Festival
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Canadian Cowboys Association Spring Classic Rodeo |
early March |
Watch bull riding, bareback and saddle bronc, steer wrestling calf and team roping, barrel racing, etc. 306-975-3155. |
Her-icane Festival of Women's Art |
earry March |
Unique, multidisciplinary festival celebrates the creative expressions of visual arts, literary arts, live theatrical performances, dance & music by Canadian women. (306) 664-2239 or 1-888-667-2239 |
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Flicks Saskatchewan International Film Festival For Young People |
mid March |
Childrens films from around the world, for kids of all ages. Also workshops for kids presented by movie industry experts. Brodway Avenue. (306) 956-3456 |
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Western Canadian Livestock Expo |
late April |
A unique combination of SaskPork Expo and Canada Dairy Expo, featuring the latest in technology and genetics, a focused trade show, show ring competition and youth events. Prairieland Park (306) 931-7149 or 1-888-931-9333
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Western Development Spring Tea |
early May 7 |
Celebrate the Spring at the Western Development Museum. |
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Vesna Ukrainian Festival |
mid May |
World's largest Ukrainian cabaret featuring Ukrainian artisans, dancing, continuous entertainment, food and drink, cultural displays. Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium (306) 657-4412 |
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Northern Saskatchewan International Children's Festival |
end May - early June |
Annual children's festival presents world class entertainers and a site chock full of hands-on activities, all specially designed for children. Kiwanis Park daily 9:00am - 4:00pm cost: $6.00-$10.00
(306) 664-3378. |
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Saskatchewan Bicycle Festival, with Bikes on Broadway |
end May |
The Saskatchewan Bicycle Festival: three days and three nights celebrating bicycling; rides, shows, social events for cyclists, non-cyclists, families, young and old. Bikes on Broadway: road race, criterium and time trial competitions - Europe's most exciting spectator sport, right here in Saskatoon!. Darrell Noakes, Saskatoon Cycling Club |
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Saskatchewan International Marathon Festival |
end May |
(306) 931-8029 |
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Saskatchewan Woodworkers' Guild |
end May |
Works of wood by members as well as projects that many of our High School students have created in their school woodworking classes. Galleria Building, Innovation Blvd. on the U. of S. campus. Contact: Bob Baker at (306) 374-7986 or Leo Fritz at (306) 374-6540.
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Cameco Victoria Park Summer Festival |
mid June |
Events and Festivals, Music and Entertainment, Sports in Victoria Park. (306) 242-2711 |
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Saskatoon Metis Spring Festival |
end June |
Enjoy a full weekend of Metis cultural activities in Friendship Park. Activities include square dancing, jigging, fiddling, talent shows, traditional foods, trapping and canoe events. 306-975-9159. |
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SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival |
end June - early July |
This annual jazz festival celebrates a variety of styles of jazz at various venues around the city. Over 500 musicians and 200 performances. 306-652-1421 or 1-800-638-1211 |
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Canada Day Celebrations |
July 1 |
Celebrate the country's birthday and multicultural heritage at Diefenbaker Park. Rock concert in the evening. Sponsored by the Saskatoon Optimist Club. |
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Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival |
all July - August |
Two Shakespeare plays are performed in an outdoor environment afternoons and evenings through the summer. Between the Mendel Art Gallery and University Bridge, on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River. 306) 653-2300 or (306) 652-9100 |
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Meewasin Dragon Boat Festival |
early July |
Annual competitions by city and area teams of 25 paddle 15 metre Chinese racing canoes over a 500 m course, for the right to compete at the Canadian Dragon Boat championships in Vancouver. Friendship Park. 306-665-6887 |
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Pion-Era |
early July |
See all sorts of Pioneer skills and machinery including ice cream making, butter churning, spinning, hay baling, a saw mill, and rockcrushing at the Western Development Museum. 306-931-1910. |
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Ness Creek Music Festival |
mid July |
set in the Boreal Forest. Music is eclectic in selection; ranging from Saskatchewan Folk to world beat, rock, funk and beyond. Children's activities, Eco-Village, beer gardens, craft vendors, food vendors, participative workshops and more! Big River SK, (306) 652-6377 Tickets: 1-800-970-7328 or (306) 938-7800
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Country in the City |
mid July |
Enjoy country music played around the city in a number of different venues. |
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Taste of Saskatchewan |
mid July |
Festivities are centred around a gigantic food fair featuring two-dozen of Saskatoon's premiere restaurants cooking up great appetizers, delicious entrees and fabulous desserts.. Friendship Park (306) 975-3155 |
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Great Northern River Roar |
late July |
River Roar is a five day powerboat racing festival. Watch exciting powerboat racing on the Saskatchewan River, between the Broadway and Freeman bridges. The only events of its kind in Canada, with boats speeding at 130 km/h. 306-563-1059 or 1-800-567-2444 |
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Saskatoon International Fringe Festival |
early August |
Enjoy dozens of performances of off-beat theatre and performance art. The Fringe, on Broadway, presents over 50 companies from around the world, using 5 indoor and 1 outdoor stage. 306) 664-2239 |
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Saskatoon Exhibition |
mid August |
Summer is at its best at the Saskatoon Exhibition, with its midway rides and games, commercial exhibits and agricultural displays. Opens with parade on first day, and fireworks every night! Prairieland Park. 306-931-7149 |
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John Arcand Fiddle Fest |
mid August |
A three day multi cultural music festival featuring workshops, a fiddle contest, Red River Jigging Championships, concerts, old time dance and much more 7 km Southwest of Saskatoon on Highway 60 (306) 382-0111
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Folkfest: One World - The Heart of the Community
