Festival Info

 Find all the information you need for a haywire weekend here! Experience the whole weekend or take in the parts that interest you the most!

Friday, July 26: 4 pm – 2:30 am Night market (5-9), food trucks, Art in the Barn, workshops, drum circle, kids program, bonfire, beer gardens, live electronic music showcasing Sask DJs and Hip hop artists.

Entry $40 for Advance Friday only, $100 for Advance Weekend pass (weekend pass holders can add camping for $10 at checkout)

Saturday, July 27: 9 am – 2:30 am Public market (*see below), food trucks, kids program, workshops, live art exhibits and live music from Sask DJs, singer/songwriters and bands, bonfire and beer gardens

Entry $60 for Advance Saturday only, $100 for Advance Weekend pass (weekend pass holders can add camping for $10 at checkout), Public Market $5 admission valid from 12 -5 includes access to live music, workshops and market between 12-5.

Sunday, July 28: 9 am – 6 pm Workshops, food trucks, drum circle and live music. (Entry by donation- we appreciate the support!)

July 26

Drum Circle 4-5

Night market 5-9 

Art in the barn (Artist Exhibit & Gallery) 5-9 

Kids program 5-9

Workshops 5-9

Mainstage DJs 5 pm -2:30 am

Beer Gardens 5 pm – 2 am

July 27

Food trucks open 9 am- midnight

Workshops 9-5

Country Market (open to public, $5 admission) 12-5

Market Music 10 am – 4:30 pm

Kids workshops 12-5

Beer Gardens 5 pm -2 am

Mainstage performers 5 pm – 2:30 am

July 28

Food Trucks 9 am – 3 pm

Workshops 9 – 12 pm/2:30 – 6 pm

Drum Circle 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Mainstage Music Performances and Finale 11:45 am – 2:30 p

• lawnchair
• cash (no atm on site)
• drinking water, stay hydrated!
• bugspray
• sunscreen, sunhat, beach umbrella for shade
• yoga mat or beach blanket (if participating in workshops, please note yoga is outside)
• raingear, rubber boots 
• camping gear (if you are here for the whole weekend)
• dancing shoes, or comfy ones you don’t mind kicking up some dust in
• drum for the drum circle
• flashlight, solar lights for your camp spot is a good way to find home too!
• PLEASE NO GLASS ON SITE AND SMOKE ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS. DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH AT ALL TIMES.
• bring ID for beer garden entry
• beach towel and biodegradable soap for a “lake bath” at Codette lake, 5 minutes directly north of the farm!

• Rustic on site camping available for only $10 with a weekend pass.
• Gates open for camping on Friday, July 26 at 2 pm.  No early admittance.   Must  vacate the campground by 7 pm July 28.
• Choose between Night owl camping for those who like to stay up late or Early bird camping for those who prefer a quieter experience.  Early birds will be further from the event stage and suitable for families, bring your walking shoes and a flashlight is good to have on hand!
• No Campfires permitted in camping area.  Nightly bonfires will be held in the main stage area.  Propane firepits are permitted.
• Tents and campers welcome.  Please note camping is in a pasture, therefore quite open. Please come prepared for weather conditions, this is Saskatchewan!
• There are no shower facilities on site. Codette lake is located 8 km directly North of the farm and a great place for a quick dip, backwoods style!
• Bring potable water for drinking.  Outside food and drink is permitted in camping area.  Drinking water is available for purchase from onsite vendors.
  
• Please use provided garbage and recycling containers and clean up your site upon leaving. No glass permitted and smoke only in designated areas.   Thank you for respecting the farm.

  

Haywire farms Sask is located in beautiful Northeast Saskatchewan only 8 km from Codette lake, 15 km from Codette and 30 km from Nipawin.  

Distance from Saskatchewan major centers:

• Regina 345 km
• Saskatoon 245 km
• Prince Albert 130 km
• Melfort 66 km

Haywire Farms Sask is easily located through google maps (SEARCH: HAYWIRE FARMS SASK) directions listed below:

From Melfort take Hwy 6 to Gronlid (34 km), turn onto Hwy 335 towards Arborfield for 20 km and turn North (left), (look for markers) take this grid for 13 km and you will arrive at the farm.  The 1st entrance is for campers and day parking, 2nd entrance is for vendors and disability day parking. Look for the signs posted.

From Nipawin take Hwy 35 S towards Tisdale for 17 km to Pontrilas. Take the Pontrilas grid West (turn right) for 9 km and turn North (right), farm will be 2 km.  1st entrance for day parking, camping.  2nd entrance for vendors and disability day parking.

Be a special part of the Haywire Farm festival and join the team! It takes volunteers to make an event like this possible and giving back to your community will bring you extra joy and laughter, we promise! As an extra thank you, rebate options on your weekend pass for donating your time to make sure the festival runs less haywire! Minimum volunteer age is 13.

