FREE EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

november 13-15

The FREE Wawanesa Street Festival will takeover the University of Winnipeg campus comprising of both indoor and outdoor spaces. The outdoor street festival area will include a grand entryway and many interactive and engaging partner activations, along with food vendors lining the street, creating a true street festival feel. In addition to the on-street activities, a heated tent will utilized to provide a space to warm up and for local entertainment.

Wawanesa STREET FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

  • November 13 | 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • November 14 | 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • November 15 | 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Try These activations!

Access Credit Union: Test your reactions and win prizes at the final stop of the Grey Cup Tour!

Access Storage (Photobooth): Snap fun photos with friends and take home a cinch bag keepsake, to collect all your winnings.

Boyd Autobody & Glass: Test your guessing skills by predicting the number of footballs in the car.

Firehouse Subs: Stop by for a delicious sub and fuel up for the fun.

Johnston Group: Dance to your own beat with wireless headphones in a fun, silent disco party.

Manitoba Métis Federation: Live Métis fiddler, Louis Riel & more!

No Frills: Drop the puck and see where it lands on this classic Plinko game.

Old Dutch: Spin the wheel for a chance to win tasty Old Dutch chips.

Princess Auto (Tool Chest Spin the Wheel): Spin the wheel for a chance to win cool tools and prizes.

SiriusXM: Car-eography — get creative and show off your dance moves in this interactive musical experience.

Tim Hortons: Free hot chocolate & coffee for ALL Festival goers! Warm up with a complimentary hot drink from Tim Hortons.

Treaty One: Test your aim by tossing footballs into targets and learn more about Treaty One.

Wawanesa Insurance: Show off your knowledge and answer fun trivia questions for a chance to win free prizes!

Winnipeg Free Press: Newspaper Toss — practice your best paper throw to hit the target, and snap fun photos in surprise cutouts!

Calgary Grey Cup Committee Pancake Breakfast

  • Dates: Friday, November 14 & Saturday, November 15

  • Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  • Location: Wawanesa Street Festival, University of Winnipeg/Spence Street

Yahoo, Winnipeg! The Calgary Grey Cup Committee is bringing the flapjack flair to town!

Get ready for a hearty dose of western hospitality as we serve up FREE pancake breakfasts at the 2025 Grey Cup Festival.

Whether you're a local or just passing through, come hungry and leave happy!

Expect sizzling griddles, country charm, and the best pancake-flipping this side of the Rockies. Don’t miss it!