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:20260412T054344 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\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\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\nUpcoming Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 08\n January\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Free Entry to Manitoba Parks for 1 Year Starting April 1\, 2025Free Entry to Manitoba Parks for a Year Starting April 1\, 2025 Free Entry ito \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Multiple Locations\,\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10\n April\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Weekend Round-Up: 10+ Free Events in Winnipeg April 10-12A list of free things to do in Winnipeg during the weekend including activities for the family\, live music\, arts\, movies\, and more. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Winnipeg\, Manitoba\,\n\n\n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 14\n April\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Free Admission to Winnipeg Police MuseumThe Winnipeg Police Museum offers free admission and features artifacts dating back to the late 1800s\, vintage vehicles and motorcycles\, and stories highlighting the history and service of the Winnipeg Police Service\, located at 245 Smith Street and open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Winnipeg Police Museum\,\n\n245 Smith St.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 15\n April\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n WAG Wednesday NightsWAG Wednesday Nights offers free admission every Wednesday evening from 5:00–9:00 PM at WAG-Qaumajuq\, starting January 2026\, with live music\, interactive activities\, and rotating cultural programming in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Qaumajuq – Winnipeg Art Gallery\,\n\n300 Memorial Blvd.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 17\n April\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Free Admission to Manitoba Sports Hall Of FameDiscover Manitoba’s sports history with free admission to the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in downtown Winnipeg. Explore exhibits featuring legendary athletes\, championship teams\, and unforgettable moments that shaped the province’s sporting legacy. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame\,\n\n145 Pacific Avenue\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19\n April\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Community Movie Night at East End Community CentreEast End Community Club Free Movie Nights – Fall 2025 to Spring 2026 Dates: Sept \nFind out more\n \n \n \n East End Community Club\,\n\n517 Pandora Ave E.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R2C 0A5\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 21\n April\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Free Admission to Winnipeg Police MuseumThe Winnipeg Police Museum offers free admission and features artifacts dating back to the late 1800s\, vintage vehicles and motorcycles\, and stories highlighting the history and service of the Winnipeg Police Service\, located at 245 Smith Street and open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Winnipeg Police Museum\,\n\n245 Smith St.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 25\n April\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manitoba Robot Games 2026The Manitoba Robot Games returns to Winnipeg on April 25\, 2026\, with 17 exciting robot competitions at Tec-Voc’s Hornet Dome. Free for spectators\, it’s a fun and family-friendly way to experience STEM in action. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Tec-Voc High School (The Hornet Dome)\,\n\n1555 Wall Street\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 03\n May\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Community Movie Night at East End Community CentreEast End Community Club Free Movie Nights – Fall 2025 to Spring 2026 Dates: Sept \nFind out more\n \n \n \n East End Community Club\,\n\n517 Pandora Ave E.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R2C 0A5\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 09\n May\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Winnipeg Free Giveaway Weekend May 9-10Reclutter your home and find free furniture\, appliances\, books\, and more at the Winnipeg Free Giveaway Weekend! May 11th & 12th\, 2024 at curbsides across Winnipeg. Reduce waste and discover hidden gems! \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Multiple Locations in Winnipeg\,\n\n\n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\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