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Are you ready for the best entertainment value of the summer? Ready to experience culture – experience the heritage of the music and dance that is part of our history?
The John Arcand Fiddle Fest is ready to deliver all that and more Aug. 11-14.
The 19th John Arcand Fiddle Fest, presented by PotashCorp, takes pride in delivering quality music and dance entertainment, hosting one of Western Canada’s largest fiddle contests and providing a variety of music and arts workshops all for one low ticket price. The whole festival is designed with family in mind.
The entertainment is non-stop under the festival’s main stage, the Roof, with music and dance that runs from noon to midnight. Day time hosts a series of short performances from Saskatchewan talent while accomplished musicians and dancers convene on the stage nightly. Audiences flood the dance floor Friday and Saturday nights enjoying the live old-time dance music.
Workshops, workshops, and more workshops! There are over 105 workshops at the Fest and they are all free with gate admission! The Established Workshop series presents engaging music education at all skill levels in fiddle, guitar, jigging and square dance. The Cultural Camp is a celebration of Métis arts featuring interactive workshops in beading, finger weaving, painting and storytelling. This year we have added Métis embroidery and oral workshops in partnership with the Gabriel Dumont Institute. Our Children’s Activity Area offers workshops, games and crafts to keep the little ones entertained.
It’s easy to get to the Fest. We’re located just 10 km southwest of Saskatoon. There’s plenty of free parking onsite or you can ride our free shuttle service that has four pick-up and drop-off points in Saskatoon. The shuttle service schedule is available on our website under the “info” tab. For Festers coming from farther afield, there is un-serviced camping on site or fine accommodations at our sponsor hotel, The Heritage Inn.
To ease the distance between the main stage and campground we’ve got the People Mover – another free shuttle service to get you from the campground to the main stage area running from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
The John Arcand Fiddle Fest, Aug. 11-14 – an affordable, family fun experience. Admission is $25 per day or only $60 for the entire festival! Tickets are sold at the gate only. Children 12 and under are admitted free with a parent or guardian.
