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About Salmo River Ranch
Salmo River Ranch is a premier outdoor festival venue located in Salmo, British Columbia. Known for hosting the annual Shambhala Music Festival, this working farm—turned multi-stage event site—welcomes roughly 10,000 attendees for immersive, non-stop performances across six distinct stages. With free on-site parking, convenient transit options, and a network of nearby lodging and dining, Salmo River Ranch is designed for easy, reliable ticketing and a smooth festival experience.
We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating (GA with camping), transportation, and nearby accommodations so you can secure your seats and plan your visit with confidence.
Key details about Salmo River Ranch:
- Location: Salmo River Ranch, 7790 Hwy 3, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0, Canada
- Venue type: Outdoor festival site on a working farm/ranch with six themed stages: Amphitheatre, Fractal Forest, Grove, Living Room, Pagoda, Village
- Seating: General Admission (GA) with camping across stages; no formal seating chart
- Capacity: Approximately 10,000 attendees for events like Shambhala Music Festival
- Parking: Free parking included with festival tickets
- Transit: Shuttle services available through organizers; main site accessible by road with transit options
- Nearby hotels/restaurants: Closest is Salmo Hotel (historic), plus Nelson-area hotels; nearby campground facilities available
- Popular events: Annual Shambhala Music Festival (held since 1998); 2025 marked the 26th edition; 2026 events advertised as sold out
- Ticketing approach: Non-specified seating; secure your GA camping passes early for best access
Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned festival-goer, Salmo River Ranch offers a straightforward, friendly experience—like you’ve got a guy on the inside helping you lock in great seats and plans for your visit.
For the latest event updates, transportation schedules, and accommodation options, check the official channels and recommended partner listings.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: approximately 10,000 attendees for Shambhala Music Festival.
- Address: Salmo River Ranch, 7790 Hwy 3, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0, Canada.
- Venue type: outdoor, multi-stage festival on a working farm/ranch (Salmo River Ranch).
- Seating chart: no formal seating chart; GA with camping across six themed stages (Amphitheatre, Fractal Forest, Grove, Living Room, Pagoda, Village).
- Parking: free parking included with festival tickets.
- Transit: organizers offer shuttle services to the farm; main site accessible by roads with transit options.
- Nearby hotels: closest options include Salmo Hotel (historic in Salmo) and various Nelson-area hotels; Salmo River Ranch also has nearby campground facilities.
- Notable events: annual Shambhala Music Festival (held since 1998), with 2025 as the 26th edition and 2026 events advertised as sold out.
- Renamed/demolished: no reports of demolition or renaming; the site continues to operate as Salmo River Ranch for Shambhala.