WINNIPEG BBQ & BLUES
FESTIVAL
August 2016
The Winnipeg BBQ and Blues Festival
is a multi-day celebration featuring
local, national, and international blues
performers and a team-based barbeque
competition. The festival includes food
vendors and beverage offerings, a Sunday
morning Gospel Brunch and three concert
stages running throughout both days.
Talent line-up changes annually.
Downtown
Tel: 1.855.985.5000 (Ticketmaster)
www.winnipegbbqandblues.ca
MANYFEST: DOWNTOWN'S
BIGGEST STREET FESTIVAL
September 9 – 11, 2016
Enjoy many events over one weekend,
with music, light, art, dance, wine & beer,
food trucks, 10 & 10 running events, a
movie, market, kids' activities, Ciclovia,
food and fun on Broadway in the heart of
downtown Winnipeg.
Tel: 204.958.4640
Email: info@downtownwinnipegbiz.com
www.manyfest.ca
FEMFEST 2016
September 17 – 24, 2016
"Transformation" is a celebration of plays
by women for everyone. In its 14th season,
the festival boasts renowned touring
productions from across the country,
while also providing exposure to our most
talented local female theatre artists.
Tel: 204.586.2236
Email: info@sarasvati.ca
www.sarasvati.ca
WINNIPEG INTERNATIONAL
WRITERS FESTIVAL
September 2016
THIN AIR is Winnipeg's only annual
week-long literary festival, produced
for the last 18 years by the Winnipeg
International Writers Festival. A veritable
week-long book club, there are readings,
school shows, and book signings for
readers of all ages. THIN AIR features
new and established writers, and is
enjoyed by thousands of Manitobans of all
backgrounds in both English and French.
Tel: 204.927.7323
Email: info@thinairwinnipeg.ca
www.thinairwinnipeg.ca
CULTURE DAYS MANITOBA
September 30 – October 2, 2016
This three-day cross-Canadian celebration
of arts and culture features free activities
at numerous culture venues that engage
visitors with interactive displays, hands-on
experiences, and a discovery of artists and
their works.
www.mb.culturedays.ca
NUIT BLANCHE WINNIPEG
October 1, 2016
No Sleep. Only Art. Nuit Blanche Winnipeg
is a free all-night exploration and
celebration of contemporary art. Artists,
galleries, cultural organizations and
independent curators create and host their
own events around the city. These events
are free to the public and encourage
and celebrate arts and culture in our
community.
www.nuitblanchewinnipeg.ca
WINNIPEG SANTA CLAUS
PARADE
November 12, 2016
The Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade
combines the magic, wonder and
excitement that heralds in the holiday
season and wraps it up in one big event.
A moving panorama of lights, colour
and music, the parade inspires delight in
the eyes of the children and those who
are young at heart. Come to downtown
Winnipeg early to enjoy the "Host a Block
for Santa" activities along the parade
route from 4 p.m. until the 5 p.m. parade
start. Plan to stay a little while longer to
take in the fantastic entertainment and
brilliant fireworks at The Forks following
the parade.
Email: info@winnipegsantaparade.com
www.WinnipegSantaParade.com
CANAD INNS WINTER
WONDERLAND
December 2, 2016 –
January 7, 2017
Be dazzled by Manitoba's largest drive-
through light show. See the sights and
a million lights from the warmth and
comfort of your vehicle. Now in its 16th
year, Winter Wonderland features more
than 25 theme areas and displays as big
as 125 feet wide and 40 feet high. Open
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily but closed
Christmas Day. Free horse-drawn sleigh
rides every weekend.
Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage
Avenue – just outside Winnipeg (west)
Tel: 204.888.6990
Email: info@redriverex.com
www.redriverex.com
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