Konkurs was started in 1972 as a province-wide Ukrainian music festival.

Annually from 1972-1981; every second year since that time (i.e., 1981, 1983, 1985).

A juried festival of Ukrainian song, instrumental music, and speech arts.

Konkurs is basically a province-wide Ukrainian music festival. The program itself is held over the course of two days, usually in March. On Saturday, the individuals participating in the festival perform their routines according to the category in which they are registered (see photocopy from 1985 syllabus for details of categories and registration procedures). On Sunday, a concert is held featuring the best performers, and awards are handed out. Preparation for KONKURS is a fairly lengthy and involved process. An organizing committee starts approximately a year in advance of the program with establishing a budget; selecting program items; preparing a syllabus; publicizing the Arts Festival; gathering awards and scholarships; obtaining jurists; co-ordinating registrations; and ensuring that all logistical matters are taken care of.

Individuals and groups involved with Ukrainian music and speech arts. In practice, this has usually involved younger artists under the age of 18.

Approximately 40% of the Konkurs budget is provided by Provincial UCC through SASK TRUST funds. The remainder is self-generated by the Konkurs committee through donations (for awards and scholarships), registration fees, and admission.

Konkurs is co-ordinated by a voluntary committee headed by a co-ordinator. The co-ordinator is paid a nominal honorarium, but rightfully should be regarded as a volunteer. The committee handles all aspects of the program, using the UCC office and/or staff only occasionally. The program is reviewed by the UCC executive.