KENOSEE LAKE — Have you ever witnessed a moment so electric, so full of unexpected joy, that you knew it could never be recreated? Whether it’s a perfectly timed joke, a game-winning goal, or the energy of new friends syncing in real time — that is the essence of KitchenFest.
Week one shows – Monday to Thursday, Aug. 4 to 7 and week two shows are Monday to Thursday, Aug. 11 to 14. Concerts are held Mondays to Wednesdays and dance night is Thursdays.
Set in the heart of Southeast Saskatchewan, KitchenFest isn’t your average summer music festival. It’s a dynamic fusion of talent, creativity, and community—offering audiences an unrepeatable experience each night. Held in tandem with the renowned Kenosee Lake Kitchen Party (KLKP) Music Camp, KitchenFest brings together an ensemble of elite musicians from across Canada and around the globe.
“We’re talking about access to nearly $90,000 worth of independent musical talent,” says event organizer Michele Amy. “It’s like hosting a dream team of NHL players for a series of backyard hockey games—except with violins, banjos, and cellos.”
Luckily, KitchenFest has the financial support of the Sask Arts Board as well as the generous sponsorship of our local corner of the province – all of which make the financing of this dream team possible.
World-Class Talent, Right Here at Home
The lineup reads like a who’s-who of the folk and roots music world: Juno Award winners like Karrnnel, Daniel Koulack, and Troy MacGillivray collaborate with the likes of Tom Gammons (Inn Echo), Aleksi Campagne, Emilyn Stamm, Emily Dubois, Donna Turk (Tilted Kilts), and Calgary’s famed Rob Skeet, known for his sold-out Elton John tribute shows.
And here’s the twist: most of these musicians have never performed together before.
Throughout the week, they rehearse, jam, and compose new pieces—some of which evolve into albums or touring collaborations. For audiences, each night’s show is a never-before-seen—and never-again-repeated—performance.
Over the 19 years that KitchenFest has been showcasing artists, we have hosted amazing collaborations which have led to the creation of The East Pointers, Fiddle and Banjo, “The Cabin Sessions”, and a myriad of other amazing recordings and newly formed musical partnerships.
Artists’ Playground, Audiences’ Delight
“Imagine being at a musical buffet,” says one performer. “We pick and choose who we want to collaborate with, test out new sounds, and see what magic happens.”
That magic often spills over into spontaneous late-night campfire jams or wild Thursday night dances where $90,000 worth of musicians take the stage in rotating shifts—winging it in the best possible way. The night begins with a high-calibre old-time fiddle dance and erupts into a wild fusion of country, rock, blues, and sometimes even rap.
Admission is just $20 at the gate, or festivalgoers can purchase a $60 week pass. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, settle in, and stay for the after-show campfire jams, food trucks, artisan vendors, and good old-fashioned fun.
A Gift of Gratitude
In the spirit of truth and reconciliation, KitchenFest warmly invites families from White Bear First Nations, Pheasant Rump Nakota Nation, Ocean Man First Nation and any other First People to attend free of charge. It’s our meaningful thank-you to the communities for sharing their land and welcoming the festival into Treaty 4 Territory.
“We are all treaty people—as long as the grass grows, the sun shines, and the rivers flow.”
Never been to KitchenFest? This just might be your year. Come for the music, stay for the magic, and leave with stories you'll never forget.
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