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SUMMARY:2026 Winkler Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:Winkler Harvest Festival 2026: Free Admission and Family Fun\nThe Winkler Harvest Festival returns to the Winkler Fairgrounds from August 7–9\, 2026\, for three days of live entertainment\, carnival attractions\, local food and community celebrations in Southern Manitoba. General admission to the festival is free\, making it an affordable summer outing for families and visitors of all ages. \nFood\, beverages\, merchandise\, Wonder Shows rides and certain attractions cost extra. \nEvent Details\nDates: August 7–9\, 2026\nLocation: Winkler Fairgrounds\, 1045 Grandeur Avenue\, Winkler\, Manitoba\nGeneral admission: Free\nWebsite: visitwinkler.ca/harvest-festival \nFree Festival Entertainment and Activities\nVisitors can enjoy scheduled Main Stage entertainment\, the Kids’ Zone\, the annual Harvest Festival Parade\, a car show and other community activities without paying a festival admission fee. \nThe 2026 Harvest Festival Parade takes place on Saturday\, August 8 at 10:00 AM. Spectators can bring lawn chairs and watch decorated floats\, community organizations and performers travel along the parade route. \nWonder Shows Midway\nWonder Shows brings rides\, carnival games and classic midway excitement to the 2026 Winkler Harvest Festival. Entry to the midway area is included with free festival admission\, but ride wristbands\, coupons and carnival games must be purchased separately. \nMidway hours: \n\nFriday\, August 7: 5:00 PM–11:00 PM\nSaturday\, August 8: 12:00 PM–11:00 PM\nSunday\, August 9: 12:00 PM–11:00 PM\n\nRide wristbands: \n\n$40 when paying by cash\n$42 when paying by debit or credit card\nRide coupons are also available\n\nFood Vendors and Festival Treats\nThe festival features a large selection of food trucks and vendors serving burgers\, poutine\, pizza\, barbecue\, Mexican and Filipino dishes\, mini doughnuts\, cold drinks and other festival favourites. Vegan and gluten-free options are available from select vendors. \nFood and beverages are not included with free festival admission. \nFawn & Cub Market and Festival Vendors\nVisitors can browse the Fawn & Cub Market and festival vendor area for products from participating makers\, businesses and community organizations. Purchases are optional\, so guests can explore the market without paying an admission fee. \nHeritage Farms Beer Gardens\nAdults can relax in the Heritage Farms Beer Gardens\, featuring additional scheduled entertainment throughout the weekend. Alcoholic beverages must be purchased separately\, and age restrictions apply. \nPlan a visit to the Winkler Fairgrounds from August 7–9\, 2026\, for free festival admission\, live entertainment\, community activities and a full weekend of carnival fun at the Winkler Harvest Festival.
URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/winkler-harvest-festival/
LOCATION:Winkler Harvest Festival & Exhibition\, 600 Park Street\, Winkler\, R6W 1B4\, CA
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Monarch Butterfly Festival
DESCRIPTION:Monarch Festival and 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Living Prairie Museum\nDate: August 8-9\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM\nLocation: Living Prairie Museum\nAdmission: Free \nThe annual Monarch Butterfly Festival is back with special activities celebrating 50 years of the Living Prairie Museum. The whole weekend is great for all ages\, and admission is free! \nEnjoy live butterfly displays and a milkweed plant giveaway. Join special workshops and teachings from community experts and teachers\, experience the prairie on a guided hike\, and take part in hands-on crafts and activities. \nThe Prairie Flora plant sale will also return to help visitors start their own butterfly gardens. Displays and activities from several partners will offer more opportunities to learn about butterflies and prairie habitats in Manitoba. \nAll-Weekend Activities\n\nLive butterfly and caterpillar displays\nMake your own butterfly wings\nMilkweed plant giveaway\, while supplies last each day\nArt activities\nPrairie Flora plant sale\nPaskwâwi-mostos seed beads\nPartner activities and booths\n\nSaturday’s Schedule\n\n11:00 AM: 50th Anniversary Ceremony and Cake\n12:00–2:00 PM: Drumming Activity with Barbara Nepinak\n2:00 PM: Endangered Butterfly Talk with Katherine Dearborne\n\nSunday’s Schedule\n\n10:00 AM–3:00 PM: âniskômohcikan Nature Activities\n11:00 AM: Grassland Birds Talk with Tim Poole\n12:30 PM and 2:00 PM: Edible and Medicinal Plants Walk with Tyrel Bruyere\n\nFor more information or to volunteer\, contact prairie@winnipeg.ca or 204-832-0167.
URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/monarch-butterfly-festival/
LOCATION:Living Prairie Museum\, 2795 Ness Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba
CATEGORIES:Kid Friendly,Multiday
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SUMMARY:2026 Whyte Ridge CC Summer Carnival
DESCRIPTION:Whyte Ridge CC Summer Carnival 2026\nCelebrate summer at the Whyte Ridge CC Summer Carnival on Sunday\, August 23\, 2026\, at the Whyte Ridge Community Centre. This free community event offers an afternoon of family-friendly entertainment\, local shopping\, food and activities for all ages. \nDate: Sunday\, August 23\, 2026\nTime: 1:30 PM–4:30 PM\nLocation: Whyte Ridge Community Centre\nAddress: 170 Fleetwood Road\, Winnipeg\nAdmission: Free \nEvent Highlights\n\nGames and activities: Live music\, face painting\, wagon rides and bouncy castles\nLocal vendors: Shop for crafts\, artisan goods\, toys\, food and other products\n50/50 raffle: One winner will receive half of the collected jackpot\nPrize raffle: Enter for a chance to win a bistro set\n\nRaffle participation is optional. \nVendors\n\nTupperware\nTravel Agent\nNorwex\nBurn & Bloom\nUnique Select Jewelry\nToys and Crafts\nVeeda’s Cuisine\nAccess Credit Union\nUsed Oil Recycling\n\nBring the family and spend the afternoon enjoying free activities\, live entertainment and community fun at the Whyte Ridge CC Summer Carnival 2026. \nFor more information\, contact specialevents@whyteridge.ca.
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LOCATION:Whyte Ridge Community Centre\, 170 Fleetwood Rd\, Winnipeg\, R3Y 1R3\, CA
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SUMMARY:2026 Morden Corn & Apple Festival
DESCRIPTION:Share This Story\n\nMorden Corn & Apple Festival 2026 – Free Festival Fun August 28–30\nThe Morden Corn & Apple Festival 2026 returns August 28–30\, 2026\, for three days of food\, entertainment\, family activities and community celebrations in downtown Morden\, Manitoba. \nOne of Manitoba’s signature summer festivals\, the event offers free admission and plenty of free activities and entertainment\, making it a great budget-friendly summer outing. \nFree Festival Highlights\nThere’s plenty to enjoy without spending a dime\, including: \n\nFree corn on the cob\nFree apple juice\nFree live music and entertainment\nThe Tea Party performing Saturday night\nStreet performers\nKids’ arts and crafts activities\nCorn & Apple Festival Parade\nCar Show & Shine\nFamily-friendly activities\nVendors and displays to browse\n\nFree Corn & Apple Juice\nOne of the festival’s best-known traditions is free freshly cooked corn on the cob and free apple juice. \nFree corn and apple juice serving times: \n\nFriday\, August 28: 1:00 PM–6:00 PM\nSaturday\, August 29: 1:00 PM–6:00 PM\nSunday\, August 30: 1:00 PM–4:00 PM\n\nVisitors can stop by during serving hours and enjoy this classic Corn & Apple Festival tradition at no charge. \nFree Entertainment & Family Activities\nThroughout the weekend\, downtown Morden comes alive with entertainment and activities for all ages. \n\nLive music and performances on multiple stages\nStreet performers and entertainment\nKids’ arts and crafts\nBead jewelry making\nCartoon portraits\nTemporary tattoos\nOrigami and bubbles\nPottery demonstrations\nPostcard and button making\nCommunity displays and activities\n\n\n\nCorn & Apple Festival Parade\nThe popular Corn & Apple Festival Parade takes place on Saturday\, August 29 at 10:00 AM along Stephen Street. \nFestival-goers can find a spot along the parade route and enjoy the colourful procession as part of their Saturday morning at the festival. \nFree Live Music\nMusic is a major part of the weekend\, with free performances and entertainment taking place throughout the festival. \nA major highlight for 2026 is Canadian rock band The Tea Party\, performing on the Access Main Stage on Saturday night. \nCar Show & Shine\nCar enthusiasts can head to Morden Park on Sunday from 12:00 PM–4:00 PM for the annual Car Show & Shine. \nVisitors can walk through the display and check out a variety of vehicles as part of the festival weekend. \nWhat Costs Extra?\nWhile there is plenty to experience for free\, visitors should expect to pay for some optional attractions and purchases\, including: \n\nWonder Shows midway rides\nFood from festival vendors\nVendor merchandise\nAny separately ticketed activities or events\n\nWith free admission\, free corn and apple juice\, free concerts\, a parade\, family activities and entertainment\, the Morden Corn & Apple Festival offers plenty to do without breaking the budget. \nDates: August 28–30\, 2026\nLocation: Downtown Morden\, Manitoba\nMain Festival Area: Stephen Street
URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/morden-corn-apple-festival/
LOCATION:Morden Corn & Apple Festival\, 200-379 Stephen Street\, Morden\, R6M 1V1\, CA
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