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Winter Celebrations Get $359K in Provincial Funding

February 21, 2026 7:18 AM CDT | News


Festival du Voyageur

Attendees take in Festival du Voyageur at Whittier Park in St. Boniface on Saturday, February 14, 2026. (CHRISD.CA FILE)

The Manitoba government is providing $359,000 to winter festivals in the province as part of $1.2 million in greater festival funding.

Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister Nellie Kennedy announced the investments on Friday.

“Festivals connect people, celebrate community spirit and support local businesses,” Kennedy said.

Among the grant recipients is Festival du Voyageur, which is currently running until Sunday. Organizers are receiving nearly $325,000 in previously announced funds.

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Other recipients include Folklorama ($290,500), Manito Ahbee ($370,000), Trappers Festival in The Pas ($25,000), Manitoba Stampede and Exhibition ($40,600), and Morden Corn and Apple Festival ($6,033), among others.

A full list of festivals receiving provincial funding can be viewed below.

Manitoba Festivals Funding Recipients by ChrisDca


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