FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

There are bands on the hour beginning at 1:00pm both days.

Saturday, June 6

1:00pm - Friday Morning Concert Band

2:00pm - Westwood Community Band

3:00pm - Winnipeg Video Game Orchestra

4:00pm - The Winnipeg Pops Orchestra

Food truck onsite: Firebird Grilled Chicken & Smokies

Sunday, June 7

1:00pm - The German Club Band

2:00pm - Northwinds Community Band

3:00pm - Executive Big Band

4:00pm - Assiniboia Concert Band

5:00pm - The Big Band Project

Hot dog cart onsite: Best by Roza's Hot Dogs

Use this festival schedule as your guide to plan your time so you don't miss a beat!

FESTIVAL LOCATION & SITE AMENITIES

Location

The festival takes place in the heart of beautiful Norwood Grove in Coronation Park, located in north St Boniface on the east side of St Mary’s Road, between Tache Ave. and Eugenie St. There are two stages - the large patio in front of the War Memorial for concert bands, and the bandstand for jazz bands.

What to Bring

Bring a chair or blanket to sit on, water, sun protection, and to dress for the weather as this is an outdoor event!

Amenities

• A welcome tent will have information about the festival, and about the participating Community Bands

• Food & Drink:

  • Firebird Grilled Chicken & Smokies will be onsite Saturday, June 6th.

  • Best by Roza's Hot Dogs will be onsite Sunday, June 7th.

  • Or bring your own - it's a public park!

• Portable toilets (accessible) are available onsite

Admission

There is no cost to attend, though donations to support MBA programs and band activity in Manitoba are gratefully accepted at the welcome tent (cash, card, & cheque accepted or donate online)

SUPPORT MBA WITH 2026 KINCAR & 50/50 RAFFLES

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We still need some more volunteers to help out next weekend at the Community Band Festival. If you are able to spare some time, various roles and shifts are available. You will have fun under the sun while being surrounded by community bands who love sharing music and brightening everyone's day by helping things to run smoothly!

Poster for Download

FESTIVAL SPONSORS, FUNDERS, & SUPPORTERS

Our gratitude to the funders, sponsors, partners, and supporters who help make this festival possible!

Special thanks to:

• Long & McQuade Musical Instruments for providing the PA system and a drum set

• Osborne 252 Legion for providing chairs

• The Millennium Band for providing chairs

• The Westwood Band for providing a podium

• Duncan Hasker for his photography