Here are some of the events taking place in Winnipeg and across Manitoba from Aug. 9-11, 2024.
Folklorama
August 4-17
Travel around the world without leaving home at this annual celebration of culture. Tickets required.
Winkler Harvest Festival
August 9-11
Winkler Fairgrounds
Packed with loads of family fun, including a midway, musical performances, petting zoo, parade and fireworks.
Frog Follies
August 8-11
St-Pierre-Jolys
A hopping good time featuring the regular fair fare and frogs. The 2024 Canadian National Frog Follies Championships will showcase past winners.
Portage Potato Festival
August 9-10
Rotary Republic Park, Portage la Prairie
The 20th anniversary of this spud celebration features free fries, kids’ activities, and main stage headliners the Road Hammers.
Banana Days
August 9-11
River Park, Melita
All the fair fun with a banana train, pancake breakfast, a duck dive, food trucks and free banana splits.
Blueberry Jam Music Gathering
August 9-11
Flin Flon Tourist Bureau & Campground
A 3-day festival bringing together musicians and music lovers for a continuous jam session.
Take Root Fest
August 9-11
Thalberg
Over 30 workshops, demonstrations, live music and more. Tickets required.
Winnipeg Tattoo Convention
August 9-11
Red River Exhibition Park
A celebration of tattoo art and culture featuring more than 250 local talent and some of North America’s best artists. Tickets required.
Hot Goth Summer Fest III
August 10-11
Blue Note Park, 220 Main St.
Post-punkers Fold Paper celebrate the release of their EP, along with debut shows from local bands and Alberta’s Uncanny Valley. Tickets required.
Pioneer Day
August 10
Grant’s Old Mill Museum
Interactive Métis and pioneer themed displays and tours of Grant’s Old Mill.
Extra Ordinary
August 8-20
Cre8ery
Juanita Klassen’s exhibition tells the story of a plain bike that accidentally opened up a new world.
Canada Life Free Sundays
August 11, 11a.m.
WAG-Qaumajuq
Explore WAG-Qaumajuq for free on the second Sunday of every month.
Second Saturdays
August 10, 12 p.m.
Dalnavert Museum
Explore the historic house and take part in family-friendly activities, including a craft in the attic, for free on the second Saturday of every month.
Manitoba Summer Games
August 11-17
Dauphin
Manitoba athletes converge on Dauphin to represent their region in a variety of sports such as athletics, swimming and soccer.
Wonderful Worlds of Studio Ghibli
August 10-11
Dave Barber Cinematheque
Movie: Princess Mononoke
Discover the world of Studio Ghibli with a film about a young warrior in search of a cure and a girl raised by wolves. Tickets required.
The Death Tour
August 9-11
Dave Barber Cinematheque
A look at the motley crew of wrestlers that travel through remote Indigenous communities in Northern Manitoba each winter and the physical and emotional toll it takes.
Movies in the Square
August 9, 9:15 p.m.
Transcona Centennial Square
Movie: Barbie
Grab a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy a feature film under the stars.
Movie in the Park
August 9, dusk
AD Penner Park, Steinbach
Movie: Kung Fu Panda 4
Pack up some popcorn and load up your lawn chair for a family-friendly feature outdoors.
Tom Green
August 8-10
Rumor’s Restaurant & Comedy Club
The multi-talented Canadian comedian and actor returns to Winnipeg for several shows. Tickets required.
Cage The Elephant
August 10, 6:30 p.m.
Canada Life Centre
The Grammy-winning band celebrates their sixth studio album. Young The Giant & Bakar will open the show. Tickets required.
Music on Manitoba
August 10, 7 p.m.
Manitoba Ave. East, Selkirk
Bands: A.R. Cash, Damn the Torpedoes
The Selkirk Concert Series features the sounds of Johnny Cash and Tom Petty.
Corydon Avenue Concert Series
August 9, 7 p.m.
Hugo St. N.
Band: The Biivvers
August 10, 7 p.m.
Lilac St. S.
Band: Blue Noise
Dance under the stars in Little Italy to live music performed by local musicians.
Summer Concert Series
August 10, 7 p.m.
Winnipeg Beach Bandstand
Band: Crackin Foxy
Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy live music at the bandstand.
Gimli Harbour Concert Series
August 10, 7 p.m.
Band: Pop Vegas
Enjoy live music with Lake Winnipeg as the backdrop.
Assiniboine Park Summer Entertainment Series
August 9, 6:30 & 8:45 p.m.
Lyric Theatre
Movies: Wish and Wonka
August 10, 2 p.m.
Performance garden @ The Leaf
Band: Duo Cochi
August 11, 12 p.m.
Leo Mol Sculpture Garden
Band: Tracy K
Sunday, August 11, 7 p.m.
Lyric Theatre
Band: Shred Kelly
Provincial Park Programming
Wildlife Haven Amphitheatre Presentation
August 10, 8 p.m.
Spruce Woods Visitor Centre
Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre presentation on the adaptations and natural history of airborne predators and introduce you to one of their animal ambassadors.
Meteor Shower Guided Hike
August 11, 8:30 p.m.
Spirit Sands Self-guiding Trail
Experience the sand dunes and the Perseid meteor shower on a 3 km hike with a Park Interpreter. Bring drinking water, bug spray, and wear sturdy footwear.
Birds Eye View Campfire Talk
August 9, 7 p.m.
Adam Lake Interpretive Program Area, Turtle Mountain Provincial Park
August 10, 7 p.m.
Interpretive Program Area, William Lake Provincial Park
Keep your eyes on the sky and ears open for the birds that call the park home. Bring a mug for hot chocolate.
Wolf Howl Guided Hike
August 9, 7 p.m.
Big Whiteshell Hiking Trail, Big Whiteshell Lake
Listen for wolves and learn more about them on a 1.5 km hike with a Park Interpreter. Bring water, insect repellent and wear sturdy hiking shoes.
Falcon UFO Encounter Guided Hike
August 10, 7 p.m.
Falcon Creek Trail, Falcon Beach
Learn about the Falcon Lake UFO incident in 1967 as you walk 2.2 km along the Falcon Creek Trail. Bring water, insect repellent and wear sturdy hiking shoes.