The top events taking place in Manitoba this weekend

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Colleen Bready shares some of the events taking place over the weekend in Manitoba between Aug. 15 and 17.
Here are some of the events taking place across Winnipeg and Manitoba between Aug. 15 and 17, 2025.
Folklorama
August 3-16
https://folklorama.ca/
Travel the world in your own backyard at 43 pavilions over two weeks.
Frozen: The Broadway Musical
Rainbow Stage
August 6-24
https://www.rainbowstage.ca/frozen/
The popular Disney film comes to life on a Winnipeg stage.
Wild West Daze
Virden
August 14-17
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057189379933
The Virden Indoor Rodeo and Wild West Daze celebrate 35 years with a parade, family-friendly events, live entertainment, broncs, bulls and barrel racing.
Hanover Ag Fair
Hanover
August 14-17
https://www.hanoverag.com/events/hanover-ag-fair/
Bullriders buck their way into Hanover for a celebration that also includes a family fun zone, a parade and live entertainment featuring headliner Ryan Langdon.
Glenboro Fair & Demolition Derby
Glenboro Fairgrounds
August 16
https://glenboro.com/events/glenboro-ag-society-annual-fair-demolition-derby/
Enjoy a miniature horse show, a petting zoo, a demolition derby, a live band and more.
Plum Fest
Plum Coulee
August 15-17
http://www.plumfest.com/
There's a little something for everyone with a parade, duck race, inflatables, and live entertainment on the main stage.
Manitoba Filipino Street Festival
Maples Multiplex Grounds
August 16-17
https://www.manitobafilipino.com/
A cultural celebration showcasing the Filipino community's heritage with costumes, performances and more.
Quarry Days
Stonewall
August 15-17
https://stonewallquarrydays.ca/
Running from one end of Main Street to the other, Quarry Days features rides, food trucks, a car show, live entertainment and more.
Opasquia Agricultural Society Rodeo
Opasquia Ag Society and Exhibition Grounds, The Pas
August 15-17
https://www.facebook.com/OASAEG
Enjoy bouncy castles, wild pony racing, rodeo fun and more.
Family Day
Whytewold Park, Dunnottar
August 16, 10 a.m.
The Village of Dunnottar provides free family fun with a BBQ lunch, water fight, scavenger hunt and live music.
Minnedosa Fun Fest
Minnedosa
August 15-17
https://www.facebook.com/minnedosafunfest
Enjoy a weekend of family-friendly fun, including a bike parade, BBQ, Valley Cruizers car show, live music and more.
Lions Children's Fair
Wawanesa Recreation Centre
August 16
https://www.facebook.com/wawanesalionsclub/
A Teddy Bear parade, bouncy castles, a petting zoo, wagon rides and more are the highlights of this annual event.
StrEAT Feast
The Forks
August 15-17
https://www.streatfeast.ca/
Flavours from around the world are featured at this family-friendly festival that also includes a local market, activities, and performances.
Heritage Day
Pioneer Village Museum, Beausejour
August 17
https://pioneervillagemuseum.ca/home-1
The 27th Annual Heritage Day includes music, Red River Settler demonstrations, a tractor parade, pony rides, and more.
Haunted Harbour Ghost Tours
Marine Museum
August 15 & 16, 7 & 8:45 p.m.
https://marinemuseum.ca/events-programs/haunted-harbour-ghost-tours/
Uncover some spooky stories on this Haunted Harbour Ghost Tour as you explore the S.S. Keenora in the dark.
Boreal Shores Art Tour
August 16-17
https://borealshoresarttour.ca/
Take a self-guided tour of artists and galleries scattered in the Boreal forest and shores of Eastern Manitoba.
Harvest Sun Festival
Kelwood
August 16-18
https://www.harvestsunmusicfest.com/
​This grassroots music festival showcases Manitoba musicians, growers and makers. Artists include Scott Nolan, Red Moon Road and The Stanley County Cutups.
Bring Your Love Music Festival
Ledwich Family Farm, RM of Armstrong,
August 14-18
https://www.bringyourlove.ca/
Art meets electronic music in a picturesque setting 45 minutes north of Winnipeg. Enjoy over 100 local and touring DJs and 30 performers.
Rainbow Trout Festival
Oroseau Campground, Emerson-Franklin
August 15-17
https://www.rainbowtroutmusicfestival.com/
Get hooked on this independent music festival, featuring all genres of music.
RogerKimLee Music Festival
Eriksdale
August 15-17
https://www.rogerkimleemusicfest.com/
Enjoy live music in an intimate prairie setting. Artists include Sol James, Dirty Catfish Brass Band, Leaf Rapids and more.
