Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Thursday, March 26, 2026 for the Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony.

This year’s theme, “Oroville at Play,” brought together business leaders, community partners, and local organizations for an evening celebrating the energy, innovation, and spirit that make Oroville thrive.



We are grateful to all who attended, supported, and helped make this event such a success.

Hosted in the Silver Moccasin Ballroom at Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, the 2026 Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony welcomed a full room of community leaders, entrepreneurs, and partners for an unforgettable evening.

The program featured:

• Presentation by Chamber CEO/President Eric Smith
• Recognition of the 2026 Oroville at Play Award Winners
• Community networking and celebration
• Raffle prizes generously donated by Oroville businesses and organizations
• Full dinner service

The evening highlighted the strength, diversity, and vibrancy of Oroville’s business community.



Event Photos

Photos from the 2026 Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony are now available on our Facebook page. We invite you to relive the evening and browse highlights from this year’s celebration of Oroville’s business community.

Best Sweet Spot

1st Place: Unicone Ice Cream & Treats

2nd Place: Yoville Yogurt

3rd Place: Donut Tree

Best Outdoor Adventure Provider

1st Place:  Feather River Recreation & Park District

2nd Place:  Forebay Aquatic Center

3rd Place: Better Deal Exchange - Ace Hardware

Best Tune Up & Prep Shop

1st Place: Better Deal Exchange - Ace Hardware

2nd Place: Les Schwab Tire Center

3rd Place: Butte Valley Automotive

Best Lake Day Essentials Shop

1st Place: Wagon Wheel Market

2nd Place: Lakeside Market

3rd Place: Better Deal Exchange - Ace Hardware

Best Family Fun Destination

1st Place: Riverbend Park (Feather River Recreation & Park District)

2ns Place: Mud Run & Lights of Hope (The Father's House Church)

3rd Place: The CubHouse

Best Hobby, Arts & Culture Experience

1st Place: Birdcage Theatre

2nd Place: Brushstrokes Art Studio & Galley

3rd Place: Lake Oroville Visitor Center (Department of Water Resources)

Best Night Out / Social Spot

1st Place: Feather Falls Casino & Lodge

2nd Place: Union

3rd Place: Provisions

Prior to the event, the community cast their votes to nominate and then select the Top 3 finalists in each category.

These nominees represent the incredible range of businesses that contribute to Oroville’s quality of life and local economy.

Below is a complete list of 2026 finalists and nominees.

Best Sweet Spot

1st Place: Unicone Ice Cream & Treats

2nd Place: Yoville Yogurt

3rd Place: Donut Tree

Additional Nominees

• Union Coffee Club
• Yoville Yogurt
• Early Bird Donuts
• La Flor de Michoacan
• Lisa Kelly Creations
• Brown Butter Micro Bakery
• Roaming Spirits
• Olson House Coffee
• Mug Shots Coffee House
• Daily Ritual Coffee & Cookies
• JC Java
• Lots' A Java
• Feather Falls Casino & Lodge
• T4 (Tea 4 U)
• The Cow Cafe & Grill
• Melissa's Magic Melts
• Maggie's Sweets
• Fosters Freeze
• Dutch Bros Coffee
• Ethan's Eatery
• Better Deal Exchange - Ace Hardware

Best Outdoor Adventure Provider

1st Place:  Feather River Recreation & Park District

2nd Place:  Forebay Aquatic Center

3rd Place: Better Deal Exchange - Ace Hardware

Additional Nominees

• Paradise Bikes
• Bidwell Canyon Marina
• North Valley Tackle & Pro Shop
• Big 5 Sporting Goods
• Explore Butte County
• Oroville Cycle
• Kevin Brock Fishing
• Walmart
• Maverik
• Spangler's Sound Systems
• RCBS

Best Tune Up & Prep Shop

1st Place: Better Deal Exchange - Ace Hardware

2nd Place: Les Schwab Tire Center

3rd Place: Butte Valley Automotive

Additional Nominees

• Briggs Firestone Car Care Center
• J & J Auto & Exhaust
• Paradise Bikes
• B & G Smog
• Joe's Auto & Truck Repair
• Oroville Cycle
• Pioneer Collision Center, Inc.
• Hancock's Automotive
• All American Welding
• Dirks Automotive and Transmission
• 5th Ave Body Shop
• Liberty Cleaning and Auto Detailing
• S&P Details & Ceramic Coatings
• Executive Tire Sales
• An Honest Smog
• JC Auto
• Big O Tires
• Spangler's Sound System
• MS Tires & Wheels
• GT Detailing
• Chanh's Auto Repair
• Oroville Tires & Wheels
• Jiffy Lube
• Community Smog
• Powers Performance
• Lakeside Auto & Diesel Repair Shop
• Feather River 4 Wheel Drive & Auto Service
• Advance Muffler Services
• Big D's Plumbing