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mid Aug |
Hundreds of folk performers play a variety of musical styles in 18 pavilions. This event is 24 years old, and free transportation is provided between the pavilions. (306) 931-0100 |
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Canada Remembers International Air Show |
late August |
Canada's largest tribute to veterans project, featuring aerial and ground demonstrations, live WW II era entertainment, emotional opening ceremonies and activities for the whole family; a national award winning attraction. Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport @ 10:00am - 6:00pm (306) 975-3155 |
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Ukraine Day in the Park |
end August |
A festival in the park next to the Delta Bessborough Hotel featuring stage shows, food, beer gardens, cultural displays and children's activities. Kiwanis Park from 11:00am - 9:00pm (306) 374-7675
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Wanuskewin Season of Gathering |
all Sept |
In Wanuskewin Heritage Park. Learn about food preparation and buffalo hunts, view craft demonstrations and hear stories from Elders. |
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Annual Gladys Doll House Tour and Craft Sale |
early Sept |
Gladys Doll House |
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Saskatoon Harvest Fest |
mid September |
day long event held at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm park where families and communities get together to celebrate the "harvest" as part of our heritage in Saskatchewan. It includes traditional meals, parade, entertainment, street fair and trade show and family dance (306) 652-2576 |
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International Mustang Meet |
early Sept |
Car Show with 40+ classes |
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Natural River Cinema |
early Sept |
In friendship park. Enjoy a movie on the riverbank at dusk. Sept 1 The Bear, Sept 2 Gorillas In The Mist and Sept 3 Never Cry Wolf. |
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Round Nine |
early Sept |
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All Breed Dog Show/Obedience Trials |
early Sept |
All Breeds Championship Dog Show & Obedience Trials held on the Labour Day
long weekend in September. Held at the
Saskatoon Kinsmen/Henk Ruys Soccer Centre. Minimal charge for admission.
Shows & trials go from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM approximately on Saturday and
Sunday; from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Monday. Call (306) 374-6611. |
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Ford Nationals Drag Racing |
early Sept |
Bridge City Speedway. Adults $8.00, Seniors $6.00, 13-15 yrs old $6.00, 7-12 yrs old $4.00 and 6 and under free. |
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Broadway Historical Walking Tour |
mid Sept |
Station Arts Centre |
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Harvest Festival |
mid Sept |
Saskatchewan International Raceway |
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Season Finale featuring NHRA Stock & Super Stock |
mid Sept |
Continuous music, food and fun. Call Jeanne at (306) 652-9111. |
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Annual Saskatoon Polka Fest |
late Sept |
Continuous polka music and refreshments, with three polka bands. 306-652-9111. |
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Street Legal Racing |
late Sept |
Saskatchewan International Raceway |
end September | | Canada's Largest Holistic Lifestyle Consumer Show, where you can sit in on lectures by several experts, experience and sample healing sessions, products and services and much more. 403-246-0668 or 1-877-560-6830. Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium and Conference Centre |
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Premier Festival |
end Sept |
an opportunity to sample various wines, liqueurs and specialty foods. |
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Prairie Music Week |
end Sept |
Activities include a music festival, a youth career day and the 2nd Annual Prairie Music Awards. |
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Christmas Craft Fair |
end Sept |
Over 160 booths of crafts, pottery, wooden ware, needlework and more. German Canadian Club Concordia |
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Canadian Cowboys Association Rodeo Finals |
late Oct |
Annual indoor rodeo event, with all the usual rodeo attractions. Credit Union Centre (306) 975-3155
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Coin & Stamp Show |
late Oct |
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RiverHouse Gallery presents Annual Christmas Show & Sale |
late Oct |
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Artisans' Craft Market |
early Nov |
Invitational craft show and sale, including woodwork, stained glass, quilting, photography, knitting and ewellery. 306-665-0001. |
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Saskatoon Fall Fair |
mid Nov |
A great beef show program includes 11 breeds of purebred cattle, the Cinderella Classic and Commercial Cattle Show and Sale. Prairieland Park (306) 931-7149 or 1-888-931-9333
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Once Upon A Christmas Exhibit |
Nov.15-18, 2000 |
Vintage Christmas displays at the Western Development Museum. 306-931-1910 |
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Annual Santa Claus Parade |
mid Nov |
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Bazaar & Craft Show & Sale |
mid Nov |
German Canadian Club Concordia. |
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Saskatoon Santa Claus Parade |
late Nov |
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Saskatoon City Hospital's Festival of Trees |
late Nov |
Saskatoon Santa Claus Parade (held each year since 1990) runs through downtown Saskatoon. An event for the whole family! 306-653-8844. More info... |
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Prediction Mile |
late Nov |
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Sundog Arts and Entertainment Faire |
early Dec |
Over 170 artisans showcasing crafts and food products. Friday 5:00pm -10:00pm, Saturday 10:00am - 10:00pm and Sunday 11:00am - 5:00pm Credit Union Centre (306) 374-7364 |
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The Barn Playhouse presents The Christmas Baking Extravaganza |
mid Dec |
Live music by Vickie Dyck, special desserts and tables full of Christmas baking. The Barn Playhouse, phone (306) 239-4600 |
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Festival of Trees |
early December |
Over 100 fabulous Christmas trees, mini trees, wreaths, Christmas stockings, gingerbread houses-all for sale. You can attend several special events during the week. Proceeds purchase equipment for urgent medical equipment at Saskatoon City Hospital. Prairieland Park (306) 655-8407
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