2013 Heritage Rivers Photo Contest and PotashCorp Fireworks Festival
The South Saskatchewan was recently named a Heritage River.
The Fireworks Run: In support of the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation
A brand new event – the Fireworks Run! Our goal is to raise $35,000.00 for the Tim Horton Children's Foundation, which will help to send kids to camp! Don't worry if you aren't an experienced runner, this run is 5km, and there will be lots of fun challenges and games along the way for your chance to win some prizes!
Location: Rotary Park
Time 6:30pm
Date: Friday, August 30th
Click here for a map of the route!
Daily Contests!
Check out our daily contest on Twitter and Facebook leading up to PotashCorp Fireworks Festival! You will have a chance to win either a 2 or 4 person VIP package to go and watch the fireworks down in Rotary Park!
A Celebration of Community & Culture! Blast off to Country Shines
The hub of activity for the PotashCorp Fireworks Festival is Saskatoon's spectacular River Landing, along the South Saskatchewan River in the heart of Saskatoon.
Live shows take place on Friday and Saturday evenings at two locations: the Amphitheatre at River Landing and across the river in Rotary Park. Both evenings are topped off with a fantastic fireworks display set to music.
The PotashCorp Fireworks Festival is truly a community celebration. Aside from the terrific entertainment and amazing fireworks displays, the Festival features: food, fun for kids and adults, demonstrations and games, a bike valet service.
All this and more... don't miss out - mark your calendar today!
Register for your chance to win!
Register for the Fireworks Run: In Support of the Tim Horton Children's Foundation, in the next 3 days (by Sunday August 19th ) and be entered in a draw for your chance to win an amazing prize package! Head over to our website and register right now! It is only $25.00, and all the proceeds go towards sending kids to camp!
Choreographed Pyrotechnic Shows
Fireworks will be blasted from the Broadway Bridge over the South Saskatchewan River both nights - Friday, August 30th and Saturday, August 31st.
Ruggieri Fireworks & Special Effects, led by pyrotechnical genius Rodrigo (Chico) Ruggieri manages two unique shows by different companies - a new show each night!
Friday - Archangel Fireworks from Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Saturday – Ruggieri Fireworks and Special Effects from Regina, Sask.
The two teams have been given a “Country Music” concept, and we are excited to see them explore this theme each night.
Fireworks are planned to go off at 9:30 PM Friday and Saturday!!
Come early! The fun starts at 5:00 PM each afternoon - enjoy the food and fun leading up to the fireworks extravaganza!
The Fireworks Run: In Support of the Tim Horton Children's Foundation
Join us Friday August 30th for the Fireworks Run in support of the Tim Horton Children's Foundation at the PotashCorp Fireworks Festival! Bring your whole family out for an evening of fun and excitement! All proceeds from the run will benefit the Tim Horton Children's Foundation and help send over 15,000 economically disadvantaged kids to camp this year! Register for the run by clicking here! If you want to volunteer to help out at the run, click here!
Value Card Registration!
Swank Shoe Lounge, Era Style Loft and The Delta Bessborough have already signed up to be a part of our Value Card program! Click here to find out more about it, and how you can be a part of it also!
Sparkler Social/Ignite Your Night: Stay Tuned for 2013 Performer
~Catherine Lewans performed at the 2012 Sparkler Social~
Check out pics from last years PotashCorp Fireworks Festival
Click here to check out some amazing pictures from last years PotashCorp Fireworks Festival!
'Like' us on Facebook!!!
Click here to go directly to our Facebook page!
Check out this video of last years festival!
Combat Robotics
Check out the Saskatoon Combat Robotics Club demos at Rotary Park during the Festival!
Visit www.kilobots.com for more info on kilobots.
Events By Date or Events By Venue
There is plenty to choose from across the city, see the Events By Date or Events By Venue links for more info on all that is going on during the PotashCorp Fireworks Festival Weekend.
Accommodations
Planning your stay in Saskatoon? Check out the Tourism Saskatoon site for amazing deals. Many of these establishments have PotashCorp Fireworks Festival special rates and value packages. Don't forget to register for your festival Value Card as well. The Value Card gives you access to special value packs, discounts and incentives when visiting, staying, shopping or dining at Saskatoon establishments.
