Experience the Winnipeg Folk Festival in Technicolor! Take in the sights, sounds, and tastes of the festival with a seasoned folkie as your guide. Not-for-profit community service groups are invited to apply to be Winnipeg Folk Festival Guests for a Day.
Depending on your needs, program benefits can include:
- complimentary single day tickets to the Winnipeg Folk Festival
- a ‘Beginner’s Guide to the WFF’ orientation prior to the festival
- a guided tour at the festival
- meals while at the festival (lunch and dinner)
- transportation to & from the festival
Interested organizations are encouraged to submit an application to the Winnipeg Folk Festival by April 30, 2010.
Program Details:
Tickets
- Most complimentary tickets are for Friday; in special circumstances Sunday tickets are available
- The WFF will give preference to requests that support the actual programming of an organization (as opposed to volunteer recognition incentives, for example).
- The WFF has a limited number of complimentary tickets available, and will endeavor to support a variety of community groups each year.
- For groups receiving meals and/or transportation, your request must include all people in your group who will be eating meals and/or taking up a seat on the bus, including young children; however:
- If you do not require meals or transportation, children under 5 do not need a ticket for the festival
Pre-Festival Orientation
- All groups must schedule a pre-festival orientation during the month of June in order to receive their tickets
- The session will cover information about the festival in general, specific details on the benefits provided, what to bring for the day, etc.
- This can be with your entire group, if appropriate, or with key staff/supervisors only
- If the orientation is given to the entire group, the presentation will include a short performance by a local musician
- Your organization chooses the ideal location and date for this presentation
- Total presentation should not exceed one hour
Meals
- Meal benefits include a bag lunch, and a hot dinner prepared by our on site kitchen, La Cuisine
- A reusable mug is also provided to access the water taps on site (other drinks are available for purchase in the Food Village)
- Any other snacks or drinks are the responsibility of your organization
Transportation
- Buses will be leaving Winnipeg at 10am, and returning from Birds Hill Park in two shifts: right after dinner, and midway through the evening programming (your group must pre-select a return departure time, and travel as a group)
- Wheelchair accessible transportation is available upon request
On-Site Guided Tour
- Tours will take place as soon as the group arrives on site
- Volunteer guides are long-time festival attendees who can show you the ropes
- The majority of the day is yours to discover on your own!
Please send application forms by mail, fax, or email by April 30, 2010 to:
Education and Outreach Coordinator
Winnipeg Folk Festival
203 – 211 Bannatyne Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 3P2
Phone: 231-0096 ext. 230
Fax: (204) 231-0076
outreach@winnipegfolkfestival.ca