Volunteer 6 hours between July 26-28 and receive a 50% refund on your weekend pass* (split into 2 x 3 hour shifts during the weekend)

Volunteer 12 hours between July 26-28 and receive a 100% refund on your weekend pass* (split into 3 x 4 hour shifts during the weekend) 

Volunteer 4 hours between July 26 -28 just for smiles! 

*Refunds given on July 28 once volunteer hours are completed

 A variety of workshops will be available throughout the weekend for pass holders.  These workshops are based around holistic living, homesteading practices, storytelling, nature learning, art and more!  Daily meditation and yoga practice will be available.  See workshop page for Workshop Schedule and more information.

Our workshops include:

• Aski Holistic Adventures: “Survival & Wilderness Skills” (Saturday 12-5)
• Build your Local Food Chain by Fred Reibin (Sunday 2:30 pm)
• Triple H Homestead – Sourdough bread making, Wild Garden at your door (Saturday 12-2; 3-5)
• Logan LeBlanc – Inner Nature Camp (Kids program Friday 5-8; Saturday 12-5)
• Tribal Vibes Wildfire Productions (Drumcircle Friday 4 pm; Slush ropes 7 pm; Dance workshop 8 pm; Drumcircle Sunday 10:30 am)
• Zen Rhythm Co. (Drumcircle Friday 4 pm; Sunday 10:30 am)
• Dopamine Wellness (Animal Flow yoga Saturday 10 am)
• Noor Mitri – Beats Union : Sovereignty: The Blueprint for Principled Organization in a Chaotic World (Sunday 9 am)
• Authentic Empowerment: Beats n Yoga (Friday 6 pm)
• “Haywire Stories” Coffee Row with Dave Propp (Saturday 2 pm)
• Agricultural Legacies by South Saskatchewan Community Foundation (Sunday 4:30 pm)
• DIanne Beckett : Hula Hoop workshop for Kids (Friday 8-9pm)
• Medicine Wheel Teachings by Carol Crowe (Saturday 11 am)

The Haywire farm supports our local artists by allowing a space for them to create and showcase their talents to the public.  This year the festival is featuring 6 Artists, each  creating a live mural painting during July 26 & 27 to be added as a permanent Art fixture at the Haywire farm.  See our featured artists artwork in the Haywire Barn Gallery and take home an original piece. A great way to pick up a souvenir from Haywire and support local artists. Artist Gallery open same hours as Market hours.

Here are this years Haywire Artists:

Ingrid Van Opstal (Art Coordinator, 2023 Haywire Muralist) Regina, Sk

Haruka Nai – Nipawin, Sk (July 26)

Kiara Broeckel – Biggar, Sk (July 27)

Lorne Oliver – Domremy, Sk (July 27)

Mackenzie Bulych – Regina, Sk (July 26)

Lisa Schiller – Carrot River, Sk (July 27)

Music, laughter, games, inner nature learning, face painting, crafts, art and more!   Kids programs are held from 5-8 pm Friday, July 26 and 12-5 on Saturday, July 27th led by educator, Logan LeBlanc and finishing with a parade led by Tribal Vibes Wild Fire. Free for kids 12 and under.  

Bouncy Castle open throughout the weekend

Horse and Wagon Rides offered Saturday, 11-5 from Hess Creek Trail and Harness.  Pick up at South entrance.

Night market Friday, July 26 5-9pm for weekend and Friday pass holders

Public market Saturday, July 27 12-5pm  $5 entrance fee (12 and under free), includes parking, live music, workshops between hours 12-5.

Features approx. 50 handmade, homegrown and locally produced products.  See list of Vendors for 2024 on the Vendors page.

A variety of food vendors are available to meet most dietary needs.  Outside food and drink is permitted in camping area to ensure specific needs are met.  List of food vendors to come, stay tuned! 

Food service will be available during the festival from the following times:

July 26 4 pm -12 am  July 27 9 am – 12 am July 28 9 am – 3 pm

2024 Food Vendors

The Spot Food Truck – Nipawin, Sk

Buzfood truck – Prince Albert, Sk

Oles Drive Inn – Fairy Glen, Sk

V & C Resto Cart – Prince Albert, Sk

Beaver Tails – Prince Albert, Sk

Reni’s Taco Stand – Tobin lake, Sk

Cloud 9 Sweets n Treats – Ratner, Sk

The Haywire Coffee stand – sponsored by Rise Up Community Foundation & Dr. Java’s Coffee House Prince Albert

The Canteen Cart – mobile Canteen

Do you have a food service business and would like to be a haywire vendor? Still looking for Ice cream vendors! Please inquire by email haywirefarmfestival@gmail.com  

Have questions? Contact us by email haywirefarmfestival@gmail.com