Festivals
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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