Festival News

Little Stage in the Exchange

January 15, 2025

We’re so excited to announce the launch of our Little Stage in the Exchange sessions. This exciting new initiative will showcase a curated selection of performances and creative works from…

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2025 Tickets on Sale NOW!

December 2, 2024

Get ready to celebrate 50 years of people and music at the 2025 Winnipeg Folk Fest! Treat yourself or your favourite folkie to the ultimate holiday gift… tickets to the…

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Come Work with Us!

October 8, 2024

Joining the team at the Winnipeg Folk Festival is an exciting opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s most celebrated music festivals. As a team member, you’ll have the…

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Campground Creation Contest Winners!

July 30, 2024

We’re thrilled to announce the winners of the Campground Creation Contest! The winner of the popular vote, with a total of 1,145 votes, is The Running Joke Tavern by Belair!…

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Join Us in the Festival Campground

July 8, 2024

We’re so excited to welcome you all back! We can’t wait to see your smiling faces enjoying the music, the great outdoors, and each other’s company. There’s a lot of…

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50/50 Raffle

July 4, 2024

The winning number is: # FF2-444293 Buy your 50/50 Raffle tickets online or at the Festival in July for a chance to win big. The winning ticket will be drawn…

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2024 Tavern Menu

June 13, 2024

Introducing our exciting tavern drink lineup! From classic beers like the 1919 Belgian Pale Ale to innovative options like the Hazy IPA, there’s something for everyone. Delight your senses with…

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Earth Day 2024

April 22, 2024

Happy Earth Week! The Winnipeg Folk Festival is so proud to keep it green not only at our summer Festival but also year-round at our offices and events. We work…

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2024 Winnipeg Folk Festival Lineup Announced!

March 8, 2024

Song: “Can’t Stop the Rain” by Neal Francis Animation by Tripwire Media Group / Artwork by Roberta Landreth We’re excited to announce the full lineup for the 2024 Winnipeg Folk…

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Welcome New Executive Director Valerie Shantz

January 11, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Valerie Shantz will be taking the lead as our new Executive Director. With her extensive experience in arts and higher education administration, she is…

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