Festival News

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

Festival Campground

January 26, 2023

The Festival Campground is home to 6,000 people during the Winnipeg Folk Festival (WFF). It is a vibrant and beautiful place in Birds Hill Provincial Park where music and community…

Current Career Opportunities

January 23, 2023

Come work for the one of North America’s premier outdoor music festivals! The Winnipeg Folk Festival is seeking a motivated team member with a passion for arts & culture to…