m. Registration for the basketball tournament starts at 9:30 a.m. The first game is at 11 a.m. Registration for the horseshoe tournament is at 9:30 a.m. The brand-new horseshoe pits are located next to the Ada Waukell Charles Community Center. Registration for the Disc Golf Tournament starts at 8:15 a.m. The disc golf course is near Redwood RV Park off Alder Camp Road on the north side of the Klamath River. The arm wrestling tournament starts at 12 p.m. The Archie Thompson Memorial Softball Tournament starts at 8 a.m. on both days. All other tournaments are happening on Saturday only.

The event’s secure parking and highly efficient shuttle service are located off the Terwer Valley exit (Exit 769). Please take the Terwer Valley exit and follow the salmon signs.

This year’s Salmon Festival received generous support from MERK Construction, the Yurok Telecommunication Corporation, LACO, Intake Screens and Friends of Auburn Ravine.

*Please leave pets at home. Service animals are permitted.

KSLG Talks To Laura Woods of The Yurok Tribe