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Visiting Saskatchewan this August?
Along with the famous attractions to visit, August is full of great events, festivals, and concerts happening. From family fun festivals to live concerts, there is something for everyone.
Listed below are just 50 of the many things to do during August in Saskatchewan.
1. Queen City Ex
Enjoy incredible food, fun, music, shopping, and more at Queen City Ex – Regina’s annual fair. — August 2 – 6, 2023
2. Saskatoon Folkfest
Saskatoon Folkfest returns in-person with three exciting evenings filled with cultural performances, displays, activities, and cuisine. August 17 – 19, 2023
3. Sask Aquatic Adventures
Make your summer awesome with Aquatic Adventures. You can find them at Regina Beach, Blackstrap Provincial Park, Buffalo Pound Provincial Park, The Battlefords Provincial Park, Candle Lake Provincial Park, Meadow Lake Provincial Park, Greenwater Provincial Park, Duck Mountain Provincial Park, and Tuft’s Bay. Keep updated through their facebook page.
4. Old Coronach Street Festival
Celebrating arts and culture in Coronach with family fun activities, street market, indigenous storytelling, art, food trucks, car show, beer gardens and more. — August 26, 2023
5. Taking it to the Streets
Enjoy a family friendly community event featuring food trucks, bull riding, and grandstand concerts featuring Aaron Goodvin, Johner Brothers & Johner Boys. — August 19, 2023
6. See an Exhibit at WDM
Embrace the vibrant tapestry of colors, textures, hope, and love that converged from all corners of the world to shape this province. Witness the resilience through struggles and savor the joys found in life’s simplest moments as people come together to forge new beginnings.
7. The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy of Romeo + Juliet
Witness Shakespeare‘s timeless tragedy, Romeo + Juliet, a captivating blend of classic style and contemporary influences, beautifully brought to life by Artistic Director Kayvon Khoshkam. Love versus hate, a visual feast for all. — July 04 to August 20, 2023
8. Northwest Territorial Days
Come and enjoy all your favourite rides, games, and yummy fair food this August during Northwest Territorial Days taking place at Exhibition Park in Battleford. August 16-18,2023
9. Traditional Pottery Making Workshop
Join Jill Taylor-Hollings for a Traditional Pottery Making Workshop at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Presented in partnership with the Saskatchewan Archaeological Society, the workshop offers all materials and requires no prior experience. — August 1, 2023
10. 70 Million Years in 60 Minutes
Experience 70 million years of time exposed in Grasslands geology. Witness beginnings and ends of life and stand on the KPg boundary; the thin layer that marks the dinosaur extinction. 60 minutes of wonder and awe. — Wednesday and Saturday, May 19 – September 4, 2023
11. Indigenous Culture Camp
Visit the interpreters at the Indigenous Culture Camp at Fort Walsh and learn more about the people who have called the Cypress Hills home for centuries. Tuesdays to Saturdays in July and August.
12. Saskatoon Ex
Saskatoon’s Prairieland Park will be buzzing with people at Saskatchewan’s largest annual event, the Saskatoon EX. Enjoy free entertainment, demo derby, as well as tons of fun for kids. – August 8 – 13, 2023
13. Fossil Fever
Get a hands-on lesson as you accompany a crew of paleontologists from the Royal Saskatchewan Museum and McGill University on a day’s dig. Wild scenery, lunch in the badlands and five hours of finding hidden gems such as fossils are all included. Wind down enjoying a hot chocolate beneath the spectacular night sky as you watch the glowing campfire embers. August 15 to 19, 2023
14. Hike the Metis Trail
Pack a picnic and enjoy a short walk along the short Metis Trail at Fort Walsh National Historic Site. The trail is relatively flat and is a great way to enjoy the setting of the site with family.
