Saskatoon 
Events Description
Soup Cook-Off (co-presented by TCU Place)
Saskatoon puts their best SOUPS forward in a Cook-off!
Join us for Saskatoon’s Soup Cook-Off where local chefs compete for the best soup in town! Whose soup will win your heart?
Wide Open Soup Cook-Off
Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 5:00PM – 7:30PM | Gather Local Market – 414 Avenue B S
Get ready for a flavour showdown like no other! Taste unforgettable soups crafted by rising novice chefs and help launch one lucky champion into the YXE Soup Cook-Off on Wednesday, February 18!
4-Pack Combo (includes 4 tickets) — $70
2-Pack Combo (includes 2 tickets) — $35
Individual (includes 1 ticket) — $20
List of Chefs participating in the “Wide Open Soup Cook-Off”
Megan Delos Reyes from Riverside Country Club
Ross Graham from In a Pinch Perogies & Catering
Oluwafemi Olugasa from Calories Restaurant and Bakery
Chalsea Marud from Loqui
Marissa Ferguson-Gayle from Simply Delicious Jamaican Treats
Pablo Benitez from Flanagans Steakhouse
Robert Tingey from Dakota Dunes Casino
Quinn Badrock & Dean Fraser from Leopold’s Tavern
Sydney Hamlin
Winter Story Cabin
Step into the Winter Story Cabin and enjoy a cozy escape filled with free fun indoor activities for all ages!
Saturday, February 14 – Saturday, February 21, from 12pm to 7pm! (specific days and times as noted)
Gather Local Market – 414 Avenue B S, Saskatoon, SK S7M 5G9
Following Their Treks
Dive into our fun-filled workshop where you’ll snip, colour, and craft footsteps inspired by the snowy adventures of Saskatchewan’s animals! Come and become part of a vibrant, story‑packed wall collage at Gather Local Market. Hosted by Kyuubi Culture Artist Collective.
Movie Time
Come to Gather Local Market and join us for a movie filled with winter magic!
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Saturday, Feb 21 (1-4pm)
Get ready to put your minds to the test at the WinterShines Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge – a fast- paced, high-energy competition where teamwork, strategy, and speed collide.
Frosty Friends Visit
Special guests from Winter wonderland have come to visit our festival. Don’t forget to come say hi, take pictures and listen to their stories!
Face Painting
Don’t miss out our amazing face painters! Their brushes and paint are ready to transform you. Heroes, favourite animals, there’s nothing they can’t do.
Paint Night with Jess
Friday, Feb 20 (6-8pm)
Unleash your inner artist as we provide all the supplies you need to create a masterpiece. No experience necessary – our talented instructor will guide you every step of the way.
Fun in the Snow
Come visit the coolest Winter Park ever seen!
Try your hand at our Snow Park activities. All ages are welcome to try our 8 days of free outdoor fun! Open from 12pm to 7pm!
Saturday, February 14 – Saturday, February 21, from 12pm to 7pm! (specific days and times as noted)
Market Square, 208 19th St W.
Schlockey
Almost as old as Hockey itself, Schlockey will have you and a friend seeing who is the best box hockey player.
Shinny
What’s more Canadian than a pick up game of street hockey? Come down and pick up a stick.
Wagon Rides
A horse drawn wagon ride in winter. Can it get any better than that?
Feb 16 (2:30pm-5:30pm) & Feb 21 (2pm-5pm).
Giant Jenga
Be wary and choose your next block carefully or you may be cleaning up your own mess.
Everyday, 12pm – 7pm.
Kick Sleds
No dogs? No problem! Speed across the snow in a sled powered by nothing but your legs.
Everyday, 12pm – 7pm.
Scavenger Hunt
Can you beat this clever puzzle and find the treasure?
Sign up at the welcome center to begin down the puzzling road.
Everyday, 12pm – 7pm
Natural Journalling
Let’s embark on a fun journey of expression through nature journaling!
Feb 16 (3pm – 5pm) & Feb 20 (2pm-4pm).
Snowshoes
Can you conquer the snowy trail and discover winter’s hidden fun? Grab a pair of snowshoes at the welcome center and step into your own frosty adventure.
Everyday, 12pm – 7pm.
Pony Rides
Come meet our adorable ponies and get ready for a little adventure on four hooves!
Feb 14-16, 12pm – 5pm
Telescope Stargazing
Join Tim Yaworski for a magical night under the stars and see the winter sky like you’ve never seen it before. Bring your curiosity and get ready to explore the cosmos together.
February 14, 19, 21, 2026 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
On Sonnenschein Way
Sparkle in the Square
Be part of the making of these frozen masterpieces!