Best Lake Day Essentials Shop

1st Place: Wagon Wheel Market

2nd Place: Lakeside Market

3rd Place: Better Deal Exchange - Ace Hardware

Additional Nominees

• Raley's
• Big 5 Sporting Goods
• Dollar General
• North Valley Tackle & Pro Shop
• Walmart
• Jerry's Market
• Red Fly
• Feather Falls Brewing Co. (Feather Falls Casino & Lodge)
• Yeti Wingz
• Golden Feather Market
• Jake's Burger & More
• Rowdy's Burgers and Fries
• Town & Country Liquor
• Tong's Marketplace
• Ruby's Boutique
• Maverik
• Grocery Outlet
• Lots' A Java
• Feather Falls Mini Mart
• California Charmer Girl

Best Family Fun Destination

1st Place: Riverbend Park (Feather River Recreation & Park District)

2ns Place: Mud Run & Lights of Hope (The Father's House Church)

3rd Place: The CubHouse

Additional Nominees

• Forebay Aquatic Center
• Feather River Cinemas
• Combat Zone Paint Ball Park
• Little Bits of Happy Corporation
• Hewitt Park (City of Oroville)
• Oroville State Theater
• Cultivate Power Fighting Arts
• Strive Dance & Performing Arts
• Oroville YMCA
• Bidwell Canyon Marina
• Union
• Lake Oroville Visitor Center (Department of Water Resources)
• Gold City Cards
• Feather River Elite Gymnastics
• Table Mountain Golf Course

Best Hobby, Arts & Culture Experience

1st Place: Birdcage Theatre

2nd Place: Brushstrokes Art Studio & Galley

3rd Place: Lake Oroville Visitor Center (Department of Water Resources)

Additional Nominees

• Chinese Temple (City of Oroville)
• Oroville Yoga Center
• Feather River Elite Gymnastics
• Elegant Sunflower Photography and Designs
• Bookworm
• By Grace Atelier
• Spray and Prey Art
• The Art Room
• Northern California Ballet School
• Houser's Music
• Notes and Knots
• Faydra Lynn Photography
• Creative Imaging Center
• Bolts Antique Tool Museum
• Super Duper Trading Cards
• Cultivate Power Fighting Arts
• Stive Dance & Performing Arts
• The Gilded Needle - Body Art & Fine Jewelry
• Pieces of Love Quilt Shop
• Gold City Cards
• Erin Lackey Photography
• Hmong Cultural Center
• California Charmer Girl
• Better Deal Exchange - Ace Hardware
• Feather Falls Casino & Lodge

Best Night Out / Social Spot

2026 Finalists (Listed Alphabetically)

1st Place: Feather Falls Casino & Lodge

2nd Place: Union

3rd Place: Provisions

Additional Nominees

• Villa Vino
• Live Vine
• Gold Country Casino Resort
• Ethan's Eatery
• Miner's Ranch Saloon
• Nero's Cyberspace Lounge
• Tong Fong Low
• Big Red's BBQ
• Keg Room Bar
• Oroville State Theater
• Applebee's / IHOP
• The Boss Burger

Feather River Cinemas

This event would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors.

Your investment in the Oroville business community helps make events like this possible and supports continued growth, connection, and opportunity throughout our region.



We sincerely thank each of our 2026 sponsors for their partnership.

Platinum Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Edward Jones



Bronze Sponsors

Mechanics Bank

Elijah House Foundation

The Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony is just one of the many ways the Oroville Chamber supports and celebrates our local business community.

In addition to Chamber-led initiatives, the Oroville Economic Alliance (OEA)—the Chamber’s nonprofit partner organization—produces and supports a variety of community events and tourism initiatives throughout the year, including:

• Feather Fiesta Days
• Salmon Festival
• Fourth of July Celebration
• And more

These events play a vital role in driving tourism, supporting local businesses, and enhancing Oroville’s overall economic vitality.

If you are interested in supporting future events or exploring sponsorship opportunities, we would love to connect and help you find the right fit.



Amber Miland, Director of Communications
amarron@orovillechamber.com
(530) 538-2542