News Releases

We'll be providing you with important information about the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba here from time to time. Information about changes in times, venues, performers, etc. Any changes to vendor applications, sponsorship, by-laws, and regulations that may come up. This is where to keep on top of things!

Islendingadagurinn in the News

Aug 14, 2017 Viking Park Receives Funding from Government of Canada and Province of Manitoba! The Government of Canada and the Province of Manitoba have announced that they will be funding $600,000 ($300,000 each) towards Viking Park. Read more...
Aug 3, 2017 Mystery of the Runes Contest Throughout Viking Park on the pathway stones you will find rune puzzles. Use the rune key to solve the puzzles and enter for your chance to win Islendingadagurinn merchandise! Read more...
Jul 17, 2017 Velkomin to the 128th Islendingadagurinn We're gearing up for another exciting Icelandic Festival! Read more...
May 1, 2017 Congrats to our 2017 Fjallkona! Welcome to our 2017 Fjallkona, Mrs.Tami Jakobson Schirlie Read more...
Apr 4, 2017 Viking Park Contract Awarded to Shelmerdine Ltd. Shelmerdine Ltd. has been awarded the contract to build Viking Park and will begin work later this month. Read more...
Mar 31, 2017 Welcome to Kristine, our new Executive Director The Icelandic Festival welcomes Kristine Sigurdson as our new Executive Director Read more...
Mar 16, 2017 Sponsorship Opportunities Available Become a sponsor and help keep the Icelandic Festival free to low cost for years to come! Read more...
Feb 7, 2017 Looking for Board Members and Members! We have open positions available to join our Board of Directors and are continuously recruiting for members Read more...
Jun 20, 2016 Become a Festival Ambassador! We are looking for Islendingadagurinn Festival Ambassadors to help visitors navigate Islendingadagurinn and the town of Gimli! Read more...