On July 16, 1950 Saulkraste Region held its first "Song Festival". "Saulkrastes Stars" reports it as a colourful and solemn with many participants. On July 8, 1951 the state's first "Fisherman Day" () was held with thousands of participants. In autumn 1950 a high school and night school opened, and next year a renovated kindergarten. In 1953 a new high school project was approved and construction began autumn 1954 until the school opened September 1, 1956. The construction was one of the biggest region's buildings costing 2 million rubles.