Schedule of Events

The current 2023 event schedule is subject to change. Event information will be finalized in summer 2023. Check our website and social media for event and festival updates.

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Wednesday, August 02, 2023

Family Scavenger Hunt

Jul 29, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Family Scavenger Hunt

LOCATION: Viking Statue CATEGORIES: Entertainment, Contests, Virtual TIME: Wednesday, August 2nd to Monday, August 7th

Thursday, August 03, 2023

Family Scavenger Hunt

Jul 29, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Family Scavenger Hunt

LOCATION: Viking Statue CATEGORIES: Entertainment, Contests, Virtual TIME: Wednesday, August 2nd to Monday, August 7th
Lawn Parade Contest

Jul 28, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Lawn Parade Contest

LOCATION: Virtual CATEGORIES: Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Contests, Virtual TIME: Thursday, August 3rd to Monday, August 7th
Sandcastle Contest (Virtual)

Jul 29, 2022 to Aug 5, 2023

Sandcastle Contest (Virtual)

LOCATION: Virtual CATEGORIES: Entertainment, Contests, Virtual TIME: Friday, July 21st to Saturday, August 5th

Friday, August 04, 2023

Craft & Food Vendors

Jul 29, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Craft & Food Vendors

LOCATION: Gimli Harbour CATEGORIES: Crafts, Vendors, Food TIME: Friday, August 4th - 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Saturday, August 5th - 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Sunday, August 6th - 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Monday, August 7th - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Family Scavenger Hunt

Jul 29, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Family Scavenger Hunt

LOCATION: Viking Statue CATEGORIES: Entertainment, Contests, Virtual TIME: Wednesday, August 2nd to Monday, August 7th
Friday Night at the Harbour - Live Music

Jul 29, 2022 to Aug 4, 2023

Friday Night at the Harbour - Live Music

LOCATION: Gimli Harbour Stage CATEGORIES: Entertainment, Music TIME: Friday, August 4th - 7:00 PM until Midnight
Lawn Parade Contest

Jul 28, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Lawn Parade Contest

LOCATION: Virtual CATEGORIES: Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Contests, Virtual TIME: Thursday, August 3rd to Monday, August 7th
Sandcastle Contest (Virtual)

Jul 29, 2022 to Aug 5, 2023

Sandcastle Contest (Virtual)

LOCATION: Virtual CATEGORIES: Entertainment, Contests, Virtual TIME: Friday, July 21st to Saturday, August 5th
Viking Battle

Aug 4, 2023 to Aug 7, 2023

Viking Battle

LOCATION: Harbour Park Hill CATEGORIES: Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Crafts TIME: Friday, August 4th to Sunday, August 6th - 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM, Monday, August 7th - 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Viking Village

Jul 29, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Viking Village

LOCATION: Viking Park Area CATEGORIES: Arts & Culture, Crafts, Vendors, Entertainment, Music TIME: Friday, August 4th - 12:30 - 5:30 PM, Saturday, August 5th/Sunday, August 6th - 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday, August7th - Noon to 4:00 PM
Volunteer Meeting

Jul 29, 2022 to Aug 4, 2023

Volunteer Meeting

LOCATION: Vingólf Beverage Gardens, Gimli Harbour CATEGORIES: Arts & Culture TIME: Friday, August 4th - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wonder Shows Midway & Rides

Jul 29, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Wonder Shows Midway & Rides

LOCATION: Gimli Park CATEGORIES: Entertainment, Food, Vendors TIME: Friday, August 4th - Starts at 5:00 PM, Saturday, August 5th to Monday, August 7th - Starts at Noon
​Vingólf Beverage Gardens

Jul 29, 2022 to Aug 6, 2023

​Vingólf Beverage Gardens

LOCATION: Gimli Harbour CATEGORIES: Food, Entertainment, Music TIME: Friday, August 4th - 4:00 to 11:00 PM, Saturday, August 5th - 1:00 to 11:00 PM, Sunday, August 6th - 1:00 to 9:00 PM

Saturday, August 05, 2023

Art Show

Jul 30, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Art Show

LOCATION: Lakeview Gimli Resort – Darren Hall CATEGORIES: Entertainment, Contests, Food TIME: Saturday, August 5th - 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, August 6th - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday, August 7th - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Beach Volleyball Tournament

Jul 30, 2022 to Aug 5, 2023

Beach Volleyball Tournament

LOCATION: Gimli Beach North CATEGORIES: Sports TIME: Check In - Saturday, August 5th - 8:30 AM, Starts - 9:00 AM
BIG Games - Oversized Board Games

