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Western 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.
Experience the vibrant Taste of Asia Winnipeg 2025 on May 24–25 at Memorial Park and Boulevard from 12 PM to 9 PM. This free outdoor festival features over 100 vendors offering authentic Asian cuisine, cultural performances, and family-friendly activities. Visitors can enjoy booths representing Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and more in the heart of downtown Winnipeg.
Catch the Downtown Winnipeg Night Market FIFA World Cup 2026 Celebration on June 26–27 at True North Square, featuring a free watch party, global street food, live music, and cultural entertainment. Enjoy a vibrant evening of soccer, food, and community in the heart of downtown Winnipeg.
Experience the Manitoba Stampede & Exhibition, a thrilling event featuring free grounds admission, exciting rodeo and chuckwagon competitions, live music, a vibrant midway, and family-friendly activities. Don't miss the captivating RCMP Musical Ride! Join us July 19-21 at the Manitoba Stampede Grounds in Morris, MB. Secure your spot today!
Boardwalk Days 2025 returns to Winnipeg Beach from July 25–27 with midway rides, fireworks, live music, and a lakeside street market. This free, family-friendly festival kicks off at 5 PM on Friday at Winnipeg Beach, MB. Enjoy three days of beachside summer fun just 45 minutes from Winnipeg.
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**Step into the Heart of New Iceland** Every August long weekend, Gimli hosts *Íslendingadagurinn*—a free festival packed with Viking battle re-enactments, live music, traditional Icelandic food, a massive parade, and harbour fireworks. Head to the Lake Winnipeg coast for Manitoba’s favorite summer tradition!
Experience the magic of Folklorama 2024 in Winnipeg! Immerse yourself in a world of cultures with over 40 pavilions showcasing music, dance, food, and traditions. Enjoy free admission for kids 12 and under when accompanied by a paying adult. Don't miss this unforgettable celebration of diversity from August 4-17, 2024, at various locations across Winnipeg.
Enjoy free admission, live entertainment, family activities, the Harvest Festival Parade and midway excitement at the Winkler Harvest Festival from August 7–9, 2026. Wonder Shows rides, games, food and select attractions cost extra.
Crave Nite Festival takes over The Forks CN Stage & Field from September 4–6, 2026, with free admission, food trucks, a night market, live DJs, entertainment, giveaways and more.
Celebrate the Labour Day long weekend at the **Winnipeg Lantern Festival**, September 5–6, 2026, in the Exchange District. Enjoy illuminated lantern displays, cultural performances, live entertainment, food vendors and family-friendly activities. **Admission is free.**