Things to Do During August in Manitoba

If you are looking for a whole month of fun, Manitoba has you covered. Along with the famous attractions to visit, August is full of great events, festivals, and concerts.

From family fun festivals to live concerts, there is something for everyone.

Listed below are just 50 of the many things to do during August in Manitoba.

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1. Whoop & Hollar

Have an unforgettable weekend of music under the trees by day and stars by night at the Whoop & Hollar Folk Festival. From the winding nature trails to the lively campfire jam sessions, there’s something for everyone. – August 23 & 24, 2025

2. Trek the Stanley Trail

The Stanley Trail is 69 km or 43 miles from RM Stanley/Thompson boundary through RM Stanley to Rosengart. Open prairie skyscapes, shale cliffs, wildflowers, abundant wildlife, open grassland, rich agricultural lands, rolling hills, creek crossings, oak stands, poplar bush, and dramatic views of the Red River Valley all promise to delight trail users.

3. Winkler Harvest Festival

Head over to Winkler to attend the Winkler Harvest Festival featuring entertainment, midway, rodeos, children’s entertainment, parade, fireworks, a wide variety of food vendors, and more. – August 8 – 10, 2025

4. Pick Your Own Fruit and Vegetables at U-Pick Farms

It is a well-known fact that Manitoba farmers grow some of the most amazing fruits and vegetables. Along with buying freshly picked produce at one of the many farmer’s markets around the province, you can pick fruit and vegetables during August. There are many U-pick farms across Manitoba where you can pick more than one variety of fruit.

5. Glitter by the River

On August 21, 2025, you are invited to Glitter by the River, a 40th-anniversary fundraising gala. This event is a throwback to the Fort’s role as the Manitoba Motor Country Club, offering guests the chance to experience the glitz and glamour of the Roaring ‘20s. Join us for an outdoor cocktail party on the beautiful grounds of Lower Fort Garry, where the charm of the 1920s meets modern-day fun. — August 21, 2025

6. Morden Corn & Apple Festival

The Morden Corn and Apple Festival is a family event and has a reputation for catering to all age groups with a variety of events to guarantee the enjoyment of all. Corn on the cob and apple juice have been the chief attractions, along with free stage entertainment, the children’s events, the parade, shuttle bus service, and parking. – August 22 – 24, 2025

7. Hanover Ag Fair

Hanover Ag Fair promises a weekend packed full of entertainment and activities for all ages. From rodeo to live music, enduro-cross, and demolition derby to children’s activities, special meals, and much, much more! — August 14 – 17, 2025

8. Selkirk Port Market

Get outside and enjoy the summer at the Selkirk Port Market. Located at the beautiful Selkirk Waterfront, the market runs every Wednesday in August from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

9. Rockin’ the Fields of Minnedosa

Enjoy three nights of Rock & Roll at Lake Minnedosa during the August long weekend, featuring top artists like Glass Tiger, Trooper, Haywire, Wide Mouth Mason, Headstones, I Mother Earth, Bif Naked, Loverboy, Honeymoon Suite, Streetheart, Lee Aaron, and more, along with onsite vendors, camping, and other activities. August 1 – 3, 2025

10. Attend a Floral Workshop

Learn how to create a beautiful, garden-style floral arrangement in a ceramic compote vessel using fresh summer blooms at Sweet Petal Farms. Each session includes a relaxed garden walk, guided design time, and everything you need to take home your custom arrangement.

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11. The Sunflower Expo

Explore many different varieties of sunflowers over 8 acres with beautiful photo opportunities! Enjoy a glass of wine or craft beer. – Opens mid-August 2025

12. Virden Indoor Rodeo & Wild West Daze

A multiple winner of the “Rodeo of the Year” award, the Virden Indoor Rodeo has drawn crowds since its inception. Dual sanctioned by MRCA and CCA, it attracts international contestants. This annual celebration kicks off with a community BBQ and downtown entertainment. — August 14 – 17, 2025

13. Hike the Trans Canada Trail

Put on your hiking shoes and hike part of the trail from Pinawa to Seven Sister Falls. You will be rewarded with stunning views of the Winnipeg River and Seven Sisters Falls. If you are an avid cycler, you can cycle the trail from Beaconia through Grand Beach to Lester Beach.