Jul 31, 2021 to Aug 5, 2023

BIG Games - Oversized Board Games

LOCATION: Gimli Harbour CATEGORIES: Entertainment TIME: Saturday, August 5th - Noon - 6:00 PM
Craft & Food Vendors

Jul 29, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Craft & Food Vendors

LOCATION: Gimli Harbour CATEGORIES: Crafts, Vendors, Food TIME: Friday, August 4th - 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Saturday, August 5th - 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Sunday, August 6th - 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Monday, August 7th - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Family Scavenger Hunt

Jul 29, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Family Scavenger Hunt

LOCATION: Viking Statue CATEGORIES: Entertainment, Contests, Virtual TIME: Wednesday, August 2nd to Monday, August 7th
Fireworks

Jul 30, 2022 to Aug 5, 2023

Fireworks

LOCATION: Gimli Harbour CATEGORIES: Entertainment TIME: Saturday, August 5th - 10:30 PM
Get Dinged! Become an Honourary Icelander

Jul 30, 2022 to Aug 5, 2023

Get Dinged! Become an Honourary Icelander

LOCATION: Vingólf Beverage Gardens, Gimli Harbour CATEGORIES: Arts & Culture, Entertainment TIME: Saturday, August 5th - 3:00 PM
Icelandic Fashion Show

Jul 30, 2022 to Aug 5, 2023

Icelandic Fashion Show

LOCATION: Gimli Theatre CATEGORIES: Arts & Culture, Entertainment TIME: Saturday, August 5th - 1:00 PM
Islendingadunk

Jul 31, 2021 to Aug 5, 2023

Islendingadunk

LOCATION: Gimli Harbour CATEGORIES: Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Sports TIME: Saturday, August 5th - 2:00 PM
Lawn Parade Contest

Jul 28, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Lawn Parade Contest

LOCATION: Virtual CATEGORIES: Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Contests, Virtual TIME: Thursday, August 3rd to Monday, August 7th
Luckystone Acres

Aug 5, 2023 to Aug 6, 2023

Luckystone Acres

LOCATION: Lucky Stone Acres - 90 N Colonization Rd CATEGORIES: Arts & Culture, Entertainment TIME: Saturday, August 5th and Sunday, August 6th - 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Music on the Rooftop

Jul 30, 2022 to Aug 5, 2023

Music on the Rooftop

LOCATION: Waterfront Centre, Johnson Hall CATEGORIES: Entertainment, Music TIME: Saturday, August 5th - 8:00 PM
Pancake Breakfast

Jul 30, 2022 to Aug 6, 2023

Pancake Breakfast

LOCATION: New Horizons Centre CATEGORIES: Food TIME: Saturday, August 5th and Sunday August 6th, 8:00 AM - Noon
Sandcastle Contest

Jul 30, 2022 to Aug 5, 2023

Sandcastle Contest

LOCATION: Gimli Beach North CATEGORIES: Entertainment, Contests, Vendors, Virtual TIME: Saturday, August 5th - Registration: 9:30 AM, Starts: 10:00 AM
Sandcastle Contest (Virtual)

Jul 29, 2022 to Aug 5, 2023

Sandcastle Contest (Virtual)

LOCATION: Virtual CATEGORIES: Entertainment, Contests, Virtual TIME: Friday, July 21st to Saturday, August 5th
Saturday Night at the Harbour - Live Music

Jul 30, 2022 to Aug 5, 2023

Saturday Night at the Harbour - Live Music

LOCATION: Gimli Harbour Stage CATEGORIES: Entertainment, Music TIME: Saturday, August 5th - 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Viking Battle

Aug 4, 2023 to Aug 7, 2023

Viking Battle

LOCATION: Harbour Park Hill CATEGORIES: Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Crafts TIME: Friday, August 4th to Sunday, August 6th - 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM, Monday, August 7th - 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Viking Village

Jul 29, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Viking Village

LOCATION: Viking Park Area CATEGORIES: Arts & Culture, Crafts, Vendors, Entertainment, Music TIME: Friday, August 4th - 12:30 - 5:30 PM, Saturday, August 5th/Sunday, August 6th - 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday, August7th - Noon to 4:00 PM
Wonder Shows Midway & Rides

Jul 29, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Wonder Shows Midway & Rides

LOCATION: Gimli Park CATEGORIES: Entertainment, Food, Vendors TIME: Friday, August 4th - Starts at 5:00 PM, Saturday, August 5th to Monday, August 7th - Starts at Noon
​Vingólf Beverage Gardens

