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Our annual
Winter Festival
that you have grown to love
Wascana Winter Festival is the longest running winter festival in Regina. Now after reevaluating its mandate the festival has developed three key pillars which are: embracing art, culture and sport/recreation. The pillars of the festival are supported by the social values of fighting racism, seeking a path forward on Truth and Reconciliation with Canada’s Indigenous communities and protecting/celebrating Canada’s natural environment. We see the celebration/ exploration of Art, Culture and Sport/Recreation as a means of bringing Canadians together
Reconciliation, Understanding, and Community- through Art, Culture and Sport/ Recreation
Wascana Winter Festival programming for 2026
FESTIVAL Activities
Story Telling Month
UoR Multipurpose Room
With Calvin Racette
Thu Feb 12 1:15 pm
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Story telling month with well known Indigenous writer, and educator Calvin Racette. Calvin will be our cultural elder as he shares with us the origin and details of Indigenous story telling in Saskatchewan and beyond. Calvin is a lecturer at the First Nations University and a sought after speaker. Calvin has worked on this very special presentation for the U of Regina student body. This will include traditional stories and some of his own creation based on his life’s work as an educator and cultural knowledge keeper.
Program Details
This event will be held on the U of R campus in the Multi purpose room next to the Owl. The event is on Feb 12, 2026 at 1:15. We expect a wonderful time as Calvin shares with us the history and context of Indigenous story telling. All of campus is invited to this event and we look forward
to Calvin’s sharing.
SPONSORS
Uof Regina, Sask Culture
South Saskatchewan
Youth Orchestra
Sunday Feb 15, 2026 at 3:30 pm.
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The amazing orchestra will perform a free winter concert at Holy Rosary Cathedral. This event promises to be a cultural treat for the whole family. The South Saskatchewan Youth Orchestra is a well recognized classical orchestra filled with amazing young musicians.
Program Details
This concert will be held at Holy Rosary Cathedral one of Regina’s premier venues known for is amazing sound and ambiance. We thank the Diocese for this opportunity and look forward to this wonderful event.
SPONSORS
Dwight Watson and Son from
Canada West Group of Companies
On Cue Performance
Friday Feb 13 @ 7:00 pm
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On Cue will host an evening of local artists at West Minister United Church on Cue has a long history of supporting local artists and this promises to be no different
Program Details
The program will see a selection of artists from Regina and area. It promises to be an evening worth your while
SPONSORS
Sask Lotteries
Regina Jazz Society
Sweet Heart Auction & Concert
Sataurday Feb 14 @ 6:00 :pm
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Program Details
Time Saturday February 14, 2026 6pm. Location Serb Club Avonhurst Mall.
SPONSORS
Sask Lotteries
Free Sleigh Rides
In Front of Legislative Building
Monday Feb 16 @ 1:00-4:00 pm
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Program Details
Free for All Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
1:00-4:00 Pm
SPONSORS
Mike Hogan, Mike Alport & Peyton Hogan
Cushman Wakefield Regina
Under the Big Tent, and beyond
Wascana Park
In front of the Legislative building
Monday Feb 16
Open to the Public Free Sleigh Rides in front of the Legislature with readings from Saskatchewan Writers. There will also be demonstrations of Snow Cricket, Public Skating, Cross Country Skiing on groomed trails provided by the Regina Ski Club. Finally tours of the Legislative Building will run all afternoon according to their published scheduling. The Outhouse photo booth will be located outside the tent inside we have entertainers, and other events, out doors we have sports such as; Snow Yoga, Snow Cricket, sleigh rides, skating and a Rugby Tournament playing for the 50th Anniversary Cup.
Special invitations to Regina Immigrant Women, Regian Open Door Society and the Multicultural Council of Sask. This year Saskatchewan Rugby will also play for their first Winter Festival Cup
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Program Details
Various times and locations - all in Wascana Park
SPONSORS
City of Regina
Outhouse Racer Photo Booth
In Front of Legislative Building
Monday Feb 16 @ 1:00-4:00 pm
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Westridge Construction LTD is the proud sponsor this year of the 50th Anniversary photo booth for (Waskimo), Wascana Winter Festival. This is a modified version of the famous Out House Racers from back in the day at Waskimo. We will also feature sleigh rides, Snow Cricket, a Rugby Tourney and a tent with entertainers and a Chai Wallah snack break. See you there February 18, 2026 at 1pm Leg Building.
Make your own history have a seat -capacity 2 but others are welcome to stand take your picture and send to our Face Book page
Program Details
Feb 16, 2025 starting at 1pm
SPONSORS
Westbridge Construction
Winter Events in The Big Tent
Monday Feb 16
Craigs Concert
Wascana Rehab - Main Public Hall
Feb 14 @ 1:00 pm
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Program Details
Concert for Patients, Staff and Families
SPONSORS
Sask Lotteries
The Gift of Winter
Regina Performing Arts Centre
Feb 15-21 @ 1:00-4:00 pm
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Program Details
Free for All Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
1:00-4:00 Pm
SPONSORS
Tony Kolitsis and Family of Regina
Wascana Winter Festival IN THE NEWS
Sponsors and Partners
Presenting Sponsor
We are on the traditional lands, referred to as Treaty 4 Territory and that the city of Regina is located on Treaty 4 territory, the original lands of the Cree, Ojibwe Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect and honour the Treaties that were made on all territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we are committed to move forward in partnership with Indigenous Nations in the spirit of reconciliation and collaboration
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