Summer isn’t only about the beach and enjoying the sun. It’s also the time for food and drink festivals. Here is a list of food-themed events and festivals to enjoy this summer in Winnipeg.
Sugar Rush!
Winnipeg’s premiere all-vegan dessert festival! Details
May 26 – June 3, 2023
Participating Restaurants, bakeries, & vendors Across Winnipeg
A la carte
Taste of Asia Festival
A celebration of culture and the food that connects us to our heritage. It is a day of family fun, cultural performances, and some of the best Asian food around. Details
May 27 – 28, 2023
CN Stage & Field, The Forks, Winnipeg
Free
TableFor1200More
TableFor1200More brings together architecture, design, and the culinary arts to create an evening of entertainment and stimulating conversation in an absolutely unique setting.
TableFor1200More is a truly spectacular ‘pop-up’ outdoor dining experience at a surprise location announced on event day. Details
Saturday, May 27, 2023
Secret location in Winnipeg
Individual Ticket $130 – $160
MB Food Truck Battles
Manitoba’s BEST Food trucks will entice you with their delectable dishes! Details
May 27 – 28, 2023
Assiniboia Downs, 3975 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg
$5.00
Taco Week and Margarita Madness
Enjoy the most delicious tacos and margaritas in the city all week long. Then vote for the BEST! Details
June 2 – 11, 2023
Participating restaurants in Winnipeg
Varies
Flatlander’s Beer Festival
Winnipeg’s largest beer festival featuring beers from local, national, and international brewers, along with a variety of ciders and the season’s latest ‘Ready to Drink’ beverages. Details
June 2 – 3, 2023
Canada Life Centre, 300 Portage Ave., Winnipeg
$44.95 – $79.95
Gulping Horse Ultimate Beverage Festival
Gulping Horse Fest is the premium outdoor event where Canada’s top breweries, distilleries, wine, cider, mead, cooler, and spritzer makers showcase their latest and best products for you to sample and purchase all. Details
2023 TBA
Saturday, July 16, 2022 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Assiniboia Downs, 3975 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg
2023 TBA
2022 rates: $45.61 – $56.75
More events to enjoy some unique treats
- Red River Ex on June 16 – 25, 2023 @ Red River Exhibition Park
- Manitoba Night Market & Festival on Sunday, June 11, July 23, August 27, 2023 @ Assiniboia Downs
- Winnipeg Folk Festival on July 6-9, 2023 @ Birds Hill Provincial Park
Brunchfest
Get Ready to Brunch! Brunchfest takes place on Saturday June 25th at Upper Fort Garry Park with multiple food stations, multiple cocktail stations and so much more! Details
Saturday June 24, 2023 | 10:30 AM
Upper Fort Garry Park Site, 130 Main Street, Winnipeg
$59.99 – $69.99
Ballpark Brewfest
Hosted by Manitoba’s breweries and Winnipeg Goldeyes, the event will showcase Manitoba’s vibrant craft beer industry. Details
Saturday, July 22, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Shaw Park, 1 Portage Avenue East, Winnipeg
$62.50
Current Music Festival
Current Winnipeg showcases the best in local sips, sounds, art and eats. Details
2023 TBA
August 12 – 14, 2022 – Cancelled
The Forks, Winnipeg
TBA
Winnipeg Beer Festival
Enjoy locally brewed beer and delicious food at this event that features Manitoba Brewers and Distillers. This event supports Manitoba’s craft brewers and distillers. Details
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Fort Gibraltar outdoor courtyard area, 866 Rue Saint Joseph, Winnipeg
$10.05 – $55.69
StrEAT Feast Festival
StrEAT Feast Festival is a celebration of the various street foods and cultural specialties from various parts of the world found in Winnipeg and Manitoba. Details
August 19 – 20, 2023
The Forks – CN Stage and Field, #1 Forks Market Road
Free
RibFest
Enjoy some of the best BBQ and music. Details
Usually August; dates TBA
The Forks, Winnipeg
Free Admission
ManyFest Food Truck Wars
Downtown Winnipeg’s largest festival featuring Food Truck Wars, live music, carnival rides and more. Details
2023 – Cancelled
September 9 – 11, 2022
Downtown Winnipeg
Free
Le Burger Week
Throughout the week, burger aficionados everywhere are called upon to indulge in their city’s LBW burgers and vote for their favourite one! Details
September 1 to 14, 2023
Participating Restaurants, Winnipeg
Varies with restaurants
Foodtrip Market
Celebrate Winnipeg’s diversity through Food and anything gastronomic!! Details
September 2 – 3, 2023
Plaza at Polo Park, 875 St. James, Winnipeg
Free
Winnipeg Chinatown Night Market
Indulge in a mouthwatering feast from an array of vendors offering a tantalizing variety of tasty delights. Details
September 9 – 10, 2023 | 12 PM – 9 PM
180 King Street, Winnipeg
Free
MB Food Fest
A celebration of all things food and beverage at the historic Fort Gibraltar!! Details
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Outdoors at the historic Fort Gibraltar, Winnipeg
$25.35 – $33.60