What To Do In Saskatoon - August 2008

This page was updated on June 25, 2008.

 
Aug 1 The Tempest presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 8:00pm
Aug 1 to 2 Thoroughbred Racing
Marquis Downs @ Prairieland Park @ 7:05pm
Aug 1 to 3 Super Run 2008
Prairieland Park
SuperRun is the largest non-profit Outdoor Car Show in Western Canada.
Aug 1 to Sept 30 The Re-Inventors Exhibit
Western Development Museum, 2610 Lorne Avenue
As seen on the History Television channel, The Re-Inventors looks at some of the original patent designs from history's lost inventions and attempts to build them, test them and make them work. Included are life-saving equipment, instruments of war and methods of travel. The Re-Inventors will take you through the strange and entertaining word of invention.
Aug 2 Henry IV presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 1:00pm
Aug 2 Auto Clearing Motor Speedway Siemens WEST Tour
Auto Clearing Motor Speedway @ 7:00pm
Highway #12 North
Aug 2 The Tempest presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 8:00pm
Aug 2 The Tempest presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 1:00pm
Aug 3 Henry IV presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 8:00pm
Aug 5 Vans Warped Tour
Credit Union Centre
Aug 5 Paul Brandt
Prairieland Park
Aug 5 The Tempest presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 8:00pm
Aug 5 to 10 Saskatoon EX
Prairieland Park
Saskatchewan's largest annual event - midway, grandstand, free entertainment, kidsville, chuckwagon races, trade show and much more!
Aug 6 Henry IV presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 8:00pm
Aug 7 CFL - Saskatchewan Roughriders vs. Calgary Stampeders
Mosaic Stadium (Regina) @ 7:00pm
Aug 7 The Trews
Prairieland Park
Aug 7 The Tempest presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 8:00pm
Aug 7 to 10 Ebon Mid Summer Masters Horse Show
Ebon Stables, 6km East of Saskatoon off Highway 16
The largest outdoor horse show in Saskatchewan. 2 rings of Show Jumping and Hunter Competitions featuring the best of horse rider combinations from the 3 western provinces. Ample Parking, lots of seating and a great concession. Come enjoy great horses performing in a beautiful outdoor facility. Directions and activity info available from our web site.
Aug 7 to 10 John Arcand Fiddle Fest
7km South West of Saskatoon on Highway 60
A 4 day multi cultural music festival with workshops, artist presentations and showcases, old time dances, competitions, free camping and on site concessions.
Aug 8 Henry IV presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 1:00pm
Aug 8 SIRSaskatoon International Raceway Street Legal
Saskatoon International Raceway - Gates open @ 5:30pm
SIR is located 13 km south of Saskatoon, just off Highway #11.
Aug 8 Live Nation3 Doors Down
Credit Union Centre @ 7:30pm
Aug 9 Auto Clearing Motor Speedway Super Truck Racing Series
Auto Clearing Motor Speedway @ 7:00pm
Highway #12 North
Aug 9 SIRSaskatoon International Raceway Test & Tune, Fastest Street Car Challenge
Saskatoon International Raceway - Gates open @ 9:00am
SIR is located 13 km south of Saskatoon, just off Highway #11.
Aug 9 The Tempest presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 8:00pm
Aug 10 Saskatoon HilltopsPFC - Saskatoon Hilltops vs. Edmonton Huskies
Gordie Howe Bowl @ 1:00pm
Aug 10 SIRSaskatoon International Raceway Points Race #7
Saskatoon International Raceway - Gates open @ 5:30pm
SIR is located 13 km south of Saskatoon, just off Highway #11.
Aug 10 The Tempest presented by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
Festival Tent (beside the Mendel Art Gallery) @ 8:00pm
Aug 14 Sawyer Brown
Dakota Dunes Casino
Aug 14 to 16 Folkfest 2008
Annual multicultural festival which showcases ethnic cuisine, entertainment, and displays and demonstrations. Transportation provided on shuttle buses.
Aug 15 Live NationMotley Crue with Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Sixx: AM and Trapt
Credit Union Centre @ 5:00pm
Aug 15 to 16 Thoroughbred Racing
Marquis Downs @ Prairieland Park @ 7:05pm
Aug 16 Sesame Street Live : Elmo! Ready for Action
Credit Union Centre @ 2:00pm
Aug 16 Auto Clearing Motor Speedway Round 7 - Legends Cars of Alberta
Auto Clearing Motor Speedway @ 7:00pm
Highway #12 North
Aug 22 SIRSaskatoon International Raceway Street Legal
Saskatoon International Raceway - Gates open @ 5:30pm
SIR is located 13 km south of Saskatoon, just off Highway #11.
Aug 22 Auto Clearing Motor Speedway Round 8/Cruise Weekend
Auto Clearing Motor Speedway @
7:30pm
Highway #12 North
Aug 22 to 23 Thoroughbred Racing
Marquis Downs @ Prairieland Park @ 7:05pm
Aug 22 to 24 Rock 102 Cruise Weekend
Downtown Saskatoon
The 26th annual Rock 102 Cruise Weekend features a poker rally, racing and the biggest show ’n shine in Western Canada featuring more than 1000 classic cars.
Aug 22 to 24 We Are Many: A Festival
Diefenbaker Park
We Are Many Festival is an environmental and multi-disciplinary arts event that derives from the energy of participants and artists a reinvigorated commitment to sustainability. This celebration will provide people with the knowledge, tools, and resources to make better collective and individual choices within their communities and in the world -- practical, long-lasting decisions that will prove contagious. www.wearemanyfestival.com
Aug 23 Ukraine Day in the Park
Kiwanis Memorial Park @ 9:00am to 9:00pm
An annual downtown public outdoor festival featuring Ukrainian dancing, music, food, beer garden, cultural displays and children’s activities. Free admission.
Aug 23 SIRSaskatoon International Raceway Alcohol Cars Feature Race, Points Race #8
Saskatoon International Raceway - Gates open @ 1:00pm - Features @ 6:30pm
SIR is located 13 km south of Saskatoon, just off Highway #11.
Aug 23 U of S HuskiesCIS Football - U of S Huskies vs. Concordia Stingers
Griffiths Stadium @ 7:00pm
Aug 24 Saskatoon HilltopsPFC - Saskatoon Hilltops vs. Edmonton Wildcats
Gordie Howe Bowl @ 1:00pm
Aug 24 to 31 Senior Men's Canadian Fastpitch Championships
Bob Van Impe and Gordie Howe Park
Aug 29 SIRSaskatoon International Raceway Street Legal
Saskatoon International Raceway - Gates open @ 5:30pm
SIR is located 13 km south of Saskatoon, just off Highway #11.
Aug 29 U of S HuskiesCIS Football - U of S Huskies vs. Calgary Dinosaurs
Griffiths Stadium @ 7:00pm
Aug 29 to 30 Thoroughbred Racing
Marquis Downs @ Prairieland Park @ 7:05pm
Aug 29 to Sept 1 2008 International Mustang Convention
Saskatoon Inn
Aug 30 Auto Clearing Motor Speedway Siemens WEST Tour
Auto Clearing Motor Speedway @ 7:00pm
Highway #12 North
Aug 31 CFL - Saskatchewan Roughriders vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Mosaic Stadium (Regina) @ 7:00pm
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