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The 2023 edition of the Winnipeg Folk Festival kicked off with a torrential downpour during Thursday’s opening-night concert, but that didn’t deter fans from flocking to Birds Hill Provincial Park for the rest of the weekend. Official attendance was not available at press time but record crowds attended on Sunday, when day passes completely sold out.
Manitoba singer-songwriter William Prince had his mainstage debut cut short owing to the weather Thursday, but a last-minute cancellation saw Winnipeg act Boy Golden claim a moment in the spotlight in front of thousands of new fans Saturday evening.
JESSICA LEE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Mira Wirzba (from left), Michelle Fast and Annie Hollander attempt to stay dry during a downpour Thursday as the festival kicks off.
Over four days, folkies old and young — body glitter has replaced patchouli and sequins have replaced tie-dye — grooved to bands from Ukraine, South Korea, Iceland, Mexico, Ireland, Louisiana and our own backyard in a celebration of world music.
Whether dancing under the stars at the Big Bluestem @ Night stage or mellowing out in the golden hour at mainstage, the vibe was Summer of Love positive, with no shortage of hugs and interpretive dancing.
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Festival attendees attempt to stay dry during Thursday’s opening-night downpour.
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William Prince performs on the Main Stage Thursday evening.
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KT Tunstall performs at the Winnipeg Folk Festival Thursday.
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Donna Conroy puts on some rain gear Thursday.
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Festival attendees escape the rain at the festival Thursday.
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Kat Rother dances as Finjan performs on the Big Bluestem stage at the Winnipeg Folk Festival in Birds Hill Park Sunday.
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Madelaine McCallum dances as part of DJ Shub’s War Club performance at Big Blue @ Night Saturday evening.
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Gregory Alan Isakov peforms at the Main Stage Saturday night.
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Boy Golden performs at the Winnipeg Folk Festival’s Main Stage on Saturday night.
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People dance at the Winnipeg Folk Festival in Birds Hill Park Sunday.
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Mariel Buckley performs on the Snowberry Field stage at the Winnipeg Folk Festival Sunday.
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Finjan performs on the Big Bluestem stage at the Winnipeg Folk Festival Sunday.
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Samantha Halas, right, and her friend Emily McDougall dance as Finjan performs Sunday.
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A part of Fiona’s Fountain created by Martin Malloy at the Winnipeg Folk Festival in Birds Hill Park Sunday, July 9, 2023.
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