Festivals, Fairs & Community Events
Rockin' Thunder Concert Series
Heralded as the world’s greatest live rock band, Def Leppard will bring an arsenal of hits to a spectacular stage show, joined by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and the multi-platinum Foreigner, responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems, including the worldwide No. 1 hit I Want To Know What Love Is. Canadian super group Toque will set the tone as the opening act and includes local ties with Winnipeg native Brent Fitz, formerly of Slash, at the drums.
Country Thunder Concert Series
Country’s fastest rising star and Academy of Country Music’s 2020 New Male Artist of the Year, Riley Green will headline Country Thunder on July 10. Green’s chart-topping hits include the No. 1 Platinum hit There Was This Girl, three-time Platinum-certified heart-tugger I Wish Grandpas Never Died and Half of Me, a collaboration with Thomas Rhett. Supporting Green will be Tyler Hubbard who has 22 No.1 singles on country radio, countless awards, sold-out tours, and was one half of multi-platinum duo Florida Georgia Line as well as Nate Smith who, since bursting onto the scene a few short years ago, has accumulated over 1.6 billion streams, scored two No. 1 records Whiskey on You and World on Fire, and received numerous nominations for best new artist from the ACM Awards, CMT Awards, iHeart Radio Awards and more. Platinum-certified No. 1 songwriter, Canadian rising star, Madeline Merlo, will open the evening.
Tacos and Tequila
Grab your crew and enjoy a night out kickin’ it at Blue Cross Park with your favorite throwback artists, while chowing down on the area’s best chef-inspired taco vendors throughout the festival. Then, wash those tacos down with some margs and Tequila! Get ready for an all day experience:
•World Renowned Hip-Hop Artists
• Craft Margaritas
• Tequila Tasting Lounge
• Chef Inspired Street Tacos
• Lucha Libre Wrestling
• Chihuahua Beauty Pageant
• Salsa & Queso Competition
• Art Installations & Photo Ops
AND MORE!
See you there!
Beer Gardens: Burt Block Party
Save the Date! 🗓️ August 14-17, 2025 — The Burt Block Party is back for its 5th year, and this one’s going to be the best yet!
Get ready for four days of electrifying performances right outside the iconic Burton Cummings Theatre in downtown Winnipeg. The streets will be alive with music, energy, and excitement as we take the city by storm!
Stay tuned for exclusive talent lineup reveals and ticket info—coming soon!
Summer in the City
Join the party in the heart of Steinbach. The best Southeast Manitoba has to offer is found within four city blocks as Main Street fills with friends, food, and fun for the whole family all weekend long!
Explore artisans, eat great food, experience different cultures, enjoy live entertainment, celebrate art, ride the midway, and so much more!
Charleswood Beer Fest
Join us at the Charleswood Craft Beer Festival, where you can find local craft beer samples, snacks, and giveaways!
Friday - 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Saturday - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Entrance to this event is FREE!
Flatlander's Beer & Beverage Festival
Come down to Winnipeg’s largest beer and beverage festival featuring beers from local, national, and international brewers, along with a variety of ciders and the season’s latest ‘Ready to Drink’ beverages. Sample over 300 beers including more than 150 products exclusive to the festival or available in very limited release.
The festival features food trucks, games, prizes and more!
All net proceeds raised from the Flatlanders help support underserved youth in Manitoba through health, wellness, and activity programming by funding the TNYF’s core programs: Camp Manitou, Project Eleven and the Winnipeg Jets Hockey Academy.
Niverville Fair
Enjoy a weekend filled with live music concerts, street markets, stunt shows, a parade, and more!
Be sure to stop by the TCB sampling tent to try out some of our seasonal pours!
Pairings with Pulford
Pulford Community Living Services Inc., started in 1986, is a not-for-profit community-based organization aimed at providing community supports to adults, youth and families living with a developmental disability. Pairings with Pulford is our major annual fundraising event which takes place at the RBC Convention Centre on May 2, 2025, from 6:30pm - 10:30pm featuring appetizers, food stations, entertainment, raffle prizes, and a silent auction.
By contributing to this event, you help us achieve our vision of an equal and inclusive world by creating a home that meets the accessibility requirements for Manitobans we support. This endeavor will help transition people with intellectual disabilities who also use wheelchairs from an institutionalized environment into their residence in the community.
Fight for Charity
Visit Fight for Charity – Corporate Boxing Event for more information.
Brew Haha at the WWC
Sample beer from some of Manitoba’s best breweries while listening to live entertainment, and then enjoy a four-course meal inspired by those same breweries!
The annual Brew Ha Ha Dinner happens on Saturday, April 12th, beginning at 6pm.
Tickets are $80 per person.
Call to reserve a spot: (204)452-3311 ext. 143
Email: danielle@urbanprairiecuisine.com
The Village at Pineridge Hollow Market
Join us at The Village at Pineridge Hollow for their Summer Market on Saturday, August 24th and Sunday, August 25th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Discover artisanal treasures, indulge in seasonal delights, and soak up the sunny atmosphere.
Entry to the market is FREE.
Beer Gardens: Burt Block Party
Burt Block Party returns this summer, bringing the festival atmosphere to downtown Winnipeg. For four nights over one weekend, Aug. 22-25, the outdoor concert series will include headliners Blue Rodeo, Arkells, Headstones, and Tom Cochrane.
The event takes place directly outside the Burton Cummings Theatre welcoming up to 4,000 fans each night. New to this year, weekend passes are available for fans who want to rock out at all Burt Block Party shows.
Join us in the TCB tent all weekend, where we will be pouring Avenger APA, Flying Otter Light Lager, and our brand-new Canadian Haskap Sour.
The Village at Pineridge Hollow Market
Join us at The Village at Pineridge Hollow for their Summer Market on Saturday, August 17th and Sunday, August 18th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Discover artisanal treasures, indulge in seasonal delights, and soak up the sunny atmosphere.
Entry to the market is FREE.
Beer Gardens: Hanover Ag Fair
Join us at the Hanover Ag Fair from August 15th to 17th, from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. each evening. Enjoy live music, contests, demonstrations, vendors, and more.
Purchase tickets for the fair HERE.
About: Hanover Ag Society is celebrating over 75 years of serving the community; providing opportunities to educate, promote and celebrate agriculture and rural living. The Hanover Ag Society is a non-profit organization, run by dedicated volunteers, that present a number of community events, such as the summer Hanover Ag Fair