14. Islendingadagurinn – Icelandic Festival of Manitoba

Held annually in Gimli, this heritage festival attracts people from far and wide. The theme for this year’s Islendingadgaurinn is “Woven Together: I50 years, Iceland and Canada”
Ísland og Kanada Samtengd Í 150 Ár. New this year is the Íslendinga-Derby taking place on Saturday, August 2nd. August 1 – 4, 2025

15. U-pick Flowers

Heritage Blooms Flower Farm has a large You-Pick flower garden from which you can pick the freshest local blooms. – Various dates

16. Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival

Held during the August long weekend, the Ukrainian Festival is a celebration of everything Ukrainian. – August 1 – 3, 2025

17. Stonewall Quarry Days Festival

Food, entertainment, midway rides, a petting zoo, live music, show n’ Shine, fireworks, beer gardens, and pancake breakfast are just a few things to enjoy during the Stonewall Quarry Days Festival. August 15 – 17, 2025.

18. Enjoy Folklorama

Be transported to different regions around the globe with stunning ethnocultural entertainment. Explore Folklorama between August 3 to 16, 2025.

19. Garden Party at Assiniboine Park

Join us for an evening of tantalizing food and drinks, lively music and dancing, and the launch of our online auction featuring one-of-a-kind Assiniboine Park experiences. Enjoy the vibrant Mediterranean colours and cuisines that this year’s event will offer amidst the beauty of the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden. c

20. Manitoba Night Market & Festival

Manitoba Night Market & Festival at Assiniboia Downs features Manitoba’s top vendors, food trucks, and Winnipeg’s best live entertainment. – August 24, 2025

21. It’s Party Time

Enjoy live music over four nights on two weekends in a fully licensed site plus several food trucks and vendors at the Burt Block Party. – August 14 – 17, 2025

22. Movies in the Park

Enjoy free Movies in the Park at the Lyric Theatre as part of Assiniboine Park’s Summer Entertainment Series! Fridays in August 2025.

23. Rainbow Trout Music Festival

Enjoy 3 days of music, camping, good friends, bonfires, dancing, swimming, and so much more. – August 15-17, 2025

24. Cheer the Blue Bombers

Cheer your favourite team! They will be taking on Tthe oronto Argonauts and the Ottawa Redblacks in August.

25. Opaskwayak Indigenous Days

Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Opaskwayak Indigenous Days—a powerful gathering of tradition, competition, music, family, and fun. Enjoy powwows, talent shows, canoeing, food, and more. — August 11 – 17, 2025

26. StrEAT Feast Festival

StrEAT Feast Festival features some of the various street foods and cultural specialties from various parts of the world found in Winnipeg and Manitoba. – August 15 – 17, 2025

27. Pyotts West Music Fest

Head over to the Pyotts West Campground for the Pyotts West music fest! — August 15 – 16, 2025

28. Watch Movies Under the Stars

Enjoy free outdoor screenings of French-language films with English subtitles at the Saint-Boniface Cathedral. Various dates until August 28, 2025.

29. Sunflower Experience

Come visit Deer Meadow Farms during nature’s glorious exhibit of sunflower beauty. Wander through our large field of sunflowers and take in the beauty of up to 21 different sunflower varieties splashed over 7 acres.  — August 15 – September 1, 2025

30. Plum Fest

Celebrated on the third weekend in August each year, the Plum Festival showcases the many great features of Plum Coulee. This year’s event will feature main stage entertainment, a skate park, water games, inflatables for the kids, face painting, a parade, waffle and crackle breakfast (Fundraiser), Festival Supper (fundraiser), Farmers Market, Old Time Dance and Much More. – August 15 – 17, 2025

31. Frozen The Broadway Musical

This season, Rainbow Stage at Kildonan Park is playing Frozen The Broadway Musical. Based on the beloved Disney movie, Frozen follows fearless optimist Anna as she teams up with Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven in an epic journey to find Anna’s sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. – August 7 – 24, 2025

32. Count Ory

Count Ory is a lecherous human traveling around looking for some tail. Originally set during the Crusades, MUO is getting in there and making some big changes. Enjoy the summer breeze while opera singers sing loudly in your face. It’s the perfect way to say adieu to Manitoban summers. Along with gender swapping the title character, this comedy is sure to be a delight. – August 20 – 24, 2025

33. A Hazy Lazy Day of Summer

Join your guide at the artesian spring and participate in our toe-dipping contest. See how long you can dip your toes in the 5°C water! – August 2 – 4, 2025

34. Winnipeg Beer Festival

Experience Winnipeg Beer Fest, a vibrant craft beer event at Fort Gibraltar. Sample the finest brews, ciders, and spirits from over 20 local producers while enjoying live music, delicious food, and fun activities. – August 10, 2025

35. Attend Melita Banana Days

Melita Banana Days is fun for the whole family! This year, Melita Banana Days is celebrating 13 years! It is jam-packed with events from Friday through Sunday. August 8 – 10, 2025

36. Watch Movies at Drive-In

Catch your favourite movies under the stars at Stardust Drive-in.

