Saskatoon 
Events Description
The Saskatoon EX is Saskatchewan’s largest summer event with 8 days of non-stop entertainment!
Activity Zones
Saskatchewan Art Showcase / Summer Faire Hall
The Saskatchewan Art Showcase is located in Summer Faire Hall, Hall A, and features local creative work, including fine art, photographic art, creative art, painting, sculpture, quilting, woodworking, and more. The showcase is free with EX General Admission and includes a non-juried opportunity for artists of all ages and experience levels to enter work.
Market Square
Market Square is the indoor trade show in Hall D, open daily from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. It features vendors, products, services, local and international businesses, gift shopping, and indoor browsing. Access requires EX General Admission.
Co-op Family Fun Zone
The Co-op Family Fun Zone includes family-friendly performances, hands-on activities, and meet-and-greets, all free with General Admission. Featured programming includes SuperDogs™ Fairy Tails, No Harm on the Farm with Chase and Marshall from PAW Patrol, TMNT Meet & Greet, PAW Patrol Meet & Greet, Gabby’s Cat-Tastic Dance Party, and Gabby’s Dollhouse Meet & Greet.
Midway Rides
The midway offers rides for all ages and thrill levels, with both the main Midway and Kidsville. Ride unit pricing is listed as 14 units for $10, 58 units for $30, and 136 units for $60. Ride options include FunTagg reloadable credits, Superpass, and FastPass.
Midway Activities
Midway activities require pay-as-you-go transactions and do not accept ride units or tickets. Activities listed include Wobbly Water Balls, where guests walk on water inside a transparent sphere, and ROXROK, a climbing experience designed to introduce guests to rock climbing.
Entertainment
SaskTel Grandstand
The SaskTel Grandstand offers nightly high-energy shows free with EX General Admission, with gates opening at 6:00 p.m. and shows beginning at 7:30 p.m. for 2026, except the Crash ‘N Bash Demolition Derby, which begins at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 2. The 2026 lineup includes Theory of a Deadman, Shawn Desman, Streetheart, Crash ‘N Bash Demolition Derby with Longshot, Josh Ross, MICO, Jade Eagleson, and Mother Mother.
Thursday, July 30 | 7:30 pm | Theory Of A Deadman
Friday, July 31 | 7:30 pm | Shawn Desman
Saturday, August 1 | 7:30 pm | Streetheart
Sunday, August 2 | 8:00 pm | Crash ‘N Bash Demolition Derby featuring Longshot
Monday, August 3 | 7:30 pm | Josh Ross
Tuesday, August 4 | 7:30 pm | MICO
Wednesday, August 5 | 7:30 pm | Jade Eagleson
Thursday, August 6 | 7:30 pm | Mother Mother
Kickin’ Horse Saloon
The Kickin’ Horse Saloon is a 19+ open-air beer garden with local bands, upbeat rock acts, covered picnic tables, and food from the Bourbon Barrel Bar-B-Que. The 2026 lineup includes The Diggers, Wannabe, The Real Canadian Superband, Prism, Toque, Dixie Hiway, The Gecko Band, and Psycho Love.
Thursday, July 30 | 4:15 pm, 5:30 pm, 6:45 pm, 9:30 pm | The Diggers
Friday, July 31 | 4:15 pm, 5:30 pm, 6:45 pm | The Diggers
Friday, July 31 | 9:15 pm | WANNABE
Saturday, August 1 | 1:00 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:15 pm, 6:45 pm | The Real Canadian Superband
Saturday, August 1 | 9:15 pm | PRISM
Sunday, August 2 | 1:00 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:15 pm, 6:45 pm | The Real Canadian Superband
Sunday, August 2 | 9:15 pm | TOQUE
Monday, August 3 | 1:00 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:15 pm, 6:45 pm, 9:30 pm | Dixie Hiway
Tuesday, August 4 | 4:15 pm, 5:30 pm, 6:45 pm, 9:30 pm | The Gecko Band
Wednesday, August 5 | 4:15 pm, 5:30 pm, 6:45 pm, 9:30 pm | Psycho Love
Thursday, August 6 | 4:15 pm, 5:30 pm, 6:45 pm, 9:30 pm | Psycho Love
Outdoor Entertainment
Outdoor entertainment is free with General Admission and includes acrobatics, street performers, pop-up acts, parades, and interactive entertainment. Featured acts include Cirkus-Zirkus, iFlip Aerial Acrobats, XPogo Stunt Team, Outlaw FMX, Mardi Gras Parade, Midway Melodies karaoke, MJ.YXE, Dan the One Man Band, Doo Doo the International Clown, and The Crawdaddios.
Kick-Off Parade
The Saskatoon EX Kick-Off Parade takes place on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in downtown Saskatoon. The parade route starts at 24th Street and Spadina Crescent East, heads west to 4th Avenue, turns south to 20th Street, heads east to Spadina Crescent East, and returns north to 24th Street. Community groups, sports teams, service groups, animal rescues, clubs, bands, businesses, cultural groups, schools, first responders, vintage vehicles, mascots, and youth organizations are invited to participate.
Who is it for?
all-ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets: All shows are free with EX admission
Adult (15-64 years)
$20 ONLINE UNTIL JULY 29!
$25 at the gate
$15 for all ages Tues. Aug 4
Senior (65+ years)
$16 ONLINE UNTIL JULY 29!
$20 at the gate
Seniors FREE all day Thurs. Aug 6
Youth (11-14 years)
$14 ONLINE UNTIL JULY 29!
$17 at the gate
Check out Superpasses!
Children (7-10 years)
$12 ONLINE UNTIL JULY 29!
$15 at the gate
Kids Adventure Day is July 31!
Kids (6 & under)
FREE every day!
Visit the SaskMilk Kidsville Midway & the Co-op Family Fun Zone!
2-Day General Admission
$36 ONLINE UNTIL JULY 30!
$40 at the gate
General Admission isn’t just your entry to the grounds—it’s your all-access pass to Saskatchewan’s largest summer festival. From 12 noon until midnight, rain or shine, your ticket unlocks a massive mix of live entertainment, family programming, and classic fair energy.
What’s All Included with General Admission?
The SaskTel Grandstand: Every single headline concert is completely FREE with your gate admission!
Daily Shows & Attractions: Catch the SuperDogs, indoor magic and comedy in Hall C, and high-energy strolling acts—all at zero extra cost.
Interactive Zones: Explore the new SaskMilk Ag-Venture Pavilion, the Co-op Family Fun Zone, and Market Square.
The Ultimate Atmosphere: Stroll Concession Row, catch the Mardi Gras Parade, and soak up 12 straight hours of nonstop summer energy.
How to get tickets?
Buy Online
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time: July 30 – August 6, 2026, from 12 Noon to 12 Midnight
Parade | Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 10:00 am @ Downtown Saskatoon
Parade Route:
Starts at 24th Street & Spadina Crescent East
Heads west on 24th Street to 4th Avenue
Turns south on 4th Avenue to 20th Street
Turns east on 20th Street to Spadina Crescent East
Heads north on Spadina Crescent East back to 24th Street
Venue: Prairieland Park, 503 Ruth St W, Saskatoon, SK, S7J 0S6
Parking: $12/day/vehicle
