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Offered twice daily, 7 days a week until September 3 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Discover the rich history of Saint-Boniface on a guided walking tour, with stops at four restaurants (full four-course meal) Every Wednesday in July and August from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. $75 BonAppetitStB.ca From the Tourisme Riel Vistor Center at 219 Provencher Blvd. – walk-ups accepted Adults $10 – Seniors $8 – Children $5 SAINT-BONIFACE GUIDED WALKING TOURS INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER: 204.233.8343 info@tourismeriel.com passionhistoire.ca EAT-DRINK-DISCOVER GUIDED WALKING CULINARY TOURS STARTS HERE 10 It's time to get your folk on. Thousands of music fans have been flocking to the Winnipeg Folk Festival (winnipegfolkfestival.ca) at Birds Hill Park since its inception in 1974. They've been treated to performances by some of the biggest names in the music world during that time. This year's festival (which runs July 11 to 14) will be no exception, with a lineup that features the likes of Hawksley Workman, Jason Mraz, K'naan, the Sheepdogs, William Prince and Death Cab For Cutie. Feel like visiting other parts of the world but don't have the moxie to venture too far from home? Check out Folklorama (folklorama.ca), the largest and longest-running multicultural festival of its kind in the world. Now in its 50th year, it shows no signs of slowing down. This year's festival will run Aug. 4 to 17 and will serve up a wide variety of cultural experiences and tasty treats at more than 40 pavilions. The Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival (winnipegfringe.com) is the second-largest event of its kind in North America. This year's 12-day event will take place July 17 to 28 with 170 theatre companies offering over 1,600 performances at more than 30 different venues. In addition to live theatre, it offers a host of free musical performances, kids' activities and some of the best food. Rainbow Stage (rainbowstage.ca) in Kildonan Park will offer up a slightly more homegrown feel this summer. The historic outdoor theatre's first offering will be Strike! The Musical, which is based on the story of the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike and runs June 18 to 28 and July 2 to 5. It will be followed by Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella from Aug. 13 to 30. The Manitoba Electronic Music Exhibition of Technology, Innovation and Creativity (memetic.ca), or MEME, takes place Aug. 15 to 17 at a number of different venues in Winnipeg's downtown. MEME is an annual event that features both local and international electronic musicians. Another key component of the event is a series of workshops that bring together aspiring musicians and producers. Winnipeg will be jammin' when the 14th annual Soca Reggae Festival (socareggaefestival. com) rolls into town July 12 to 14 in Old Market Square in the Exchange District. This year's festival will feature performers Lindo P, DJ Keesh, Shaentii, DJ Master Peace, Teosha and DJ Kohnekt. What do you get when you combine one of the city's most acclaimed arts groups with one of its most iconic landmarks? It's the RWB's Ballet in the Park (rwb.org/whats-on/show/ballet-in-the- park). This year's treasured tradition will take place July 24 to 26 at the Assiniboine Park's Lyric Theatre stage. More than 20,000 people flock to the event each summer. Music in the Park (brandon.ca/music) runs throughout the summer and is aimed highlighting Brandon's community greenspaces while offering a glimpse of some of the amazing musical talent Western Manitoba has to offer. This year's performers include Mitchell Mozdzen, Shameless Folk, Lazy Creek Express and Michelle Boudreau. Walls don't have to shut people out, they can actually bring them in. That's the focus of the Wall-to-Wall Mural & Culture Festival (walltowallwpg.com). The festival runs Sept. 1 to 30 at various locations across Winnipeg on the original lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji- Cree, Dakota, and Dene people. It will see the creation of multiple indoor and outdoor murals and performances by numerous musical artists. The Summer Music Series (assiniboinepark.ca) at Assiniboine Park's Lyric Theatre will carry on until Aug. 29. It features performances by acclaimed local and international performers including the Ron Paley Big Band, sākehewē travelers, Walle Larsson and the National Youth Wind Orchestra of Luxembourg. When you think of the town of Flin Flon you may not necessarily think of music. The Blue Berry Jam Music Gathering (cityofflinflon.ca/ blueberry-jam-music-gathering) is hoping to change that. The three-day music festival takes place Aug. 9 to 11 at the Flin Flon Tourist Bureau and Campground and is designed for musicians and music lover to camp out, meet new people, dance and, most importantly, jam with other musicians. Winnipeg's Corydon Avenue is home to one of the city's most eclectic collections of bars and restaurants. It's also home to the Corydon Avenue Concert Series (corydonbiz.com), which began earlier this month and continues on until Aug. 31. This year's slate of musical acts includes the Peg City Players, River City Rock N'Soul and Rock the House. Summer is here and that can mean only one thing – festival season has begun. Whether you are a theatre buff, enjoy some cool jazz or love sampling some of the province's famous ethnic cuisine, there is something to suit your tastes. Here's a look at some of the festivals and events that help make summers in Manitoba so special.