Festival News

The wait is over folks, here is our full 2019 Winnipeg Folk Fest Lineup! To learn more about our artists head over to our performer page and if you are ready to purchase your tickets head on over to Front Gate Tickets! Unfortunately, Charlotte Day Wilson has cancelled her summer tour, including her performance at the…

We love good food that’s good for our community – and our environment, too. It is our goal to work with local partners to share a variety of healthy, ethical, affordable and sustainable food choices at all of our events throughout the year and at the summer festival. The Food Vendors for the 2019 Winnipeg…

The Hand-Made Village artisans for the 2019 Winnipeg Folk Fest have been announced! Sneak a peek at some of the incredible artisans that will be at the festival this summer to share their beautiful work with all of us. Folk music festivals have a longstanding history of fostering the craft of traditional folk art. Our…

We know you are excited to see what artists will be at the festival this year but there’s only ONE month to go until we share the 2019 lineup! Keep an eye on our website and social media on March 6th for our full festival lineup. Tickets available NOW! The festival campground sold out last…

Interested in a volunteer position with the Winnipeg Folk Festival this year? Now’s the time to let us know! We want volunteering at the Winnipeg Folk Festival to be something you love to do. By doing what you love, you can inspire and awaken the hearts of others to do the same. Not only are we excited…

Each year, we invite non-profit community groups to be part of our Guest for a Day (GFAD) program. This program is designed for people who may not otherwise be able to attend the Festival, to come and experience the wonderful music, food and community. We give complimentary tickets to 30+ community groups so they can…

Warm up the folkie in your life with a 2019 Winnipeg Folk Fest ticket! Four amazing days of music, camping and fun with friends and family happening July 11 – 14, 2019 at our beautiful Birds Hill Provincial Park home. Starting NOW, you can buy tickets at Early Bird Prices online and over the phone 1-888-512-SHOW…

Thank you to everyone who came out and made this the best Folk Fest yet! See you July 11-14, 2019! Music: Fortunate Ones “Northern Star” Thanks to our videographers Jen Doerksen, Julie Epp, Spencer Stanley, Julio Assis, Joey Senft.

Last night, the Winnipeg Folk Festival was named the recipient of the 2018 Clearwater Award at the International Folk Music Awards held in Kansas City, Missouri. This honour is given to a festival that prioritizes environmental stewardship and demonstrates public leadership in sustainable event production. The International Folk Music Awards are the premier presentation of folk music…