Festivals

PotashCorp Wintershines

January 26 - February 10, 2013

PotashCorp WinterShines features an Ice Park, the winter playground, an international ice carving competition, the Warm the Heart Soup Cook Off, and so much more. Come to Saskatoon Farmers' Market Square for some great winter fun.

Location: Farmers' Market Square
Ph:(306) 652-1487

www.potashcorpwintershines.ca

Saskatoon Blues Festival

February 25 - March 3, 2013

The 11th Annual Saskatoon Blues Festival celebrates a decade of blues with an exciting lineup of artists performing around Saskatoon.

Location: Various in Saskatoon
www.saskatoonbluessociety.ca

Vesna Festival

Saturday May 11, 2013

Celebrate spring with Vesna Festival!  Ukrainian folk art, cuisine, fine arts, souvenirs, music, dancing - come get your toes tapping!

6:00pm-1:00am

Location: TCU Place, 35-22nd Street East
Ph: Information (306) 242-9052 (July to February) or (306) 652-7717 (March to June)
www.vesnafestival.com

PotashCorp Children's Festival of Saskatchewan

June 2 - 5, 2013

Join us for our 25th anniversary as we present theatre, music, dance and circus arts performances and hands-on arts activities from around the world. Fun, family-friendly and affordable. Come to the Children’s Festival in 2013 and "come make a wish" to celebrate 25 years of great children's theatre!

Opening Night Cupcake Reception and Show on Saturday, June 1 (cupcakes at 6pm, show at 7pm)

Family Day on Sunday June 2, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday June 3 - 5, 9:00am - 3:30pm

Location: Kiwanis Memorial Park
Ph: (306) 664-3378
www.potashcorpchildrensfestival.com

Waterfront Craft Art Festival

Saturday, June 8, 2013

See the work of more than 50 craft and visual artists from the Saskatchewan Craft Council. The festival includes musical entertainment and craft demonstrations.

Location: River Landing on Spadina Cr East, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues 
Ph: (306) 653-3616
www.saskcraftcouncil.org

SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival

June 21 - July 1, 2013                  

Over 80,000 hungry music fans devour the sounds of jazz, blues, funk, pop and world music each summer with a program that spans as many genres as it does continents.

Location: Downtown Saskatoon
Ph: (306) 652-1421
www.saskjazz.com 

                       

Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan

July 10 - August 25, 2013

Saskatchewan’s finest actors performing Shakespeare’s greatest works in a tent featuring MacBeth and The Comedy of Errors. 

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

Pion Era

July 13 - 14, 2013

Join in the fun at the Western Development Museum – Saskatoon, as we celebrate Saskatchewan’s history. Enjoy demonstrations, display and more!

9:00am-5:00pm both days

Location: Western Development Museum
2610 Lorne Avenue
Ph: (306) 931-1910
www.wdm.ca

Velcoity Prairie Thunder- NASCAR Canadian Tire Series

July 16 - 17, 2013

NASCAR hits Saskatoon!  Plan your summer holidays around this exciting summer event.  Top drivers from across Canada will be competing.  Music, great food and exciting stock car racing on Canada’s “new” .333 mi paved oval track.

1:00pm

$40.00 per person

Location: Auto Clearing Motor Speedway
Ph: (306) 651-3278
www.autoclearingmotorspeedway.ca 

A Taste of Saskatchewan
presented by Conexus Credit Union

July 16 - 21, 2013

Food and entertainment festival featuring over 30 of Saskatoon’s finest restaurants and over 55 of Saskatchewan’s hottest bands.

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

Saskatoon Reggae and World Music Festival

August 9 - 11, 2012

A fun filled celebration of reggae and world beat music. A celebration of our cultural diversity.

Location: Friendship Park
Ph: (306) 373-1385
www.saskatoonreggaefestival.com

PotashCorp Fringe Theatre Festival

August 1 - 10, 2013

The Broadway district hosts one of Saskatoon’s favorite summer events with 200+ independent theatre shows and great family entertainment on the street.

