The sun and the fourth annual Stanislaus River Salmon Festival brought out quite the crowd on Saturday, Nov. 3.? The weather was just right for the outdoor event. ?The attendance has doubled from last year,? said event coordinator, J.D. Wikert.?
The California Department of Fish and Game had several different exhibits to explore at the festival.? They had an aquarium set up where you could view the Chinook Salmon. Also, they had a display of a bear, fish, birds, deer, and a few other animals.? The kids were lined up in a long line to get their junior fishing license and sticker that was being issued by a Game Warden.?
Fish and Game also invited a new exhibit to this year?s festival.? GBU Enterprises Exotic Pets set up an assortment of reptiles.? You were allowed to touch some of them, but most of the kids wanted to pick them up.? They traveled all the way from Lodi to participate in this event.? ?There are tons of kids that have come by here, and even more adults,? said Sal AJ.? ?It?s nice to do something for the kids.???
The Oakdale Lions Club was there serving up three flavors of salmon, salad, garlic bread, and a drink.? They sold out of salmon before the festival was over.? ?There are lots of people from out of town that are here,? said chamber member of Oakdale, Mary Guardiola.? ?It?s great, there are a lot of activities, and it?s very educational.??
The City of Oakdale Animal Shelter had several children swarming around the furry little friends that they brought.? The dogs were available for adoption.?????
Rose Wolf Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center had a booth set up with information.? They are a care facility that helps the wildlife of Tuolumne County.
Fishbio returned to the festival for another year.? They are a group of research scientists, engineers, and technicians that specialize in counting, tracking, and analyzing trends in fish and wildlife populations throughout the world.? ?We set up put-put golf, so the kids can get an idea of how the salmon migrate,? said Fisheries tech, Jamie Gordon.? ?We have given away 200 T-shirts to kids,? said biologist, Chrissy Sonke.? They also added that they are seeing a record number of salmon that are migrating up the Stanislaus River, more than they?ve seen in the past 10 years.?
Among all the educational booths, there were many activities for youngsters.? Delta Gold Diggers were showing kids how to pan for gold.? The fish print t-shirt booth had several kids making shirts.? The East Stanislaus Resource Conservation District (RCD) had wooden fish that kids could paint.? Out in the field you could do some casting with the Stanislaus Fly Fishing group.?? The live music was ongoing all day and could be heard throughout the festival.????
Aaron and Stara Visser from Oakdale, brought their kids out to enjoy the festivities.? ?We come for the children?s activities, the animal shelter, the music, and it?s very educational,? said Mrs. Visser.? ?There is something for all ages.? This is a perfect spot for the event,? added Mr. Visser.
Source: http://www.oakdaleleader.com/section/44/article/9155/
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