Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is an ePassport?

A. It is an online ticketing process. ePassports for Connecting Communities are on sale now, please visit https://saskatoonfolkfest.com/connecting-communities-2023/.

With an ePassport, patrons will continue to enjoy unlimited admission and bus transportation to and from all Pavilions during the three-day festival.

Q. How do I purchase a Connecting Communities Folkfest ePassport?

A. There are three options for purchasing your ePassport. 

 1) The recommended option is to purchase your ePassports in advance online at https://saskatoonfolkfest.com/connecting-communities-2023/. Your ePassport QR code will be sent to your email address immediately after purchase.

2) Advance, in-person purchases (cash, debit or credit) will be available at the main lobby at International Place and Prairieland Park on August 16th from 2PM – 6PM and August 17th from 2PM – 4PM.

3) You will also be able to purchase your ePassport at all main Pavilion doors during Folkfest (cash, debit and credit accepted). Advance purchases are strongly encouraged to avoid long lineups.

Q. How does the ePassport work?

A. When you purchase your Connecting Communities ePassport online, you will be emailed a receipt and a pdf with your ePassport. The 2023 ePassport has ONE QR code to be used for all three days of Folkfest. When arriving at your first pavilion the QR code will be scanned and you will be given the applicable daily wristband which then provides unlimited admission to all pavilions for that evening. This process will be repeated each night at the first pavilion you arrive at.

You can access your ePassport QR code from your phone, load them to your digital wallet app, or print out the pdf and bring it with you for each day of the festival. Your QR code only needs to be scanned at the first pavilion you arrive at, then you will be given a wristband unique to that day.

Q. How much does an ePassport cost?

A. Each ePassport is $16.50.

Q. Do children need an ePassport?

A. Children 12 and under are FREE when accompanied by an adult. Kids can look forward to receiving their own Connecting Communities Colouring Book and Passport at the first Pavilion they visit. Be sure to bring along some crayons!

Q. How do I transfer/give my ePassport to someone else?

A. To transfer your ePassports: Log into your Showpass account. Select My Orders from the drop-down menu. Click Order Options. Click Transfer Tickets to a friend. Verify via SMS. Select all ePassports that you would like to transfer. Enter the email of the ePassport recipient and hit send transfer. Note: An ePassport can only be transferred ONCE. It may not be transferred again by the recipient.

Q. I do not have access to technology and/or an email address. How do I get an ePassport?

A. There are two ways to get an ePassport if you do not have access to technology and/or an email address.

1) There is an option for an in-person purchase (cash, credit or debit) where a receipt with your QR code will be printed
for you at either International Place or Prairieland Park. The purchase process will be handled by a Folkfest staff member or
volunteer and you will receive a physical paper receipt with a QR code on it. If you choose to provide a valid email address you would also have the option of the receipt and QR codes sent to you via email.
NOTE: You must present your receipt with the QR code printed on it at the first pavilion you arrive at each of the three days of the Festival (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday).
NOTE: If you do not provide an email address there is no option to access your QR code without the paper receipt. The QR code can not be retrieved or otherwise replaced if lost or misplaced.

2) There is the option to for an in-person purchase CASH ONLY a hard copy (thermal) ticket with your QR code pre-printed
on it at the entrance to any pavilion.
NOTE: You must present your hard copy (thermal) ticket with the QR code printed on it at the first pavilion you arrive at each of the three days of the Festival (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday).
NOTE: The QR codes from hard copy (thermal) tickets can not be retrieved or otherwise replaced if lost or misplaced.

Q. Where are the Pavilions located?

A. Folkfest 2023 Pavilion Locations:

Bangladesh Pavilion – 101 Wiggins Avenue South (Brunskill School)
Francophone Pavilion – 2320 Louise Avenue (École Canadienne-Française – Pavilion Gustave-Dubois)
German Pavilion – 3021 Louise Street (Nutana Legion)
Indian & Métis Pavilion – 168 Wall Street (Saskatoon Indian & Métis Friendship Centre)
Irish Pavilion – 2002 Arlington Avenue (Nutana Curling Club)

Prairieland Park – 503 Ruth Street West (six pavilions)
Scottish Pavilion – Hall A
Chinese Pavilion | India Pavilion | Pakistan Pavilion – Hall B
Philippines Pavilion – Hall C
Ukrainian Karpaty Pavilion – Hall D

International Place 2010 College Drive (Merlis Belsher Place) (six pavilions)
Cameroon Pavilion | Iranian Pavilion | Japan Pavilion
Norway Pavilion | Sri Lanka Pavilion | Vietnamese Pavilion

Q. How can I access the Folkfest bus system?

A. Your Folkfest ePassport is all that you need to ride the Folkfest buses for FREE! Show your Connecting Communities wristband or let your Transit Operator know that you are headed to a Folkfest Pavilion when you board.
• Service starts 30 minutes prior to opening and ends 30 minutes after closing. All Pavilions receive bus route service approximately every 30 minutes.
• Folkfest Patrons can also board any regular Saskatoon Transit bus after 4 pm on August 17 & 18; and after 12 pm on August 19th.
• Folkfest Downtown Terminal is located on the north side of 23rd Street and serves as the main transfer point for all Folkfest buses.
• The Folkfest bus has stops near the Hilton Garden Inn, Delta Hotels by Marriott, Delta Bessborough and Sheraton Cavalier.
• Park your car at one of the malls and ride to the Downtown Bus terminal to transfer in front of City Hall and ride the Folkfest buses for FREE! 

https://transit.saskatoon.ca/plan-my-trip/routes-schedules/folkfest