Winnipeg Events

680 CJOB is happy to support the 2017 Winnipeg Wine Festival in support of Special Olympics Manitoba. The 16th annual Winnipeg Wine Festival is honoured to be celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday with our very own Wines of Canada. In addition to bringing 135 wines from 36 wineries to the the Public Tastings on May 5...

Join us for the 31st Teddy Bears’ Picnic, presented by the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba, on Sunday, May 28th, 2017 and be a part of this Winnipeg tradition that has welcomed over one million children and their bears! Get your bear checked out at the Dr. Goodbear Clinic, learn how to keep them healthy, happy and safe and enjoy great entertainment and fun. To plan your day, visit goodbear.ca.

Seven Oaks School Division presents Arts in The Park / Plein d’arts au parc 2017 A three day, two evening Arts Festival in Kildonan Park showcasing the creativity of our Kindergarten to Grade 12 students through music, visual arts, dance, drama, and student developed movies. Wednesday, May 31st 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 6:00...

Flatlander’s Beer Festival, Friday and Saturday, June 9 & 10th in support of the True North Youth Foundation, presented by Manitoba Liquor Marts. Come down to the MTS Centre to experience the largest Beer Festival in the Province. The festival has expanded to include the full concourse to increase space for booths and minimize lineups! What pairs better with some of the world’s finest cuisine, than Winnipeg’s best food trucks! 5 food trucks options available. Learning never tasted so good at the Flatlander’s Beer Festival! Each tasting will feature 2 education seminars where beer enthusiasts are welcomed to learn new tricks to the delicious drought! Tickets start at $39.95 and include program, keepsake tasting mug and all samples Tickets are available at Winnipeg Liquor Mart locations and Ticketmaster, beginning May 8th. Please drink responsibly.

680 CJOB is thrilled to support the Flatlanders Beer Festival at Bell MTS Place on June 9th and 10th! Join us for the 15th Annual Flatlander’s Beer Festival presented by Manitoba Liquor Marts, in support of the True North Youth Foundation! Over 80 Booths 5 Food Trucks Education Seminars Full Concourse & Bell MTS Place Floor...

Twice a year, artists in Manitoba's Interlake invite the public to visit their studios and share a slice of their creative lives. Take the opportunity to see what happens on the other side of the studio doors, check out tools, works in progress and speak with the artists about how works are conceived, planned and made a reality. The tour focuses on the art & culture of Interlake communities - essentially a self-guided adventure enabling visitors to speak with artists in the area and view their work in picturesque settings. Watch for the WAVE flags and signs en route to help guide you! For all the details on this FREE event, visit www.watchthewave.ca.

Local animal shelters, animal rescues and animal advocacy groups, pet food companies, pet supply companies, pet service companies such as groomers, dog sitters, doggy daycare, veterinarians. Local crafters featuring pet related merchandise will be attending. Entertainment, information sessions, Sis n' Me Food Truck, Island Girl Shave Ice and more will be available. There will also be a silent auction and 50/50 Draw with proceeds going to the Boston Terrier & Pug Rescue of Southern Manitoba (BTPRSM). Well behaved pets are permitted to attend on leash. Please ensure your pets are up to date on their vaccinations. No proof required but this is at your discretion.

680 CJOB is thrilled to support the Red River Ex at the Red River Exhibition grounds from June 16th - 25th!

680 CJOB is thrilled to be the exclusive media sponsor for the Canad Inns Family Fun Day in celebration of Canada's 150th birthday on July 1st at Assiniboine Park!

The Winnipeg Fish Festival is a fun day for families and youth full of fishing activities, including kids fishing activity stations, filleting demonstration, kids casting lane, learn to fish seminar, catfish seminar, frozen fish display, boater safety, critter dipping, and much more. Learn about fishing in Winnipeg and have your picture taken with Freddy the...