15. Saskatoon Fringe Festival
Celebrate the arts at a 10-day community festival in the heart of the Broadway District of Saskatoon. – August 3 – 12, 2023
16. History in Motion
Join the WDM North Battleford for History in Motion, a day filled with activities for everyone. Activities include vintage fire truck rides, horse and wagon rides, children’s activity area, live entertainment, garage sale, demonstrations in the Heritage Farm and Village, tipi teachings from Kanaweyimik Child & Family Services in the tipi village, vintage vehicle show and shine. The day ends with the Discovery Co-op Parade of Power featuring horse teams, gas tractors, vintage cars, and steam engines. — August 19 – 20, 2023
17. Wild Waves Waterpark
Slip, slide, jump and splash at Wild Waves Waterpark! This supervised floating water park that features slides, icebergs, hurdles, ladder runs, a trampoline, and more.
18. Spend Summer Days at Champetre County
Enjoy summer at Champetre County visiting farm animals, getting lost in the Lost Corral Maze, campfire, scavenger hunt, hotdogs, and more. –Mondays to Wednesdays between 11 am to 3 pm, July & August 2023.
Champêtre County offers a variety of rooms, cottages, and cabins to fit any budget. Inquire about our Staycations and enjoy a serene weekend or a few days beneath the vast Prairie skies!
19. Rock the River
Saskatchewan’s classic rock festival is back this summer on August 18 – 20, 2023.
20. Movies at Twilite Drive-In
Watch some of your favourite movies play on the big screen at the Twilite Drive-in! Fridays – Mondays
21. Swift Current Sidewalk Days
Get ready for a fun weekend with shopping in the streets, food, music, and friends during Swift Current Sidewalk Days. – August 17 – 19, 2023
22. Herbert Stampede
Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Herbert Stampede, a CCA sanctioned rodeo featuring various thrilling events, with performances on Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m., including kids’ mutton busting and wild pony races, complemented by concession stands and beer gardens on site. — August 4 – 6, 2023
Herbert Stampede
23. Corn Maze at Cedar Creek Gardens
Prepare for an exciting adventure at Cedar Creek Gardens in their corn maze. This year’s theme is “Pirates of the Corn Maze: The Curse of the Black Kernel.” Mark your calendars for the maze’s grand opening in mid-August.
24. Rocky Horror Show
Prince Albert’s Broadway North Theatre Company presents Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show. In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet find themselves stranded during a storm. They seek refuge in Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s eerie mansion, where they encounter a cast of wild characters, witness elaborate dances, and meet Frank-N-Furter’s creation, Rocky. — August 17 – 26, 2023
25. Chefs on the Saskatchewan
Attend a culinary and artistic evening featuring three of Saskatchewan’s finest Chefs. Chefs on the Saskatchewan will collaborate to create an amazing high-end three-course meal with local ingredients paired with local beer and wine! – August 10, 2023
26. Ukranian Day in the Park
Come with friends and family to enjoy Saskatoon’s Outdoor Ukrainian Festival. There are stage performances, cultural displays, children’s activities, beer gardens, and souvenir vendors. — August 26, 2023
27. Prince Albert Summer Fair
Have five days of fun during this popular festival. August 1 – 5, 2023
28. Celebrate Cochin Days
Head to the Resort Village of Cochin to celebrate the annual Cochin Days. The festival features traditional “Boat Parade” as well as children’s paddle boat parade. The Festivities also include Children’s Bike Parade, Sand Castle Competition, art show and sale, adult challenges, ball tournament, sunday Pancake Breakfast, Beer Garden, and much more. – August 11 – 13, 2023
29. Northern Lights Bluegrass & Old Tyme Music Festival
immerse yourself in some of the best Bluegrass and Old Tyme music from all over North America. Camp, Dance and Jam the weekend away. — August 18 – 20, 2023
30. Regina International Film Festival & Awards
Love films? Regina International Film Festival and Awards (RIFFA) is coming to town once again this August. RIFFA aims to inspire the widest public interest in arts and to give hundreds of emerging filmmakers and film lovers around the Province access to a world cinema experience. – August 1 – 5, 2023
31. Scotty’s Unearthed Day
Celebrate Scotty’s 32nd unearthed day with cupcakes! On August 16, 1991, then high school teacher, Robert Gebhardt from Eastend joined our palaeontologists on a prospecting expedition to the exposed bedrock along the Frenchman River Valley to learn how fossils are found and identified in the field. Within a half a day, he discovered the base of a heavily worn tooth, and a vertebra from the tail, both suggesting that they belonged to a T. rex. –– August 16, 2023
32. Frank Dunn Triathlon
Run the oldest triathlons in in Western Canada – the Frank Dunn Triathlon! The race consists of 1.5 km swim, 62 km bike and 13 km run. – August 13, 2023
33. The Fin Island Trail Run
Explore the Trails of The Battlefords during the Fin Island Trail Run. Challenge yourself while running or walking with friends and family on August 26, 2023
34. Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival
Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival is jam-packed with a variety of free family activities, including live on-stage musical entertainment, a children’s play area, and displays highlighting Prince Albert National Park. – August 25 to 27, 2023
Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival
35. The Detective’s Office
In 1951, Private Investigator Rick Murphy was investigating a case involving a stolen priceless necklace. Suddenly, Rick vanished without a trace. Step into his office and uncover what happened to him.
