Lytton River Festival

Name: Lytton River Festival
Start: 2026-09-05
End: 2026-09-06
Location: Lytton

The Lytton River Festival is a free, two-day heritage festival held in Lytton, B.C., on Labour Day weekend (September 5-6, 2026). It celebrates the diverse cultures and histories connected by the Fraser and Thompson rivers, with a particular focus on the village's Chinese heritage and the newly rebuilt Lytton Chinese History Museum.

Date: Sep 5-6, 2026
Location: Lytton

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Event summary

Highlights

Celebrates cultures and histories of Fraser and Thompson rivers
Special focus on Lytton's Chinese heritage
Features the newly rebuilt Lytton Chinese History Museum
Includes gold panning along the Fraser River

Scheduled for Labour Day weekend, September 5-6, 2026, the Lytton River Festival is an annual two-day event in Lytton, British Columbia. The festival aims to honor the people, cultures, and histories associated with the Fraser and Thompson rivers, taking place at their confluence. Admission to the festival is free for all attendees.

A significant aspect of this year's festival is its special focus on Lytton's Chinese heritage, highlighting the contributions of early Chinese merchants, miners, and railway workers in the Fraser Canyon. This focus coincides with the opening of the newly rebuilt Lytton Chinese History Museum, seen as a symbol of the community's resilience after the 2021 wildfire.

Activities planned for the festival include gold panning along the Fraser River, guided cultural and historical talks, live music, and dancing. Local First Nations and other community groups will share stories during the event. Organizers note that the dates could change depending on wildfire activity and will advise through official channels if necessary.

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