A list of festivals in Manitoba in July – From Winnipeg Folk Festival to Manitoba Stampede to the ultimate summer day celebration on the beaches of Winnipeg, there are plenty of things to be festive about!
For festivals in June, see Festivals in June.
Winnipeg Folk Festival
Discover folk music from North America and arosund the world at the annual Winnipeg Folk Fest. Features a family area, camping, and delicious local and organic food in a beautiful prairie park setting. Details
Lineup: Of Monsters and Men, Father John Misty, Lucy Dacus, Stephen Wilson Jr., Sylvan Esso, Jesse Welles, Angine de Poitrine, Black Country, New Road, Wolf Parade, and many more!
Birds Hill Provincial Park, northeast on Highway #59, Winnipeg
July 9 – 12, 2026
$70 &up
Summer Entertainment Series at Assiniboine Park
A popular outdoor entertainment at Assiniboine Park with music, ballet, movies and art exhibitions. Details
Winnipeg
Musical acts at the Lyric Theatre
Jazz in the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden
Movies in the Park
July 5 – August 30, 2026
Free
Carberry Fair & Races
The Carberry Fair has a variety of activities including harness racing, chuckwagon racing, carnival midways, petting zoos, various competitions, home craft exhibitions, food booths, parades, barbecues, gopher extermination contests, pet shows, vocal and instrumental concerts and many more. Details
Carberry, MB
July 3–5, 2026
TBA
2025 rates Weekend pass $20
St. Labre 200
The St-Labre 200 Inc. requires 16 teams to build their own go-karts within 24 hours. Using supplied materials, teams are challenged to build go-karts from scratch on the first day and compete in a 200 lap race on a quarter mile dirt track. In addition, visitors can enjoy wood carving, drone racing and demo, petting zoo, bouncers, food competitions, rodeo, and fireworks. Details
St. Labre 200 Raceway, St. Labre
July 17 – 18, 2026
Free admission to watch; Register to race
Mossey River Days Celebration
Enjoy many activities throughout at this family fun weekend, including steak supper, golf tournament, raft race, slo-pitch tourney, kids activities, live music, and fireworks. Details
Headliner: Kates Outlaw
Winnipegosis Beach and Campground
TBA
July 4 – 6, 2025
TBA
Friday Free; Saturday $5 – $10
West Hawk Lake Meteor Fest
A fun festival with live music, market, kids activities and more. Details
West Hawk Lake
July 10 – 12, 2026
Free
Souris Peacock Days & Fair
A fun festival with live music, marjet, kids activities and more. Details
Various locations – Souris Fairgrounds, Souris Airport, & Town Parking lot at 5th Avenue W
July 10 – 12, 2026
Donation
Triple S Fair & Rodeo
Triple “S” Fair & Rodeo and Children’s festival is three days of fun and activities at Selkirk Park Agricultural Grounds. Details
Selkirk Park Agricultural Grounds
July 10 – 12, 2026
Free Admission to midway area, children’s entertainment, and all exhibits & displays; Walk-ins Free; * Walk-in Admission fee for exhibition grounds – Barrel Racing, Bull Riding, Bronc Riding & Team Roping
Carman Country Fair
The Carman Country Fair showcases livestock, home displays, exhibits, motor sports, art and crafts, and many activities such as children’s entertainment, unique livestock demonstrations and an outstanding array of free stage entertainment. Details
Carman
July 9 – 11, 2026
Free and ticketed
Hot Spot Festival
This community festival focuses on providing quality family entertainment from train rides, to kiddie carnival to craft sale. Details
Gretna
July 10 – 11, 2026
Free
Pinawa Birthday Celebration
Enjoy boat parades, fishing derby, fireworks and more fun at the Pinawa Birthday weekend. It typically falls on the 3rd Saturday in July. Details
Pinawa
TBA
July 18 – 20, 2025
Free
Bankside Music Festival
Enjoy top-notch musical acts, affordable tickets and concession prices with free camping, stunning light shows, top quality sound and a friendly atmosphere. This is a biennial festival. Details
Headliner: Econoline Crush, BRKN LOVE, Calling All Captains, and more
3km East on highway 201, Letellier (on the banks of the Red River)
July 17 – 18, 2026
Weekend Pass $74 – $112
Arborg Fair & Rodeo
Two days of rodeo, horse shows, great food, and friendly people. Details
