Saskatoon Festivals
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What is going on in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan? Check out this list of festivals: film, music, food, theatre, art and family-friendly festivals. If it is happening in Saskatoon, it is listed here.
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May 11 to May 12
The Vesna Festival is an Ukrainian cultural festival that celebrates spring. Dance groups, bands, Ukrainian home-cooked food and a boutique and gallery are all featured.
The Vesna Festival is an Ukrainian cultural festival that celebrates spring. Dance groups, bands, Ukrainian home-cooked food and a boutique and gallery are all featured.
- TCU Place - Saskatoon's Arts and Convention Centre Address: 35, 22nd Street East Saskatoon SK Canada S7K 0C8
Jun 03 to Jun 06
The downtown riverbank of Saskatoon’s South Saskatchewan River comes alive with Saskatchewan’s cultural event for children and their families. There are many hands-on activities and visiting artists from around the world.
The downtown riverbank of Saskatoon’s South Saskatchewan River comes alive with Saskatchewan’s cultural event for children and their families. There are many hands-on activities and visiting artists from around the world.
- Kiwanis Memorial Park Address: 20th St. E and Spadina Crescent E. Saskatoon SK
Jun 09 to Jun 16
Presented by the Saskatchewan Diversity Network, Saskatoon's Gay Pride Festival is a fun event that showcases gay culture and celebrates sexual diversity. Events during the week include a parade, an art show, movie screenings, drag shows and a family day. Special activities at past festivals have included the Wizard of Oz sing-a-long and Hollywood Squares Drag Edition.
Presented by the Saskatchewan Diversity Network, Saskatoon's Gay Pride Festival is a fun event that showcases gay culture and celebrates sexual diversity. Events during the week include a parade, an art show, movie screenings, drag shows and a family day. Special activities at past festivals have included the Wizard of Oz sing-a-long and Hollywood Squares Drag Edition.
Jun 09
Presenting the impeccable works of more than 50 professional craft artists during this one-day outdoor sale. Enjoy Fine Craft, Visual Arts, and Specialty Food producers at the beautiful River Landing, free of charge. All exhibitors are juried by the Saskatchewan Craft Council to ensure “nothing but the best” is for sale.
Presenting the impeccable works of more than 50 professional craft artists during this one-day outdoor sale. Enjoy Fine Craft, Visual Arts, and Specialty Food producers at the beautiful River Landing, free of charge. All exhibitors are juried by the Saskatchewan Craft Council to ensure “nothing but the best” is for sale.
Jun 11 to Jun 18
The Laff Trax Comedy Theatre presents the Great Plains Comedy Festival, featuring some of the best live stand-up comedians. Check website for a list of performers and participating venues.
The Laff Trax Comedy Theatre presents the Great Plains Comedy Festival, featuring some of the best live stand-up comedians. Check website for a list of performers and participating venues.
Jun 22 to Jul 01
The SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is recognized as one of the finest music festivals in the world. The festival presents an eclectic mix of over 100 free and ticketed performances by the finest provincial, national and international jazz, blues, world, groove and gospel artists.
The SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is recognized as one of the finest music festivals in the world. The festival presents an eclectic mix of over 100 free and ticketed performances by the finest provincial, national and international jazz, blues, world, groove and gospel artists.
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Join the fun at 1910 Boomtown, the Saskatoon Branch of the
Western Development Museum as we celebrate Saskatchewan’s
history at PION-ERA ’09. This annual event offers a variety of
activities for young and old alike. We’re offering demonstrations, old time entertainment,
displays and much more
Join the fun at 1910 Boomtown, the Saskatoon Branch of the
Western Development Museum as we celebrate Saskatchewan’s
history at PION-ERA ’09. This annual event offers a variety of
activities for young and old alike. We’re offering demonstrations, old time entertainment,
displays and much more
- Western Development Museum & 1910 Boomtown Saskatoon Branch Address: 2610 Lorne Ave Saskatoon SK CAN
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Organized by the Rotary Club of Saskatoon Nutana in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, the Saskatoon Dragon Boat Festival is held on the Saskatchewan River and brings an ancient tradition together with an exciting cultural and sporting event.
Organized by the Rotary Club of Saskatoon Nutana in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, the Saskatoon Dragon Boat Festival is held on the Saskatchewan River and brings an ancient tradition together with an exciting cultural and sporting event.
- Rotary Park Address: 225 Saskatchewan Crescent E. Saskatoon SK
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From appetizers to desserts, this event offers food from 30 restaurants across Saskatchewan. This outdoor festival will also feature bands and performers from the province.
From appetizers to desserts, this event offers food from 30 restaurants across Saskatchewan. This outdoor festival will also feature bands and performers from the province.
- Kiwanis Memorial Park Address: 20th St. E and Spadina Crescent E. Saskatoon SK
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See some of the most original & innovative live theatre presented in the culturally-rich Broadway-Nutana area. With over 300 scheduled shows including family-friendly KidsFringe performances.
See some of the most original & innovative live theatre presented in the culturally-rich Broadway-Nutana area. With over 300 scheduled shows including family-friendly KidsFringe performances.
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Canada's largest annual Tribute to Veterans Project; Salutes Canadian Forces and recognizes service of Law Enforcement, Fire and all First Responders. Features world class Air Show, ground attractions, National Concert for the Troops, marching bands and more.
