Folk Fest, Ai-Kon and Tommy Turtle's birthday: What's on in Manitoba this weekend
Here are some of the events taking place across Manitoba from June 12-14
Winnipeg Folk Festival
July 12-14
Birds Hill Park
A staple since 1974, the annual event welcomes back music lovers to Birds Hill Park with live entertainment, workshops and more. Tickets required.
Carmen Country Fair
July 12-13
Carmen Fairgrounds
One of Manitoba’s longest running fairs features livestock shows, competitions, midway and more.
Mitchell Fun Days
July 13-14
Stahn Field Park & Mitchell Community Centre, Mitchell
A weekend of activities for the whole family, including parade, car show and shine, evening entertainment and fireworks.
Meteor Fest
July 12-14
West Hawk Lake
Celebrate the birth of Manitoba’s deepest lake with a kid’s parade, sand-sculpture competition, main beach entertainment and more.
Triple S Fair & Rodeo
July 12-14
Selkirk Park
Featuring a bull bash, bronc battle and more rodeo and family fun throughout the weekend.
Ai-Kon
July 12-14
RBC Convention Centre
Manitoba’s largest anime convention features a fashion show, cosplay, panels, dance showcases and a whole lot more. Tickets required.
Gardenton Ukrainian & Multicultural Festival
July 13, 10:30 a.m.
UMVS Gardenton Park, Gardenton
Annual celebration of Gardenton’s multicultural community with a stage show, traditional food and late night Zabava. Tickets required.
Tommy Turtle’s 50th Birthday Bash
July 12-14
Boissevain
Celebrate Tommy Turtle’s 50th birthday with an old time dance, family fun, birthday cake and more.
Darlingford 125
July 12-14
Darlingford
The Manitoba community turns 125 with a celebration of heritage and community spirit.
Family Fun Day
July 13, 11 a.m.
Great Falls Community Hall
Great Falls celebrates its 101st year with outdoor family fun, including inflatable bouncers, a barrel train and visit from Prairie Exotics.
Cuthbert Grant Day
July 13, 10 a.m.
Grant's Old Mill, 2777 Portage Ave.
The history of Métis leader Cuthbert Grant will be celebrated with museum tours, story telling, music and demonstrations of drill and musketry.
Winnipeg National Bank Challenger
July 12-14
Tennis Manitoba Hub, West St. Paul
Top tennis players battle it out on the court. Tickets required.
Second Saturdays
July 13, 12 p.m.
Dalnavert Museum
Step back in time at the Dalnavert Museum for free on the second Saturday of the month with a self-guided tour, children’s activities and craft in the attic.
Museum After Dark
July 13, 5 p.m.
Miami Railway Station Museum
Free admission, free mocktails and unique artifacts will highlight the museum’s first ever after dark event.
Family Movie Night in the Quarry
Saturday, 9 p.m.
Stony Mountain Quarry
Settle in for feature film “Kung Fu Panda 4” in a unique setting.
Foodtrip Market’s Summerfest
July 13-14, 11 .m.
Ikea Winnipeg
Featuring food stalls, splash pads, a free foam party and more.
Taste of Brandon
July 13
Riverbank Discovery Centre, Brandon
Showcasing the unique tastes of Brandon with delicious food, delightful music and family fun.
Harley-Davidson Summer Concert Series
Saturday, 1 p.m.
Harley-Davidson Winnipeg, 1377 Niakwa Rd. E.
Enjoy food, music, motorcycles and more.
The Michael Jackson HIStory Tour
July 13, 8 p.m.
Burton Cummings Theatre
A musical tribute and stage production honouring the King of Pop. Tickets required.
Jay Mewes and his Amewes-ing Stories
July 12-13
Rumor’s Comedy Club
The foul-mouthed pop culture icon of Kevin Smith’s ‘Clerks’ returns to Winnipeg with tales of his unique life and career. Tickets required.
Corydon Avenue Concert Series
July 12, 7 p.m.
Arbuthnot St. N.
Band: Rewind
July 13, 7 p.m.
Cockburn St. S.
Band: High Profile
Dance under the stars in Little Italy to live music performed by local musicians.
Gimli Harbour Concert Series
Saturday, 7 pm
Gimli
Band: A&M Soul Full
Enjoy a free outdoor performance with Lake Winnipeg as your backdrop.
Summer Concert Series
July 13, 7 p.m.
Winnipeg Beach Bandstand
Band: Bed of Roses
July 14, 1 p.m.
Band: The Rock Pickers
Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy live music at the bandstand.
Assiniboine Park Summer Entertainment Series
July 13, 2 p.m.
Performance garden @ The Leaf
Band: Onna Lou
July 14, 7 p.m.
Lyric Theatre
Band: Blue Noise
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
![](https://www.ctvnews.ca/polopoly_fs/1.7001306.1723680958!/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_800/image.jpg)
Former Conservative MP, cabinet minister Chuck Strahl dies
Former Conservative MP and cabinet minister Chuck Strahl has died at the age of 67.
A teen was falling asleep during a courtroom field trip. She ended up in cuffs and jail clothes
A teenager on a field trip to see a Detroit court ended up in jail clothes and handcuffs because a judge said he didn't like her attitude.
Gena Rowlands, 'The Notebook' and three-time Emmy Award-winning actress, dies at 94
Gena Rowlands, the acclaimed American actress, three-time Emmy winner and dual Oscar nominee for her vivid portrayals of strong, troubled women in the crime drama 'Gloria' and ;A Woman Under the Influence,' has died at the age of 94.
What you need to know about COVID rapid test kits
With the World Health Organization warning about a surge in infections worldwide, here is what you need to know about COVID-19 test kits, including where you can find them and whether you can used expired ones.
Canada to begin processing rare mineral used to power electric vehicles
Saskatchewan is getting $16 million from the federal government to process a rare element.
WestJet says flight cancellations post-hailstorm to continue for 'foreseeable future'
WestJet says it will be issuing flight cancellations 'for the foreseeable future' after planes were damaged by a Calgary hailstorm last week, upending travel plans for thousands of passengers.
French military jets collide in mid-air, two dead
Two French military jets collided in mid-air over the country's east on Wednesday, killing two military personnel and leaving a sole survivor, French officials said.
Dominic Cardy officially launches new federal political party
Independent New Brunswick MLA Dominic Cardy officially launched a new centrist federal political party, aiming to win the support of disillusioned Liberal and Conservative voters.
CUPE Ontario president called out for reposting 'divisive' and 'vile' social media post
The president of CUPE Ontario is under fire from some of the union's Jewish members for reposting a social media post on Facebook.