Saskatchewan's only outdoor Ukrainian Festival takes place annually on the 4th Saturday in August in Kiwanis Park on the river bank next to Saskatoon's landmark Delta Bessborough Hotel.

The 2007 event featured an expanded format with activities (buskers, children's activities, pancake breakfast) beginning at 8:30 am at the Ukrainian Museum of Canada.

In 2009 the morning will be organized similarly. From noon onward activities will continue in the traditional manner south of the hotel. Featured are the all-day stage show, beer garden, Ukrainian food, children's activities, cultural displays, and a giant balloon launch. All these components provide an enjoyable family experience,

Patrons relax in the beer garden, or on the lawn, in the shade of huge elm trees where every seat accords an excellent view of the performers on stage with the jade-coloured water of the South Saskatchewan gently flowing by in the background.

Admission is free. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs.

Ukraine Day in the Park 2009 takes place August 22 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. Call 306-374-7675 for more information. This year's program (PDF)

We know people are coming from Manitoba! They are coming from Alberta! They are coming from various centres in Saskatchewan! What's the occasion?

The 18th anniversary of the Independence of Ukraine is being celebrated at the

9th annual
Ukraine Day in the Park
Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
Downtown Saskatoon

• Official opening at 11 AM with Prayer Service on the main stage
• Ukrainian food
• Stage show (1-5:30 PM)
• Beer garden featuring beer from Ukraine and Ukraine Day's own private label beer
• Children's activities
• Souvenir vendors
• Cultural displays

Fun for the whole family - young and old

Free admission - bring your own lawn chair

See

• Singers, dancers, and musicians!
• The magnificent launch of 500 helium filled balloons!
• A large stage with dynamic sound

Enjoy the program in the shade of the beautiful stately elm trees on the banks of the emerald green coloured South Saskatchewan

Presented by the
Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Saskatoon Branch

Sponsors
New Community Credit Union
Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko
Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Saskatchewan Provincial Council
Sask Lotteries