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

Who's dressing up today? Hope everyone gets lots of treats! 🍬 #FolkFestHappy 📷: Leo Kopelow

Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 4d

Lake Street Dive / Main Stage / July 13, 2025

Appearance(s): 2013 & 2025

In celebration of our 50th Festival we arranged for portraits of artists who joined us at the 2025 Winnipeg Folk Festival. Thank you to photographer @stevenjuniperackerman3000 for bringing this project to life!

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

The Folk Fest in the City Library Series continues! 🎶 Join us for a free library workshop on November 8 at 1:00 PM at the Louis Riel Library, featuring: Abrielle Turenne, Sam Fournier, and Bush Lotus. See you there!

Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 6d

Etran de L’Aïr / Big Blue @ Night / July 10, 2025

Appearance(s): 2024 & 2025

In celebration of our 50th Festival we arranged for portraits of artists who joined us at the 2025 Winnipeg Folk Festival. Thank you to photographer @stevenjuniperackerman3000 for bringing this project to life!

Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Transcona Library this weekend for our first Folk in the City Library Series of the season! And a big thank-you to Kris Ulrich, FONTINE, and Taylor Jackson for a fantastic kickoff to another great year.

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

We want to extend our sincerest thank you to The Honourable Anita Neville, P.C., O.M. Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba for inviting us.

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

Last month we were invited to Government House to celebrate our volunteer coordinators and all their hard work and contributions to the Winnipeg Folk Festival.

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

Georgia Harmer’s ethereal voice and striking lyricism have made her one of Canada’s most compelling indie artists. Her new album 'Eye of the Storm' is out now and continues to showcase her evolution as a songwriter. Catch her live at The Park Theatre on November 29. buff.ly/r9Aawo1

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

ON SALE NOW! The most joyful concert of the year. Get your tickets to the JP Hoe Hoe Hoe Holiday Show on December 19 at Burton Cummings Theatre before they’re gone! buff.ly/35AjoDj

Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 12d

Ariel Posen’s sound defies genres, blending heartland rock, soul, R&B, and Beatles-inspired pop to create something fresh but familiar. Catch him LIVE on December 12 to experience the talent that’s earned him international acclaim! 🎟️: buff.ly/GASbcHv buff.ly/P37LRKE

Ariel Posen - Future Present Tense

STREAM - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2eiy8nxhJQnnBYMMXR6u5y SEE US ON TOUR THIS FALL - https://www.arielposen.com/tour ONLINE STORE - https://arielposen.merchtable.com SHEET MUSIC -…

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Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 13d

The Folk Fest in the City Library Series is back for the 2025–2026 season! 🎶 Join us for the first free library workshop on THIS SATURDAY at 1:00 PM at the Transcona Library, featuring some of our favourite local artists: Kris Ulrich, FONTINE, and Taylor Jackson. Don’t miss it!

Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 13d

A beloved tradition, this festive event promises an unforgettable night of music and holiday spirit. Tickets sell out fast, so act quickly to secure your spot! 🎟️ Link in bio.

Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 13d

Spreading that holiday joy for the 20th time! ✨ Tickets go on sale Thursday, October 23 at 10:00 AM. Don’t miss your chance to grab tickets to the annual JP Hoe Hoe Hoe Holiday Show, happening December 19, 2025, at Burton Cummings Theatre!

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Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 14d

Join us on April 25 at Centennial Concert Hall for THE William Prince for his Further from the Country Tour 2026! ✨ Tickets on sale Friday.

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

The Leith Ross concert brings two nights packed with incredible local talent, you can't miss this one! Catch some of Manitoba’s favourites, including FONTINE, Roman Clarke, Boy Golden, and MORE! A few tickets are still up for grabs for tomorrow night!

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

Tag your festie bestie to let them know you're dreaming about 2026... 💭

📷: @amilia.fehr

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

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 · 25d

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 · 26d

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!

🎟️: buff.ly/gzAzqhV

Winnipeg Folk Festival @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social · 26d

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 · 26d

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 · 28d

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!

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

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.

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

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

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 · Oct 2

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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