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The 2017 Winnipeg Folk Festival wrapped up Sunday at Birds Hill Provincial Park after four days of sunshine, tunes and friendship.

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The 2017 Winnipeg Folk Festival wrapped up Sunday at Birds Hill Provincial Park after four days of sunshine, tunes and friendship.

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Americana artist Brandi Carlile performs on the main stage Thursday.
JUSTIN SAMANSKI-LANGILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Americana artist Brandi Carlile performs on the main stage Thursday.
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Local artist Carly Dow performs Thursday.
JUSTIN SAMANSKI-LANGILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Local artist Carly Dow performs Thursday.
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Local artist Carly Dow performs Thursday.
JUSTIN SAMANSKI-LANGILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Local artist Carly Dow performs Thursday.
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John K. Samson performs with The Winter Wheat on the Main Stage Friday at Folk Fest.
JUSTIN SAMANSKI-LANGILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS John K. Samson performs with The Winter Wheat on the Main Stage Friday at Folk Fest.
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Crowds toss beach balls and take in the music Friday as the sun sets on the main stage at Folk Fest.
JUSTIN SAMANSKI-LANGILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Crowds toss beach balls and take in the music Friday as the sun sets on the main stage at Folk Fest.
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Folk Fest veteran Bruce Cockburn performs on the Main Stage at Folk Fest Friday evening.
JUSTIN SAMANSKI-LANGILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Folk Fest veteran Bruce Cockburn performs on the Main Stage at Folk Fest Friday evening.
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Thousands dance as they listen to the performers on stage  at the 44th annual Folk Festival at Birds Hill Saturday.
RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Thousands dance as they listen to the performers on stage at the 44th annual Folk Festival at Birds Hill Saturday.
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Quinn Patrick does some flow dancing with her hoop at the 44th annual Folk Festival at Birds Hill Park Saturday.
RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Quinn Patrick does some flow dancing with her hoop at the 44th annual Folk Festival at Birds Hill Park Saturday.
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Gabrela Ocejo of Javel performs next to the Village Tower Thursday as part of the Folk Festival activities.
JUSTIN SAMANSKI-LANGILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Gabrela Ocejo of Javel performs next to the Village Tower Thursday as part of the Folk Festival activities.
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Trumpet player Martine Labbé with the band Wesli performs on stage at the 44th annual Folk Festival at Birds Hill Park Saturday.  

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RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Trumpet player Martine Labbé with the band Wesli performs on stage at the 44th annual Folk Festival at Birds Hill Park Saturday. July 08, 2017
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Wesley Louissaint, lead singer of the band Wesli, performs on stage at the 44th annual Folk Festival at Birds Hill Park Saturday.
RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Wesley Louissaint, lead singer of the band Wesli, performs on stage at the 44th annual Folk Festival at Birds Hill Park Saturday.
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Scott Nystrom dances with his eight-year-old nephew, on his shoulder while listening to the band Wesli on stage at the annual Folk Festival at Birds Hill Park Saturday.
RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Scott Nystrom dances with his eight-year-old nephew, on his shoulder while listening to the band Wesli on stage at the annual Folk Festival at Birds Hill Park Saturday.
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Kari Johnson (curly hair, centre) dances and claps with the band on stage with her friend Amanda Murphy (rainbow shirt) beside her at the 44th annual Folk Festival at Birds Hill Park Saturday.
RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Kari Johnson (curly hair, centre) dances and claps with the band on stage with her friend Amanda Murphy (rainbow shirt) beside her at the 44th annual Folk Festival at Birds Hill Park Saturday.
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Tara Taronno dances with thousands of others as they listen to the performers on stage at the 44th annual Folk Festival at Birds Hill Park Saturday.
RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Tara Taronno dances with thousands of others as they listen to the performers on stage at the 44th annual Folk Festival at Birds Hill Park Saturday.
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Wesli performs on stage as thousands gather to listen and dance at the 44th annual Folk Festival at Birds Hill Park Saturday.
RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Wesli performs on stage as thousands gather to listen and dance at the 44th annual Folk Festival at Birds Hill Park Saturday.
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Kat Rother dances with friends near the stage as thousands gather to listen to performers at the 44th annual Folk Festival at Birds Hill Park Saturday.
RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Kat Rother dances with friends near the stage as thousands gather to listen to performers at the 44th annual Folk Festival at Birds Hill Park Saturday.
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Crowds take in the music at the Folk Festival Main Stage Thursday.
JUSTIN SAMANSKI-LANGILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Crowds take in the music at the Folk Festival Main Stage Thursday.
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Sandra Schettler (left) and her daughter Alice relax and enjoy the music at Folk Festival's Main Stage Thursday.
JUSTIN SAMANSKI-LANGILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Sandra Schettler (left) and her daughter Alice relax and enjoy the music at Folk Festival's Main Stage Thursday.
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Rich Hamon entertains some young festival goers Thursday in front of the Folk Festival Main Stage.
JUSTIN SAMANSKI-LANGILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Rich Hamon entertains some young festival goers Thursday in front of the Folk Festival Main Stage.
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Excited fans wait for the Barenaked Ladies to play on the final day of the Folk Fest Sunday.
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Excited fans wait for the Barenaked Ladies to play on the final day of the Folk Fest Sunday.
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Barenaked Ladies play on the final day of the Folk Fest Sunday.
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Barenaked Ladies play on the final day of the Folk Fest Sunday.
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Fans some their enthusiasm as Barenaked Ladies play on the final day of the Folk Fest Sunday.
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Fans some their enthusiasm as Barenaked Ladies play on the final day of the Folk Fest Sunday.
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Joey Landreth performs on the final day of the Folk Fest.
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Joey Landreth performs on the final day of the Folk Fest.
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This wheelchair shows off its travel cred during the final day of the Folk Fest.
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS This wheelchair shows off its travel cred during the final day of the Folk Fest.
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Kids play ball on the final day of the Folk Fest Sunday.
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Kids play ball on the final day of the Folk Fest Sunday.
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Kids play ball on the final day of the Folk Fest Sunday.
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Kids play ball on the final day of the Folk Fest Sunday.
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Sunset flowers on the final day of the Folk Fest Sunday.
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Sunset flowers on the final day of the Folk Fest Sunday.
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The setting sun casts a golden glow over the crowd on the final day of the Folk Fest.
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS The setting sun casts a golden glow over the crowd on the final day of the Folk Fest.
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