Tall Grass Prairie BioBlitz
Oak Hammock Marsh
August 17
https://www.oakhammockmarsh.ca/events/tall-grass-prairie-bioblitz/
Help assess the biodiversity of Oak Hammock Marsh using the iNaturalist app.
Transpo Expo
Lower Fort Garry
August 16
https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/fortgarry/activ/calendrier-calendar/354d5a46-7ca1-49ce-8bba-336ccf2701e7
Explore the ways people have gotten around throughout history. This family-friendly event includes a car show, hobby-horse racing, obstacle courses, and more.
Sunflower Expo
A Maze in Corn
August 16-September 16
https://www.cornmaze.ca/pages/sunflower
Explore Manitoba's sunflower varieties and snap a photo along the way.
Children's Hospital Book Market Pop-Up Sale
St. Vital Centre
August 16
https://goodbear.ca/events/childrens-hospital-book-market-aug-pop-up-sale/
This one-day pop-up includes a wide selection of book genres in support of the Children's Hospital Foundation.
Naija Games Day
300 Main St.
August 16
Celebrate Nigerian culture through traditional games, sports, music, and more.
Annual Show Day
Keystone Pioneers Museum, Roblin
August 16
This annual event features a working steam engine, demonstrations, a tractor parade, baking, bouncy castles, and more.
16th Annual Street Festival
Edwards Ave., The Pas
August 16
https://www.facebook.com/events/691869020572306/?active_tab=discussion
The Pas hosts its annual street festival with local vendors, games, music and more.
Water Circus
St. Vital Centre
August 8-18
https://platinum.cirqueitalia.com/events/1375_Water-Circus-Platinum-Unit-Winnipeg-MB
Cique Italia transforms the mall parking lot into a celebration of wonder with acrobatics and a stage that holds 35,000 gallons of water.
Visiting Aircraft: Air 1 Helicopter
Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada
August 17
https://royalaviationmuseum.com/
Get a rare opportunity to peek inside as the Winnipeg Police Service's Flight Operations Unit helicopter touches down at the museum.
Canada's National Arabian Championship
Keystone Centre, Brandon
August 7–16
https://www.facebook.com/p/Canadas-National-Arabian-Championship-100083534105562/
Canada's top Arabian horses compete in halter, riding, dressage, and more.
Knowledge Sharing Series: Red River Carts
Lower Fort Garry
August 16, 12 p.m.
https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/fortgarry/activ/calendrier-calendar/5732020e-a33a-4e49-9f0e-431c581f3e18
Armand & Kelly Jerome share the tales of their Red River Cart building and trail adventures.
High tea at the Big House
Lower Fort Garry
August 17
https://folfg.com/about/upcoming-events/
Enjoy a traditional Victorian high tea on the veranda at the Big House, complete with fancy sandwiches and pasteries. Reservations required.
Riel House Matinées
Riel House, 330 River Rd.
August 16, 12-3 p.m.
https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/riel/activ/calendrier-calendar/73ba5fe4-9aad-4c5f-945f-e09c5fa153c6
Chat with interpreters or listen to live music as you discover Red River Metis culture.
2025 Corydon Avenue Concert Series
Corydon Ave. & Cockburn St. S.
August 15, 7 pm
Band: Vinyl Revival
Corydon Ave. & Lilac St. S.
August 16, 7 pm
Band: Super Cool Brass
https://www.corydonbiz.com/concert-series-2025
Enjoy live music and the other sights and sounds of Corydon Avenue.
Bandstand Performance Series
Winnipeg Beach
August 16, 7 p.m.
Band: Adam T. Elvis
https://winnipegbeach.ca/p/live-on-the-bandstand
Enjoy an evening of music steps away from the Winnipeg Beach boardwalk.
Rockin' Gimli Harbour Concert Series
Gimli Harbour
August 16, 7:30 p.m.
Band: The Pugs
https://www.gimli.ca/p/gimli-harbour-concert-series
Gimli Harbour acts as a backdrop for this summertime concert series.
Patsy in the Park
Gimli Park Pavilion Stage
August 16, 12 p.m.
Band: The InClines
Grab a blanket, pack a picnic and settle in for a special mid-day performance from a spirited tribute to Patsy Cline.
Crocus Suncatch Sound
Suncatch Plaza, Morden
August 15, 7 p.m.
Band: Bare Yogis
Enjoy a night of music in downtown Morden.
Summer Entertainment Series
Assiniboine Park
Concert Series
Lyric Theatre
August 17, 7 p.m.
