Welcome back to another edition of Llama Tales!

Tickets are now on sale for Folklorama 55 and we have so many exciting summer events to look forward to!

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Get your tickets for Folklorama 55!

Get a head start on your Festival experience by securing your tickets for the 2026 Folklorama Festival! With our new website features, you can browse Pavilions by location, accessibility options, dietary restrictions, and more. You can also explore new and returning VIP Tour experiences and discover a whole new way to enjoy Folklorama.

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Name our Mascot!

For 40 years, the Folklorama Llama has been a symbol of the vibrant and diverse communities we work with. Now it’s time to give him a name! Submit your best Llama name for a chance to win Tour Visas to the 2026 Folklorama Festival as well as a Co-op Gas Bar gift card!

Submissions are being accepted until June 26, 2026, and the name will be announced July 25th, 2026 at the Casinos of Winnipeg Folklorama Kick-off.

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Indigenous History Month

Indigenous History Month is observed each June to recognize and celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples in Canada. Indigenous History Month provides an opportunity to honour Indigenous Peoples and deepen understanding of their important role in shaping Canada.

National Indigenous Peoples Day falls within Indigenous History Month on June 21st.

Filipino Heritage Month | Italian Heritage Month | Portuguese Heritage Month

June marks Filipino Heritage Month, Italian Heritage Month, and Portuguese Heritage Month. This month, communities celebrate these rich cultures through events, music, food, art, and learning opportunities. It’s a meaningful time to recognize the contributions of Filipino, Italian, and Portuguese communities, and celebrate the ethno-cultural groups that make up our community!

Sail Through History!

Enter to win a European river cruise courtesy of Cruise Vacations and Air Canada

Visit any Folklorama Pavilion between August 2^nd and 15^th, scan the QR code found on the contest poster and enter to win!

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Partner Profile

Celebrate Folklorama's 55th Festival with new Pedal Pub Winnipeg VIP Tours

As Folklorama celebrates its 55th anniversary, guests can look forward to exciting new ways to experience the 2026 Festival. One new way to experience the Folklorama Festival this year is the Pedal Pub Tour, through our partnership with Pedal Pub Winnipeg! This tour offers guests an unforgettable way to travel between select Pavilions while enjoying a fun, social atmosphere along the way.

Member Events

Amber Epp and the Papa Mambo Trio

Amber Papa Mambo Trio returns to the InFerno's Bistro patio every Wednesday throughout the summer (weather permitting, reservations recommended). Delicious food and drink with upbeat Afro-Cuban music - a perfect pairing!

Wednesdays, June, 2026

Inferno's Bistro

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Amber Epp: Winnipeg International Jazz Fest Latin Night

Come watch Amber Epp perform with Papa Mambo and Curubandé at the TD Winnipeg International Jazz Fest!

June 19, 2026 | 9:00 pm

Old Market Square

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Spanish Club of Winnipeg: World Cup Watch Party

Join the Spanish Club of Winnipeg for their FREE World Cup watch party! Whether you’re Spanish, new to the city, part of the club, or just LOVE soccer — this is your spot to watch, cheer, and celebrate together. Bring your crew, wear your jersey, and bring the noise, let’s pack the place and show up BIG!

June 21, 2026 | 11:00 am

Pregame Sports Bar

Casa do Minho Portuguese Pavilion Fathers Day Buffet

Join the Casa do Minho Pavilion for a buffet in celebration of all fathers, grandfathers and father figures.

June 21, 2026 | 12:30 pm

Casa do Minho Portuguese Centre Inc.

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CSOW Inc. Ramses on Concert. Promoting Salvadorians Art

Experience a night of talent and powerful Latin American musical recital; Ramses Calderon delivers a unique and electrifying performance.

June 27, 2026 | 7:30 pm

West End Cultural Centre

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Welcome to the Team!

Nicole Blatta

Pavilion Support Supervisor

Hi, I’m Nicole and I am this year’s Pavilion Support Team Supervisor! This is my fourth year working for Folklorama as part of the Pavilion Support Team.

My primary responsibilities are communication with the Pavilion before and during the Festival and ensuring that all signage and ticketing equipment gets delivered and is in working order for the Pavilions. My favorite part about working for Folklorama is the connections I get to make with people from all different backgrounds across Winnipeg. Seeing all the hard work that goes into putting on a Festival like Folklorama makes a successful run so much more exciting and rewarding.

Lemuel Magaway

Seasonal Administrative Assistant

Lemuel Magaway is a student from the University of Manitoba majoring in Asian Studies. Through his studies, he has developed a strong appreciation for the histories, traditions, and cultural experiences that shape communities around the world. This summer, he's excited to join the Folklorama team as a Seasonal Administrative Assistant and contribute to an organization that celebrates diversity and promotes cultural education.

Keely Ross

Assistant, Group Tour Programs

My name is Keely, and it is my pleasure to be joining the Folklorama team this summer as the Group Tour Program Assistant!

I come from a background in tour operations, having spent the past couple of years working in Naples, Italy, coordinating tour experiences for incoming cruise passengers across various ports along the Amalfi Coast. I am fluent in English and Italian and have a passion for traveling and exploring new places, cultures, and cuisines. In my free time, I love food, music, and spending time with friends and family—I’m excited to be part of such a vibrant celebration of culture this summer!

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Upcoming Events

Summer Sip & Mexican Cantarito Paint Night

Join Folklorama member Fabiola Gordillo for an interactive night of traditional Mexican folk art at Pineridge Hollow as you paint your own clay cantarito — decorating it with colorful dots, floral patterns, and festive designs inspired by traditional crafts.

June 26, 2026 | 6:00 pm

Pineridge Hollow

Summer Piñata Workshop for Kids

Kick off the summer break at our fun and colourful Mexican Piñata workshop at Pineridge Hollow! Kids will learn about the tradition, meaning and art of piñata-making from Folklorama artist Fabiola Gordillo while designing and decorating their own unique creation.

June 30, 2026 | 6:00 pm

Pineridge Hollow

Roll with it: Sushi Making

Join our sushi making workshop series – an interactive culinary experience where you’ll learn the techniques of rolling, from a classic maki to a featured specialty roll that is different in each class.

July 16, 2026 | 6:00 pm

Pineridge Hollow

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Folklorama acknowledges that we create, connect, and celebrate on Treaty 1 territory. We honour the unceded lands and waters of the Anishinaabe (Ojibway), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We recognize and honour that our drinking water comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation on Treaty 3 Territory.

We are committed to building relationships and sharing knowledge, and cultural understanding of all communities. Understanding our diversity fosters pride and mutual respect.

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