Manitoba Summer Fair, KidsFest and the Hi-Neighbour Festival: What’s on this weekend in the province

Colleen Bready shares events taking place in Manitoba between June 6 to 8, 2025.

Here is a list of events taking place across Manitoba between June 6 to 8, 2025.

Manitoba Summer Fair

Keystone Centre, Brandon

June 4-8

Food, fun and the thrill of a midway. The Manitoba Summer fair also features an Ag Awareness area, horse shows, and more. Tickets required.

Kidsfest

The Forks

June 6-8

The 36th annual Kidsfest has fun and interactive activities for the kids, along with great entertainment. Tickets required.

Transcona Hi Neighbour Festival

June 6-8

Winnipeg’s largest community festival features a midway, fun for the whole family, and Lee Aaron on the main stage.

Niverville Fair

Niverville

June 6-7

Carnival rides, fair food and live entertainment, featuring a slate of Canadian country talent, including Manitoba’s own Doc Walker. Tickets required.

Manitoba 155

Oakburn

June 7

Oakburn celebrates Manitoba’s 155th birthday with a parade, pony wagon rides, and more, all topped off with some fireworks.

50th Montcalm Heritage Festival

St. Joseph Museum

June 6-8

Two days of celebrating culture and tradition, with a pancake breakfast, family activities and entertainment, demonstrations and more.

Heritage Days

Pembina Threshermen’s Museum, Stanley

June 6-7

Pembina Threshermen’s Museum comes alive with Heritage Days, including antique tractor parades, corn grinding, an activity centre, and ropemaking. Snack on some ice cream and treats at an old-time price from the General Store.

Prairie Wind Music Fest

Cypress River

June 6-8

The 12th Prairie Wind Music Festival helps kick off the summer with a jam-packed lineup. All proceeds from the festival go to community projects. Tickets required.

Manitoba Electronic Music Exhibition

Exchange District

June 6-8

Western Canada’s leading electronic music and digital arts festival features techno, dub, house and experimental music concerts, workshops and performances. Free performances take place in Old Market Square.

Cluster: New Music + Integrated Arts Festival

Various Venues

June 3-10

A dynamic take on contemporary art and sound, Cluster provides a platform for artists to experiment, create and collaborate. Tickets required.

Back 40 Music Festival

Morden

June 7

Morden Park will rock with the sounds of local talent and popular touring acts, including Fontine, Roman Clarke, Curubandé and more. Tickets required.

Springfield Pride

Springfield Curling Club

June 7

Celebrate Pride with food, entertainment and family fun.

Ashern Pride Celebration

Ashern Legion

June 6

Walk through the history of Pride, check out some vendors, play a few games, or enjoy family-friendly activities.

Pride Celebration & Parade

Winnipegosis

June 8, 11 a.m.

Pride Winnipegosis’ Annual Pride Celebration features Drag Storytimes, games, vendors, speakers, and performances, along with a parade at 4 p.m.

Filipino Heritage Celebrations

Yellowhead Community Recreation Centre, Neepawa

June 7

Arts Forward celebrates Filipino heritage with a number of events in June.

MacBeth at Shakespeare in the Ruins

Trappist Monastery Provincial Heritage Park

June 5-July 5

SIR’s new season takes a break from comedies and romances to feature one of the Bard’s finest tragedies. Tickets required.

Flatlanders Beer Festival

Canada Life Centre

June 6-7

Sample over 300 beers from local, national, and international brewers. Tickets required.

First Friday in The Exchange

Exchange District

June 6, 5 p.m.

Explore the Exchange District’s galleries, businesses, and more, all for free on the first Friday of the month.

First Fridays Lights On The Exchange Art Walk

Exchange District

June 9, 5:30 & 7 p.m.

Take a trip through the illuminated streets of the Exchange District and discover the stories behind the artworks. Tickets required.

Canada Life Free Sundays

WAG-Qaumajuq

June 8, 11 am

Discover the WAG-Qaumajuq exhibitions and programming all for free on the second Sunday of every month.

Living Archive

WAG-Qaumajuq

June 8, 1 p.m.

Tasha Spillet and Zilla Jones discuss their approaches to storytelling and Indigenous and Black communities.

Winnipeg International Jewish Film Festival

Berney Theatre, Rady JCC

June 6-7

Canadian and international films showcasing the joy, pain, humour, richness, and creativity of the Jewish experience. Tickets required.

Winnipeg Bachatafest

June 6-8

Immerse yourself in the world of Latin dance at this festival featuring performances by top dancers and musical artists, engaging workshops, and more. Tickets required.

WAVE Interlake Artists’ Studio Tour

June 7-8

A sneak peek at the behind-the-scenes work of Interlake artists at their own studios.

Folkroots Cultural Fest 2025

Centennial Concert Hall

June 8, 5 p.m.

An exhibition of Punjabi folk dance, live music, and more. Tickets required.

Social in the Park

Grande Pointe

June 6, 8 p.m.

