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  Winnipeg Folk Festival - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Winnipeg Folk Festival is a summer music festival held in Birds Hill Provincial Park which is just 10 kms.
The Winnipeg Folk Festival is traditionally held the second weekend of July, Thursday evening to Sunday night.
At the Festival are such attractions as the Handmade Village and the Festival Music Store (which used to be known as Homemade music).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Winnipeg_Folk_Festival   (527 words)

  
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 True North Records - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Winnipeg Folk Festival is proud to announce that acclaimed singer/composer Bruce Cockburn has been named the recipient of the 2005 Winnipeg Folk Festival Artistic Achievement Award to be presented December 1, 2005 at the Folk Festival’s Winter Wassail.
The Winnipeg Folk Festival Artistic Achievement Award was established to recognize outstanding accomplishment in the performance, composition and innovation of music in the folk genre, and to recognize a contribution to the retention and public awareness of folk music.
Folk Festival Executive Director, Trudy Schroeder says, "The Winnipeg Folk Festival is pleased to have this opportunity to recognize the excellence and breadth of the contribution Bruce Cockburn has made to music in Canada and internationally.
www.truenorthrecords.com /fullstory.php?news_id=92   (316 words)

  
 Winnipeg Folk Festival - Campground Box Office Crew   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
I have begun reforming the crew for the 2006 festival by sending everyone an e-mail to confirm whether or not they will be returning this year.
A tamper-proof sticker with the Folk Festival emblem has been added and cannot be duplicated.
We will also post the work schedule for the 2006 festival once it is complete, but that won't happen until closer to the date of the festival.
www.campgroundboxoffice.com   (844 words)

  
 The 2005 Winnipeg Folk Festival, Saturday
Folks were eating out of his starving hand, and I knew that the CDs would be flying out of the tent later on.
I had interviewed him a week or so before the festival, and was eager to see him live for the first time.
Again, not the kind of thing you’d expect at a folk festival, so I wasn’t sure how it would go over, but everyone in attendance seemed as blown away as I was.
members.shaw.ca /jeffrobson/WFF05Saturday.htm   (2111 words)

  
 Forecast calls for Folk Festival success
Expectations are high for this year's Winnipeg Folk Festival, which kicks off Thursday night in Birds Hill Park, just north of the city.
Festival spokeswoman Karen Press expects perfect weather — hot and sunny — for the first night at the outdoor festival, one of the largest and most successful music festivals in North America.
"Anyone who was at the festival last year will know that it was a bit of a mud-fest because there was a very wet spring and the ground was wet before we even got to the festival, so when it rained, there was nowhere for the water to go," she said.
www.cbc.ca /canada/manitoba/story/2006/07/06/folk-festival.html   (909 words)

  
 New Winnipeg : Winnipeg Folk Festival gears up for 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
You can expect many new faces at this year's Winnipeg Folk Festival this July, both on the stage and in the crowd.
He says that the festival will be including more roots and world music this year.
One thing you'll notice that's new at this year's festival is the welcoming of two circus acts; the Silk Road Acrobats and the Zero Gravity Circus.
www.newwinnipeg.com /culture/2005/02-18folk-fest-preview.htm   (220 words)

  
 Debbie's Blatherings: winnipeg folk festival   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
This is my first folk festival, and I wasn't sure exactly what to expect.
There is no official seating...you bring your own chair, which has to be the type with very short legs (regular lawn chairs are only allowed at the periphery) so that you don't obstruct the view of the people behind you.
A subgroup organized by Dave Clement and Co. have named themselves "Baggiecon"...the "Baggie" part resulting from the highly useful large plastic bags that this group uses as a tarp in front of the main stage area.
www.electricpenguin.com /blatherings/archives/000569.html   (382 words)