Fairgrounds beside Silver Community Centre, Manitoba
July 18 & 19, 2026
2026 rates TBA
2025 Weekend Pass $25 per person; Per family $70
Gardenton Ukrainian Festival
Celebrate heritage and culture featuring traditional homemade food, dancing and live entertainment! Tour the museum, enjoy the Ukrainian dance performances and indulge in pierogi and sausage. Details
Gardenton Ukrainian Museum Grounds, Gardenton
July 11, 2026
TBA
Monarch Butterfly Festival
Living Prairie Museum, Winnipeg
TBA
July 26 and 27, 2025
Free
Salamander Summer Music Festival
Rideau Park, Brandon
July 17 – 19, 2026
Weekend Passes: $50 – $60 plus taxes/fees; Kids Under 12: FREE
Boardwalk Days
Winnipeg Beach
July 17 – 19, 2026
Free
Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival
North America’s second-largest Fringe Festival showcases local, national and international theatre companies, offering performances of comedy, drama, improv, dance and more. Details
Old Market Square, Exchange District, Winnipeg
July 15 – 26, 2026
$28 – $150
Manitoba Stampede and Exhibition
Manitoba’s only Pro-Rodeo. Details
Town of Morris
July 17 – 19, 2026
Free gate admission
Super-Spike
Super-Spike is Western Canada’s largest outdoor volleyball tournament, ultimate tournament, and two-day concert series, all set in a festival atmosphere. Details
Maple Grove Rugby Park, 90 Frobisher Road, Winnipeg
July 17 – 18, 2026
Weekend festival pass $35 + taxes and fees
Summer Winds Family Music Festival
A family music festival. Details
Headliners: Men in Cheap Suits, Sean Taylor Band
Victoria Beach Community Centre, Victoria Beach
July 17 – 18, 2026
Early Bird Weekend Admission $60; Early Bird VIP Weekend Pass $130
Ai-Kon 2026
The July event features many anime convention staples, such as the cosplay contest, screenings, video games tournament, and marketplace. Details
RBC Convention Centre, Winnipeg
July 17-19, 2026
Regular Weekend Pass $70
Gimli International Film Festival
Head to Gimli to enjoy feature films, documentaries and short films from Manitoba, Canada and abroad! Details
Waterfront Centre, Gimli
July 22 – 26, 2026
Free and ticketed events
Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede
Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede is a celebration of Manitoba’s agricultural roots and pioneering spirit. Details
Austin (3km south of PTH 1 & 34 junction)
80 km from Brandon, MB and 130 km from Winnipeg
July 23–26, 2026
4-Day Reunion Pass: $0 – $70
Fire & Water Music Festival
Hear everything from roots to country to metal at the Fire & Water Music Festival. Details
Lineup: Dreams and Rumours, Cara Luft, Jacob Brodovsky, Sheena Rattai & friends’ tribute to Lilith Fair, Dom Adams, Alex Maher, Andrew Neville, Amby, Fu Fu Chi Chi Choir, and more!
Laker’s Ski Club, Lac du Bonnet, MB
July 24 – 26, 2026
Early bird Weekend Pass $85; Regular Weekend Pass $100; Plus taxes and fees; 17 and under Free
Real Love Summer Fest
A 2-day indie music and arts festival featuring over 30 bands and artists. Details
Lineup: TBA
Ignite Retreats, Teulon
2026 TBA
July 25 – 27, 2025
2026 TBA; $69.91 – $152.77
Manitoba Sunflower Festival
Altona’s Signature event – a fun family festival for all ages. Details
Altona Centennial Park, Altona
July 24-26, 2026
Free
Elements Music & Arts Festival
The Elemental Festival takes place at Stonyridge Campground, a stunning, 240-acre property that features a quarry beach and 80 acres of serene forest—camp among the stars, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. Gather with friends to create your a tent village or find a private spot to escape it all! 19+. Details
Stonyridge Campground, St. Laurent
July 31 – August 3, 2026
Advance Weekend Pass $142 + GST
Rockin’ the Fields of Minnedosa
Three nights of Rock & Roll in the beautiful Lake Minnedosa. Adding to the music, RFM provides great onsite vendors, camping opportunities and other activities. Details
Lineup: Collective Soul, Cheap Trick, Quiet Riot, Smash Mouth, 54.40, Nick Gilder Sweeney Todd Group, Helix, Harlequin, Headpins, The Pumps
Lake Minnedosa, Minnedosa
July 31 – August 2, 2026
General Admission Weekend Pass $323
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