After a two-year hiatus in the COVID-19 pandemic, Winnipeg'sSummer Festivalis back in full swing.
The Dauphin Country Fest is back first among the many who open on Friday.
Folkfest,Fringe Festival,Morris Stampedewill also be held in July, followed byFolkloramaandBartblock. It would be held. August party.
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Countryfest President Anne Lansam feels great hosting a Canadian artist who couldn't perform live during the COVID-19 time limit.
"Looking at the lineup, I'm thinking,'I'll pay in advance here,'" she said. “Make sure you bring Canadian artists out into the world and give them the opportunity to enter the market.”
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Ransom said the positive side of the last few years is thinking about ways to improve the CountryFest experience.
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"This year, we can incorporate customer-oriented changes, such as making (Square Payments) available. I'm happy to do that. People can bring their credit, debit, and Apple Pay, but they can use the usual payment methods, "she says.
"Our food vendors can accept that type of payment, which is much easier than carrying or carrying cash."
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Fringe Festival Executive Producer Chuck McEwen told 680CJOB that there were some logistical challenges during this year's planning process.
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"The biggest challenge is that many people have left the industry or many suppliers may not be attending. So it's about getting everyone back. It's no longer a business, or the workload is reduced, "he said. "That's why some equipment is no longer available."
According to McEwen, it's difficult to find lighting fixtures, temporary toilets, etc. this year amid high demand for available inventory. did.
Despite the extra time and cost of restoring and running the fringe, McCueen said it was worth the 112 shows.
"I think that's the biggest impact for me. Not just for fringes, but for all the great festivals here and in Manitoba and Winnipeg, there's such a big demand."
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