73-year-old John Bell of Morning Glory Woodworking plays one of his cigar box guitars in the Winnipeg Folk Festival's Handmade Village on July 8.Photography by Matt Horseman/The Globe and Mail
Since 1974, the Winnipeg Folk Festival has descended annually upon Birds Hill Provincial Park, about a half-hour drive northeast of the city.
Over those 48 years, the festival has created a close-knit community of volunteers and staff. It’s an environment that inspires music fans of all ages, from teenagers exploring their musical tastes to festival veterans, for whom the gathering offers opportunities to connect with lifelong friends and beloved artists.
The music returned to Birds Hill over this past weekend after a two-year pandemic hiatus.
The moon rises over dense clouds and an open field on the Winnipeg Folk Festival grounds at Birds Hill Provincial Park.
Jessie Lemire and Jessica Asplin enjoy folk duo Ocie Elliott's Saturday afternoon set at Spruce Hollow stage on July 9.
25-year-old Madison Leonard of Manitoba rides a horse close to the festival's main stage.
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