Canada's largest annual Tribute to Veterans Project; Salutes Canadian Forces and recognizes service of Law Enforcement, Fire and all First Responders. Features world class Air Show, ground attractions, National Concert for the Troops, marching bands and more.
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Saskatoon Reggae and World Music Festival's mission is to celebrate cultural diversity through music, performing arts and workshops. The festival features talented local, national and international artists and cultural performers.
Saskatoon Reggae and World Music Festival's mission is to celebrate cultural diversity through music, performing arts and workshops. The festival features talented local, national and international artists and cultural performers.
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With a mandate to promote and reserve fiddle music and dance, while providing a platform to showcase young talent, the John Arcand Fiddle Fest is a fun event that is appropriate for the entire family. Activities include workshops, contests, concerts, dance performances and more.
With a mandate to promote and reserve fiddle music and dance, while providing a platform to showcase young talent, the John Arcand Fiddle Fest is a fun event that is appropriate for the entire family. Activities include workshops, contests, concerts, dance performances and more.
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A multicultural extravaganza of food, music, dance and culture celebrating 25 years. The three days are filled with fantastic food and entertainment.
A multicultural extravaganza of food, music, dance and culture celebrating 25 years. The three days are filled with fantastic food and entertainment.
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This award-winning festival is renowned for both its traditional and cutting edge styles in its presentation of Shakespeare's works. The plays are staged on the banks of the beautiful Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon. The annual festival takes place from July to late August.
This award-winning festival is renowned for both its traditional and cutting edge styles in its presentation of Shakespeare's works. The plays are staged on the banks of the beautiful Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon. The annual festival takes place from July to late August.
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Ukrainian Day occurs on the 4th Saturday in August every year and features Ukrainian food, dancing, cultural displays, music and a beer garden. An array of children's activities are offered.
Ukrainian Day occurs on the 4th Saturday in August every year and features Ukrainian food, dancing, cultural displays, music and a beer garden. An array of children's activities are offered.
- Kiwanis Memorial Park Address: 20th St. E and Spadina Crescent E. Saskatoon SK
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Festival Events
Wednesday, February 8th - Youth Visual & Performance Arts
7:00pm at Paved Arts (424 20 St W)
$2.00 Cover (Free with passport)
Proceeds go toward the queer Pink Prom in March!
Thursday, February 9th – Visual Arts
7:00pm at Browsers on UofS Campus (Memorial Union Bldg., #1 Campus Drive)
Free (Donations Accepted)
Featuring artists Levi Nicholat, Carrie Gates & Zachari Logan
Friday, February 10th – Performance Arts
Doors at 7:30pm; Show at 8:00pm – Free Flow Dance Centre (224 25 St W)
$10.00 Tickets ($5.00 Tickets with passport)
Performances by Ryan Bradshaw, Kiki Roquette, Aaron Bennett, Puffy Von Pop-n-Fresh, & more!
Tickets available at The Avenue Community Centre
Saturday, February 11th – Music
Doors at 7:30pm; Show at 8:00pm – 302 Lounge (302 Pacific Ave)
$5.00 Cover (Free with passport)
Performances by The Seahags, Cidne Treen, Jeans Boots, & more!
Sunday, February 12th
Improv Workshop
2:00pm at the ACC (#201-320 21st St W)
Free (Donations Accepted)
Poetry Night
8:00pm at Lydia’s Pub (650 Broadway Ave)
$5.00 Cover (Free with passport)
With poets Trish Salah, Wes Funk, Belinda Betker, Sara Waldbillig, & more!
Festival Events
Wednesday, February 8th - Youth Visual & Performance Arts
7:00pm at Paved Arts (424 20 St W)
$2.00 Cover (Free with passport)
Proceeds go toward the queer Pink Prom in March!
Thursday, February 9th – Visual Arts
7:00pm at Browsers on UofS Campus (Memorial Union Bldg., #1 Campus Drive)
Free (Donations Accepted)
Featuring artists Levi Nicholat, Carrie Gates & Zachari Logan
Friday, February 10th – Performance Arts
Doors at 7:30pm; Show at 8:00pm – Free Flow Dance Centre (224 25 St W)
$10.00 Tickets ($5.00 Tickets with passport)
Performances by Ryan Bradshaw, Kiki Roquette, Aaron Bennett, Puffy Von Pop-n-Fresh, & more!
Tickets available at The Avenue Community Centre
Saturday, February 11th – Music
Doors at 7:30pm; Show at 8:00pm – 302 Lounge (302 Pacific Ave)
$5.00 Cover (Free with passport)
Performances by The Seahags, Cidne Treen, Jeans Boots, & more!
Sunday, February 12th
Improv Workshop
2:00pm at the ACC (#201-320 21st St W)
Free (Donations Accepted)
Poetry Night
8:00pm at Lydia’s Pub (650 Broadway Ave)
$5.00 Cover (Free with passport)
With poets Trish Salah, Wes Funk, Belinda Betker, Sara Waldbillig, & more!
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At WinterShines Saskatoon attendees can enjoy some snowy fun with the snow and ice carving festival. A parade of snow homes, ice skating, cross-country skiing and more winter events are featured.
At WinterShines Saskatoon attendees can enjoy some snowy fun with the snow and ice carving festival. A parade of snow homes, ice skating, cross-country skiing and more winter events are featured.
