BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Winnipeg for Free - ECPv5.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Winnipeg for Free X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wpgforfree.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Winnipeg for Free REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Winnipeg BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250907 DTSTAMP:20260612T221609 CREATED:20230423T225315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T004909Z UID:98699-1757030400-1757203199@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:Gimli Blues Festival 2025 DESCRIPTION:Share This Story\nGimli Blues Festival 2025 – A Weekend of Soulful Sounds and Community Spirit\nThe Interlake is ready to groove as the 3rd Annual Gimli Blues Festival\, hosted by Lady Lee\, returns to the Gimli Park Pavilion on Friday\, September 5\, and Saturday\, September 6\, 2025. Presented by the RM of Gimli in partnership with the Westshore Community Foundation\, this free-admission celebration promises two days of outstanding blues performances\, lively dancing\, and community connection. Guests are encouraged to “bring a tin for the bin” to support local food initiatives. \nEnjoy a stellar lineup of Manitoba blues talent\, along with an energetic beer garden featuring beverages from Diageo Canada\, Interlake Brewing Company\, and Frontera Wines. Whether you’re a lifelong blues fan or new to the scene\, you’ll be swept away by the rhythm\, soul\, and heart of this unforgettable event. \n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\nFriday\, September 5\n\n5:00–6:00 PM – The Blue Note Benders kick off the festival with smooth grooves and high-energy blues.\n6:30–8:00 PM – DB & the Deadbeats bring their signature blues-rock sound to the stage.\n8:30–10:00 PM – Brent Parkin delivers his renowned guitar-driven blues with a touch of storytelling.\n10:30–11:45 PM – Romi Mayes closes out the night with her gritty vocals and heartfelt performances.\n\nSaturday\, September 6\n\n11:00–11:45 AM – Tugela Lake starts the day with fresh\, feel-good blues.\n12:00–1:30 PM – The South Thunderbird Band serves up a powerful blend of blues and rock.\n2:00–3:30 PM – Legendary guitarist Billy Joe Green captivates the crowd with his masterful style.\n4:00–5:30 PM – DK & the Shakedown keep the energy high with foot-stomping blues grooves.\n6:00–7:30 PM – Mark Reeves brings his soulful sound and magnetic stage presence.\n8:00–9:30 PM – Little Miss Higgins charms the audience with her unique blend of blues\, roots\, and storytelling.\n10:00 PM–Midnight – The Women in Blues showcase shines a spotlight on powerhouse female blues musicians.\n\n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\n\n\nFestival Highlights\n\nFree Admission – Enjoy two days of incredible music without an entry fee.\nCommunity Giving – Support local needs by bringing a non-perishable food item.\nBeer Gardens – Relax with selections from Crown Royal\, Interlake Brewing Company\, and Frontera Wines.\nLocal Support – Proudly backed by Lakeview Gimli Resort\, Kiwanis International\, Long & McQuade\, Evergreen Basic Needs\, and more.\n\n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\nUpcoming Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12\n June\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Free Entry Into Manitoba Parks June 12-14Enjoy free entry to Manitoba’s provincial parks and explore scenic trails\, lakes\, and outdoor adventures. 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Enjoy a vibrant evening of soccer\, food\, and community in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n True North Square\,\n\n223 Carleton St.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3C 0V1\n\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 07\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Movies in the Park at Assiniboine Park 2026Movies in the Park returns to Assiniboine Park this August with free outdoor movie nights\, double features\, and family-friendly fun under the stars on the Lyric Lawn. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Lyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park\,\n\nLyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park\n \n\n\n\n\n\n+ Google Map URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/gimli-blues-festival/ LOCATION:Gimli Pavillion Park\, 1 Fourth Ave\, Gimli\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Food,Live Entertainment,Live Music,Multiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Gimli-blues-Festival.webp GEO:50.637599;-96.9898509 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gimli Pavillion Park 1 Fourth Ave Gimli Manitoba Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Fourth Ave:geo:-96.9898509,50.637599 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR