Festival News

2023 Online Charity Auction

November 9, 2023

As a non-profit, charitable organization, Winnipeg Folk Festival relies on the support of people like you to offer life-changing musical experiences to young people and community groups. By supporting our…

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Winnipeg Folk Festival stage lit up with red and white lights.

THANK YOU!

July 13, 2023

Thank you all for another magical weekend with attendance reaching 74,500 making it the second best attended Winnipeg Folk Festival in our history! We saw sell-outs for both campgrounds, 4-day…

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50/50 Raffle

July 9, 2023

And the winner is… D-51764!!! PURCHASE TICKETS The Winnipeg Folk Festival is excited to announce the launch of our annual 50/50 Raffle! This is a great opportunity to support the…

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2023 Volunteer Milestone Recognition

July 5, 2023

The Festival continues to be supported by a very special group of long-term volunteers. It is with sincere gratitude that we recognize our newest group of 20-, 30- and 40-year…

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National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 21, 2023

We recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day by highlighting Indigenous artists and artisans attending the upcoming 2023 Festival. We are honoured to have the support from the Indigenous Advisory Circle and…

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Announcing Our Brand New Main Stage

June 15, 2023

We are thrilled to announce our brand-new Main Stage! This spectacular stage will enhance your viewing experience with improved sight lines, upgraded lighting and sound and video screens hung on…

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New in the Festival Campground

June 7, 2023

The Festival Campground is a place unlike anything else. During the Festival weekend, it is home to 6,000 people and is a vibrant and beautiful area where music and community…

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Tavern Lineup

May 11, 2023

The Folk Fest Lager is BACK! Featuring a light aroma of grain, with a subtle malt flavour and light grassy hop notes which recalls the open prairies. The finish is…

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Community Wellness Initiatives

April 13, 2023

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We are pleased to announce our new partnerships with local groups that will help support our Safer Spaces policy and overall community wellness initiatives.…

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The 2023 Winnipeg Folk Festival Lineup is Here!

March 3, 2023

We’re excited to announce the full lineup for the 2023 Winnipeg Folk Festival! Get ready to enjoy performances by Vance Joy, The War on Drugs, Emmylou Harris, Fleet Foxes, Orville Peck, KT Tunstall, Rufus Wainwright, Charley Crockett, Sierra Ferrell, Faye…

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