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.
Demolition Derby, Hanover Ag
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. 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 1 – 3, 2026
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 7 – 9, 2026
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. High Tea at the Big House
High Tea at the Big House offers guests an elegant afternoon of traditional tea, savoury bites, sandwiches, scones, pastries, and desserts on the historic Big House verandah at Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site. Hosted by Friends of Lower Fort Garry, this limited-seating summer experience is ideal for friends, celebrations, or anyone seeking a memorable outing, with reservations strongly recommended. — August 9, 2026
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 28 – 30, 2026
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 13 – 16, 2026
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. July 31 – August 2, 2026
10. Attend a Floral Workshop
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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
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 13 – 16, 2026
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. This year’s theme celebrates resilience through community. It recognizes the layered histories that define the region and honours the contributions of community groups whose lives became intertwined on these shores. July 31, August 1 – 3, 2026
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. – July 31 – August 2, 2026
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 14 – 16, 2026
18. Enjoy Folklorama
Be transported to different regions around the globe with stunning ethnocultural entertainment. Explore Folklorama between August 2 to 15, 2026.
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. August 26, 2026
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 23, 2026
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 13 – 16, 2026
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 2026.
23. Metamorphosis Exhibit
The Metamorphosis Exhibit is on display at the Susan MacCharles Gallery in the Sam Waller Museum from June 4 to August 28. Featuring award-winning local artist Dan Jones of Metal Artistry by Dan, the exhibit showcases imaginative sculptures made from reclaimed metal.
24. Cheer the Blue Bombers
Cheer your favourite team! They will be taking on the Ottawa RedBlacks and the Montreal Alouettes in August.
25. Country Rising Festival
Country Rising is a high-energy outdoor festival that reimagines country music with bold, genre-blending artists, live performances, local food and drinks, line dancing, and interactive experiences. The lineup features BigXThaPlug, Corey Kent, Dylan Marlowe, and Redferrin in a vibrant, modern festival setting. — August 21, 2026
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 13 – 16, 2026
27. Pyotts West Music Fest
Head over to the Pyotts West Campground for the Pyotts West music fest! — August 14 – 15, 2026
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 September 3, 2026.
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. — mid August 2026
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, a waffle and crackle breakfast (Fundraiser), a Festival Supper (fundraiser), a Farmers Market, an Old Time Dance, and Much More. – August 14 – 16, 2026
31. Legally Blonde The Musical
Legally Blonde The Musical is a fabulously fun, award-winning stage show based on the beloved movie, following Elle Woods as she challenges stereotypes and scandal while pursuing her dreams. With music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, this high-energy production features memorable songs, dynamic dances, and plenty of heart. – August 13 – 30, 2026
32. Le Villi
Puccini’s Le Villi is a rarely performed early opera that blends loss, guilt, revenge, and supernatural judgment. When a man abandons love in pursuit of wealth, vengeful spirits rise to punish his betrayal, turning personal tragedy into a haunting tale of passion and consequence. – August 19 – 22, 2026
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 1 – 3, 2026
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 22, 2026
35. Attend Melita Banana Days
Melita Banana Days
Melita Banana Days is fun for the whole family! This year, Melita Banana Days is celebrating 14 years! It is jam-packed with events from Friday through Sunday. August 7 – 9, 2026
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 21 – 23, 2026
41. Kleefeld Honey Festival
Get ready for an unforgettable summer celebration at the Kleefeld Honey Festival! Enjoy great music, amazing food, fun activities, and memories with friends and family. – August 22, 2026
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 15 – 16, 2026
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 6 – 9, 2026
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
Harvest Sun Music Fest
Spend an unforgettable weekend in Kelwood in August celebrating prairie music.– August 21 – 23, 2026
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 14 – 16, 2026
50. 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 29 & 30, 2026
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August 20, 2022 Saturday
St. Marks 6th Annual Mud Derby
RM of Portage La Prairie 20 minutes North of Oakville on the 430 PTH
Starts at 12:00 last run at 4:00 Silent Auction draw at approx 5:30