BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Winnipeg for Free - ECPv6.17.1//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/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727 DTSTAMP:20260721T054724Z CREATED:20260721T054724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T054724Z UID:10001078-1784851200-1785110399@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:Manitoba Sunflower Festival DESCRIPTION:.section {\n background: #F0FFFF;\n padding: 24px; /* inner padding */\n margin-bottom: 50px;\n border-left: 4px solid #3498db; /* blue accent */\n box-shadow: 0 1px 5px rgba(0\,0\,0\,0.1);\n border-radius: 6px;\n max-width: 700px;\n margin-left: auto;\n margin-right: auto;\n}\n\n.section-title {\n font-size: 1.3em;\n font-weight: bold;\n color: #2c3e50;\n margin-bottom: 14px;\n}\n\n.section p {\n text-align: left; /* FIX: prevents large word spacing */\n margin-top: 12px;\n margin-bottom: 14px;\n line-height: 1.9; /* readable spacing */\n}\n\n.fusion-button {\n margin-top: 16px;\n display: inline-block;\n}\n\n \nShare This Story\nThursday & Friday\nThursday\n6:00pm – Festival Kick Off BBQ for Community sponsored by Pioneer Meat\, Altona IGA\, Sun Valley Coop\, Old Dutch (South of the Altona Aquatic Centre) \n6:30 – 7:30pm – Altona Fire Dept – Family Fun! (Ecole Parkside School) \n7:45pm – Sun Valley Co-op Double Feature Movie Night in the Park (South of the Altona Aquatic Centre) \nFriday\n11:00am – 8:00pm – Gallery in the Park featuring: \n\nKathy Levandoski\nClyde Finlay\nSylke van Niekerk\n\n2:00pm – Queen Quest Speeches (Millennium Exhibition Centre lobby) \n4:00 – 8:00pm – Mennonite Foods (Rhineland Pioneer Centre) \n5:00 – 8:00pm – Southern Bounce-A-Rama Inflatables sponsored by Elmers Manufacturing \n5:00 – 8:00pm – Axe Throwing sponsored by Pioneer Meat \n5:00 – 9:00pm – Helicopter Tours by Provincial Helicopters (Baseball diamond 3) \n5:00 – 10:00pm Food Trucks \n5:00 – 11:00pm – Rendezvous Brewery Beer Gardens (Altona Centennial Park\, Shelter 1) \n6:30pm – Altona Rhineland Emergency Services Fire Truck Pull (10thAve across from Altona Centennial Park) \n7:30pm – Opening Ceremonies (Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Stage) \n\nJoe Creek Singers\nIntroduction of 2026 Manitoba Sunflower Festival Queen Entrants\, 2025 Manitoba Sunflower Festival Royalty\, and 2026 Central Highlands Easter Sunflower Festival Queen and Princess\nAltona Farm Service Friday Night Stage Show presenting “Brothers Keep”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\nSaturday\n7:30 – 9:30am – Access Credit Union Pancake Breakfast by donation (All proceeds to Altona Angels Softball) (Access Credit Union parking lot) \n10:00am – Gigantic Commercial Parade (Downtown Altona) \n11:00 – 3:00pm – Altona Farmers Market (10th Ave at the Altona Centennial Park) \n11:00 – 7:00pm – Mennonite Foods (Rhineland Pioneer Centre) \n11:00 – 8:00pm – Southern Bounce-A-rama Inflatables sponsored by Elmers Manufacturing \n11:00 – 8:00pm – Ricklyn Farms Petting Zoo sponsored by Cole and Mace Law Office \n11:00am – 8:00pm – Gallery in the Park featuring: \n\nKathy Levandoski\nClyde Finlay\nSylke van Niekerk\n\n11:00 – 9:00pm – Helicopter Tours by Provincial Helicopters (Baseball diamond 3) \n12:00 – 3:00pm – Only Local Flower Fair (Gallery in the Park Grounds) \n12:00 – 10:00pm – Food Trucks \n12:00 – 8:00pm– Vertical Adventures Climbing Wall sponsored by Froese Seed Service \n12:00 – 8:00pm – Inflatable Mini Golf sponsored by Golden West \n12:00 – 8:00pm – Axe Throwing sponsored by Pioneer Meat \n12:00 – 7:00pm – Gifted The Market (Millennium Exhibition Centre Lobby) \n12:00 – 8:00pm – Prairie Exotics Interactive Display sponsored by Altona Dental Centre \n12:00 – 11:00pm – Rendezvous Brewery Beer Gardens (Altona Centennial Park\, Shelter 1) \n1:00pm – Inaugural Sunflower Cup – 3v3 Soccer Tournament \n2:00pm Manitoba Sunflower Festival Queen Quest Fashion Show (Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Stage) \n3:00pm – Children’s Entertainment – Al Simmons sponsored by Pattern Energy (Sun Valley Co-op Stage) \n4:00pm – Sprkl Studio Youth Band Showcase (Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Stage) \n6:30pm – Al Simmons Family Show sponsored by Pattern Energy (Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Stage) \n7:30pm – Saturday Night Stage Show (Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Stage) \n\nThe Bromantics sponsored by Elmers Manufacturing\, Friesens Corporation\, Access Credit Union\, Sun Valley Coop and The Town of Altona\nStage show ending with the Crowning of the 2026 Manitoba Sunflower Festival Queen\n\n10:00pm – 2:00am – Altona Elks Lodge #447 Sunflower Festival Social (Rhineland Pioneer Centre) \n\n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\nSunday\n10:30 am – Community Worship Service (Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Stage) \n\nRain Location: Altona EMMC Church\n\n11:00am – 5:00pm – Gallery in the