Festivals & Fairs

From the “Corn and Apple Festival” in Morden, to the “Morris Stampede”, to the “Carman Country Fair”, there are festivals and fairs aplenty in the Pembina Valley. Festivals are an integral part of the Pembina Valley that showcase the communities at all levels - from the cultural, heritage and historic elements of each community to the day-to-day activities that occur within.

The Pembina Valley truly is Manitoba’s “Festival Country”.

  2011 festival schedule  
June - 5 Back 40 Folk Festival, is the greatest small festival experience featuring an excellent blend of local and Manitoba musicians. Visit the artisans, food vendors or interactive kids' tent and always within ear shot of the stage. Occurring the first Sunday in June annually from noon to dusk in the Morden Park. Morden
Jun-25 La Riviere Turkey Festival: A celebration of rural summer life La Riviere
June 25 & 26 Miami Fair & Rodeo Miami
June 18 & 19 Festival Ddu Patrimoine - Montcalm Heritage Festival: A celebration of the cultures and heritages of the RM of Montcalm. St. Joseph
Jun-30 Emerson Volunteer Fire Dept Annual Canada Day Street Dance Emerson
Jul-01 Canada Day Celebrations Emerson
Jul-01 Canada Day Beach Blast at Lake Minnewasta's Colert Beach: Activities include musical entertainment, a magician, balloon creations, face painting and a huge fireworks display. Admission charged Morden
Jul-01 Canada Day Celebrations - Entertainment, Free Hot dogs and cake, Games and much more. Call 745-2684 for more information.King's Park 20 Kelly Hand Drive Carman
Jul-01 Canada Day Celebrations - Activities all day including pancake breakfast, parade, flea market, entertainment, fireworks and more. Call 828-3479 for more info. Roseisle
Jul-01 Canada Day Celebrations - Southern Manitoba Convention Centre Morris
July 9 - 10 Agricultural Fair; A showcase of local agricultrual activities. Manitou
July 7 - 9 Carman Country Fair Carman
July 15 - 17 Gretna's Hot Spot Festival:Celebrates the"Town of Gretna" nationally known as the "Hot Spot" not only
for it’s warmth but also for the community involvement.		 Gretna
July 21 - 24 Manitoba Stampede: A pro-rodeo event on the Canadian Tour circuit, the Manitoba Stampede stars some of the top names in bull riding, bronco- busting, tie down roping, bareback riding and steer wrestling circles. Morris
Jul-23 Heritage Days Darlingford
Jul-23 Cheyenne Day St Agathe
July 22 - 24 Manitoba Sunflower Festival:Altona's Signature Event has been entertaining residents and visitors alike since 1964 and is as vibrant and colourful as it's big yellow trademark! Altona
Aug 12 -14 Harvest Festival & Exhibition: A celebration of our agricultural heritage and the bounty of harvest time. Free family activities! Winkler
Aug 20 & 21 Plum Fest Plum Coulee
Aug 26 - 28 Morden's Corn & Apple Festival: originated as a community celebration for Canada's Centennial in 1967 and has grown into one of the largest street festivals in Manitoba, attracting over 50,000 people to enjoy three days of activity-packed fun. It's Fun! It's Free! Morden
Aug 26 - 28 Rosenort Summer Festival Rosenort
Sep-09 Ranch Horse Competition - 5pm – 10pm - Call Brad at 745-6139 for more information. Dufferin Agricultural Society Grounds Carman
Sept 10 - 11 Heartland Rodio Finals - Call Brad at 745-6139 for more information. Dufferin Agricultural Society Grounds Carman
Sept 9 - 10 Honey, Garlic & Maple Syrup: Come for a taste of the Pembina Valley. Manitou
Oct-01 Roland Pumkin Fair:A celebration of huge pumkins and vegetables, some of which weigh over 1,000 lbs. Great food & great fun! Roland
Oct-07 Moonlight Madness Carman
Dec-03 Winter Palooza Carman
Feb 11 - 2012 Carman Blizzard Fest Carman

 

AN AMAZING RACE!
PEMBINA VALLEY CHALLENGE
September 2 - 4, 2011

Join us for an amazing action packed race through Manitoba's Pembina Valley. During this weekend race you will discover lakes, breath-taking countrysides, fascinating museums, unique venues and more! The race is open to the general public. For more information click here!

 

ALTONA
for up to date festival information visit our website at http://www.townofaltona.com/events/index.html

 

CARMAN

For up to date festival and town activities visit our website at http://www.townofcarman.com/

 

DARLINGFORD

Ride for Sight
Medicine Line Ranch is the new host for the Ride for Sight in Manitoba www.rideforsight.com.
The ranch also host an Annual ride every year with proceeds being donated to the Pallative Care Center at Boundary Trails.

 

EMERSON

For up to date festival and town activities visit our website at http://www.townofemerson.com/

 

MANITOU

For information on town festivals and events check out our website at http://www.townofmanitou.ca/visitors_calendar.htm

 

MORDEN

 

MORRIS

For information on festivals and events visit our website at http://www.town.morris.mb.ca/attractions.html

PLUM COULEE

For information on festivals and events visit our website at http://www.townofplumcoulee.com/

ROLAND
The Roland Pumpkin Festival - October 3, 2009.
For more information call 204-343-2061.
http://www.rmofroland.com/

WINKLER

Winkler Harvest Festival & Exhibition

Winkler's annual Harvest Festival & Exhibition takes place the 2nd full weekend in August and features free entertainment, parade, midway, rodeo, horse shows, ag displays and exhibits, children's activities and more.  Phone (204) 325-5600 or visit www.winklerharvestfestival.com for more information.

Also visit www.cityofwinkler.ca or www.winklerchamber.com/communityinfo/events.html for other events in Winkler.