The new Jazzfest venue is a hit with this Saskatoon couple — they live across the street
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For Patricia and Bob Hoffman, moving to a home overlooking the river 20 years ago was their dream. Now, having front row seats to the festival is an added bonus.
The 2023 edition of the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival wrapped up Sunday and by all accounts it looks like the new format and new location were positive changes.
For Patricia and Bob Hoffman, moving to a home overlooking the river 20 years ago was their dream. Now, having front row seats to the festival is an added bonus.
“This is a great place to be. Being by the river is always good. If you don’t like people, noise and action, don’t be down here,” Bob Hoffman told CTV News.
The festival has typically been held in the Bessborough gardens, but organizers had other plans this year.
“We moved for the sustainability of the festival. We needed to find a home that would allow us to keep costs down to pass savings on to patrons and allow the festival to grow, and Victoria Park was that home,” Executive Director Shannon Josdal told CTV News.
The first four days of the festival took on a different format.
“We had one main stage and the first six days were free and last four days were ticketed,” Josdal says.
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