Winnipeg Folk Festival, Wednesday, July 10, 2013

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Wayne Glowacki / Winnipeg Free Press
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 — About 300 cyclists head north on Hwy. 59 to Birds Hill Provincial Park then to the Festival Campground to set up their camping spots.
Wayne Glowacki / Winnipeg Free Press WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 — About 300 cyclists head north on Hwy. 59 to Birds Hill Provincial Park then to the Festival Campground to set up their camping spots.
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Campers in vehicles line up Wednesday morning to get in to the festival camping area.
Wayne Glowacki / Winnipeg Free Press Campers in vehicles line up Wednesday morning to get in to the festival camping area.
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Jody Hopper (right) helps his friend Sean Strachan set up his tent in the festival camping.
Wayne Glowacki / Winnipeg Free Press Jody Hopper (right) helps his friend Sean Strachan set up his tent in the festival camping.
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Megan Barrymore (right) and wife Mandolyn share a hammock in a shady nook of the festival grounds.
JESSICA BURTNICK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Megan Barrymore (right) and wife Mandolyn share a hammock in a shady nook of the festival grounds.
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Premier Greg Selinger points jubilantly up at the top of the Festival Tower shortly after the grand opening of the Winnipeg Folk Festival and its new Festival Village.
Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free Press Premier Greg Selinger points jubilantly up at the top of the Festival Tower shortly after the grand opening of the Winnipeg Folk Festival and its new Festival Village.
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The traditional running of the tarps took place at the main stage Wednesday afternoon shortly after the opening of the 40th Winnipeg Folk Festival at Birds Hill Park.
Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free Press The traditional running of the tarps took place at the main stage Wednesday afternoon shortly after the opening of the 40th Winnipeg Folk Festival at Birds Hill Park.
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Paul Tackaberry (right) fans out his tarp.
Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free Press Paul Tackaberry (right) fans out his tarp.
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Space near the main stage fills up fast as everyone tries to claim a prime spot.
JESSICA BURTNICK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Space near the main stage fills up fast as everyone tries to claim a prime spot.
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Scott Buxton demonstrates circular breathing on one of his didgeridoos.
JESSICA BURTNICK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Scott Buxton demonstrates circular breathing on one of his didgeridoos.
People wait patiently on near the main stage for locals Oh My Darling to open Wednesday night's performances.
People wait patiently on near the main stage for locals Oh My Darling to open Wednesday night's performances.
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Ojibway Métis elder Mae Louise Campbell offered the Winnipeg Folk Festival's opening blessing on the Main Stage Wednesday night.
JESSICA BURTNICK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Ojibway Métis elder Mae Louise Campbell offered the Winnipeg Folk Festival's opening blessing on the Main Stage Wednesday night.
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Local Winnipeg group Oh My Darling starts the Wednesday night performances.
JESSICA BURTNICK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Local Winnipeg group Oh My Darling starts the Wednesday night performances.
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A man snaps a photo of Oh My Darling.
JESSICA BURTNICK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS A man snaps a photo of Oh My Darling.
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Oh My Darling.
JESSICA BURTNICK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Oh My Darling.
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Oh My Darling.
JESSICA BURTNICK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Oh My Darling.
The crowd gets moving at the main stage Wednesday night.
The crowd gets moving at the main stage Wednesday night.
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The Avett Brothers get people up out of their seats.
JESSICA BURTNICK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS The Avett Brothers get people up out of their seats.
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The Avett Brothers.
JESSICA BURTNICK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS The Avett Brothers.
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Sisters Avery MacKenzie, 6, and Cadence, 3, try to catch bubbles made by Rich Hamon.
JESSICA BURTNICK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Sisters Avery MacKenzie, 6, and Cadence, 3, try to catch bubbles made by Rich Hamon.
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Festival-goers take a break at the conclusion of the Avett Brothers' set on the main stage.
JESSICA BURTNICK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Festival-goers take a break at the conclusion of the Avett Brothers' set on the main stage.
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Festival-goers groove to the Avett Brothers.
JESSICA BURTNICK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Festival-goers groove to the Avett Brothers.
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press
Winnipeg Folk Festival attendees enjoy the sunset and prairie grass at Birds Hill Park.
Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Folk Festival attendees enjoy the sunset and prairie grass at Birds Hill Park.
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City and Colour headlines the main stage Wednesday night.
JESSICA BURTNICK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS City and Colour headlines the main stage Wednesday night.
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Fans watch City and Colour attentively.
JESSICA BURTNICK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Fans watch City and Colour attentively.
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Dallas Green of City and Colour headlines the main stage at the Winnipeg Folk Festival Wednesday night.
JESSICA BURTNICK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Dallas Green of City and Colour headlines the main stage at the Winnipeg Folk Festival Wednesday night.
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