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August 1-10 2025

Welcome to Terrace Riverboat Days

Riverboat Days is the largest community festival in northwest British Columbia, highlighting the culture and heritage of the region. 

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  • Riverboat Days Parade

  • Concerts in the Park

  • Drone Show

  • Sports Tournaments

  • Community Events

  • Food & Artisan Vendors

  • And much more!

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Riverboat Days is an annual event, starting every August long weekend. We hope to see you there!

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CONCERTS IN THE PARK

dance the day Away!

Concerts in the Park is a day of live entertainment, showcasing the northwest’s most talented bands. Thanks to the sponsors and the hard-working organizers, it’s all free!

 

Remember to bring your chairs, blankets, sunglasses and get ready for the fun of a summertime music festival. The park will be filled with vendors, food and activities all day.  

This year's headliner is Derek Miller with many special guests in the lineup!  
 

"Shores of Celebration:

A Festival of Community"

Join the parade

This year's parade is on Saturday, August 2. Registration is now open!

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Saturday, August 9

DRONE Show

Riverboat Days 2025 will feature its second Drone Show at this year’s festival. See the magic of 150 drones, flying in animated images, 400 feet above you.

 

Arrive early at Christy Park for family fun activities and music! 

Thank you for joining us for Riverboat Days 2025—here's a recap of our events. We can't wait to see you next year!

  • Skeena Salmon Art Show
    Skeena Salmon Art Show
    Aug 02, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – Aug 30, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
    Aug 02, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – Aug 30, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
    Terrace Art Gallery, 4610 Park Ave, Terrace, BC V8G 1V6, Canada
    The Skeena Salmon Arts Fest is pleased to present the 8th annual Skeena Salmon Art Show at the Terrace Art Gallery from August 1-30. We are excited to showcase the best in the Northwest, and to bring awareness to the importance of salmon to our communities and the ecosystem.
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  • Slingers Race
    Slingers Race
    Aug 10, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Aug 10, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Terrace, 4924 BC-16, Terrace, BC V8G 4A2, Canada
    The Slingers Race is back again! Come watch your favourite servers compete in an obstacle course with full drink trays. Hosted by Boston Pizza. This is a family friendly event - kids are welcome!
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  • Food & Flower Garden Tour
    Food & Flower Garden Tour
    Aug 10, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Aug 10, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Self-led tour
    Please join us on this self-guided tour of some of Terrace’s food & flower gardens! A garden list is posted in the event details and printed copies are available at the Visitor Centre. The Garden Tour is hosted by the Terrace Community Gardens Green Thumbers Garden Society.
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  • Riverboat Days Drone Show
    Riverboat Days Drone Show
    Aug 09, 2025, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
    Aug 09, 2025, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
    Christy Park, 3815 Sparks St, Terrace, BC V8G 5K7, Canada
    Riverboat Days 2025 will feature its second Drone Show at this year’s festival. See the magic of 150 drones, flying in animated images, 400 feet above you. Arrive early at Christy Park for family fun activities and music! The drone show will start at dark (approx. 10:15/10:30 pm)
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  • Ocean Dialogues: Stories, Science & Stewardship
    Ocean Dialogues: Stories, Science & Stewardship
    Aug 09, 2025, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Aug 09, 2025, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Sherwood Mountain Brewhouse - The Hall, 4816 BC-16 #101, Terrace, BC V8G 1L6, Canada
    Join us for an engaging speaker series that explores the incredible ecosystems of BC’s North Coast! Hear from local experts as they share stories and insights about whales, eelgrass, salmon, and estuaries and why these species and habitats are so vital to our coast.
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  • Terrace Rod & Gun Club Open House
    Terrace Rod & Gun Club Open House
    Aug 09, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Aug 09, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Terrace Rod & Gun Club in Thornhill, 3512 Rifle Range Rd, Terrace, BC V8G 0A3, Canada
    Join our open house and safely experience a variety of firearms, including different calibers of handguns, shotguns at the trap range, black powder guns & 22 caliber and larger rifles at paper targets. Hamburger and hotdog concession available!
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  • Shames Mountain Blueberry Festival
    Shames Mountain Blueberry Festival
    Aug 09, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Aug 09, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Shames Mountain Base Area, Unnamed Rd Terrace BC V8G Canada, Kitimat-Stikine, BC V0J 1X0, Canada
    Join us for a day filled with fun, food, and festivities at the 2025 Blueberry Festival. It is an event that celebrates the beauty of nature, the joy of community, and the bounty of the land. New for 2025, will be the opportunity to ride our chairlift up and pick berries on the way down!
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  • Skeena Valley Farmers Market
    Skeena Valley Farmers Market
    Aug 09, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    Aug 09, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    Market Street (George Little Park), 4633-4603 Park Ave, Terrace, BC V8G 1V8, Canada
    9:00 am - 1:00 pm. It’s August; it’s harvest time! The Skeena Valley Farmers Market is a hive of activity on Saturday mornings. Fresh produce, baked goods, artisans, food trucks, and live music! Join us Saturday, August 2nd & 9th during Riverboat Days.
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  • Movie in the Park
    Movie in the Park
    Aug 08, 2025, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
    Aug 08, 2025, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
    George Little Park, 4633-4603 Park Ave, Terrace, BC V8G 1V8, Canada
    Join us for Movie in the Park featuring Despicable Me 4! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and snacks as we watch a movie under the stars. We’ll have a 40ft inflatable screen so there is plenty of room for viewing. The movie will start when lighting allows at dusk.
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  • Escape Room: Solve the Mystery at the Sportsplex!
    Escape Room: Solve the Mystery at the Sportsplex!
    Aug 08, 2025, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Aug 08, 2025, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Terrace Sportsplex, 3320 Kalum St, Terrace, BC V8G 2N6, Canada
    Create a team (minimum 4) of family and friends to solve the mystery at the Sportsplex. Make your way through multiple rooms by solving puzzles and cracking codes. Game time is approx. 45 minutes. No registration is necessary. Teams will play on a first come, first serve basis, spaces are limited.
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2025 Events Calendar

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LUNA’S PULSE is more than a festival — it’s a full-body experience. This two-day event surrounds you in light, sound, and movement. Expect holograms, lasers, cosmic stage design, and immersive art installations that transform the night into a dream.

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Get your gear on!

T-Shirts & Hoodies

Riverboat Days T-Shirts & Hoodies now available in a variety of colours and sizes!

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Purchase yours at the Terrace Visitor Centre or watch our stand at the Skeena Valley Farmers Market.

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$25 Youth / $30 Adult T-Shirts

$45 Hoodies

 MR MIKES Beach Blast Volleyball Tournament

bump, dig, set, smash!

It's almost that time of year again - register for the 23rd Annual MR MIKES Beach Blast Volleyball Tournament!

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Registration

Thank you to our sponsors, event organizers & vendors!

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