Folklorama has come up with a novel way to keep the world's largest and longest-running multicultural festival active — although you won't be lining up outside any pavilions.

The main focus of the festival this year is celebrating Indigenous and francophone cultures through art, music and storytelling.

Although the lineup for the weekend-long festival has yet to be announced, organizers said they want to bring together Winnipeg's finest music, art, food and drink.

The city is set to recognize Folklorama's golden anniversary by dedicating Forks Market Road as Honourary Folklorama Way.

On Wednesday, residents will be able to vote on whether to remove the barriers at Winnipeg's Portage and Main.

Wall-to-Wall Mural and Culture Festival is making a push to incorporate equal parts visual art, workshops, and musical performances in order to provide more opportunities for Canadian artists.

Its a chance to dress up as your favourite knight, viking or pirate. Swords and Sabres is a free renaissance festival that takes place at Coronation park.

Organizers at Winnipeg's Fringe Theatre Festival said there are so many Kids Fringe activities this year that they are guaranteeing parents a quiet drive home.

Western Canada's largest winter festival got off to a flying start Friday night and Saturday morning thanks to some ideal weather. 

Among the events available at 2018 Festival Du Voyageur is the annual pea soup competition -- a chance to try some of the best split pea soup in Manitoba.