37. Enjoy a Sunset Paddle

Enjoy a leisurely paddle and explore less-explored regions of the Marsh with a guide.

38. Historic Walking Tour

The Exchange District, a National Historic Site features an exceptional collection of heritage buildings built between 1880 and 1920. Nicknamed the “Chicago of the North”, the Exchange features massive stone and brick warehouses, elegant terracotta-clad buildings, narrow angled streets as well as cobblestone paths and alleyways. Take a guided walking tour today to explore its history and architecture. – May to August

39. Lilac Resort

Lilac Resort is a place where you spend a day and night enjoying the beauty of a Manitoba summer, the adrenaline of water slides, dancing in the sand by the light of bonfires and Tiki torches, relaxing in a hot tub, and the memories last a lifetime.

40. ROGerKImLee Music Festival

The ROGerKimLee Music Festival is a “Celebration of Lives”! Come immerse yourself in an intimate 3-day outdoor prairie setting alongside Eriksdale’s McEwen Park on Hwy 6 just over an hour’s drive from Winnipeg’s Perimeter Highway.  – August 15 – 17, 2025

41. A Taste of Manitoba

A Taste of Manitoba is a premier food festival where you can enjoy delicious creations from 20 local Manitoba restaurants, showcasing the rich culinary diversity of our province. Celebrate Manitoba’s vibrant food scene with a variety of mouthwatering dishes crafted by talented chefs. – August 28 – September 1, 2025

42. Shop the Sugar Mountain

Welcome to the Land of Candy! The store carries everything a candy lover could ever want from high-quality bulk to imported UK and US candy, to the best (and cheapest) selection of Jelly Bellys, sugar-free choices, and the very best of Canada too! With a selection of awesome treats and toys, you will find everything you want…and more!

43. Boreal Shores Art Tour

From the surreal east shore beaches of Lake Winnipeg, through the Winnipeg River System to the rugged lake country of the Whiteshell, join us on a tour of art and landscapes as artists across this beautiful region open their homes and studios to share their world with you. August 16 – 17, 2025

44. See Tramping Lake Pictographs

Tramping Lake Pictographs are over 1500-year-old pictographs located along the shorelines of the Grass River near Wekukso Falls Provincial Park. Book a boat tour with Wekusko Falls Lodge to see these historic markers.

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45. Frog Follies & Agricultural Fair

Celebrate 55 years of St-Pierre-Jolys Frog Follies this year with an incredible lineup of events and activities. From frog jumping competitions to live music, the Frog Follies is an event that should be included in your list of things to check out this summer. — August 7-10, 2025

46. Visit Margaret Laurence’s Home

Margaret Lawrence, founder of the Writers’ Trust of Canada, is an internationally renowned writer. Five of her novels set in the fictional prairie town of Manawaka were based on Neepawa. Literary lovers for war and wide visit her home to pay homage to this legendary writer. The Margaret Laurence Home is a designated Provincial Heritage Site and Level 2 Museum.

47. Visit the International Peace Garden

Noted for its beautiful flowers and landscaping, the International Peace Garden‘s most popular feature of the garden is a working floral clock that displays a unique floral design each year. The garden is located on the Manitoba/North Dakota border 24 km south of Boissevain. In addition to enjoying the beauty of the blooms, Visitors can go cycling, canoeing, picnic, hiking or visit the wildlife refuge.

48. Harvest Sun Music Fest

Spend an unforgettable weekend in Kelwood in August celebrating prairie music.– ​August 15 – 17, 2025

49. Minnedosa Fun Fest

This family weekend event is fun for everyone. There will be Kids’ bike parade, food trucks, bingo, car show, vendor market, live music, beer gardens, kids’ games and activities, bouncy castles, street dance, games, and more. — August 15-17, 2025

50. Pioneer Days

Join us for the Pioneer Days festival and step back in time to experience the early Mennonite life in Manitoba. Enjoy pioneer demonstrations, steam-powered threshing, live music, and delicious food as we celebrate and share the stories of Manitoba Mennonite beginnings. August 2 – 4, 2025

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