Sidewalk Days: The Moose Jaw summer festival you absolutely cannot miss

The Moose Jaw Kinsmen Sidewalk Days Festival is the largest and most anticipated event in the Notorious City, transforming nine city blocks into a bustling hub of fun, food, and entertainment every summer.

With over 200 vendors, music stages, magicians, face painters, a Children’s Village, buskers, and much more, the festival offers something for everyone. Confirmed musical headliners for 2023 include Trick Ryder, the Tilted Kilts, and Tequila Mockingbird.

Last year, Sidewalk Days proved its enduring popularity by rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic in spectacular fashion — nearly 25,000 people flocked to the downtown core over the three festival days, making it the biggest ever. Organizers hope to build on that momentum. This year’s event is set to take place on July 6, 7, and 8 (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday), offering visitors a chance to experience the best of summer in Moose Jaw and one of the largest free festivals in the entire province.

The festival begins at 10:00 a.m. each day, and visitors can enjoy the festivities right into the evening hours.

Sidewalk Days brings the streets of Moose Jaw alive with activity as vendors line the roads with unique wares and mouth-watering food. From mini donuts to hot dogs and lemonade, baked goods, fresh produce, beverages, and an unbelievable range of artisanal goods, there is no shortage of interesting goods to explore. Visitors can browse through the various stalls, take in some live music, or enjoy the festive atmosphere and street performers. There are even flybys most years (depending on weather) featuring military aircraft from the nearby Canadian Forces Base, 15 Wing Moose Jaw! In 2022, Sidewalk Days participants were treated to a Friday flyover from two Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CT-155 Hawk training jets and four CT-156 Harvard II from 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School.

One of the festival’s main draws is the Children’s Village, which offers a range of activities to keep the little ones entertained. From bouncy castles to games and face painting, the Children’s Village is the perfect place for kids to have some fun and take a relaxing break while caretakers shop or enjoy a music performance.

Vendor applications for the 2023 Sidewalk Days Festival opened in January, and many local businesses and artisans have already secured their spot. There are usually more than 200 vendors from far and wide, so visitors can expect to find an eclectic mix of items from familiar favs to innovative new entrepreneurs.

The festival is not just about fun and games; it is also an opportunity to support small and support local. The event draws a massive crowd each year, providing vendors, downtown businesses, and charitable non-profits with a platform to showcase their products, services, and causes to a wide audience.

Overall, Moose Jaw Sidewalk Days Festival is an exciting event that is not to be missed. With a diverse range of activities, food, and entertainment, the festival is the perfect way to spend a summer day in Moose Jaw. Whether you are a local or a visitor, be sure to mark your calendar for this year’s festival and experience the best of Moose Jaw’s summer celebrations.

Follow along with updates on the Tourism Moose Jaw website and the Sidewalk Days page: facebook.com/MJSidewalkDaysFestival tourismmoosejaw.com/sidewalk-days