It’s the largest concentration of non-prejudicial, unbiased time most will experience in a year or lifetime, and there’s 362 days until the next one begins. It’s a fascinating event, and this year the Winnipeg Folk Festival turns 40. The festival deserves words, many words, but until it’s over and lived, here’s a photo gallery to placate:
Tribe Called Red setting up Friday night.Technical difficulties pushed Tribe Called Red’s start time back, but Daft Punk mixes proved a successful distraction.Cat Empire performing at main stage Friday night.
Bubbles!What appears to be some Folk Fest yoga.The media tent.Frank Fairfield entertains the main-stage audience.Band performing to volunteers standing in line to eat.Josh Ritter.Robert Ellis.A snapshot of what is a relatively large area of crafts, and other buyables called the hand-made village.The food area.The tavern.It was worn with confidence.Bistro 7 1/4’s Alexander Svenne and Danielle Carignan Svenne lead volunteer area in a rousing rendition of This Little Light of Mine before starting Friday supper.From the hear, Alex. Indeed, the menu Danielle and Alex conjured has, so far, been absolutely amazing, from the heart, and creative.Serena Ryder performing Thursday night at the main stage.More bubbles!This particular ensemble was delicious.Dancing.Hula hoops, ones that light up or not, are a popular accessory this weekend.
This gallery mourns the absence of The Avett Brothers, Colin Meloy, Indigo Girls, City & Colour, and many other performers I was told did an amazing job.
The numbers are early and unofficial, but here’s an idea of just how popular this fest is:
