Vesna Festival

Created to celebrate Saskatoon's Ukrainian culture and heritage, the Vesna Festival offers all things Ukrainian. Dance groups, bands and choirs perform, while the Vesna Kitchen churns out homemade treats. Come hungry, as the Kyiv Cafe serves a variety of tortes, cakes and specialty coffees popular in the old country.

The boutique and gallery sell arts, crafts, artwork and more. This is held in May, at TCU Place - Saskatoon's Arts and Convention Centre 35, 22nd Street East.

Summary of Some of Saskatoon's major events:

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