Why not celebrate our diverse culture with us?
Folklorama, which began in 1970 as
a one-time celebration of Manitoba’s centennial, has since grown into an an- nual two-week festival of global cul- tures. It is now the largest and longest- running multicultural festival of its kind in the world. You can join friends and family at over 40 volunteer-run pavilions throughout Winnipeg and experience world-class entertainment, delicious authentic food, and beautiful cultural displays showcasing the many unique cultures that call our city home. And, if you’ve never been to Islend-
ingadagurinn, the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba, you should go. Te 126th an- nual Islendingadagurinn begins on the August long weekend at various venues in Gimli. Celebrate Icelandic heritage, culture, food, activities and Vikings. Pay tribute to aboriginal heritage with the Aboriginal People’s Televi- sion Network’s Aboriginal Day Live & Celebration, June 30. Tis is an annual celebration of Canada’s National Ab-
The Phillippine pavilion is one of over 40 pavilions you can visit at Folklorama.
original Day and the summer solstice. It features some of the country’s most accomplished Indigenous musicians, and ensures the recognition and inclu- sion of all First Nations, Inuit and Mé- tis peoples. And don’t forget to celebrate Canada
Day, July 1st, at one of the multitude of locations in the city and surrounding towns featuring shows and fireworks.
Summer Festivals
June 7
11 to 21 12 to 21 19 to 21
20 25 to 28
July 9 to 12 9 to 12
16 to 19 15 to 26 22 to 26 24 to 26 23 to 26
August 2 to 15 7 to 9
18 to 22 Back 40 Festival, Morden
TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, Winnipeg Red River Exhibition, Winnipeg
Steinbach Summer in the City, Steinbach *** Visit the Winnipeg Airports Authority booth
APTN Aboriginal Day Live & Celebration, Winnipeg Dauphin's Countryfest, Dauphin
Winnipeg Folk Festival, Birds Hill Park
St. Pierre Frog Follies, St. Pierre *** Visit the Winnipeg Airports Authority booth
Manitoba Stampede & Exhibition, Morris Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival, Winnipeg Gimli Film Festival, Gimli
Brandon Folk Music Festival, Brandon Threshermen’s Reunion and Stampede, Austin
31 to Aug. 2 Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival, Dauphin 31 to Aug. 3 Islendingadagurinn - Icelandic Festival of Manitoba, Gimli
Folklorama Festival, Winnipeg
Winkler Harvest Festival and Exhibition, Winkler *** Visit the Winnipeg Airports Authority booth Aboriginal Music Week, Winnipeg
**This is by no means all of the festivals Manitoba will hold this summer. Visit Travel Manitoba for a complete listing of our festivals. *** Dates are subject to change.
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How about an unusual festival? Of course, we have those too! Head
out to St. Pierre-Jolys for their incred- ible Frog Follies festival. Te first festi- val held in 1970, welcomed Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles, to celebrate the town’s rich Francophone heritage. What a way to start a tradition! In case you’re won- dering, yes, frog-jumping is part of the fun. Te Winnipeg Airports Authority’s crew will be there too; don’t miss them. Want to enrich your artistic side?
Te Winnipeg Fringe Teatre Festi- val is North America’s second-largest Fringe festival! What’s a Fringe festi- val? It’s a mix of independent theatre. Indoor and outdoor venues offer plays from more than 170 Canadian theatre companies. Tere’s
even fringe pro-
gramming for kids that offers entertain- ment and hands-on activities. Gimli’s Film Festival is Manitoba’s most successful film festival and fea- tures films, documentaries and short films from Manitoba, Canada and the world in four indoor venues and the ever-popular, free, on-the-beach screen- ings.
Join us!
With more than 100 festivals that re- flect the richness of our cultural heri- tage, the vibrancy of our arts commu- nity and the abundance of our natural resources you won’t have a problem finding a fun-filled event. Can’t do them all? Make a bucket list and visit a couple every year. No matter which festival you attend this summer you will find a great selection of food and music and a ton of Prairie fun.
The Hub
Photo courtesy of the Red River Exhibition.
Photo courtesy of Folklorama.
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