  
 Winnipeg Folk Festival 2004
Martyn Joseph is one of those performers you just can't help but be moved by, and once again he wowed the crowds at the Winnipeg Folk Festival.
His standing ovation and subsequent encore (a rare feat at a folk fest workshop) were well earned, indeed.
The folks were so jammed in to see Xavier that I couldn't get close enough to snap a photo of him, so here's another shot of a very electrified crowd.
members.shaw.ca /DesmondHowl/WinnipegFolk04.htm   (579 words)

  
 The Winnipeg Foundation: Working Together | Winnipeg Folk Festival
For four days each July, thousands of music-lovers gather at Birds Hill Park where they are treated to the best folk music has to offer, thanks to the Winnipeg Folk Festival.
For musicians who are at the beginning of their career, the Folk Festival offers the Young Performers Program.
The Winnipeg Foundation is a long-time supporter of the Winnipeg Folk Festival.
www.wpgfdn.org /dyk/dyk_show.php?dykpage=dyk34.php   (123 words)

  
 Dom Nozzi Visits the Winnipeg Folk Festival   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The festival is much bigger than the Florida Folk Fest, with better entertainers.
What is originally conceived in 1974 as a one-time event to celebrate Winnipeg's Centenary and to present Folk music to local audiences, has grown to be an internationally acclaimed music event.
The Festival is now the largest event of its kind in North America and one of the main summer cultural attractions of the province of Manitoba.
www.afn.org /~savanna/winnipeg.html   (182 words)

  
 Winnipeg Folk Festival, 7/7/00
The whole festival is kind of fuzzy right now, I had a great time though, along with 33 000 other fun loving folk music fans.
Funny and insightful as his songs are, the guy is just TOO MUCH for a family-oriented folk festival IMHO.
Bern practically walked off the stage because the crowd's response was so poor, but not before telling the crowd to yell out "The aliens came and FUCKED the monkeys" when Dar Williams came on stage to play next.
mywebpages.comcast.net /dbsetlists/shows/2000/000707.htm   (670 words)

  
 Winnipeg Folk Festival interview with Stan 1977 - Stan Rogers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Winnipeg Folk Festival interview with Stan 1977 - Stan Rogers
It seems it was audiotape and Brian has transcribed a copy: >From an interview at the Winnipeg Folk Festival on July 10, 1977 here are Stan's own words on BP.
And one of their favorite things to do at a folk festival is to get into a hotel room after the show and they sit around in a big circle with a beer in their hands..
ace.acadiau.ca /arts/classics/provncal/stanrogersinterview.html   (684 words)

  
 Festivals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
In the blaming of festivals for the demise of his business, he is not too
The Festivals of the God of Israel, Part 6 of 8
The Festivals of the God of Israel *** Part 6 of 8 by David Loughran...
carifest.ca /index.php?C=Festivals&...&D=the-winnipeg-wine-festival   (259 words)

  
 Winnipeg Folk Festival - 1996   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
It was his debut in Canada and we became his body guards, keeping all the adoring fans at bay.
The best thing about these folk festivals for us (performers) is meeting other musicians from all over the world.
No folk festival is complete without the winning smiles and brilliant wit of Peter and Lou Berryman.
www.christinelavin.com /winnipeg.html   (418 words)

  
 Winnipeg Folk Festival
As a volunteer we were treated wonderfully (read all night partying with performers and fellow volunteers).
Of all the places in the entire world Winnipeg is the only place I will NOT bring a band to.
Both Richard and Simon were very jovial (in their quirky way) and it turned out that his set was held back for about 30 minutes to make sure the weather was going to hold.
www.alphane.com /2leftfeet/review37.htm   (867 words)

