ANNUAL EVENTS

MARCH
Early March
HER-ICANE GODIVA
Location: The Refinery Arts & Spirit Centre, The Mendel Art Gallery, SCYAP Gallery, McNally Robinson Booksellers and The Broadway Theatre
Contact: Tickets/Information: 306-664-2239 or visit the Twenty Fifth Street Theatre website
Her-icane GoDiva, the eighth Annual Festival of Women's Art celebrates the creativity of women in a multitude of artistic expressions which include: performance (dance, music & theatre), visual and literary arts. This festival coincides with International Women's Day and also pays tribute on an annual basis, to women who have contributed greatly to the arts.

Saskatoon Wildlife Federation Sports & Leisure Show and Sale
Location: Credit Union Centre
Contact: (3065) 242-1666

Boats, trailers, outfitters, lodges and camps, fishing and hunting equipment and much more all under one roof!

Mid-March
Juvenile Provincial Curling Playoffs
613 Park St.
Saskatoon, S4N 5N1
(306) 780-9202

Saskatoon & Region Home Builders Association HomeStyles
Location: Prairieland Park
Admission charged
Contact: info@saskatoonhomebuilders.com

The premier home show of Saskatchewan HomeStyles is better than ever. Homestyles is gives consumers a chance to check out over 200 exhibitors covering nearly 160,000 square feet. A new feature is the opportunity to putt to win a $250,000 renovation prize package in the Ultimate Putting Challenge. Be sure to visit the Home Builders' Career Centre which will feature Skills Canada Provincial competitions, hands on displays, and other important career information.

Late March
Gardenscape
Admission charged (children under 10 free)
Contact: 306-931-7149 or 1-888-931-9333
Location: Saskatoon Prairieland Park

A showcase for horticulture and outdoor lifestyles ? trade show, demonstrations, information and model gardens.

Late March to Early April
FLICKS: International Film Festival for Young People
Broadway Ave. & 7th St. E.
Saskatoon, S7N 1B3
(306) 956-3456
Contact: flicksfilmfestival@sasktel.net
Location: Broadway Theatre, The Refinery

3 days of Canadian and international films from around the globe for kids and teens and the entire family. The festival also offers filmmaking and film craft workshops for kids and teens. Programs for elementary and high schools take place on the Friday.

APRIL
Mid-late April
Western Canadian Livestock Expo
Admission Free
Contact: (306) 931-7149 or 1-888-931-9333

Showcasing the latest in technology and genetics for both dairy and pork producers.
Location: Saskatoon Prairieland Park

MAY
Early May
Vesna Festival
Location: TCU Place...Saskatoon's Arts and Convention Centre
Contact: 306-244-4246

Vesna Festival is a top-quality event, which showcases Ukrainian arts, entertainment, food and culture. Vesna Festival is an integral part of Saskatchewan's community.

JUNE
Early June
Northern Saskatchewan Children's Festival
Location: Kiwanis Park
Contact: 306-664-3378

A riot of color and fun for children of all ages, the festival presents world class entertainment for children, chock full of a site with many hands-on art activities all specifically designed for children.

Mid-June
Saskatoon Pride Festival: Queer We Go Again
Location: Various - mostly in downtown Saskatoon
Admission: Some free, others moderately priced
Contact: 306-477-7433

The annual Pride Festival is a week long celebration of Queer culture, art and community that includes a wide variety of events, something for every one of all ages.

Late June-early July
SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival
Contact: (306) 652-1421 or 1-800-638-1211

The long time staple SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival presents the best in jazz musicians in the world during 10 festival days.

JULY
July 1
Canada Day Celebrations
A fun day of free entertainment, starting with a buffet breakfast (small charge), official ceremonies, Saskatchewan Multicultural Society, country/rock bands. Static displays, flea market, food vendors, children?s amusements/rides, face painters, small flags (limited supply) celebration cake and a reaffirmation of Citizenship. Close the night with fireworks at dusk.
Location: Diefenbaker Park
Contact: 306-653-0971

Early July ? Late August
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Location: Tents along the South Saskatchewan riverbank
Contact: 306-652-9100

Saskatchewan?s professional actors performs the Bard's classics in tents on Saskatoon?s beautiful riverbank

Mid-July
Pion-Era
Location: Western Development Museum, 2610 Lorne Ave
Contact: (306) 931-1910 or www.wdm.ca

Tap your toes to old-time fiddlers, join in the sing-a-long in the church and admire the square and round dancers as they perform. Participate in activities from a pioneer home: ice-cream making, butter churning, spool knitting, rug hooking and more.

