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

CTV's Taylor Brock shares some of the events 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