World Fish Migration Festival

Join us on Saturday, May 23rd, from 12–3 PM at Yarmouth’s historic Sparhawk Mill for a community celebration of World Fish Migration Day. This biennial event brings together conservation groups, artists, and speakers for an afternoon of hands‑on learning and exploration focused on the Royal River.

This is an exciting moment for the Royal River, as the Bridge St. dam will be removed this summer—restoring the river’s natural flow and improving fish passage for the first time in nearly two centuries.

The event will include guided river & history tours; guest speakers; exhibitors; fly fishing demonstrations; a live whitewater kayaking demo; river insect exploration; and kids’ hands-on activities, wooden fish crafting, aquatic insect discovery, and Stream-Smart river table.

Bring chairs or a blanket, and order a Sparhawk Tavern takeout lunch. Enjoy Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company’s new Royal River tribute beer, Upstream, served from their tap truck

Whether you’re passionate about river restoration, curious about local ecology, or simply looking for a fun community event, we’d love to have you join us!

Parking is available at Patriot Insurance (701 US-Route 1, Yarmouth).  Walk through the back entrance of the parking lot to reach the mill at 81 Bridge Street (handicap parking at Sparhawk Mill). (Click for more event details).

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