Festivals, Events and Conferences
CELEBRATE WITH US!
Family fun for everyone!
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2026 Event Schedule
​Waskesiu Lake Open Tennis Tournament - June 12 to 14
This Tennis Saskatchewan sanctioned event features men’s and women’s singles, doubles and mixed doubles competitions. Limited seating. Lawn chairs recommended for courts 1 and 6.
Canada Day Celebration - July 1
Celebrate Canada's Birthday in Waskesiu!
Parade bike decorating • June 30 • 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the Rec Centre.
More information coming soon.
PARADE REGISTRATATION FORM
EVENT WAIVER FORM
Waskesiu Children's Festival - July 25
The Waskesiu Children’s Festival is a family-friendly Waskesiu tradition full of fun outdoor activities. Information about the 2026 Festival will be posted soon.
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Grey Owl Howl - August 2
Join us for our annual Family Dance, the Grey Owl Howl presented by the Waskesiu Recreation Association. More information coming soon.
Heritage Day Celebration - August 8
Each year we plan special fun to mark Heritage Day close to the opening dates of PANP in 1928. Check back to see what we will be planning for this year.
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Frank Dunn Triathlon - August 9
The Frank Dunn Triathlon is one of the most anticipated triathlons in Saskatchewan. It is also the oldest triathlon in Western Canada, having started back in 1982! Come out to swim, bike, and run in, and around, the Waskesiu townsite. For more information and to register CLICK HERE.
Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival - August 28 to 30
Grab your dancing shoes, or just kick back and enjoy the wonderful musical performances at the 2026 Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival. It's Waskesiu’s biggest event of the year! The weekend is jam-packed with a variety of free family activities, including live on-stage musical entertainment on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, an Indigenous talent showcase, a children's play area including a free bouncy castle & face painting. You can also enjoy a variety of great food vendors, and the Lakeside Festival beer gardens. Or register your vehicle for the Sunday Car Show!
Reel Rave International Film Festival - September 11 - 13
Enjoy Waskesiu’s fantastic International Film Festival at Twin Pine Cinema, featuring 6 award-winning films (and a Special Selection for a fun Friday Late Show). Advance 3-Packs are now available for purchase online or here in town at the theatre or at WaskeSweets. For full details or to purchase tickets, please head to reelravefilmfest.ca
2026 MS BIKE TOUR - September 19
Waskesiu Community Hall. MS Bike is the largest fundraising cycling series in North America. CLICK HERE for full details and to register. Volunteers are needed for various positions. Visit www.mscanada.ca/volunteer-opportunities.
25th Annual Outter Limits Fun Run - September 26
Experience Saskatchewan's boreal forest and the amazing colours of fall in this 5km walk/run or 10 km run in the Waskesiu townsite. CLICK HERE to register.
Remembrance Day - November 11
Meet at the Hawood Inn at 10:30 and then walk to the Nature Centre for a ceremony of remembrance. Refreshments will be served following the ceremony at the Hawood Inn.
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HAPPENING ALL SUMMER LONG . . .
AA Meetings - May to September
Waskesiu Lake Library - Open July and August
Kids Tennis Lessons - (tentative)
Bingo - Each Wednesday in July and August
- Hosted by Waskesiu Heritage Museum
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You can make a positive impact for Waskesiu - Be a volunteer!
One of the items identified in the Waskesiu “Vision 2028” Action Plan was the creation of a Volunteer Database for the Waskesiu community. Signing up is simple, and yet important. Even if you have been a long-time volunteer in Waskesiu, please complete this online form so that we have the most up to date information. Feel free to invite friends, relatives, or annual visitors to Waskesiu to sign up! Our community thrives on a variety of activities and events, and we can't be successful without volunteers. CLICK HERE for the Volunteer Sign Up Form.
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