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FRINGing

AT old market square

Head to the heart of the festival in Old Market Square and enjoy free and “pass the hat” entertainment from noon to midnight daily. This historic cultural hub located in the city’s Exchange District is where locals and visitors gather to enjoy incredible music, talented street performers, tasty food options, beverage pavilions and merchant vendors. Turn to the Outdoor Venue Map on page 38 to enjoy the best of the fest!

RECHARGE AND RELAX

Beer Tent

Patio

FOOD TRUCKS

Farm Dogs, Fired Up – Mobile Wood Fired Pizza, India Palace Restaurant, KYU Grill, Little Bones, Mini O’s Mini Donuts, Nucci’s Gelati, The Churro Stop, The Little Eggplant, The Meltdown, The Walleye Wagon. Our licensed beer gardens are open from noon to midnight and Fringers can drop by and relax in between shows or after a long day of Fringing with a cold beer, cooler or glass of wine. While you’re recharging in the shade, you can also enjoy some of the entertainers and musicians on the Bell MTS Outdoor Stage, and satisfy your appetite with some tasty items from our diverse group of food vendors.

Enjoy a great lineup of local bands and musicians every day, including our weekday noon-hour concert series and our featured acts at 8 & 10pm nightly.

BIG HEIST BRASS BAND

DJ HUNNICUTT

DR. ROCKTOPUS

MAIN ST. EXILES MAMA CUTSWORTH

PAPA MAMBO

ROMI MAYES

SLOW LEAVES THOSE GUYS

THE FU FU CHI CHI CHOIR

THE GREY JAYS

Visit winnipegfringe.com for a complete list of musical acts and showtimes.

FEATURED STREET PERFORMERS

FLOWIN’ OWEN – An unforgettable variety circus act featuring knife-throwing, juggling, acrobatics and a unicycle. SARAH TEAKLE: 80’S CIRCUS EXTRAVAGANZA! – Hula hooping, juggling, ridiculous aerobics and daring finale!

VENDOR MARKET

Take a break between shows or on your lunchhour for some open-air browsing at our vendor market, located in the Red River College courtyard in Old Market Square. For a complete list of vendors, visit winnipegfringe.com.

outdoor stage

PHOTOS BY LEIF NORMAN

Support the Entertainers

We ask you to say thanks to the talented street performers and rocking local bands on the Bell MTS Outdoor Stage. Since access to Old Market Square is free, our performers rely on donations from generous audiences like you – so make sure to give back when they pass the hat at the end of their show!

PET POLICY

We love our furry four-legged friends, but we recommend you leave your pets at home. The festival isn’t animal friendly (hot pavement, crowded atmosphere that may overwhelm your pet), and festivalgoers may not be comfortable around pets. Our goal is to keep the festival safe and comfortable for all visitors. Please note that service dogs are allowed.

WASHROOMS AND ATMS

The festival provides public washrooms at Old Market Square on King Street beside the Red River College Paterson GlobalFoods Institute. We encourage Fringers to be conscientious and use festival facilities in lieu of surrounding businesses. Since our beverage pavilions and food vendors only accept cash, ATMs are available inside the Info Tent in the Red River College Courtyard, and at the beer gardens.

outdoor covid policy

• Patrons are not required to show proof of vaccination to attend shows at Old Market Square. • Patrons may choose to wear a mask or not, based on their comfort level. • All Fringe staff and volunteers are vaccinated.