Folk Fest, Peacock Days and Colour Fest: What’s on across Manitoba this weekend

The following events are taking place in Winnipeg and across Manitoba between July 10 and 12, 2026.

The following events are taking place in Winnipeg and across Manitoba between July 10 and 12, 2026. Winnipeg Folk Festival Birds Hill Park July 9-12 Over 70 acts on nine stages, including Of Monsters and Men, Billy Bragg, Angine de Poitrine, Lucy Dacus and more. Triple S Fair & Rodeo Selkirk Park July 10-12 Enjoy a midway, a children’s festival, live entertainment, and a rodeo.

Peacock Days & Fair Souris Fair Grounds July 10-12 A weekend full of activities, including an antique tractor pull, parade, kids’ ag activities and more. Buffalo Days Buffalo Point July 9-12 An annual summer festival showcasing the unique Lake of the Woods community with family activities, live entertainment, and fireworks. Oak River Agricultural Fair Oak River Community Rink July 12-13 A pony show, lawn tractor pull, pet show, and more.

Gilbert Plains-Grandview Ag Society Fair & Rodeo Gilbert Plains July 9-12 Enjoy a rodeo, chariot and chuckwagon races, livestock shows, a chainsaw showcase, kids’ activities and a whole lot more. Gilbert Plains Homecoming Gilbert Plains July 8-12 Gilbert Plains welcomes you for a full weekend of events, including a truck pull, fireworks, and more. Carman Country Fair Carman July 9-11 Fair fun with rides, livestock shows, and more.

50th Prairie Pioneer Days Killarney Ag Grounds July 11-12 Enjoy live entertainment, children’s activities, a parade, demonstrations, and more. Spear Lake Day Spear Lake, Outside Russell July 11 Games, markets, live entertainment, and more.

Proceeds go to Russell Game & Fish. Cuthbert Grant Day Grant’s Old Mill July 11 Celebrate the traditions that helped shape Manitoba with music, dance, culture, and community. Bastille Day Norwood Community Centre July 11 An evening celebrating French culture, gastronomy, and la joie de vivre.

Rhythms of Unity Festival: Bringing Multicultural Communities Together Through Francophone African Music & Dance Le Patio 340 July 12 A celebration of Francophone African music, dance, drumming, storytelling, and culture. Summer Colour Fest Assiniboia Downs July 11 Manitoba’s biggest outdoor colour fest of the year.

Little Britain Fibre Festival Little Britain United Church, Lockport July 11 Hand-dyed yarns, handmade buttons, fibre objects and more highlight this unique festival. Holiday Avenue Project 4th Annual Garden Tour Island Park, Portage la Prairie July 11, 9:30 a.m. Take a self-guided tour of eight local gardens.

Proceeds benefit HAP community decor projects. Garden Tour Birtle July 12, 10 a.m. Tour unique landscapes and rural gardens in support of the Birtle Centre for the Arts.

Saturdays on Sargent Various Venues July 11 Celebrate Sargent Avenue with live music and activities while exploring the local businesses and shops. Little Italy’s Open Corydon Corydon Ave. July 12 Corydon Avenue transforms into a pedestrian corridor with featured businesses, soccer, chalk art, and more.

RM of Roland Firefighters’ Picnic Roland Arena July 11, 4:30 p.m. Enjoy fire truck displays, kids games, bouncy castles, fireworks and more to raise funds for a new pumper truck. Canada Life Free Sundays WAG-Qaumajuq June 14 Take tour through the WAG-Qaumajuq’s galleries for free on the second Sunday of the month. Second Saturdays Dalnavert Museum June 13 Step back in history at Dalnavert Museum on the second Saturday of the month.

Death At Dalnavert Dalnavert Museum July 2-10 Learn about Victorian funeral customs and practices, superstitions and spiritualism. Gossiping with Ghosts Dalnavert Museum July 10, 9 p.m. Learn about who Victorians communicated with the afterlife during this evening of ghostly fun. Haunted History Ghost Tours Dalnavert Museum July 11, 6:30 p.m.

Uncover tales of ghosts and specters spotted by visitors through the years. Dinner with Drac Dalnavert Museum July 12, 6:30 p.m. Sink your teeth into a 3 course mealtimes to the drama unfolding in a screening of the 1931 “Dracula” featuring Bela Lugosi.

