June 14, 2013

MANITOBANS AND VISITORS ENCOURAGED TO ENJOY PROVINCE'S SUMMER FESTIVALS: MARCELINO

Manitobans and visitors are encouraged to head out this summer and enjoy some of the great festivals taking place across the province, Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister Flor Marcelino said today.
“From learning how pioneers lived and worked to sitting on a patio listening to jazz in Old Market Square, there’s a festival for everyone this summer in Manitoba,” said Marcelino.  “I hope people will take advantage of the beautiful weather and the events, and really experience Manitoba’s amazing festivals this summer.”
Some of the festivals being held this summer include:

• Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, until June 22, Winnipeg;
• Nickel Days, June 20 to 23, Thompson;
• St. Pierre Frog Follies, July 11 to 14, St. Pierre-Jolys;
• Arborg Fair and Rodeo, July 19 to 21, Arborg;
• Neepawa and Area Lily Festival, July 19 to 21, Neepawa; and
• Virden Indoor Rodeo & Wild West Daze, Aug. 15 to 18, Virden.

“Many Manitoba festivals are organized and presented by dedicated volunteers, and I thank them for their hard work,” said Marcelino.  “They’re not only bringing people together to celebrate, they are also making their communities and our province more vibrant and an even more wonderful place to live.”
For more information on festivals being held around the province this summer, visit the Travel Manitoba website at www.travelmanitoba.com.

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