Portage's award-winning Whoop & Hollar Folk Festival returns for its 12th annual edition on August 29th & 30th, 2026!
"Free Your Spirit" and enjoy a weekend of music, art, nature, and community. Two days of music, two nights of camping.
Saturday festivities at Cottonwood Acres (Provincial Road 331 near Southport), and Sunday festivities at Island Park (free concerts)
Share in the warmth of a family-friendly festival, featuring some of the very best Manitoban and Canadian musicians playing over an entire weekend.
Experience the true heart and spirit of the prairies while walking the winding nature trails, enjoying the wild pollinator garden, and discovering the magical assortment of trees in a cozy, pastoral setting.
Check out the interactive workshops, kids zone, and a mini market featuring a variety of local artwork and handmade gems. Food vendors will cater to a variety of tastes (picnics are welcome).
Dance the night away, bring an instrument and join a jam session, or hang out in the quaint red barn between mainstage shows. Fun for all ages!
Lineup, schedule, tickets, and more details TBA Spring 2026 at whoopandhollar.com. (Children/youth 17 and under free!)