Jul 29, 2022 to Aug 6, 2023

​Vingólf Beverage Gardens

LOCATION: Gimli Harbour CATEGORIES: Food, Entertainment, Music TIME: Friday, August 4th - 4:00 to 11:00 PM, Saturday, August 5th - 1:00 to 11:00 PM, Sunday, August 6th - 1:00 to 9:00 PM

Sunday, August 06, 2023

10 Mile Road Race

Jul 31, 2022 to Aug 6, 2023

10 Mile Road Race

CATEGORIES: Sports, Contests, Virtual TIME: Sunday, August 6th - 8:00 AM
5 Kilometre Road Race

Jul 31, 2022 to Aug 6, 2023

5 Kilometre Road Race

LOCATION: Gimli Park CATEGORIES: Sports, Contests, Virtual TIME: Sunday, August 6th - 8:05 AM
Alternative Folk Festival

Jul 31, 2022 to Aug 6, 2023

Alternative Folk Festival

LOCATION: Gimli Park, Main Stage CATEGORIES: Entertainment, Music TIME: Sunday, August 6th - 7:00 PM
Amma's Kitchen

Jul 30, 2021 to Aug 7, 2023

Amma's Kitchen

LOCATION: Gimli Park, Pavilion CATEGORIES: Food, Arts & Culture TIME: Sunday, August 6th - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday, August 7th, Noon - 4:00 PM
Art Show

Jul 30, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Art Show

LOCATION: Lakeview Gimli Resort – Darren Hall CATEGORIES: Entertainment, Contests, Food TIME: Saturday, August 5th - 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, August 6th - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday, August 7th - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Craft & Food Vendors

Jul 29, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Craft & Food Vendors

LOCATION: Gimli Harbour CATEGORIES: Crafts, Vendors, Food TIME: Friday, August 4th - 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Saturday, August 5th - 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Sunday, August 6th - 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Monday, August 7th - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Family Scavenger Hunt

Jul 29, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Family Scavenger Hunt

LOCATION: Viking Statue CATEGORIES: Entertainment, Contests, Virtual TIME: Wednesday, August 2nd to Monday, August 7th
Fris-Nok Tournament

Jul 31, 2022 to Aug 6, 2023

Fris-Nok Tournament

LOCATION: Gimli Park CATEGORIES: Entertainment, Sports, Contests TIME: Sunday, August 6th - Registration: 12:00 PM, Start: 1:00 PM
Icelandic Culture and Heritage Pavilion

Jul 31, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Icelandic Culture and Heritage Pavilion

LOCATION: Gimli Park CATEGORIES: Arts & Culture, Entertainment TIME: Sunday, August 6th, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday, August 7th, Noon - 4:00 PM
Jan's One Mile Fun Run

Jul 31, 2022 to Aug 6, 2023

Jan's One Mile Fun Run

LOCATION: Gimli Park CATEGORIES: Sports, Contests, Virtual TIME: Sunday, August 6th - 8:30 AM
Lawn Parade Contest

Jul 28, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Lawn Parade Contest

LOCATION: Virtual CATEGORIES: Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Contests, Virtual TIME: Thursday, August 3rd to Monday, August 7th
Luckystone Acres

Aug 5, 2023 to Aug 6, 2023

Luckystone Acres

LOCATION: Lucky Stone Acres - 90 N Colonization Rd CATEGORIES: Arts & Culture, Entertainment TIME: Saturday, August 5th and Sunday, August 6th - 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Music and Poetry in the Park

Jul 31, 2022 to Aug 6, 2023

Music and Poetry in the Park

LOCATION: Gimli Park, Main Stage CATEGORIES: Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Music TIME: Sunday, August 6th - 2:00 PM
Pancake Breakfast

Jul 30, 2022 to Aug 6, 2023

Pancake Breakfast

LOCATION: New Horizons Centre CATEGORIES: Food TIME: Saturday, August 5th and Sunday August 6th, 8:00 AM - Noon
Viking Battle

Aug 4, 2023 to Aug 7, 2023

Viking Battle

LOCATION: Harbour Park Hill CATEGORIES: Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Crafts TIME: Friday, August 4th to Sunday, August 6th - 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM, Monday, August 7th - 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Viking Village

