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17th Annual Wildflower & Nature Festival

The Wildflower & Nature Festival shines a spotlight on natural resources and handmade products in Butte County. The event is free admission, offering activities and entertainment for all ages such as children’s crafts, river kayak tours, live music, food trucks, and a beer garden.

Always the first Saturday of April!

2024 Schedule of Activities

 ​​Time: Saturday, April 5th from 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Location: Riverbend Park, 50 Montgomery St, Oroville, CA

Cost: FREE!

Forebay Aquatic Center Kayak Tour: TBA

2025 Wildflower & Nature Festival Application

 Shop Local Vendors

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From handmade crafts to delicious treats, there's something for everyone. Browse through the booths, chat with the vendors, and discover one-of-a-kind treasures that you won't find anywhere else. With over 70 vendors, you're sure to find something you love! Support small businesses and artisans in your community while finding your new favorite item to cherish. 

Fun For the Whole Family

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Bring the whole family for a day of fun at our event! Enjoy face painting, a bounce house, and visit the Lapidary and Mineral Society and Kirshner Wildlife exhibits. And don't forget, our playgrounds are always available for the kids to play on. With something for everyone to enjoy, it's the perfect way to spend quality time together as a family. Come join us for a day of laughter and memories!

Kayak Down the Feather River

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 Experience the beauty of the Feather River like never before with a guided tour from the Forebay Aquatic center. Meet us at the Riverbend boat dock and we will shuttle you to the Fish Hatchery where your adventure down the river will begin. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the wonders of the Feather River with our expert guides. Sign up for a tour today!

Enjoy Local Food Trucks

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Make sure to stop by our food corner to savor delicious local bites during your visit. From savory snacks to sweet treats, we've got something to satisfy every craving.Don't miss out on the culinary delights waiting for you at our food corner!

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Outdoor event with tents, people sitting on rocks, walking, and a clear sky.
Adult and children observing an exhibit at a Wildlife Foundation event with terrariums and display materials.
May contain: adult, female, person, woman, chair, furniture, desk, table, flower, flower arrangement, plant, grass, box, accessories, bag, handbag, jewelry, necklace, people, indoors, restaurant, car, transportation, vehicle, tent, and glasses
Person with butterfly wings on a stand, posing for a fun photo outdoors.
Outdoor stalls displaying crafts, clothes, and accessories under tents, with trees and a car in the background.
Outdoor event with tents, vendors, and visitors, including a Girl Scouts booth.
Outdoor event with people, tents, a bounce house, and cornhole game on a sunny day.
Outdoor event with stalls, people browsing, and someone sitting on the ground.
Outdoor event with a van, people at a booth, trees, cars, and a sunny sky.
People at an outdoor event with a colorful mobile library offering free tutoring and fun events.
Outdoor community event with tents, people, an inflatable structure, and a cornhole game on a sunny day with green grass and trees.
An environmental education booth with informative banners on waste impact and climate, under a tent on a sunny day.
A flower market stall with vibrant plants, people browsing in the background, under a sunny sky.
Outdoor market with a "Ceramic Club" booth, pottery on display, and people browsing.
Outdoor market with stalls and shoppers.
Two individuals with a person in a bear costume, standing by an informational display and a "USDA" flag outdoors.
Outdoor event with people visiting stalls under tents, sunny day with scattered clouds, trees, and a walking path.
May contain: machine, spoke, alloy wheel, car, car wheel, tire, transportation, vehicle, wheel, pickup truck, truck, person, clothing, footwear, shoe, glove, accessories, bag, handbag, and helmet
People kayaking and preparing kayaks by a riverbank under a partly cloudy sky.
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