Outdoor Special Events & Festivals

Special events add cultural value to the City of Saskatoon and create opportunities where communities and neighbourhoods can come together and celebrate!

A special event is any outdoor event held on City owned land that is open to the public. Whether it is a road race, a community day in the park, or a large festival, special events bring people together in meaningful and memory making ways!

  How you can help us

• The first step to hosting a Special Event in a City-owned park space, pathway, or roadway, is to submit an Outdoor Special Event Application Form with all required documents. This form is used for all events from weddings and birthday parties to large festivals.
• Ensure the Outdoor Special Event Application Form is complete as incomplete applications will not be reviewed (applicant will be notified).
• Submit your application on time. Deadline for applications is January 1 of the year of your event. 

Applications received after the deadline will be considered in the order they are received pending venue availability, and must be received a minimum of 90 days prior to the event date.
 

 What you can expect from us

• Once your application is received, a response will be sent by February 1st or within 10 business days of the submission date (whichever is later). Responses come from specialevents@saskatoon.ca please mark this as a safe sender.
• Use the Outdoor Special Event Information Guide to assist with your event planning.
• Once an event is approved, event organizers will be sent an email with the contract, payment and insurance information. Application fees and a copy of the signed contract must be returned within 10 business days.

Depending on size, scope and event history, applicants may be contacted to meet with the Special Event Interdepartmental Committee to provide additional information or provide clarification regarding the application.