Slo-pitch and a social in support of the Grande Pointe Community Centre and Park. Tickets required.

RHP Spring Concert: Dream A World

Canadian Museum for Human Rights

June 8, 7 p.m.

Rainbow Harmony Project’s season closes out with songs celebrating love, using your voice for change, and the strength of community. Tickets required.

Manitoba Night Market & Festival

Assiniboia Downs

June 8, 3 p.m.

Local flavours, artisans and live entertainment. Tickets required.

The Ode’imin Collective Indigenous Month Pop-Up Kiosk Market

The Forks

June 7

A pop-up market of handmade products celebrating Indigenous communities.

Roblin Wellness & Healing Expo

Roblin Community Centre

June 7-8

A selection of health and wellness products, supplies, services, and more.

4-H Rally Day

Boissevain Ag Grounds

June 6

The 89th annual Boissevain and Area 4-H Rally Day showcases members’ projects and the local clubs.

Homeland of the Métis Nation: Downtown Winnipeg Walking Tour

Dalnavert Museum

June 7, 2 p.m.

Get a glimpse into Métis history, learning about the beginnings of the Nation and its place in Canada. Tickets required.

Free Family Fishing Weekend

FortWhyte Alive

June 7-8

Cast a line into the lakes at FortWhyte Alive in the hope of reeling in a northern pike, yellow perch, or carp. Fishing equipment is available to rent.

Bike Week Winnipeg

June 8-14

Bike Week kicks off 7 days of citywide events celebrating the joy of cycling.

2025 Community Band Festival

Coronation Park, 120 Eugenie St.

June 7-8

Celebrate Manitoba’s Community Bands, including the Winnipeg Video Game Orchestra, 252 Osborne Legion Band, Winnipeg Pops Orchestra, and more.

Le Patio 340

Centre Culturel Franco Manitobain

June 7, 7 p.m.

Le Patio 340 Outdoor Space kicks off the summer season with a lineup of Francophone artists and lively activities.

Teddy Bear Tea Party

Portage la Prairie Regional Library

June 7, 2 p.m.

Grab your teddy bear for a fancy dress tea party, featuring iced tea and Teddy Grahams.

Portage Model Railroad Club Train Day

CPR station, Portage la Prairie

June 7, 10 a.m.

All aboard for family-friendly events for would-be engineers. Tickets required.

Rumble In The Valley

Morris

June 6-7

Manitoba’s largest and loudest motorsports event features a truck & tractor pull, live bands, monster truck rides, and more family-friendly fun. Tickets required.

Spring Carnival

Valour Community Centre Clifton Site

June 7

Valour Community Centre hosts its Spring Carnival featuring bouncy castles, games, hot air balloon rides, and more.

Spring Carnival

Sturgeon Heights Community Centre

June 7

A pancake breakfast, soccer game, carnival activities, and BBQ highlight the Sturgeon Heights Community Centre Spring Carnival.

Serbian Days

St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 580 Talbot Ave.

June 7-8

Celebrate the culture, traditions, and hospitality of Serbia in your own backyard.

K-pop Con Winnipeg

Transcona Country Club

June 7

Calling all K-pop fans. Celebrate K-pop culture with live performances, shop for merch and meet other fans at K-pop Con. Tickets required.

ZZ Top

Canada Life Centre

June 8, 8 p.m.

American rockers ZZ Top bring their beards, spinning guitars, and biggest hits to Canada Life Centre. Tickets required.

Mark Forward

Rumor’s Restaurant and Comedy Club

June 6-7

Canadian comedian and actor Mark Forward brings his stand-up show to a Winnipeg stage. Tickets required.

The Adobo Premiere: The Second Serving

Yuk Yuk’s Winnipeg

June 6-7

A Filipino-based comedy show brings the laughs to Canadian Filipino Heritage Month. Tickets required.

Tyler Boissonnault

The Basement Comedy Lounge

June 6-7, 8:30 p.m.

Vancouver-based comedian Tyler Boissonnault can get a laugh out of just about anyone with his keen sense of humour and by poking fun at himself. Tickets required.

Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute

Club Regent Event Centre

June 7, 7 p.m.

Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium, Brandon

June 8, 7:30 p.m.

A tribute show featuring songs from the legendary band in its heyday. Tickets required.

Abba Tribute ABRA Cadabra

Burton Cummings Theatre

June 7, 7:30 p.m.

This tribute band will have you feeling like a “Dancing Queen” with its stunning vocals, dancers, and authentic costumes. Tickets required.

Selkirk Concert Series

Selkirk Waterfront

June 7

7 p.m. - Bluestem

8:30 p.m. - Kates Outlaw

The season opener for the annual summer concert series features country cover band Bluestem and gritty country rockers Kates Outlaw.

Rockin’ Gimli Harbour Concert Series

Gimli Harbour

June 7, 7:30 p.m.

Gimli Harbour will be rocking once more with its summer concert series. The season kicks off with Leddwyn.