Gimli's Festivals & Events
Gimli hosts lively events all year round. You can learn about Gimli's history, discover art and culture, relax and enjoy live music, a film on the beach or enjoy the lights and shopping during the Festive Season.
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WAVE Artist Studio Tour
Explore the studios of our Interlake Artists. These weekend events invite you into the creation spaces of artists of all mediums. Find the perfect gift or addition to your home or wardrobe along the way!
September
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Icelandic Festival
Celebrate Icelandic culture in Manitoba at the second oldest continuous ethnic festival in North America! Enjoy food, music, entertainment, events/activities, Icelandic culture, and of course, Vikings!
July
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Gimli International Film Festival
Join the Gimli International Film Festival for engaging and entertaining films from Manitoban and Canadian filmmakers and an exceptional selection of feature films and documentaries from around the world!
July
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Gimli Ice Festival
If you’re looking for Winter culture and outdoor activities, check out the Gimli Ice Festival in March. This weekend is jam-packed with outdoor activities for the whole family, including face painting, frozen fish toss, and the first ever 30 km ice run across Lake Manitoba.
If you’re heading to Gimli for winter fun, schedule this weekend on the Calendar.
March
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Arnes Farmers Market
Nice little farmer’s market close to Gimli with a fairly wide array of vendors.
There’s baking, antiques, book sellers, garden veggies, canned goods, soaps, textiles and more.
There’s are also fenced in areas with rabbits, smaller pigs and goats which you can feed.
Closed for Winter
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Gimli Farmers Market
The Gimli Farmer's Market offers a selection of locally grown produce, homemade baking, preserves, honey, handcrafted jewelry, woodwork, mosaics and more.
Located near the Gimli Art Centre close to the entrance of the Pier.
The Market is open to vendors that offer homegrown, homemade or handmade products.June - September
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Nuit Blanche Gimli
The creative hub known as Gimli will offer unique arts-focused events throughout the evening. Join our cultural tour, create your own tour or take in a Canadian film and on-going events through the night.
Nuit Blanche Gimli is about engaging the cultural animators of this town and it is all free of charge.
September
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Moonlight Madness
Moonlight Madness will re-ignite the excitement and enthusiasm for the holiday season that was once so prevalent in Gimli.
Launched with the official lighting of the holiday tree at the harbourfront at 6 pm, Gimli Moonlight Madness will include events for children and adults, a decorating and holiday lights competition for residents and business, retail and restaurant specials offered for one night only.
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Rockin’ Gimli Harbour Concert Series
Explore the Rockin’ Gimli Harbour concert series, summer weekends in Gimli.
Some of Manitoba’s best local artist will have you singing along and dancing the night away with beautiful Lake Winnipeg as your backdrop.
Come for dinner, grab your chair, and stay for the show.