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Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 1d

Hurray for the Riff Raff / Main Stage / July 12, 2025

Appearance(s): 2014 & 2025

In celebration of our 50th Festival we arranged for portraits of artists who joined us in 2025. Thank you to photographer Steven Ackerman for bringing this project to life!

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Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 2d

Join us NEXT WEEK! Tickets are still available for Leith Ross on October 18 at The Park Theatre. buff.ly/2Ujb9TF buff.ly/rHOgy5L

Leith Ross - I Will (Official Lyric Video)

The official lyric video for “I Will” by Leith Ross I Can See The Future out now: https://LeithRoss.lnk.to/ICSTF Follow Leith: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leithross Instagram:…

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Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 3d

Warm up your February with the soulful voice of Matt Andersen who has decades of experience, over 33 million Spotify streams, and 30 million YouTube views, this is a show you won’t want to miss!

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Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 3d

Listen to Matt Andersen's 'The Hammer & The Rose' and then snag your tickets to see him live with Mariel Buckley on February 23 at Burton Cummings Theatre! buff.ly/7r08dI8

Matt Andersen - The Hammer & The Rose

TOUR DATES: http://mattandersen.ca/tour ALBUM PRE-SAVE: https://orcd.co/a3monwo Written by Matt Andersen & Steve Dawson Filmed by Tom Terrell at Hard Scrabble Studio Produced & engineered by Joshua…

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Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 3d

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings / Main Stage / July 12, 2025

Appearance(s): 2025

In celebration of our 50th Festival we arranged for portraits of artists who joined us in 2025. Thank you to photographer Steven Ackerman for bringing this project to life!

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Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 5d

Leyla McCalla / Main Stage / July 12

Appearance(s): 2015 & 2025

In celebration of our 50th Festival we arranged for portraits of artists who joined us in 2025. Thank you to photographer Steven Ackerman for bringing this project to life!

Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 8d

With decades of unforgettable songwriting and one-of-a-kind live shows that bring fans in close, Richman continues to break down barriers and connect with audiences in the most intimate, joyful way.

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Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 8d

Don't miss your chance to see the legendary Jonathan Richman live at the West End Cultural Centre on October 11! buff.ly/6wTFNnm

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Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 9d

Willi Carlisle / Main Stage (Tweener) / July 13, 2025

Appearance(s): 2025

In celebration of our 50th Festival we arranged for portraits of artists who joined us in 2025. Thank you to photographer Steven Ackerman for bringing this project to life!

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Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 10d

He’s bringing the tender folk and stirring soul sounds of his latest album 'The Hammer & The Rose', along with Festival friend Mariel Buckley. With decades of experience, over 33 million Spotify streams, and 30 million YouTube views, this is a show you won’t want to miss!

Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 10d

JUST ANNOUNCED: Known for his powerful, moving performances that range from intimate to “wall-shaking,” Matt Andersen is back in Winnipeg on February 23 at Burton Cummings Theatre.

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Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 10d

Begonia / Main Stage / July 13, 2025

Appearance(s): 2017, 2019, 2020* & 2025

In celebration of our 50th Festival we arranged for portraits of artists who joined us in 2025. Thank you to photographer Steven Ackerman for bringing this project to life!

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Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 11d

This proved to be a daily reminder of the land we were coming together on and a celebration of Indigenous artists.

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Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 11d

We also extend a heartfelt thank you to Grandmother Chickadee Richard (Benais Quimiwin Ikwe), Thunder Rain Woman, for leading the Opening Blessing each night of the Festival as well as the Indigenous Advisory Circle, drummers, and youth.

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Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 11d

We are especially grateful to the youth from Giinawind Riverbend Community School Abinoojiiyag Nagamog, students from the Ojibwe bilingual program at Riverbend School (Riverbend Gikinoo’amaagewigamig), who shared their language through song for the opening of the Festival on Thursday night.

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Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 11d

This day is an important opportunity for us all to reflect on how we can improve and commit to ongoing healing and reconciliation.

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Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 11d

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we pause to acknowledge and honour the First Nations, Inuit, & Métis Survivors, as well as the families & communities impacted by residential schools. Our staff is taking the day to participate in local activities that support truth and action.

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Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 11d

Festival Security Training Program: Nov 2025 to June 2026

🪪 Earn your provincial security guard licence
⭐️ Gain skills and experience
📓 Free training and certifications
❤️ Join our volunteer family

Info sessions: October 15 and 18, 2025

Volunteer - Winnipeg Folk Festival

Title We welcome a broad range of equity-seeking groups and individuals such as (but not limited to): Indigenous, Black and people of colour; 2SLGBTQIA+; new Canadians; persons of low socioeconomic…

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Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 15d

Les Mamans du Congo X Rrobin / Big Blue @ Night / July 10, 2025

Appearance(s): 2025

In celebration of our 50th Festival we arranged for portraits of artists who joined us in 2025. Thank you to photographer Steven Ackerman for bringing this project to life!

Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 17d

Fred Penner / Main Stage / July 10, 2025

Appearance(s): 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 2001, 2007, 2009, 2011 & 2025

In celebration of our 50th Festival we arranged for portraits of artists who joined us in 2025. Thank you to photographer Steven Ackerman for bringing this project to life!

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Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 18d

Miss the music already? We’ve got you covered with our year-round concert series! Join us for any (or all) of our fall/winter shows because we’d love to see you there!

Tickets: buff.ly/WsJkJop

Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 19d

Allison Russell / Main Stage / July 10, 2025

Appearance(s): 2004, 2015, 2022 & 2025

In celebration of our 50th Festival we arranged for portraits of artists who joined us in 2025. Thank you to photographer Steven Ackerman for bringing this project to life!

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Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 22d

'I Can See The Future' by Leith Ross is OUT NOW! Go check out the album and then snag your tickets to see them LIVE on October 18th at The Park Theatre!

Leith Ross - I Can See The Future

Listen to content by Leith Ross.

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Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 24d

Julian Taylor & Logan Staats live at The Park Theatre on November 20!

Two powerful voices come together for one unforgettable night of soulful storytelling, raw emotion, and genre-blending roots music. Don’t miss this double bill of incredible talent!

🎟️ Tickets on sale now! buff.ly/1QFBx5n

Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 24d

Don't miss your chance to see the legendary Jonathan Richman live at the West End Cultural Centre on October 11!

🎟️ We want to see you there, tickets on sale NOW! buff.ly/6wTFNnm