Location: Broadway Area
Ph: (306) 664-2239
www.potashcorpfringe.org

 
Saskatoon RibFest

August 2 - 5, 2013

This four-day family event will offer great food, live entertainment, champion rib vendors from across Canada, professional barbecue competition, kids’ fun area, food and craft vendors and a beer tent. Did we mention that admission and entertainment are free? Come on over to Diefenbaker Park and enjoy this August long weekend at Saskatoon RibFest. 

Saskatoon RibFest is organized by the Rotary Club of Saskatoon Nutana in partnership with Saskatchewan BBQ Association and Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Saskatoon

Location: Diefenbaker Park
www.saskatoonribfest.com
www.saskatoonbbq.com

Saskatoon Exhibition

August 6 - 11, 2013

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

12 noon to midnight, except Tuesday 3:00pm to midnight

Location: Saskatoon Prairieland Park
503 Ruth Street West
Ph: (306) 931-7149
www.saskatoonex.com

John Arcand Fiddle Fest

August 8 - 11, 2013

A 4-day multicultural music festival with workshops, artist presentations and showcases, old time dances and competitions.  Free un-serviced camping and on site concessions.

9:00am start each day

Day Pass $20.00, Weekend Pass $50.00
12 and under free

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

Folkfest

August 15 - 17, 2013

Annual 3-day multicultural festival showcasing culture through displays, demonstrations, entertainment and ethnic cuisine.

Aug 15 and 16:  5:00pm - midnight
Aug 17:  3:00pm - midnight

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

Rock 102 Cruise Weekend

August 23 - 25, 2013

Rock 102’s Cruise Weekend show and shine features over 900 classic cars, motorcycles and trucks. 

Location: Downtown Saskatoon 
Ph: (306) 934-2222
www.rock102rocks.com

Ukrainian Day in the Park

Saturday, August 24, 2013

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

noon-8:00pm

Victoria Park - NEW LOCATION for 2012
Ph: (306) 382-1647
www.ucc.sk.ca/branches/Saskatoon/index.php

PotashCorp Fireworks Festival

August 30 - 31, 2013

A celebration of community, the PotashCorp Fireworks Festival has it all.  Choreographed pyrotechnic fireworks light up the sky each evening as well as alive music, cultural performances, family activities, food and much more.

5:00pm - midnight daily
Location: Rotary Park and River Landing Amphitheatre 
Ph: (306) 652-1400 or 1-866-664-7673
www.potashcorpfireworksfestival.ca

The Word on the Street
Saskatoon Book & Magazine Festival

September 22, 2013

The festival includes four stages: Treasure Island, a youth stage with children's authors, a teen literary showcase and a bilingual musician. Children can also visit with roaming performers and local mascots, and enjoy making crafts and playing games on Literacy Lane. Have fun as you browse through the festival's vibrant marketplace with exhibits from booksellers, publishers, literacy organizations, authors and retailers. This is a free community event. Everyone is welcome - bring a picnic lunch or grab a snack on site and enjoy the festival atmosphere.

Location: Civic Square and around City Hall
Ph:(306) 374-1011
http://www.thewordonthestreet.ca/wots/saskatoon

Saskatoon City Hospital Festival of Trees
"The Sound of Christmas"

November 23 - 30, 2013

Celebrate Santa’s Country Christmas with over 85 trees, wreaths, designer stockings, gingerbread houses and many special displays, all for sale.  Special events each day.  Proceeds towards medical equipment needed at Saskatoon City Hospital.

9:00am-9:00pm daily

Adults $9.00, Seniors (65 and older) $8.00, Students (with valid student card) $6.25, Children (6-12) $2.00, preschool (5 years and younger) FREE

Family rate: $20 - Parents or guardians and dependent children under 18 years of age.

Location: Western Development Museum, 2610 Lorne Avenue
Ph: (306) 384-9277
www.festival-of-trees.com

BHP BIlliton Enchanted Forest Holiday Light Tour

November 15, 2013 - January 5, 2014

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

5:30pm-11:00pm nightly
$8.00 per person, $30.00 per car (max 7 people), 3 and under free. Cash only at gate.
Save $5 and purchase a car pass for $25 - available at all Saskatoon Safeway, Shoppers Drug Mart, and Midtown Plaza Kiosk.

Location: Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park,
1903 Forestry Farm Park Drive
www.enchanted-forest.org