A fly-by of what's in store at Goose Festival 2026
By Joan Janzen
You can hear the geese honking as they usher in the upcoming Goose Festival 2026 next weekend from September 24th to 27th. Kevin Martin from the Kindersley Chamber said, "The long-range forecast is 18 degrees and sunny. I'm going to stick with that. After that everything takes care of itself.”
Honk if you're hungry: Kevin Martin from the Kindersley Chamber gave an overview of the many events happening at this year's Goose Festival. "If anyone goes hungry, it's their own fault," he said. There will be plenty of food venues and food trucks to choose from throughout the weekend. PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN
Welcome to Kindersley’s 54th Annual GOOSE FESTIVAL! September 24-27.
New to Goose Festival this year is the Gem and Mineral Show, which will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Kindersley Inn featuring vendors from all over Canada. A representative of the show said there will be a good variety with something for everyone, from longtime collectors to folks who are just coming to check out the display.
The display will include natural minerals, fossil specimens, crystals, carvings, handmade jewelry and more. There will be an opportunity for people to chat with the vendors, ask questions and learn about different minerals and carvings.
On Thursday afternoon, an acoustic duo by the name of Arbutus Holiday will be holding a concert at Caleb Village. Their 35-day tour includes thirty concerts as well as thirty-two visits to retirement homes, for a total of sixty-two shows in 35 days! The duo plays a mix of folk, rock, blues and country music. The following day, tours of Caleb Village will be available from 2 to 4 Friday afternoon.
Kids will be excited about joining the Klippers in a game of street hockey Thursday evening on 3rd Avenue. Anyone is welcome to join in this fun opportunity for kids to engage with the Klippers. The Klippers also have their first home games on Goose Festival weekend.
The festival officially begins on Thursday with a vendor market at the Senior Centre, bouncy castle and face painting at the Co-op corner, and the K-Town cruise night, along with numerous venues serving all kinds of delicious food.
On Friday evening the Get Jacques Class will once again be under the lights at Berard Field, while shoppers can enjoy late-night shopping at Labelle Boutique in the mall.
Breakfast will be served first thing on Saturday morning at the Legion Hall, followed by the parade with approximately 45 entries. The Saskatchewan Roadmen Car Club Show and Shine will be located downtown, while the Motorcycle Show and Shine will be at the Red Lion Inn. The popular free community pig roast lunch will once again be served at Clearview Community Church at 1 p.m.
Musical entertainment will be provided on the main stage beside Scotiabank, and the climbing wall on 3rd Avenue will provide energetic fun for all the kids.
The Autumn's Edge Market will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, and the Prairie Crocus Guild Quilt Show will run from noon to 4 p.m. at St. Paul's United Church. The colourful display of approximately 200 quilts features the work of more than twenty quilters.
Next door to Prairie Rose Floral, there will be pedal cars, a barrel train, carnival games, a bouncy castle, and a veggie car show where kids can bring their favourite vegetable designed as a creative vehicle.
The Garden Gallery on Main Street will have pottery and impressive chainsaw carvings on display, with musical entertainment provided for their guests. Movie enthusiasts might enjoy the R-rated comedy presented by Kindersley Screen Arts at the Sunset Theatre at 3 p.m.
You can grab a free cup of coffee at Best Western Plus and head over to the sidewalk sales at East Crossing, or watch the races at Flatlanders Speedway, which will be held on Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
Saturday night's Goose Festival dance will feature the musical talent of Sask Steel, a Saskatoon-based country-rock band. The band was formed in 2021 by members with rural agricultural backgrounds.
Sunday's entertainment will include the museum's threshing wind-up and a U13/U15 soccer game at Westberry field.
"If anyone goes hungry, it's their own fault," Kevin chuckled, assuring everyone of the wide assortment of food venues available all weekend. "There's so many options so people don't have to wait in line as much.”