Opportunities
Volunteer Coordinator Opportunity – Transportation Crew
Want to take on a bigger role at the Winnipeg Folk Festival? If you’ve got leadership skills, experience in logistics or transportation—or just love organizing and supporting a great team——we’d love to hear from you!
We’re looking for a Transportation Coordinator to lead the crew that manages artist ground transportation. The role includes pre-festival planning, volunteer coordination (screening, placing, training, supervising), and post-festival wrap-up. Coordinators help ensure everything runs smoothly and volunteers feel supported.
Interested? Check out the full job description below and email us at volunteer@winnipegfolkfestival.ca with the subject line “Transportation Coordinator.” Please include your contact information, a few lines about your experience and interest in the role—or feel free to send along a resume if you prefer! Please send us your info by Tuesday, November 18.
Hand-Made Village Applications Open
Join us this summer at the Hand-Made Village to celebrate the 51st edition of the Winnipeg Folk Festival! The Winnipeg Folk Fest will take place July 9 - 12, 2026 in Birds Hill Provincial Park. We are thrilled to feature artisans from across Canada who create their own work in our Hand-Made Village!
Applications are now open! Please see application criteria, how to apply and more information below.
Application Deadline: January 15, 2026.
Food Vendor Applications Open
Food is a huge part of the folk fest experience. We love great food and are proud to offer festival goers a delicious variety of ethical and sustainable food choices. Applications for the 2026 festival are now open. The deadline to apply is January 15, 2026.
Applications are now open! Please see application criteria, how to apply and more information below.
Application Deadline: January 15, 2026.
Prairie Outdoor Exhibition Applications Open
Art at Folk Fest comes in all shapes and forms – from the music on stage to the creative wardrobe of the crowd – we welcome it all! The Prairie Outdoor Exhibition is an interactive outdoor art gallery at Folk Fest.
Applications are now open! Please see application criteria, how to apply and more information below.
Application Deadline: January 31, 2026.