Park featuring: \n\nKathy Levandoski\nClyde Finlay\nSylke van Niekerk\n\n12:00 – 4:30pm – 45th Annual Legends Car Club Show in the Park \n12:00 – 6:00pm – Food Trucks \n12:00pm – 6:00pm – Southern Bounce-A-Rama Inflatables sponsored by Elmers Manufacturing \n12:00 – 6:00pm Ricklyn Farms Petting Zoo sponsored by Cole and Mace Law Office \n12:00 – 6:00pm – Inflatable Mini Golf sponsored by Golden West \n12:00 – 6:00pm – Prairie Exotics Interactive Display sponsored by Altona Dental Centre \n12:00 – 6:00pm– Vertical Adventures Climbing Wall sponsored by Froese Seed Service \n12:00 – 6:00pm – Axe Throwing sponsored by Pioneer Meat \n12:00 – 6:00pm – Helicopter Tours by Provincial Helicopters (Baseball diamond 3) \n1:30pm – Sleepy the Clown Show sponsored by Red River Mutual (Sun Valley Co-op Stage) \n1:30 – 8:00pm – Free Public Swimming (Altona Aquatic Centre) \nSunday Afternoon Music in the Park\nLocation: Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Stage \n\n1:45 – 2:45pm – KW Band\n3:00 – 4:00pm – Silas Presley\n4:15 – 5:15pm – Kevin Martin\n\n3:00pm – Free Faspa – Watermelon and Rollkuchen served to you by Town of Altona and Municipality of Rhineland Council (Shelter 1) \n3:30 – Sleepy the Clown Show sponsored by Red River Mutual (Sun Valley Co-op Stage) \n\n[spacer height=”40px” id=”3″]\nUpcoming Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 02\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Free Admission for Kids at FolkloramaExperience 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. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Folklorama Locations\,\n\n\n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Bachata Nights inthe ParkLooking for free outdoor dancing in Winnipeg? Bachata Nights in the Park returns to Cargo Bar at Assiniboine Park every Tuesday in July and August with live DJs\, free dance lessons\, and a fun\, family-friendly atmosphere. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12\n August\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 13\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Bee Amazing Free Kids ActivitiesEnjoy free family fun every Thursday at 11:00 AM this summer at Garden City Shopping Centre. Meet a different special character each week and create unforgettable memories at this free kids' event. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Garden City Shopping Centre\,\n\n2305 McPhillips 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 14\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Weekend Round-Up: 10+ Free Events in August 14-16A 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 16\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Summer Concert Series at Assiniboine Park Lyric TheatreEnjoy free outdoor concerts at the Lyric Theatre in Assiniboine Park on select Thursdays and Sundays from July 5 to August 30\, 2026. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live local music from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Assiniboine Park\,\n\n55 Pavilion Crescent\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 18\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Bachata Nights inthe ParkLooking for free outdoor dancing in Winnipeg? Bachata Nights in the Park returns to Cargo Bar at Assiniboine Park every Tuesday in July and August with live DJs\, free dance lessons\, and a fun\, family-friendly atmosphere. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19\n August\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 20\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Bee Amazing Free Kids ActivitiesEnjoy free family fun every Thursday at 11:00 AM this summer at Garden City Shopping Centre. Meet a different special character each week and create unforgettable memories at this free kids' event. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Garden City Shopping Centre\,\n\n2305 McPhillips 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 23\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Summer Concert Series at Assiniboine Park Lyric TheatreEnjoy free outdoor concerts at the Lyric Theatre in Assiniboine Park on select Thursdays and Sundays from July 5 to August 30\, 2026. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live local music from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Assiniboine Park\,\n\n55 Pavilion Crescent\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n Load More URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/manitoba-sunflower-festival-2/ LOCATION:Altona Centennial Park\, 227 10th Ave. NW\, Altona\, Manitoba\, R0G0B0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Manitoba-sunflower-Festival.jpg GEO:49.109507;-97.5698169 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Altona Centennial Park 227 10th Ave. NW Altona Manitoba R0G0B0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=227 10th Ave. NW:geo:-97.5698169,49.109507 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR