# Event Details

- **Event Name**: When We Became Folk Fest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Dir. Kevin Nikkel and Dave Barber
2025, Canada, 70 min
Rated 18A (Unrated)

When We Became Folk Fest is a feature documentary about the founding and explosive growth of the Winnipeg Folk Festival. The driving force of the Festival’s start was the audacious and unflinching founder, Mitch Podolak. Using a cache of unseen Super 8 footage shot in 1975 by the Winnipeg Film Group, we see the Festival’s beginnings through incredible archival images and pristine sound recordings from the Folk Festival collection. Interviews with celebrated fest luminaries and live musical performances carry the story of how an underdog music festival grew out of the meadows of Birds Hill Park to become one of the most important folk festivals in North America. With Tom Jackson, Cathy Fink, Paul Mills, Bruce Cockburn, Ken Whiteley, Grit Laskin and many more.

Featuring an introduction from filmmaker Kevin Nikkel!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winnipeg/when-we-became-folk-fest/200030300603309
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music-festivals, entertainment, music, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Winnipeg
- **state**: MB
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Dave Barber Cinematheque
- **lat**: 49.897979
- **long**: -97.140879
- **full address**: Dave Barber Cinematheque, Main Floor - 100 Arthur Street,Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is When We Became Folk Fest being held?
  - **A:** When We Became Folk Fest takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Dave Barber Cinematheque, Main Floor - 100 Arthur Street,Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing When We Became Folk Fest?
  - **A:** When We Became Folk Fest is organized by Dave Barber Cinematheque.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Dave Barber Cinematheque's events?
  - **A:** Dave Barber Cinematheque has 160+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Dave Barber Cinematheque has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** When We Became Folk Fest is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Winnipeg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If When We Became Folk Fest sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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