Through their Community Festivals and Events Program, the Province of Manitoba is providing $221,800 in funding to rural Manitoba festivals, with a few Parkland entries on the list.
In the announcement, Sport, Culture, Heritage, and Tourism Minister Nellie Kennedy said festivals help to make Manitoba a more exciting place for residents and visitors alike.
"From major cultural celebrations to community events in towns and cities across the province, these investments help create vibrant experiences for residents and visitors while supporting artists, businesses and volunteers," said Kennedy.
CKDM NewsNow requested a list of Parkland/Interlake festivals included in the new funding, with their funding amounts.
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Manitoba Agricultural Museum Inc. |
Threshermen's Reunion and Stampede July 23 – 26, 2026 |
$7,513.47 |
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Municipality of Glenella‑Lansdowne |
Whitemud Music Festival August 21 – 22, 2026 |
$3,743.21 |
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Arborg Agricultural Society Inc. |
Arborg Agricultural Fair July 18 – 19, 2026 |
$7,513.47 |
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Eriksdale Museum Inc. |
Eriksdale Creamery Days Fair and Rodeo July 4 – 5, 2026 |
$3,012.90 |
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Lundar Agricultural Society |
Lundar Fair |
$7,513.47 |
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Red River North Tourism Inc. |
Holiday Alley (Selkirk) November 20 ‑ 22, 2026 |
$7,437.58 |
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Stonewall Quarry Days |
Stonewall Quarry Days August 14 – 16, 2026 |
$7,513.47 |
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Manitoba Highland Gathering (NEW) |
58th Manitoba Highland Gathering June 20 – 21, 2026 |
$3,343.49 |
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Harvest Sun Music & Art Society |
Harvest Sun August 21 ‑ 23, 2026 |
$4,704.93 |
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R.M. of Pipestone – Pipestone Albert Recreation Commission |
Reston Fair June 20 ‑ 22, 2026 |
$1,361.44 |
This announcement of funding was for a total of $1.2M to support festivals across the Province, with $985,000 of that going to a set of three festivals in Winnipeg.
The Province said an additional $35,000 in funding will be available for additional rural and northern winter festivals.
