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WinterShines Saskatoon

WinterShines Saskatoon

January 23-February 7, 2010

Celebrate Saskatoon’s cool culture at WinterShines!  WinterShines features an ice and snow carving festival and parade of  snow homes.  Other events include kiteboarding, cultural performances, 
cross country skiing and ice skating. 

Various locations in Saskatoon
Ph:(306) 384-6044
www.wintershines.ca

Click here to view schedule at a glance

Wintershines Saskatoon

Saskatoon Blues Festival

Saskatoon Blues Festival

February 25-28, 2010

Meltdown your winter blues at the Saskatoon Blues Festival.  All ages events including concerts, workshops, trade show and Blues in the Schools.

Various venues in Saskatoon
Ph: (306) 241-1249
www.saskatoonbluessociety.ca

Click here to view 2010 poster

Click here to view 2010 program 

Saskatoon Blues Festival

Vesna Festival

Vesna Festival

May 7-8, 2010

Vesna is one of Canada’s largest and longest running Ukrainian cultural festivals.  Join us for a celebration of spring, Ukrainian style.

TCU Place
Ph: (306) 242-9052
www.vesnafestival.com

Vesna Festival

FLICKS: Saskatchewan International Youth
Film Festival

 May 12-15, 2010
This year’s Festival focusses on our 15th ANNIVERSARY and offers films everyone can enjoy! Highlights include the ZOOM IN! Competition and Canadian and International Short Films, Documentaries and Feature-Length Films.

Broadway Theatre
Ph: (306) 956-3456
www.flicksfilmfest.org

Saskatchewan Children's Festival

June 8-12, 2010
Featuring performances from Scotland, Vietnam, Brazil, the UK and Canada, and highlighting themes of literacy, environmental stewardship, self-esteem and cultural diversity!  Puppetry, dance, theatre, storytelling, circus arts, music and activities galore!

Kiwanis Memorial Park
Ph: (306) 664-3378
www.saskatchewanchildrensfestival.ca

The Great Plains Comedy Festival

June 14 - 20, 2010

The Great Plains Comedy Festival features professional stand up comedians from around the world.

Various locations in Saskatoon
Ph: (306) 244-1403
www.greatplainscomedyfestival.com

 

WinterShines Saskatoon

SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival

June 24 - July 4, 2010

Tune in to a diverse world of music at Saskatchewan’s premier cultural event. Affordable fun for all ages.

Downtown Saskatoon

Ph: (306) 652-1421

www.saskjazz.com 

Saskatoon Jazz Festival

Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan 

Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan

July 17- August 22, 2010

Saskatoon’s finest actors performing Shakespeare’s greatest works in a tent featuring The Merry Wives of Windsor and The Merchant of Venice.

Tents along the South Saskatchewan River (by Mendel Art Gallery)
Ph: (306) 653-2300
www.shakespeareonthesaskatchewan.com

Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan

A Taste of Saskatchewan presented by Conexus Credit Union 

A Taste of Saskatchewan
presented by Conexus Credit Union

July 20 - July 25, 2010
Saskatoon’s annual ‘flavorite event’ and premiere festival featuring 30 of Saskatoon’s finest restaurants serving their house favorites.  The festival also features over 55 Saskatchewan performers. 

Kiwanis Memorial Park
Ph: (306) 975-3175
www.tasteofsaskatchewan.ca

A Taste of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon Fringe Theatre Festival

Saskatoon Fringe Theatre Festival

July 29 - August 7, 2010
The Saskatoon Fringe Theatre Festival is a ten days thrill ride through incredible and amazing theatre around the world.

Broadway Area
Ph: (306) 664-2239
www.25thstreettheatre.org

Saskatoon Fringe Theatre Festival

Saskatoon Exhibition

Saskatoon Exhibition

 August 10 - August 15, 2010
Saskatchewan's largest annual event - midway, grandstand, free entertainment, kidsville, chuckwagon races, trade show and much more!

Saskatoon Prairieland Park
Ph: (306) 931-7149
www.saskatoonex.com

Saskatoon Exhibition

 

Saskatoon Reggae Festival

August 12 - August 14, 2010
A fun filled family 3 day cultural celebration of reggae and world music, aimed at showcasing local, national and international artists and performers.

Venues to be determined
Ph: (306) 373-1385
www.saskatoonreggaefestival.com

 

John Arcand Fiddle fest

John Arcand Fiddle Fest

August 12 - August 15, 2010
A 4 day multi cultural music festival with workshops, artist presentations and showcases, old time dances and competitions.  Free un-serviced camping and on site concessions.

7 km South of Saskatoon on Highway 60
Ph: (306) 382-0111
www.johnarcandfiddlefest.com

Click here to view 2010 poster

John Arcand Fiddle Fest

Folkfest

Folkfest

August 19 - August 21, 2010
Annual 3 day cultural festival showcasing incredible entertainment, delicious cuisine and wonderful displays, exhibits and demonstrations.

Various locations in Saskatoon
Ph: (306) 931-0100
www.saskatoonfolkfest.ca

Folkfest

Ukraine Day in the Park

Ukrainian Day in the Park

August 28, 2010

Saskatchewan’s outdoor Ukrainian public festival featuring Ukrainian dancing, music, food, beer garden, cultural displays and children’s activities.  Free admission.

Kiwanis Memorial Park
Ph: (306) 374-7675
www.ucc.sk.ca/branches/saskatoonBr/udip.htm

Ukraine Day in the Park

Saskatoon Fireworks Festival

Saskatoon Fireworks Festival

September 3 - September 4, 2010

Celebrate the end of summer with two unique and different fireworks shows orchestrated to music.  Entertainment, games, food and fun on the riverbank on Labour Day weekend.

River Landing
Ph: (306) 652-1479
www.saskatoonfireworksfestival.ca

Saskatoon Fireworks Festival

"Spirit of our Nations" FSIN SIGA Pow Wow

October 29 - 31, 2010

The FSIN SIGA “Spirit of our Nations” Pow Wow is one of the largest First Nations celebrations in Western Canada.

Credit Union Centre
Ph: (306) 665-1215
www.fsin.com

 

SIGA Enchanted Forest

SIGA Enchanted Forest

November 19, 2010-January 9, 2011

A spectacular forest drive-through Christmas light show featuring illuminated evergreens and computer animated character light displays on a 2.5km route.

Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park
Ph: (306) 655-8881
www.enchanted-forest.org

SIGA Enchanted Forest

Saskatoon City Hospital Festival of Trees

Saskatoon City Hospital Festival of Trees

November 21 - November 27, 2010

Over 100 wonderful displays of Christmas trees, wreaths, designer stockings, gingerbread houses and many other exiting items for sale.  Special events each day.  Proceeds towards medical equipment needed at Saskatoon City Hospital.

Western Development Museum
Ph: (306) 257-3883
www.festival-of-trees.com

Saskatoon City Hospital Festival of Trees


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