If you’re looking for great things to do in the Saskatoon area, then look no further than our Saskatoon events and festivals directory – because here you’ll find a huge selection of local events and festivals going on throughout the city. No matter whether you’re new to town, you’re just visiting or you’re a long-time resident, you can count on our Saskatoon events and festivals directory to provide you with all kinds of great ideas for fun times. So take advantage of what Saskatoon has to offer by using our Saskatoon events and festivals directory now.

There are lots of celebrations in Saskatoon, almost one in every month, but the summer is definitely festival time! So are you ready to pack up and spend a weekend, a week – or more – in Saskatoon? We hope this Saskatoon event guide gives you a lot of ideas of what to see and do while you’re here, but you may want to do a little more research to make sure you prioritize attractions and events.

Here is a rundown of the best Saskatoon festivals around the year. Take part and have fun!

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Enchanted Forest The Enchanted Forest is Canada’s largest drive through Christmas light show. The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park provides the perfect background for 1000 images illuminated by over one million Christmas lights, complete with displays. Festival of Trees Christmas is a special time in the city. When you attend the Festival of Trees, you’ll find 100 fabulous Christmas trees, miniature trees, wreaths, designer stockings, sugar and spice Gingerbread Village, all for sale. Gardenscape Gardenscape is Saskatchewan's most extensive show about yards and gardens held at the end of March. Northern Saskatchewan International Children's Festival The downtown riverbank of Saskatoon’s South Saskatchewan River comes alive with Saskatchewan’s cultural event for children and their families. Olympian Sports City of Bridges May 15th-18th, 2009 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada Hosted by Team Sask-Can Saskatchewan Jazz Festival The annual Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is recognized as one of the finest music festivals in the world. Saskatoon Exhibition Everyone loves an annual fair! Find free stages, midway rides, free spectacular entertainment, commercial exhibits, the Showcase of Arts Gallery, plenty of food and fireworks every night at this annual festival. Saskatoon Fall Fair This beef show program includes 12 breeds of purebred cattle, the Cinderella Classic, and the Commercial Cattle Show and Sale. Saskatoon Fringe Theatre Festival See some of the most original and innovative live theatre presented in the culturally-rich Broadway-Nutana area. The festival has over 300 scheduled shows including family-friendly KidsFringe performances. Go to 400 - 245 3rd Avenue South. Saskatoon Folkfest Annual 3 day cultural festival showcasing incredible entertainment, delicious cuisine and wonderful displays, exhibits and demonstrations. Passport includes free shuttle service to various locations around the city. Thousands of volunteers help create the premiere cultural event in Saskatoon! Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival This award-winning festival is renowned for both its traditional and cutting edge styles in its presentation of Shakespeare's works. The annual festival takes place from July to August. Sundog Handcraft Faire The first weekend of December features the Sundog Handcraft Faire, with over 170 artisans and specialty food producers from across Canada. 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.