By Karen Cay

Saskatoon Folkfest – Culture Unites

Jun 24, 2022 | 12:24 PM

Saskatoon Folkfest is pleased to announce that Culture Unites will be held on August 18, 19 & 20.

After two virtual years, Saskatoon Folkfest is gearing up for an in-person festival!

Culture Unites will bring together local ethnocultural organizations on August 18, 19, & 20 for three exciting evenings filled with cultural performances, displays, activities, and cuisine. Returning to an in-person experience brings back the one-of-a-kind Folkfest spirit that emerges when thousands of patrons of all ages collectively celebrate diversity and inclusion.

“Folkfest is a beloved summer activity in Saskatoon and beyond. We are delighted to have the opportunity to gather together this August in a community-wide cultural celebration.” said Lenore Swystun, President, Folkfest Board of Directors. “Given the profound impact the COVID-19 Pandemic has had on the cultural sector, we are seeing 2022 as a transition year for our Members. We are most appreciative of the Pavilions that can participate and we very much look forward to others returning in the future.”Culture Unites will include several multi-pavilion sites. International Place, a new collaborative venue at Merlis Belsher Place, will bring new cultures together with long-time Pavilion favorites. Folkfest Patrons will experience the best local cultural performances, taste incredible flavours, and discover and explore traditions that make Saskatoon a diverse and welcoming community.

Folkfest is moving to an online ticketing process for 2022.

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Patrons will continue to enjoy unlimited admission and bus transportation to and from Pavilions during the three-day festival. ePassports will go on sale in early July.

For more festival information you can visit our website at www.saskatoonfolkfest.com and follow us on social media@stoonfolkfest for the latest news.

Through its annual three-day multicultural celebration Saskatoon Folkfest has created an environment that strengthens community ties and fosters immense pride in celebrating diverse cultural traditions and coming together in harmony.

The festival is synonymous with a dynamic cultural experience, where patrons interact with local cultural performers, traditions, language, demonstrations, and heritage dress.

The festival is made possible each year by the dedication of hundreds of volunteers from numerous cultural communities showing exemplary commitment to enhancing the quality of life in their community.

With a combined history of over fifty pavilions, one hundred thousand volunteers, and one million passports, Folkfest is proud to have been part of the community for more than four decades.