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Associated Manitoba Arts Festivals
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Associated Manitoba Arts Festivals is an umbrella organization for Manitoba’s numerous fine arts festivals, providing support services and resources such as provincial competitions, public relations, workshops, adjudication services, access to our resource centre, provincial syllabus; and ensuring high uniform standards province wide..
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Festival du Voyageur
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A celebration of the fur trade era and the Voyageur’s “Joie de Vivre!” Entertainment, snow sculptures, historic Fort Gibraltar, dog sled races and much, much more! Warm up your winter, come celebrate.
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Folklorama
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It’s the party the world comes to! Our annual multi-cultural summer festival, Folklorama is about exploring the cultures of the world, tasting traditional home-cooked food, dancing to the beat of global sounds and traveling the planet in one diverse city. Folklorama events take place in a variety of interesting venues around Winnipeg.
Contact Information:
Website: http://www.folklorama.ca
Email: folkarts@folklorama.ca
Phone: 204-982-6210
or 1-800-665-0234
Fax: 204-943-1956
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Mailing Address:
Folklorama
2nd floor – 183 Kennedy Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1S6
Canada
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Manitoba Association for Rights & Liberties
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The annual March 21st Human Rights Film Festival highlights March 21 the Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, and showcases films and speakers addressing local human rights issues and social inequalities. The film festival is open to the public and most of the events are free.
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New Music Festival
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This annual event, held in late January or early February and sponsored by the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, has attracted international participation, critical acclaim and an ever-growing audience. Since 1992 the Festival has expanded its daring and unprecedented commitment by a Canadian orchestra to the music of its time.
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Santa Claus Parade
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The Santa Claus Parade combines the magic, wonder and excitement that herald the holiday season and wraps it up in one unique event. A moving panorama of lights, colour and music, it inspires delight in the eyes of children and those who are children at heart.
The Parade honours old family traditions and establishes new ones, evokes familiar memories and creates new favourites. Parade watchers and participants share in the warm joy, strong sense of community pride and hope that the Santa Claus Parade brings.
Share in the spirit of this magical event with family and friends.
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Teddy Bears’ Picnic |
Join us for the annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic in May, a free event held at Assiniboine Park with fun-filled activities for the whole family! Over 35,000 parents, children and stuffed bears attend this celebration of childhood and child health. All proceeds support the Children’s Hospital Foundation.
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Winnipeg International Children’s Festival
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The Winnipeg International Children’s Festival, is an annual four- day outdoor event offering a diversity of world-standard entertainers and participatory workshops. Activities are educational, entertaining and accessible to young people from all social, economic and ethnic backgrounds.
Contact Information:
Website: http:// www.kidsfest.ca
Phone: 204-958-4733
Fax: 204-943-7915 |
Mailing Address:
Winnipeg International Children’s Festival
201 - One Forks Market Rd.
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4L9
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Winnipeg Comedy Festival
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A major comedy event, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival involves over 40 acts and performers. Free and paid performances are held at a variety of venues around the city with the Gas Station Theatre in Osborne Village and the Pantages Playhouse Theatre being the main venues.
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Winnipeg Folk Festival
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The Winnipeg Folk Festival is an exciting internationally-acclaimed music event featuring over 60 acts; six daytime stages, evening Main Stage; Family Area with specially programmed music and children’s activities; Hand Made Craft Village brimming with one-of-a-kind collectibles; and Food Court to satisfy any appetite. Creating experiences of discovery and learning through the celebration of people and music. Camping can be reserved in advance.
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Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival
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This annual celebration of live theatre, showcases over 120 performing companies from near and far presenting comedy, drama, dance and everything in between over 11 jam-packed days. Enjoy great family entertainment at Old Market Square in the historic Exchange District where the Outdoor Stage and new Kids Fringe feature buskers, street performers and bands from noon to midnight daily.
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