33rd Street Fair 2024

THANKS TO ALL FOR JOINING US AT THE 33RD STREET FAIR ON SEPT 14th!

WOW! What a fabulous day for our annual 33rd Street Fair this past Saturday, September 14, 2024! Thanks to everyone for joining us at our 11th annual event!! We welcomed enthusiastic crowds who explored the length of the fair between Avenues C & F North. So many unique vendors, local artists, and musicians came together with 33rd Street merchants to provide spectacular shopping, food, and entertainment throughout the day!

This fantastic event would not have been possible without the many wonderful sponsors who partnered with us. HUGE THANKS for their generous support.

33rd STREET FAIR AT-A-GLANCE

MUSIC all day ON OUR MAIN STAGE

10AM Brian Paul DG & Friends – On his own or with others, along with his voice, acoustic guitar and harmonicas, Brian Paul D.G. presents a unique blend of original songs along with well known and loved traditionals in a story-telling-folk-roots-acoustic-country-gospel-blues-easy-listening-comedic and/or rock-a-billy kind of way!

11 AM Doc Rock & The Far Side – The Boyz have been playing music together off and on for about 15 years now. Music for Folks is a good description of the product. Some folk, some 70, 80’s pop, some Blues, Bluegrass and just a touch of Rock n’Roll! Three part harmony and skilled instrumentation are high on the menu.-) Enjoy!

12 Dallas & Phil Boyer – Dallas & Phil Boyer are a father & son from Saskatoon Saskatchewan. They have been playing Métis & Old Time Fiddle for the last 30 year's. They are joined by their good friend & Bass Player Barry Day.

1PM 8 Track Throw Back – Saskatoon's Oldest Garage Band who play a wide variety of Country Rock/Classic Rock. Led by Darrell Freistadt, this four piece band has 40 years experience and has a song for everyone young and old.

2PM Dudley Manor – From the ashes of several now defunct bands, the members of Dudley Manor have gotten together to have some fun performing the songs they love to play!

3PM Eddy Robertson Electric Blues – Eddy Robertson Electric Blues Band.....One of the premiere blues bands in Saskatoon for many years.....Band members are: Eddy Dagenais, band leader, lead guitar and vocals, Tim Hatcher, harmonica and vocals, CC McGhee, drums and Lynn Victoria, bass guitar and backup vocals.

4PM Koricancha – The Quechua word for Temple Of The Sun has been together since 2008. The members range in age from 18 to 61 and are from Peru, El Salvador and Chile but now call Saskatoon home. We are self-taught and have learned to play Andean flutes, charango, guitar and bombo (drum.) We all have different music, education and work backgrounds, but share a deep love of traditional Andean music. The band is proud to share their love of traditional music and folk instruments, their culture and heritage with others.

FABULOUS BUSKERS

10:30 Gregory S Edmunds, Born Pittsburgh Pa. Graduate of the US Naval School Of Music, served in the 19th Army Band US Army Ft Dix NJ. 50 years as a professional musician playing Saxophone. #saxkatoon The soulful smooth sound of Midtownyxe. Available for Conferences, Restaurants , Bistros and Coffee Shops, Corporate Events.

11:30 The Gopher Broke Orchestra - Mark grew up going to oldtime dances in small town community halls and one room schools and sometimes sat in with some of the players who pioneered the genre. Mona spent 17 years playing music with her family band on the streets and stages of Canada, USA and Europe. Together they bring a mix of old country, swing and rock and roll classics, Appalachian hoe down and Saskatchewan dance standards.
They have recently been joined by “Li’l Mark and Mona”, come on down and meet them.

12:30 de Laforest and Knowles - Kim de Laforest and Doug Knowles share their love of folk music and fiddle tunes in this duo. Expect to hear some of your favorite tunes and artists. You might even feel like dancing to a jig or a reel!!

1:30 Neil Stubbs - Neil Stubbs moved to Saskatoon from Calgary in 1976 when he was 19 began his career as a band musician. Neil played accordion and keyboards in a succession of dance bands in the city. He teamed up with his wife Nancy in a duo and are still playing 30 years later. He's also won regional and international awards as an instrumentalist in the Country Gospel Music Association.

2:30 Aryn & Mitch - Blending old-time and Celtic styles with their Saskatchewan roots, Aryn Murray and Mitch Dureault captivate their audience by delivering original's telling powerful stories & high-energy tunes that reflect their passion for the music they create.