Join us between February 14 and 21 for “Sparkle in the Square” Saskatoon’s ice and snow extravaganza at Market Square 208 19th St West. A visit to WinterShines 2026 will include stellar ice carvings, fun winter activities, and participate in a Ice Inukshuk Art workshop.
Ice Sculptures Created by Doug Lingelbach, ice and wood carver
Doug started with wood and has moved on to ice. Check out his Facebook page to see some of his amazing creations in wood and snow. Rumour has it that there may even be an ice slide at WinterShines this year!
You can also learn how to carve from Doug himself at our Little Chipper Ice Carving Workshops!
Ice Sculptures Created by Marina Cole
Started chainsaw wood carving since 2016, Marina now has pieces across Medicine Hat and has participated in international competitions, where she’s carved for 10 to 12 hours a day in Alaska, Australia, Montana, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Quebec, and Alberta. It’s the wood that fascinates Cole, how it can quickly be transformed into an object that tells a story and brings emotion. She also enjoys being outside and connecting to nature when she’s creating. Her inspiration grows when she’s surrounded by artists who share the same passion as her at competitions, and from those she creates artwork for. Recently, during a competition that showcased over 20 artists, Cole was one of three women that attended, and she placed fourth in the whole event.
Ice Sculptures Created by Julio Martinez
I started in 2003 as a sous-chef and decorator in fruits and vegetables, ice and butter, my skills grew as we had more demand in the banquet area. In 2008, I was selected by the World Ice Championship’s in Alaska to compete to represent Mexico. After that competition the trip started like a dream an ice dream.
Lokamoire 5 international Wood Carving Festival Russia Irkutsk 2015
Art Ice Festival Chanchung City Ice and now Symposium China Chanchung City 2016,2017,2018
3 Art Festival Heilongjiang wanxiang international wood carving festival China Harbin 2012
International 4 edition ice masters competition 2018 hailing island China
Poznan Ice Festival 2016,2017,2018,2019 Poznan Poland
Banff Ice Magic Festival Lake Louise Alberta Canada 2019
Ice and White Canada Edmonton 2012,2017,2018,2019,2020
Living Sky Lion Dance
Celebrating the Lunar New Year with a special lion and dragon dance!
This indoor event is ticketed.
February 21, 2026 11:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Gather Local Market
Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge
Get ready to piece together fun at the Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge during the 2026 Nutrien WinterShines Festival!
All teams start at the same time. Puzzle will be a 500 piece with the puzzle design reveled on site.
Each team receives the same puzzle.
The clock is on! Work together to complete it as quickly as possible.
Official judges monitor time and completion.
The fastest teams win!
Each team gets to bring home their puzzle
Prizes
February 21, 2026 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The first team to Finish Wins the competition. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
In the event no team finishes before the time runs out, winners are determined by the fewest loose pieces.
Note:
No Aids/Assistance: No phones, outside help, or distractions allowed. Noise canceling headphones and/or headphones or iPods, with music are allowed.
No Distracting Others: Competitors must stay in their area and avoid hindering others. Teams are restricted to their own table and may not approach another table during the competition, nor shall they be allowed to study an opposing team’s puzzle.
Participants must be 10 or older. Anyone under 16 years old should be accompanied by an adult
3×3 Ball Hockey Tournament
Shake the snow off your boots and gear up for the Ball Hockey Tournament during Nutrien WinterShines 2026 with your team!Event Type :Outdoor,Ticketed
The 3×3 Ball Hockey Tournament is all about fun, friendly competition, and making new pals while playing the game we love. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just looking to have a blast, this tourney is perfect for everyone. Lace up your shoes, bring your energy, and let’s make some awesome memories!
Who: Teams of 4 (3 players and 1 goalie). Max 6 players
What: Going head to head with other teams in the NutrienWinterShines Ball Hockey Tournament
When: Saturday, Feb 21 – Games will be rotated throughout the day
Where: Market Square 19 St & Ave A S – outdoor
Why: Receive your ultimate Shinny cup (and WinterShines bragging rights!)
Note: all players need to be 14 years old and above
Riversdale Chinatown Mahjong
LET’S PLAY MAHJONG
Have you ever wanted to learn how to play mahjong? Love the game and want to play with other mahjong lovers?
February 21, 2026 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm @ Gather Local Market
Join us for a friendly afternoon of Mahjong with Riversdale Chinatown! This event is beginner-friendly and will have tables for all skill levels.
All ages, skill levels, and backgrounds are welcome!
Whether you’re coming solo or with a group, we’ll help pair you up so everyone gets to learn and play!
HOW MUCH
Tickets:
Registration may be required for some activities.
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
February 14 – 21, 2026
Venue & Address: Various locations in Saskatoon
Market Square, 208 19th Street W, Saskatoon
