Saskatoon Folkfest pared down from recent years but still draws a crowd
Prairieland Park played host to the Saskatoon Folkfest over the weekend. Although scaled down from past years as a citywide event, organizers say the 2026 edition was a success.
The Saskatoon Folkfest, now in its 47th year, has seen a more pared-down event compared to recent years. However, it still managed to attract a large crowd, according to the festival president. This year's festival featured food, dance, and 11 cultural pavilions at Prairieland Park, celebrating the city's diversity. Festival president Danny Baliad explained that the number of cultural displays was smaller this year, which made sense to keep them all in one location.
While many people attended the event prior to COVID-19, the pandemic caused numbers to decline, even up until last year. Despite this, Baliad noted that this year's festival was still a success. He expressed surprise at the turnout, stating that despite having only 11 countries represented, they saw an upward trend in attendance.
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