36. I Love Regina Day
Celebrate I Love Regina Day on August 19 at Victoria Park and the Pat Fiacco Plaza. Join us for a day of community pride, fun activities, and the I Love Regina Run! Since 2002, this program has showcased our vibrant city and brought us together. Don’t miss this spectacular event! — August 19, 2023
37. Regina Folk Festival
Regina Folk Festival returns with its 51st Festival, themed redreamings. The Regina Folk Festival is a three-day celebration of music, culture and community happening in Victoria Park, rain or shine. August 11-13, 2023
38. Saskatchewan Summer Star Party
Enjoy all-night observing sessions under some of the clearest and darkest skies in Canada. – August 16 – 20, 2023
39. Saskatchewan Premier’s Walleye Cup
The Saskatchewan Premier’s Walleye Cup is one of this province’s flagship fishing tournaments and one of the largest walleye events in Canada. August 10 – 12, 2023
40. Western Canadians and Hilltop Sheepdog Trial
Witness the relationship between handler and dog as the team moves a group of livestock through a course. Be amazed by the teamwork shocased. Taking place at Mankota on August 23 – 27, 2023.
41. Celebrate Maple Creek
Taking place at the Downtown Heritage District on Saturday August 19th, experience the Taste of Maple Creek.
42. Annual Invermay Fair
The annual Invermay Fair is a fun affair featuring pancake breakfasts, chuckwagon and chariot races, fair dance, parade, beer gardens, and more. — August 11 – 13, 2023
43. Cheer the Roughriders
Saskatchewan Roughriders are taking on BC Lions on August 20th! Catch the game live at Mosaic Stadium.
44. Shake The Lake
Shake the Lake Regina features great Classic Rock groups performing the hits you loved back then and still do today. — August 25 – 26, 2023
45. Summer Cinema at Good Spirit Lake
Experience the magic of Sask Parks Summer Cinema! Immerse yourself in outdoor movie bliss on the big screen. Embrace the fun with pre-showtime-themed crafts and activities guided by our Park Interpreters. Remember to bring your cozy lawn chairs, snuggly blankets, and delicious snacks for a perfect evening under the stars! – August 3, 2023
46. Bow Valley Jamboree
The Bow Valley Jamboree is a one day family friendly music and arts festival held every summer primarily highlighting Saskatchewan talent. The Jamboree features a variety of music genres from country, rock, jazz, Latin and blues. – August 12, 2023
47. Hot Cars in the City
The 10th Annual Hot Cars In The City Car Show is happening on August 5th at Discovery Ford. Enjoy the display of incredible cars, live music, and delicious food at the event! — August 5, 2023
48. Electric Sky Festival
Enjoy 3 days of workshops, music and art with friends, family, and nature during the Electric Sky Festival. This is an inclusive electronic music festival in Big River, Saskatchewan. — August 25 – 28, 2023
49. Regina Dragon Boat Festival
Regina Dragon Boat Festival is returning for its 30th Festival on August 26 to 28 in beautiful Wascana Park. — August 25 – 27, 2023
50. Lloydminster Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Finals
The Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association lights up Western Canada with over 30 days this summer. – August 16 – 20, 2023
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