Mid-July
A Taste of Saskatchewan
Location: Kiwanis Memorial Park
Contact: 306- 975-3175

A Taste of Saskatchewan is Saskatoon?s festival of fabulous food from over 30 of Saskatoon finest restaurants featuring entertainment from over 50 Saskatchewan bands.

Mid-July
Ness Creek Music Festival
Location: Big River SK
Contact: (306) 652-6377

Four great days of music, fun and friends in the Boreal Forest.

Late July-early August
Saskatoon Fringe Theatre Festival
Location: Broadway Area
Admission is VERY reasonable ($9 or less  in 2006)
Contact: Shelley Kaszefski, Communications Director
See 25thstreettheatre.org for details

Discover cultural diversity at The Saskatoon International Fringe Festival. Approximately 70,000 people attend the eleven day community celebration of LIVE theatre each year. This annual festival features over 400 performances in 9 venues including LIVE theatre, family-friendly KidsFringe shows and LIVE music.

AUGUST
Mid-August
Saskatoon Exhibition
Location: Saskatoon Prairieland Park
Admission moderate, children 10 and under free.
Contact: 306-931-7149 or 1-888-931-9333

Saskatchewan?s largest annual event: midway, grandstand, free entertainment, Kidsville, chuckwagon races, trade show and much more!

John Arcand Fiddlefest
Location: 7km South West of Saskatoon on Highway 60
Contact: 306-382-0111

A three day music festival with workshops, competitions, artists presentations. Free camping and concession on site.

Folkfest
Location: Various pavillions throughout the city
Admision: moderate, children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult
Contact: 306-931-0100

Annual multicultural festival which showcases ethnic cuisine, entertainment, and displays and demonstrations. Transportation provided on shuttle buses.

Late August
Canada Remembers International Air Show
Location: Saskatoon John G Diefenbaker Intl. Airport
Admission charged
Contact: 306-975-3151

Canada?s largest tribute to Veterans featuring a world class air show highlighted by WWII displays, WWII era aircraft and current Armed Forces participation.

Ukraine Day in the Park
Location: Kiwanis Memorial Park
Admission: Free
Contact: 306-374-7675

An annual downtown public outdoor festival featuring Ukrainian dancing, music, food beer garden, cultural displays and children?s activities. Free admission.

Annual Cruise Weekend
Admission Free
Contact: (306) 934-2222

650 CKOM/Rock 102 Cruise Weekend highlights the best classic cars. The weekend features racing, a poker rally, cabaret and the show ?n shine Sunday event ? with over 1000 classic cars on site at an event free for the public.

SEPTEMBER
Saskatoon Harvest Celebration
Location: Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park
Contact: 306-652-1400 or www.saskatoon100.ca

A day-long event 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, trade show and family dance.

Mid-October
Reflections of Nature
Location: Saskatoon Prairieland Park
Contact: 306-653-3930

Western Canada?s largest wildlife art show and competition, featuring displays, auctions, commercial booths, workshops and demonstrations

Pet Expo
Location: Saskatoon Prairieland Park
Contact: 306-931-7149 or 1-888-931-9333

The focus is on pets, as well as the products and services they need ? trade show, show ring, information theatre, cat show, petting zoo and much more!

NOVEMBER
Mid November
Saskatoon Fall Fair
Location: Saskatoon Prairieland Park
Contact: 306-931-7149 or 1-888-931-9333

A beef show including 9 breeds of purebred cattle, the Cinderella Classic and the Commercial Cattle Show and Sale.

Late November
Festival of Trees
Location: Saskatoon Prairieland Park
Admission moderate
Contact: 306-655-8855

Over 100 fabulous Christmas trees, mini trees, wreaths, Christmas stockings, gingerbread houses ? all for sale. Proceeds to fund medical equipment at Saskatoon City Hospital.

SIGA Enchanted Forest
Location: Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park
Nightly 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Admission Charged
Contact: (306) 668-8171

Saskatchewan?s most spectacular drive-thru Christmas light display and top winter attraction. Runs until early January.

DECEMBER
Early December
Sundog Arts and Entertainment Faire
Location: Credit Union Centre
Admission moderate
Contact: 306-384-7364

Artisans, specialty food, entertainment, food court, demonstrations, children?s area. Sundog is something for everyone!