680 CJOB is thrilled to welcome Rockin’ The Red at the Half Moon Drive In on July 14th & 15th!

The Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Canada Games Festival is free, family-friendly, and will run from July 29 until August 12 at The Forks, showcasing over 150 Canadian artists. Each province and territory has been invited to join in creating an exciting festival atmosphere that will incorporate family-friendly activities and include an array of music along...

Join us for the 14th Annual Kids Festival Of The Arts – four days of art-filled fun taking place right outside the Children’s Museum! Come check out our outdoor crafts and activities, and participate in a collaborative art piece facilitated by the Graffiti Gallery! These activities are free – museum admission is not required.

The I AM Festival is a wellness festival that brings together mind, body and soul presenters from across the province to a small acreage outside of Teulon, MB to offer workshops, presentations and performances in all areas of wellness. Musical acts include: Don Amero, Sheena Grobb, The Dirty Catfish Band. Wellness presenters include: Lisa Scrivens,...

For a Family fun day filled with exciting activities for all ages join us for Art in the Park on Saturday, August 19th from 11 – 5. Artists will be under the big top with the Swords and Sabres Festival (all things Steampunk, Pirate, Viking, Renaissance & Voyageur) in Coronation Park, St. Boniface sponsored by...

Fun (free!) family friend event! Come join us for great food, fireworks, family friendly movie, kids events, Matt Falk, Halftime Cowboy, Muddy River Marketplace, Mr. Ken, bouncers, and much more!

680 CJOB and The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is excited to celebrate Downtown Winnipeg’s largest festival: ManyFest: All together downtown. Manyfest will see an anticipated 60,000-plus people celebrating on Broadway September 8 – 10, 2017. Manyfest is hosted by the Downtown BIZ and presented by title sponsor Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries. Here are some of the events and activities going on...

Set in nature on a scenic property that magically comes to life for one day a year, this diverse Manitoban festival beckons! Experience an afternoon and evening of eclectic local artists under a sweeping canopy of Cottonwood Trees, just 45 minutes from the Winnipeg perimeter. Bring an instrument for the late night jam sessions and...

Winnipeg VegFest is a one day FREE event aimed at educating the public about healthy, compassionate, and environmentally friendly eating and living. This groundbreaking vegan event will feature amazing cruelty-free food, music, workshops, vendors, art, yoga, meditation and much, much more! The All-Star line up of speakers include: Carol J. Adams (Renowned Feminist Author), Krista...

Garden Bros Circus Location: Red River Exhibition Park 3977 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3K 2E8, Canada Day/Date: Friday-September 22, 2017 Saturday-September 23, 2017 Sunday-September 24, 2017 Show times: Friday- 4:30 and 7:30 Saturday- 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 Sunday- 1:00, 3:30 and 6:00 GARDEN BROTHERS CIRCUS gives their Audience the Best Circus at the Best prices....

Roland Pumpkin Fair Oct. 7th Pancake breakfast, craft sale, free family entertainment, children’s activities, harvest supper, and of course the giant pumpkin weigh off at 10:30! Last year’s winner was over 1300 pounds! Visit rolandpumpkinfair.ca for more details!

Mandate send + receive is an international festival that investigates the disciplines of experimental music and sound art, and is one of the longest standing media arts festivals in North America focusing exclusively on sound-based work. It presents an invaluable opportunity for showcasing the innovative work of Manitoban, Canadian and international artists. send + receive...

The Holistic Living Expo is once again taking over the Assiniboia Downs Oct 13th-15th! The Expo this year will have over 40 vendors that include health and wellness practitioners, psychic/intuitive readers, new age products, holistic healing methods and so much more! Attendees can browse aroma therapy displays, gemstone Tree of Life, crystal/meditation jewelry, all-natural skincare...

Come celebrate Diwali “Festival of Lights”, a festival that signifies the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. Diwali is a time of renewal, a time of new beginnings, and a time to look ahead for hope, joy, good health, peace, and prosperity in one’s life. As we celebrate this auspicious occasion, Hindu...