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MusiciansManitoba, Canada11-50 Employees

The Winnipeg Folk Festival is a not-for-profit charitable organization based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, focused on folk music and related arts, operating year-round beyond its high-profile summer event. It began in 1974 as a one-time, free celebration marking Winnipeg's 100th anniversary and drew about 22,000 attendees over a three-day weekend at Birds Hill Provincial Park, establishing lasting community roots. In the years since, the organization has expanded to present dozens of concerts and educational and outreach programs, and it operates a folk music store and performance space in Winnipeg's Exchange District.

The summer festival now attracts more than 80,000 attendees and relies on thousands of volunteers who contribute more than 60,000 hours annually. It generates a substantial economic footprint for Manitoba, with the four-day event contributing over 29.4 million in economic activity and supporting 281 jobs, alongside an estimated GDP impact of 14.7 million. A recent development includes the January 2025 launch of the Little Stage in the Exchange sessions, indicating ongoing expansion beyond the main festival.

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