Band: Duo Cochi curated by Folklorama
Jazz Concerts
Leo Mol Sculpture Garden
August 17, 12 p.m.
Band: Amber Epp Duo curated by Folklorama
Movies in the Park
Lyric Theatre, Assiniboine Park
August 15
6:30 p.m. - Despicable Me 4
8:45 p.m. - Thunderbolts*
Movies at the Square
Transcona Centennial Square
August 15, 7 p.m.
Movie: The Complete Unknown
https://transconabiz.ca/events/movie-nights/
Break out a lawn chair and enjoy a movie under the stars in the Square.
Burt Block Party
Burton Cummings Theatre
August 15, 5 p.m. - Sold Out
Bands: Marianas Trench, Down With Webster, Fefe Dobson & Show Pony
August 16, 5 p.m.
Bands: The Glorious Sons, Everclear, JJ Wilde & The Ripperz
August 17, 5 p.m.
Bands: Kim Mitchell, Chilliwack & Harlequin
Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra presents Billie & Ella
Le Patio 340, Bar Culturel @ Centre Cultural Franco-Manitobain
August 17, 7 p.m.
https://ccfm.mb.ca/
Explore the music and friendship of Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald with Monica Jones and Grace Hrabi.
Made in Canada w/ Rascalz & Choclair
Exchange Event Centre
August 16, 7 p.m.
Canadian hip-hop group Rascalz reunite with rapper Choclair for this 18+ show.
Nirvair Pannu
Centennial Concert Hall
August 16, 7:30 p.m.
Catch one of modern Punjabi music's most influential voices on stage in Winnipeg.
Altona Gospel Festival
Altona Centennial Park
August 16
Lumber River Quartet headlines this festival of gospel music in support of Youth For Christ Altona.
Paul Rabliauskas
Rumor's Restaurant and Comedy Club Tickets:
August 12-16
Paul Rabliauskas takes his comedy from the CTV hit show 'Acting Good' to the stand-up stage.
Provincial Park Events
https://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/parks/education-and-interpretation/event-listings.html
Great Park Detective Campfire Talk
Birds Hill Amphitheatre
August 15, 8:30 p.m.
Help park detective Humphrey Beargart solve the mystery of who destroyed his campsite and why.
Art in the Park
Birds Hill Amphitheatre
August 17, 10:30 a.m.
Learn about the park's flora and fauna while creating a craft to take home.
Critters of Clearwater Family Program
Camper's Cove Beach, Clearwater Lake
August 16, 2 p.m.
·2:00 – 4:00pm
Learn about the small animals found in Clearwater Lake, explore the shoreline, and dip for critters.
Curious Crevices and Caves Guided Hike
Caves self-guiding trail, Clearwater Lake
August 17, 10 a.m.
Explore the caves at Clearwater Lake with a park interpreter. Bring water, snacks, bug spray and suitable footwear.
Cryptic Creatures Campfire Talk
Grand Beach Amphitheatre
August 16, 8 p.m.
Hear spooky stories about the creatures rumoured to lurk in the darkness.
Critter Dipping
East Beach, Grand Marais
August 17, 11 a.m.
See how many critters you can find in the Grand Beach lagoon.
Fossil Hunt Family Program
East Quarry, Gull Harbour
August 16, 7 p.m.
Learn about the fossils found beneath your feet as you discover what life was like on Hecla when it was covered by an ancient sea.
Starlit Sands Guided Hike
Spirit Sands Self-guiding Trail, South Cypress
August 15, 8:30 p.m.
Explore the sand dunes at night during the Perseids meteor shower in this Dark Sky Preserve. Wear sturdy footwear and bring water.
Criddle/Vane Homestead Gathering
Criddle/Vane Homestead Provincial Park, Shilo
August 17, 1 p.m.
Join family members of these Manitoba pioneers and learn about their contributions to science, art, sports and culture.
Timber Campfire Talk
William Lake Interpretive Program Area, Morton
August 16, 7 p.m.
Take a closer look at the trees and their life cycle.
Guided Paddle
Adam Lake, Turtle Mountain Provincial Park
August 17, 10 a.m.
Enjoy a paddle in your kayak, canoe or SUP board on Adam Lake and learn more about the waters of Turtle Mountain. Please bring your own life jackets, paddles, and safety equipment.
Fur Trade Campfire Talk
Big Whiteshell Lake Campground
August 16, 7 p.m.
Learn about how the fur trade influenced the Whiteshell and about modern trapping.
Conversations at Bannock Point: Guided Walk
Bannock Point Petroforms
August 17, 10 a.m.
Learn about petroforms and why the site should be respected. Bring water and sturdy footwear.