IMPORTANT DATES

• July 8-17 – Festival office on Bannatyne closed
• Tickets cannot be purchased at the gate so all in-person purchases must happen before July 8.
• July 20 – Festival office on Bannatyne Reopens
• July 31-August 14 – Festival office on Bannatyne closed

ENTRY TO THE FESTIVAL

• To keep all lanes flowing smoothly, join any lane to enter (whether you have bags or not!) The far left lane is for those with accessibility needs only.
• If you want to participate in the Tarp Shuffle leave your bags with a friend to join the tarp shuffle line and prevent delays.
• REMINDER: Leave your SLR cameras (cameras with detachable lenses) at home. This is agreed upon in the Terms & Conditions when purchasing a ticket.

SAFETY & SERVICES

FIRST AID

First Aid provides standard first aid and coordinates with emergency personnel in serious situations. Located just north of the Food Village. Make sure you are bringing any prescribed medications you may need over the weekend and keep them with you.

SAFETY & SECURITY

Volunteers are here to help! When in need, seek a volunteer in a blue vest or resources to help you stay safe. Any report of racism, discrimination, harassment or violence will be dealt with as quickly and effectively as possible.

WELLNESS SUPPORTS
Mental health professionals are part of our coordinated response team. They can support people in crisis and assist in accessing additional off-site care outside of the Festival. See Safety volunteers (in blue vests) if you need a hand.

ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES

We are committed to making the Festival accessible, however we acknowledge that we still have our barriers. Please visit our Accessibility page at winnipegfolkfestival.ca for more information.

NO GLASS ALLOWED

Please remember there is NO GLASS ALLOWED we want to keep all the folkie toes safe from cuts.

BE PREPARED

Whether you are a seasoned folkie or it’s your first time festing, it’s important to be prepared:

• If you’re new to the Folk Fest family, make sure you check out our Festival Info page at winnipegfolkfestival.ca, it’s full of great info for first-timers.
• Check out our “What to Bring” list on our website for a full list of items you won’t want to forget.

We’re all one happy family for the weekend, and when everyone looks out for each other and follows the basic rules, we all help create a safer, more respectful space.

LEAVE NO TRACE

We respect the land and love our Folk Fest home, and we want to leave the park exactly how we found it! Pack out what you pack in and keep your area clean and tidy for the duration of the Festival.

REMOVE YOUR ROPES

Ropes left behind will strangle and kill a tree–and we’ve already lost trees because of this. Help keep the beautiful Birds Hill Park forest alive and healthy!

REDUCE WASTE

Here are some ways you can reduce waste:

• Buy or borrow good quality water bottles, wagons, and backpacks that will last.
• Bring reusable containers for your food for the weekend.
• Make sure you are composting or recycling before you throw something in the trash.

PACK OUT WHAT YOU PACK IN

Take your recycling, compost, and garbage to the right places. Our wonderful Enviro volunteers are here to help! If a waste station has its bins turned over, it means that station is closed for the day. Please hold onto your waste and find a staffed station to dispose of it properly.

HOW TO FOLK

BE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR. TAKE CARE OF THE LAND. TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER.

PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES
To ensure everyone has an incredible weekend, please read our Participant Responsibilities before you arrive. We need everyone’s help to create a safe environment for the weekend. Knowing what to expect can also help you have a fun time.

SAFER SPACES
We believe EVERYONE has the right to experience the Winnipeg Folk Festival as a safe place where they are welcome and respected. Please read our Safer Spaces Policy before attending the Festival.

GET YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE
Tickets will NOT be sold at the Main Gate. Tickets are available at our office at 203-211 Bannatyne Avenue or online through Front Gate Tickets. The deadline to purchase tickets in the office is Tuesday, July 7, by 4:00 PM.

HOW DO I GET THERE?
You can carpool, bike or take the bus! Visit our Transportation page for more information on how to get to the site and navigate around the park. Remember, at the end of the night, the east lot goes east, and the west lot goes west, so be sure to park accordingly.

DO I NEED A PARKING PASS?
If you’re planning to drive to the Festival, you’ll need to purchase a Provincial Park Pass. Easily buy your pass online at manitobaelicensing.ca and remember to print it out and display it on your dashboard during your stay at the Festival.

DO I NEED CASH?
Only if you prefer! In an effort to reduce cash transactions, Taverns, Merch Store, and most of our vendors offer contactless payment options, including both debit and credit.

HOW DO I STAY UP-TO-DATE?
Download the app to plan out your own personal schedule and turn notifications on to get updates about your favourite shows, weather updates, and other important information throughout the Festival weekend. Download it in the App Store or on Google Play.

IS THERE WI-FI ON SITE?
There’s no public Wi-Fi at the Festival! If you’re coming from out of the country, make sure to buy a data plan. If you’re concerned about being able to use our app, don’t worry; it runs without Wi-Fi, so you can even (sort of) “unplug” for the weekend.

WILL THERE BE A PRINTED PROGRAM?
A free printed Festival Guide will be available with schedules and important information. For the most up-to-date information, we encourage all folkies to download the app due to potential ongoing and last-minute changes.

WHERE AM I?
Download our maps for the Festival site, Festival Campground, and Quiet Campground! An interactive Festival site map is also available in the Winnipeg Folk Fest app.

WHERE DO I GET WATER?
For sustainability reasons we do not sell bottled water at the Festival. Bring a refillable water bottle or buy a Winnipeg Folk Fest mug at the Merch Store to refill at any of our water taps for FREE! You can find them throughout the site marked by big blue flags.

WHERE DO I COMPOST?
Similar to the water tap flags, look for green compost flags marking our waste stations throughout the site. Here, you can dispose of your compost, including compostable tavern cups, recycling, and landfill waste. If you need help figuring out what goes where don’t hesitate to ask the friendly enviro volunteer!

HOW DO I TARP SHUFFLE?
Queue in line along the trees at the Main Gate 10 minutes before it opens to receive a ticket. The tarp shuffle will begin at the Main Stage 20 minutes after the gate opens or at 5:30 PM if the ground is wet. Please leave any bags with a friend who isn’t in the shuffle so we can get the tarp shufflers into the site quickly!

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Check out our FAQs page for more information about tickets, refunds, camping, parking, or anything else!