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SUMMARY:Icelandic Festival of Manitoba 2025
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Travel Manitoba\, CC BY 2.0\, via Wikimedia Commons \nShare This Story\n🇮🇸 Icelandic Festival of Manitoba – Islendingadagurinn Returns to Gimli | August 1–4\, 2025\nLocation: Gimli\, Manitoba\nDates: Friday to Monday\, August 1–4\, 2025\nAdmission: Free and open to all \nCelebrate Icelandic culture\, heritage\, and summer fun at the 136th annual Icelandic Festival of Manitoba – Islendingadagurinn. Held in scenic Gimli\, just one hour north of Winnipeg\, this iconic event brings together history\, entertainment\, and community for four unforgettable days. \nMost events and activities are free or at low cost. \n\n\n\n🎉 2025 Festival Highlights\n\n⚔️ Viking Village & Combat Demonstrations: Live-action Viking battles and an immersive Norse camp\n🎭 Cultural Displays: Icelandic art\, genealogy\, literature\, and storytelling\n🎶 Live Music on the Beach: Performances from local and international artists at Gimli Harbour Stage\n🍽️ Icelandic Food: Try traditional dishes like pönnukökur\, vinarterta\, kleina\, and pylsur\n🏃 Races & Competitions: 1-mile\, 5-mile\, 10-mile runs and the popular Viking dunk challenge\n🎡 Family Fun Zone: Midway rides\, games\, and kids' activities\n🥁 Parade & Fireworks: Sunday parade and a spectacular show over Lake Winnipeg\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🧭 Plan Your Visit\nFestival Grounds: Located throughout Gimli – including the beach\, harbour\, Gimli Park\, and downtown venues. \nEvent Hours: Daily activities and evening events from Friday\, August 1 through Monday\, August 4\, 2025. A full schedule will be announced closer to the date. \nWhether you're exploring your heritage or seeking an exciting lakeside getaway\, Islendingadagurinn promises an incredible mix of tradition\, culture\, music\, food\, and fun. Everyone is welcome! \n\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							01\n							May\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			Jane's Walk Winnipeg 2026Explore Winnipeg during Jane’s Walk 2026 (May 1–3) with free\, community-led walking tours across the city featuring local history\, culture\, and hidden gems. \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							02\n							May\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			Free Comic Book Day In Winnipeg 2026Free Comic Book Day is the 1st Saturday in May. It's an International Event that celebrates comic books & the local comic shops that provide them. \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							03\n							May\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			Narcisse Snake Dens 2026See thousands of red-sided garter snakes gather at the Narcisse Snake Dens during Manitoba’s incredible spring mating season. This rare natural phenomenon offers a free\, unforgettable wildlife experience just outside Winnipeg. \nFind out more\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        Narcisse Snake Dens\,\n\nHighway 17\n	\n		\n		Narcisse\,\n\n	Manitoba\n\n	R0C 2H0\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							08\n							May\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			City of Winnipeg Compost GiveawayFree compost is available for Winnipeg residents for a limited time\, while quantities last. Bring your own containers and take advantage of this giveaway to boost your garden and soil naturally. \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							08\n							May\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			Grace Hospital Family Fun Day 2026Free family fun at Grace Hospital Day featuring live entertainment\, a petting zoo\, pony rides\, free BBQ\, and ice cream. Enjoy activities for all ages while supporting vital hospital programs and equipment. \nFind out more\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        Grace Hospital Foundation\,\n\nGrace Hospital Foundation\n	\n		\n		300 Booth Dr.\,\n\n	Manitoba\n\n\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\n	\n	\n		\n		\n		\n			\n					\n							15\n							May\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			UNIQLO CF Polo Park Grand OpeningUNIQLO is opening at CF Polo Park in Winnipeg with a full grand opening weekend from May 15–17\, 2026. Shoppers can enjoy free giveaways\, exclusive tote bags\, and special in-store events. Visit the new store for LifeWear essentials designed for everyday comfort and style. \nFind out more\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        CF Polo Park\,\n\n1485 Portage Ave\n	\n		\n		Winnipeg\,\n\n	Manitoba\n\n	R3G0W4\n\n	Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n	\n	\n		\n		\n		\n			\n					\n							29\n							May\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			Western Canada Rib Fest Tour 2026Western Canada Rib Fest Tour returns to Winnipeg with three days of mouthwatering ribs\, live entertainment\, and family-friendly fun at Red River Exhibition Park. Enjoy free admission (Friday and Saturday) and a lively festival atmosphere packed with great food and community vibes. \nFind out more\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        Assiniboia Downs\,\n\n3975 Portage Ave.\n	\n		\n		Winnipeg\,\n\n\n	R3K 2E9\n\n	CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n	\n                \n                 Load More
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LOCATION:Gimli\, MB\, Gimli\, CA
CATEGORIES:Culture,Food,Health,Kid Friendly,Multiday,Sports
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