Music and family fun set for 3-day festival in Waskesiu

Robyn Hufnagel, promotions officer with the Prince Albert National Park, said they are excited for the weekend and expect an increase in visitation of around 3000 guests throughout the course of the three-day event.

“Parks Canada is delighted to have the opportunity to work with volunteers and work together to present this new event,” said Robyn Hufnagel, promotions officer with the Prince Albert National Park.

“We wanted to highlight the uniqueness of Waskesiu and the National Park setting and bring people up to that setting and offer a festival that brings people and families up to have fun and create those lasting memories so that they will return.”

“We hope to see that bussle that we usually have on our long weekends up here at this time of year,” she added. I guess you could say it is one more summer blast that people can have to make the most of their summer.”

Main stage performances will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday and continue throughout the day until 7 p.m. Visitors to the park will have the opportunity to enjoy the musical talents of a variety different performers including Sarah Beth Keeley, Kelsey Fitch, The Grain Report, Waking up the Neighbours, and The Steadles.

On Sunday, nature lovers will also have the opportunity to enjoy a presentation from Nature Saskatchewan as well as get a chance to meet and hear local wildlife photographer Jason Leo Bantle of All in the Wild Photography speak about his photography adventures. Paddle board races will also kick off Sunday morning at 10 a.m. on the main beach.

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Access to The Waskesiu Lakeside Festival is free with paid park entry.

List of Events

Friday Aug. 21:

4:00 p.m. Street Theatre
7:30 p.m. Wolf Howl
Evening Buskers and musicians perform on the streets of Waskesiu

Saturday, Aug. 22:

Main Stage Performances

11:00 a.m. Sarah Beth Keeley
1:00 p.m. Kelsey Fitch
3:00 p.m. The Grain Report
5:00 p.m. Waking up the Neighbors
7:00 p.m. The Steadies

-Kayak, canoe and paddleboard demonstrations will be free try out.
-Barbeque fundraiser for the Waskesiu Volunteer Fire Department.
-Clothing and souvenirs for purchase from Waskesiu retailers.
-Bouncy castle, face painting and spray-on tattoos. Children’s programs including aquatic activities, aboriginal games, animal costumes and more.

Sunday, Aug. 23:

9:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast
10:00 a.m. Paddleboard Races at Main Beach. (Registration 9:00 – 9:40 a.m.)
11:00 a.m. Bison Musical Show

Conservation Speaker Series at Terrace Gardens Hall

10:00 a.m. Nature Saskatchewan volunteer stewardship program- display and books for sale.
10:30 a.m. Meet the Artist- Jason Leo Bantle of All in the Wild Photography book and print signing.

by Sarah Rolles

Music and family fun set for 3-day festival in Waskesiu

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