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Courtesy Lance Thomson Photographic Courtesy Leif Norman Courtesy Brian Gold Courtesy Festival du Voyageur Top Events and Festivals FESTIVAL DU VOYAGEUR February 15-24, 2013 Western Canada's largest winter festival channels the spirit of Manitoba's fur trading past, celebrating the culture, art, food, music and dance of Métis and Franco-Manitoban adventurers. www.festivalvoyageur.mb.ca WINNIPEG FOLK FESTIVAL July 10-14, 2013 Join flower children and beatniks during five days of musical discovery at Bird's Hill Park. This internationally acclaimed event features more than 70 acts, seven daytime stages, two evening stages, camping and a to-die-for array of local and organic food. www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca WINNIPEG FRINGE THEATRE FESTIVAL July 17-28, 2013 Old Market Square bursts with life during North America's second largest fringe festival, featuring more than 140 local, national and international theatre companies, offering more than 1,000 performances of comedy, drama, improv and dance. www.winnipegfringe.com FOLKLORAMA August 4-17, 2013 Experience the energy of the largest- and longest-running multicultural event of its kind in the world. From traditional authentic meals to electrifying performances, Folklorama creates a feast for the senses as you experience 40-plus cultural pavilions. www.folklorama.ca Other events and festivals RIVERTRAIL January and February, 2014 Skate through the heart of the city down the Assiniboine River ABORIGINAL DAY LIVE AND FESTIVAL June 22, 2013 A public event and concert showcasing the best in aboriginal talent and culture SARASVATI PRODUCTIONS FEMFEST September 14-21, 2013 A celebration of plays and works by women MTC MASTER PLAYWRIGHT FESTIVAL January 18-February 3, 2013 Celebrating the life and works of composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim BBQ & BLUES August 16-18th, 2013 A newer festival that combines a BBQ competition and blues music into one weekend. CANAD INNS WINTER WONDERLAND November 29, 2013 to January 4, 2014 Manitoba's largest drive-through light show WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL January 28 – February 2, 2013 A week-long celebration of contemporary music 8 MANITO AHBEE Aug 18-21, 2013 Celebrates indigenous culture and heritage with an international powwow competition, marketplace and Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards For more information or to arrange a media visit, contact Gillian Leschasin at 204.954.1977 or gillian@tourismwinnipeg.com