[spacer height=”25px” id=”2″] Manyfest, the biggest street festival in Winnipeg, has been cancelled for 2023 due to operational challenges. The event, which was scheduled for September 8-10, was expected to attract thousands of visitors to downtown Winnipeg with a variety of activities and entertainment.[spacer height=”25px” id=”2″]

[spacer height=”25px” id=”2″] Manyfest is a three-day celebration of arts, culture, community and diversity that takes place every year in downtown Winnipeg. The festival features:

• Food truck wars, where local vendors compete for the best cuisine
• A family zone with games, crafts and inflatables
• Live music and entertainment
• A market with local artisans and vendors

Manyfest was first held in 2010 as a collaboration between Smith Events, True North Sports + Entertainment and the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ. The festival aims to showcase the vibrancy and diversity of downtown Winnipeg and to promote local businesses and organizations.

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[spacer height=”25px” id=”2″] According to a statement from Manyfest and Downtown Winnipeg Biz on their social media and website, the festival was cancelled due to a number of operational factors that made it impossible to run a successful event this year.

Downtown Winnipeg Biz:

It is with a great deal of disappointment that Smith Events and True North Sports + Entertainment, following consultation with the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ, have determined that the presentation of Manyfest, scheduled for Sept 8-10 on Broadway, will not take place this year. Much effort was expended to explore alternative options however, a number of operational factors do not make it possible to run a successful event this year. Smith Events and True North look forward to continuing their long-standing collaboration with the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ, as well as with the many partners and sponsors who have worked alongside us in previous years, to host ManyFest in the future.

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[spacer height=”25px” id=”2″] Manyfest may not be happening this year, but there are still plenty of other events and activities to enjoy in downtown Winnipeg. Here are some suggestions:

• Salsa Sundays at True North Square: Enjoy free salsa lessons and dancing every Sunday until August 31.
• Burt Block Party at The Burton Cummings Theatre and 351 Smith: Enjoy live music from Strumbellas, Billy Talent, Brett Kissel, Glass Tiger and Cheap Trick from August 11 to 20.
• Winnipeg Veg Fest at The University of Winnipeg: Enjoy vegan food, speakers, vendors and entertainment on September 9.
• Nuit Blanche Winnipeg at Winnipeg Art Gallery: Enjoy art installations, performances and activities on September 23.

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