  
 Windowseat: winnipeg folk festival   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The list of performers for the 2002 Winnipeg Folk Festival has been posted.
Folk festival is July 11-14, 2002 at Bird's Hill Park outside of Winnipeg.
I'll get to see Oyster Band (finally!), Nick Lowe, DeDanann, Richie Havens, Ron Sexsmith, Dervish, and all sorts of other cool performers (some probably yet to be listed, I'd wager).
www.windowseat.org /weblog/archive/00000432.html   (64 words)

  
 folklorama.ca :: View topic - Winnipeg Folk Festival - Young Performers Program   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Now in its sixth year, the Winnipeg Folk Festival is thrilled to present the Young Performers Program.
Open to emerging musicians ages 14-25, this training and performance program offers a day of workshops and mentoring with professional musicians performing at this year’s festival, as well as a chance to perform onstage at the Festival site.
The second day takes place at the Winnipeg Folk Festival site where participants will showcase their talents on the Young Performers Stage.
folklorama.ca /forum/viewtopic.php?p=71&sid=e66efae1ec5db37dc8c9...   (343 words)

  
 The Winnipeg Folk Festival - HOME - July 13, 2006, 1:50 am
The Winnipeg Folk Festival - HOME - July 13, 2006, 1:50 am
See you at next year's Festival July 5-8, 2007
SIX STRING NATION GUITAR AT WINNIPEG FOLK FESTIVAL
winnipegfolkfestival.com   (29 words)

  
 Willy Porter Message Board - "Winnipeg Folk Festival"
My wife and I returned from our 5th trip to the Winnipeg Folk Festival on Monday 7/12/04.
We just got home from your show in 'Tosa (7/14/04) a few minutes ago.
The festival attracts over 200 performers each year (not all designated as 'folk'), with as many as 10,000 hardcore music fans soaking it in each day.
www.willyporter.com /dcforum/DCForumID3/652.html   (203 words)

  
 Folk Festival News:   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Folk Festival enjoys best year ever (Brandon Sun)
Folk festival volunteer hurt in lake dive (winnipegsun.com)
Folk singers, DJs and rock and rollers will come together for three days and nights on Texada Island, as the fourth (Powell River Peak)
www.hayzee.com /festivals   (160 words)

  
 Official Ticketmaster site. Winnipeg Folk Festival Concert Site - Birds Hill Provincial Park Birds Hill Park, MB ...
Winnipeg Folk Festival Concert Site - Birds Hill Provincial Park Birds Hill Park, MB tickets.
Winnipeg Folk Festival Concert Site - Birds Hill Provincial Park
By signing up, you may receive e-mails directly from the venue as well as from Ticketmaster.
www.ticketmaster.ca /venue/139409   (131 words)

  
 Windowseat: performers announced for winnipeg folk festival 2003
Windowseat: performers announced for winnipeg folk festival 2003
New today: a list of those scheduled to appear at this year's Winnipeg Folk Festival is now online.
Will be the 30th anniversary of the festival!
www.windowseat.org /weblog/archive/00000550.html   (82 words)

  
 art turner.com
Ontario Council of Folk Festivals and Folk Alliance Canada
Saturday, June 16, 2001: Wolseley Street Festival, Westminster and Arlington, Winnipeg, MB (stage 2, 4:30 p.m.)
Art and Stephen Fearing hanging backstage at the 2001 Winnipeg Folk Fest (Angela Browne Photo): Try to imagine this is an old Godzilla flick from the 60's, with bad English overdubs.
www.artturner.com /gigs.html   (773 words)

  
 » Blog Archive » Winnipeg Folk Festival 2005: Day 1
» Blog Archive » Winnipeg Folk Festival 2005: Day 1
EWB/ISF Manitoba will be attending the 2005 Winnipeg Folk Festival.
This entry was posted on Thursday, July 7th, 2005 at 2:25 am and is filed under Event.
umanitoba.ewb.ca /2005/07/07/winnipeg-folk-festival-2005   (82 words)

  
 winnipeg tickets classifieds and want ads - craigslist   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
CSNY Neil Young Winnipeg Tickets July 14th AT COST!
Wpg Folk Festival Camping Pass and Ticket For Sale - $150
Winnipeg Folk Festival Camping Pass Wanted - $40
winnipeg.craigslist.org /tix   (242 words)

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