Jul 29, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Viking Village

LOCATION: Viking Park Area CATEGORIES: Arts & Culture, Crafts, Vendors, Entertainment, Music TIME: Friday, August 4th - 12:30 - 5:30 PM, Saturday, August 5th/Sunday, August 6th - 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday, August7th - Noon to 4:00 PM
Wonder Shows Midway & Rides

Jul 29, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Wonder Shows Midway & Rides

LOCATION: Gimli Park CATEGORIES: Entertainment, Food, Vendors TIME: Friday, August 4th - Starts at 5:00 PM, Saturday, August 5th to Monday, August 7th - Starts at Noon
​Vingólf Beverage Gardens

Jul 29, 2022 to Aug 6, 2023

​Vingólf Beverage Gardens

LOCATION: Gimli Harbour CATEGORIES: Food, Entertainment, Music TIME: Friday, August 4th - 4:00 to 11:00 PM, Saturday, August 5th - 1:00 to 11:00 PM, Sunday, August 6th - 1:00 to 9:00 PM

Monday, August 07, 2023

Amma's Kitchen

Jul 30, 2021 to Aug 7, 2023

Amma's Kitchen

LOCATION: Gimli Park, Pavilion CATEGORIES: Food, Arts & Culture TIME: Sunday, August 6th - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday, August 7th, Noon - 4:00 PM
Art Show

Jul 30, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Art Show

LOCATION: Lakeview Gimli Resort – Darren Hall CATEGORIES: Entertainment, Contests, Food TIME: Saturday, August 5th - 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, August 6th - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday, August 7th - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Craft & Food Vendors

Jul 29, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Craft & Food Vendors

LOCATION: Gimli Harbour CATEGORIES: Crafts, Vendors, Food TIME: Friday, August 4th - 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Saturday, August 5th - 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Sunday, August 6th - 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Monday, August 7th - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Family Scavenger Hunt

Jul 29, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Family Scavenger Hunt

LOCATION: Viking Statue CATEGORIES: Entertainment, Contests, Virtual TIME: Wednesday, August 2nd to Monday, August 7th
Family Sports

Aug 1, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Family Sports

LOCATION: Gimli Park CATEGORIES: Entertainment, Sports, Contests TIME: Monday, August 7th - 12:20 PM - 2:00 PM
Icelandic Culture and Heritage Pavilion

Jul 31, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Icelandic Culture and Heritage Pavilion

LOCATION: Gimli Park CATEGORIES: Arts & Culture, Entertainment TIME: Sunday, August 6th, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday, August 7th, Noon - 4:00 PM
Lawn Parade Contest

Jul 28, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Lawn Parade Contest

LOCATION: Virtual CATEGORIES: Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Contests, Virtual TIME: Thursday, August 3rd to Monday, August 7th
Parade

Aug 1, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Parade

LOCATION: Gimli Rec Centre CATEGORIES: Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Contests TIME: Monday, August 7th - 10:00 AM
Scholarship Announcement

Aug 1, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Scholarship Announcement

LOCATION: Gimli Park, Main Stage CATEGORIES: Arts & Culture, Contests, Entertainment TIME: Monday, August 7th - 1:40 PM
Traditional Program

Aug 1, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Traditional Program

LOCATION: Gimli Park, Main Stage CATEGORIES: Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Music, Crafts TIME: Monday, August 7th - 2:00 PM
Viking Battle

Aug 4, 2023 to Aug 7, 2023

Viking Battle

LOCATION: Harbour Park Hill CATEGORIES: Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Crafts TIME: Friday, August 4th to Sunday, August 6th - 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM, Monday, August 7th - 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Viking Village

Jul 29, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Viking Village

LOCATION: Viking Park Area CATEGORIES: Arts & Culture, Crafts, Vendors, Entertainment, Music TIME: Friday, August 4th - 12:30 - 5:30 PM, Saturday, August 5th/Sunday, August 6th - 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday, August7th - Noon to 4:00 PM
Wonder Shows Midway & Rides

Jul 29, 2022 to Aug 7, 2023

Wonder Shows Midway & Rides

LOCATION: Gimli Park CATEGORIES: Entertainment, Food, Vendors TIME: Friday, August 4th - Starts at 5:00 PM, Saturday, August 5th to Monday, August 7th - Starts at Noon
 
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Icelandic Festival of Manitoba

Festival Gift Shop / Office 

Spring/Summer Hours 
Monday to Thursday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM 
Or by appointment 

General Inquiries:
Phone: 1 (204) 642-7417
Email: info@icelandicfestival.com

107-94 1st Avenue
Gimli, Manitoba, R0C 1B1