About Rock the River
There's no better way to spend a hot, sticky August afternoon and evening than at the lush grounds of Saskatoon's Delta Bessborough Gardens for some killer classic rock. One of Saskatchewan's biggest summer music festivals, Rock the River debuted to a sold-out crowd on the waterfront lawn of the plush Delta Bessborough Hotel in 2014, and continues to bring in rock fans of all ages every summer. Presented by Rock 102 FM, the three-day event occurs each year in mid-August and offers a lineup of bands with the type of hits that will bring on some serious nostalgia, especially for lovers of 1970s and ‘80s rock.
This is a rare chance to hear beloved tunes like Loverboy's "Working for the Weekend," Quiet Riot's "Cum on Feel the Noize," Men Without Hat's "The Safety Dance," and Blue Oyster Cult's "(Don't Fear) The Reaper." Other Rock the River performers have included The Romantics, Pat Travers, Colin James, Nazareth, Platinum Blonde, Little River Band, Chilliwack, Kim Mitchell, Trooper, Sweet, Streetheart and Honeymoon Suite, Toronto, Nick Gilder and Sweeney Todd, Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad, and more. All performances happen on one stage, meaning you can see every band on the lineup if you desire. Aside from the music, there will be plenty of good food and drinks available to keep you satiated from early Friday evening to late Sunday night.
The festival's central downtown location is ideal for anyone making a full trip to Saskatoon for the weekend. It's even possible to book a room right at the Delta Bessborough Hotel for easy access to each day's events. You can purchase a single day pass or devote the whole weekend to rocking out with a three-day pass. Every year, both sell out quickly, so be sure to nab tickets for the upcoming Rock the River festival as soon as you can.
