5 Regina Summer Events Worth Checking Out in 2018

People choose to move to Regina, Saskatchewan for all kinds of reasons. Some are attracted by the healthy economy and great housing options. Others are drawn in by the pastoral landscapes and prairie sunsets. Whatever your reason for moving to the city, there is a wealth of Regina events and summer festivals well worth exploring.

If you are new to Regina, here are five Regina summer events worth checking out.

JazzFest Regina

June 13 - 18, 2018 | Various locations
$15 - $35 per show; $110 - Festival Pass

This six-day festival is the highlight of the summer for jazz enthusiasts in the city. The event highlights local talents from the province as well as international performers from across the globe. Concerts are held at various clubs and performance halls throughout the city, making this popular event a great way to explore the city while experiencing great music.

This summer will be the tenth annual JazzFest event in Regina. Headlining acts will include:

• John Roney
• Carol Welsman Duo
• The New Montagues
• Regina Jazz Orchestra
• Al Muirhead Canadian Quintet
• The Eric Alexander & Harold Mabern Quartet.

Country Thunder Saskatchewan

Country Thunder Saskatchewan
$75.00 / day or $185.00 / 4 days; Children 12 and under enter for free

The town of Craven is located half an hour north of Regina, and this small, prairie town is the site of the longest running multi-day music festival in the country. The event first started in 1983, and for many years, this event was known as the Craven Country Jamboree. The event attracts some of the biggest names in country music. Every year, many country music fans opt to camp in Craven to enjoy the atmosphere.

This year, you can expect to see:

• Big & Rich
• Dierks Bentley
• Chris Young
• Luke Bryan

Queen City Ex

August 1 - 5, 2018 | Evraz Place, 1700 Elphinstone Street, Regina
$15 - General Admission; $12 - Advanced Admission; $8 - Children (7 - 12) and Seniors

The Queen City Ex is Regina’s annual fair. The night before the fair, Thursday, July 31, 2018, an opening parade will start at Dewdney Avenue and follow a route to Cameron Street. Each year, the fair attracts more than 200,000 people over the course of five days. In many ways, it is the quintessential community fair equipped with snack vendors, game booths, and rides.

This fair has rides for all ages. Kiddieland is where you will find rides that are suitable for younger visitors looking for family fun. The Midway is where adventure seekers will find the thrills they are searching for. A pancake breakfast in support of the local food bank makes this a great, community-minded event.

One of the reasons many are drawn to the festivities at Evraz Place during the exhibition is the exceptional musical acts that come to Regina at this time. This year, attendees can see performances from:

• Kip Moore
• The Arkells
• Burton Cummings
• Regina Symphony Orchestra
• Craig Morgan

Canadian Pacific Women’s Open

August 20 - 26, 2018 | Wascana Country Club, 6500 Wascana Dr, Regina
$15 / day (Monday - Wednesday); $45 / day (Thursday - Sunday); $90 / 7 days; Children under 17 are free

Golf enthusiasts will be delighted to know that this summer is the first time that Saskatchewan will be hosting a major Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour event. The event will feature some of the finest women in golf, and people from all over the world will be tuning in to watch this major sporting event.

The CP Women’s Open will be hosted at the Wascana Country Club, an 18-hole champion golf course that has hosted more than thirty notable championships over the past century. Every year, the CP Women’s Open raises funds for a charity in its host city. This year’s event will raise funds for the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital.

Regina Dragon Boat Festival

August 31 - September 1, 2018 | Wascana Park, 2900 Wascana Dr, Regina
Free admission

The Regina Dragon Boat Festival has been running since 1992. This free Regina festival is held each year in Wascana Park. This beautiful cultural event attracts close to 2,000 paddlers and more than 20,000 spectators each year.

The Dragon boat festival comes from Chinese culture. Those who attend will be able to see a dragon dance performed by the Chung Wah Kung Fu and try traditional Chinese food. In the Dragon’s Nest, there are crafts and play areas for kids to explore. Live entertainment will be provided over the course of the day.

To learn more about Regina events or life in the city, contact the Tourney Group online or call 306-789-1700. As your Regina real estate agent, we can answer your questions about the area, the community, the real estate market, and specific properties.