3:30 Ray Richards - Born and raised in Melfort, Ray settled into Saskatoon after spending 20 years in the Canadian Army. He is a one-man-band that plays a wide variety of musical genres, but has a soft spot for anything Irish/Celic. He creates a laid back, “kitchen party” vibe during his performances and encourages others to come up and sing along with him.

On our STREET STAGE (it's literally the street)

10:00 Saskatoon International Folkdance Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to dancing from diverse geographic areas, cultures and ethnicities of the world. As such, we are always learning dances ancient and modern from everywhere. And we love to share our joy in folkdancing with others!

11:00 mahihkanak Dance Troupe, led by Curtis Peeteetuce, is a celebration of youth and culture. Students from grades 6 to 9 showcase their cultural form of expression in various powwow dance categories: traditional, grass dance, fancy bustle, fancy shawl, jingle dress and chicken dance. Accompanying the performances are story and teachings of the various dance styles and personal stories of dance troupe members.
mahihkanak Dance Troupe makes various excursions and trips throughout the year including assemblies, special events, schools and organizations. Members of the troupe are students first who honour the Triple A member requirements: attendance, academics, attitude.
Curtis Peeteetuce is the Aboriginal Student Achievement Coordinator at St. Frances Cree Bilingual School. He is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist from the Beardy’s & Okemasis Cree Nation. Since 2001, he has had the honour of working with many talented people in theatre, radio drama, music and film. He is a storyteller, actor, writer, director, dancer, musician and the playwright for the popular rez Christmas story series and his published plays include nicimos, kihew and Popcorn Elder. Curtis has also served as an MC, cultural arts consultant, and advocates for mental health and suicide awareness. He dedicates all his accomplishments to his son Mahihkan.

12:00 Fairy Music with Piper - Dancer, singer, musician, balloon twister, and now… honorary fairy?? When Piper was small, her fairy catching kit was the door to another world. At first, the fairies merely tolerated her nosiness, but as time passed, they grew increasingly fond of her. Recently, Piper was gifted with her own set of fairy wings!! Gather round and join Piper as she shares stories, songs, and tips on how to bring more fairy music into your world.

1:00 Saskatoon Juggling Club is a group of individuals who love throwing things up in the air and catching them. When they get bored of doing that they try our hand at unicycling and stilt-walking. They juggle balls, clubs, rings; they play with diabolos, spinning plates, poi, balance boards, unicycles, stilts and more!

100+ VENDORS

OUTDOOR STREET VENDORS
4th Quarter Vintage
Angelica Ashley Books
Arce Padala Express
Artsbysasha
Authentic Africa Gift Shop
Bay Park Baptist Church
Beadtendo
BKN Jewellers
Cactus Dan’s Handmade & Homegrown
Camp Daddy Co
Candles by Kara
Charmed Creations by Vicky
Chemist Creations
Cjsigns
Colourful Creations YXE
Corine’s crafts
Cynthia Block
Daily Living Personal Care
Dale Hrynuik
Dance Ink
Danielle Marie Artistry
Darren Hill, City Councillor
ecLeCtions
Eidolon Dog Training
Fineline Designs
First Layer 3D Printing
Free your sun
Fresh & Fragrant Cosmetics
From Vision to Value
Fox Tale Glass
Gordon Wyant
HD 3D Printing and Designs
Highrish
Homemade By Amie CC
Indigenous Prairie Lotus
Infamous Automotive Boutique
Japanime Figure Canada
Jaylinnys
Karen D Designs
Kathryn MacDonald
Kiavi Cotton Comfort
KOSstore
Kuhkums custom kreations
Laser N Things
LSVintage
Mai Khanh’s Gifts Shop
Marvellous Glass Art
Mattie Amm Tarot
MJ’s Market
Mostly Midz Vintage Wear
My Heart Your Hands
Mystic Marvels Crochet
Nerdy Cats Creations
Originals by Ruth
Pop’s Weird Tee Shirts
Prairie Shine Nails - Color Street
Pretty Strings & Shiny Things
Prints4keeps
Print with Brea
Queersentials
Re-Elect Betty Nippi-Albright for Saskatoon Centre Campaign
Rise Creative Studio
Saskatoon Public Library, Mayfair Branch Library
Sask Clay Designs
Sharp Owl Soap Shoppe
Squish Witch Design & Made By Elle Laughs
Studio 1929
Stuff and tings
The Collective YQR
The Goods
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
Theresa's Body Care Products
Twisted Cowgirl Designs
Venus Lemonade
Whimsically Woolly
Worldstone Publishing