High tea at the Big House Lower Fort Garry July 12 Enjoy a traditional Victorian high tea at the Big House. Knowledge Sharing Series: Storytelling for children and youth with Lance Guilbault Lower Fort Garry July 11, 12 p.m. Lance Guilbault shares stories and traditions during this special series at Lower Fort Garry.

Summer Craft Market at the Marsh Oak Hammock March Wetland Discovery Centre July 12 Shop curated selections from local makers, artisans and small businesses against the backdrop of the iconic wetlands. Naija Market Day - From Benin To Brandon Princess Park,

Brandon July 11 Experience an open-air marketplace filled with the colours, sounds and flavours of African culture. Open Air Street Market Main St., Kenora July 11 Browse the vendors, enjoy live music or take part in an activity in downtown Kenora. Winnipeg Fish Festival The Forks July 11 Take part in free fishing clinics, learn how to fillet or enjoy some games.

Disney-Themed Train Ride Prairie Dog Central Railway July 11, 11 a.m. Come dressed as your favourite princess as you hop aboard this royalty-themed ride with Aladdin, Jasmine, Cinderella, Prince, Elsa and Anna. Harry Potter-Themed Train Ride Prairie Dog Central Railway July 12, 11 a.m. The Wizarding World comes to the Prairie Dog Central Railway.

Passengers are encouraged to dress up as their favourite Harry Potter character. Women’s National Baseball Championships Optimist Park July 9-12 Enjoy games featuring the best women’s baseball players in Canada. Driven Canadian Aftermarket Car Show Red River Exhibition Park July 11

A showcase of Canadian car culture featuring modified vehicles from across Canada, special guests and more. Gimli Car Club Car Show Downtown Gimli July 12 Check out the classics and more. Bring a tin for the bin for Evergreen Basic Needs.

Tunerbash Night Red River Exhibition Park July 10, 5 p.m. A fusion of a car show and drag racing with burnout battles. Jesus Christ Superstar Rainbow Stage June 25-July 12 Andrew Lloyd Webber’s first professional stage show tells the story of Jesus’ last week of life through the eyes of Judas.

Manitoba’s Passion Play Oak Valley Outdoor Theatre, LaRivière July 10-12, 7:30 p.m. A theatrical production of the life of Christ in an outdoor setting with a live orchestra. The Experience: Magic & Mind Reading Show Prairie Theatre Exchange July 11, 7:30 p.m.

Soul in the Square True North Square July 11, 4 p.m. 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm 94fatso Burton Cummings Theatre July 11, 7 p.m. Mind Bender: The Experience Manitou Opera House July 10, 7:30 p.m. Candlelight: Tribute to Pink Floyd Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq July 10, 6:30 p.m.

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq July 10, 8:30 p.m. The Bouncing Souls Burton Cummings Theatre July 12, 7 p.m. Winnipeg Punk Fest 2026 Sidestage July 10-11 Summer Concert Series Lyric Theatre July 12, 7 p.m. Band: Son D’Arranke Jazz in Leo Mol Sculpture Garden Assiniboine Park July 12, 12 p.m. Band: Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra Ensemble Garden Concert Series The Leaf July 11, 11 a.m.

Band: Brazilian Vibe Duo Corydon Avenue Concert Series Cockburn St. North July 10, 7 p.m. Band: High Profile Hugo St. North July 11, 7 p.m. Band: Rewind Rockin’ Gimli Harbour Gimli Harbour July 11, 7:30 p.m.

Band: Vinyl Revival Winnipeg Beach Concert Series Winnipeg Beach Bandstand July 11, 7 p.m. Band: Art Gladu & Deputy My Purpose - Victor Ebiye Prairie Theatre Exchange July 12, 7 p.m. Infected Mushroom - 30 years of Infected Park Theatre July 10, 10 p.m. Jarrett Campbell Rumor’s Restaurant and Comedy Club July 7-11 Drew Behm The Basement Comedy Lounge July 10-11, 8:30 p.m. Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs Toronto Argonauts Princess Auto Stadium July 10, 7:30 p.m. Winnipeg Sea Bears vs Calgary Surge Canada Life Centre July 12, 7 p.m. Winnipeg Goldeyes vs Gary Southshore Railcats Blue Cross Park July 10-12