Top Festivals and Events in Winnipeg for 2011
When planning your travels across Canada, stop in Winnipeg to experience some of Canada's best festivals located steps from our front door. Book your bed now to be part of all the festivities!
Date: June 9-12, 2011
Winnipeg International Children's Festival: Features 30 shows daily of music, dance, puppetry and hands-on activities with local, national and international artists.Location: Winnipeg. Tel. (204)958-4730; www.kidsfest.ca
Date: June 17-26, 2011.
Red River Exhibition: North America.s #1 midway, stage acts, childrens entertainers, exhibits, youthtalent shows, opening day fireworks. Location: Winnipeg. Tel. (204)888-6990; www.redriverex.com
Date: June 24-July 3, 2011* (tentative)
Jazz Winnipeg Festival: Features the hottest jazz and blues performers from around the world at both free and ticketed events. Location: Winnipeg. Tel. (204) 989-4656; www.jazzwinnipeg.com
Date: July 6-10, 2011
Winnipeg Folk Festival: Internationally acclaimed celebration of people and music featuring over 60 acts, six daytime stages, evening main stage, family area, artisan tent and food court. Location: Birds Hill Provincial Park. Tel. (204) 231-0096; www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca
Ask us how to be part of the action while staying here at the HI-Wininpeg. Day trips are available to the festival grounds.
Date: July 13-24, 2011
Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival: North Americas second largest Fringe festival features more than 100 theatre groups over 11 fulldays. Outdoor stage and Kids Fringe feature street performers, buskers and bands from noon to midnight. Location: Winnipeg. Tel. (204)943-7464; www.winnipegfringe.com
Date: July 31-Aug 13, 2011
Folklorama - Canada's Cultural Celebration: Represents cultures from around the world in a two-week extravaganza full of ethnic richness and traditions in culture, food andart. With over 40 pavilions, this multicultural event is held throughout thecity. Location: Winnipeg. Tel. (204)982-6210 or toll-free 1-800-665-0234; www.folklorama.ca
Date: November 2011
Manito Ahbee: Celebration of Aboriginal music and culture,International Pow Wow Competition Summit, Music Festival,Indigenous Marketplace, Trade and Education Conference.Métis celebration. Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards. Location: Winnipeg. Tel. (204)956-1849, 1-866-449-0251; www.manitoahbee.com