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Beer Barge
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NWT Mining Heritage Society
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June marks the continued tradition of the NWT Mining Heritage Society's summer party as we reenact the seasonal arrival of Yellowknife's first supply barge in the 1940s. The BBQ and entertainment party honours what was once the biggest event in town: the annual docking of the beer barge!
Cabin Fever Music Festival
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Music NWT
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This event brings Yellowknife musicians together for a great mid-winter music festival.
Canada Day Celebrations
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City of Yellowknife
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An afternoon of great local entertainment on the shores of Frame Lake. There will also be kids activities, food vendors and more!
Dead North Film Festival
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Artless Collective
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Dead North is a short genre film-making festival that is open to all the good people freezing their faces off North of 60. Over the course of two months, filmmakers from the circumpolar world produce original films in some of the world's coldest climates. Entries are screened at this public events and awards are even given out.
EDGE YK Solstice Slam
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EDGE YK
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Local performing artists keep crowds of people dancing and having fun until the sun sets (which it doesn't). 19+ event.
Festival on Franklin
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Held around Summer Solstice, Festival on Franklin is an opportunity to enjoy live music, street food, street art, downtown store sales, and more.
Folk on the Rocks
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Folk on the Rocks
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Folk on the Rocks is one of Canada's top summertime music and cultural festivals, drawing performers from the NWT, Nunavut and across the globe for the North's biggest party under the midnight sun. Held at Long Lake, this annual festival is a great place to listen to music, enjoy specialty food and local arts and crafts.
Freeze-up Art Show and Sale
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Down to Earth Gallery
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Annual sale of local arts and crafts.
Frozen Dog Film Festival
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Western Arctic Moving Pictures
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Part of the SnowKing Winter Festival, this event features a collection of northern short films and documentaries.
Great Northern Music Conference
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Music NWT
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This event brings music industry professionals together through a series of lively, innovative and interactive talks and workshops.
Iceolation Art Show
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Down to Earth Gallery
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Iceolation is a multimedia, ice themed art show of all types of artists and has in the past included paintings, photography, fused and stained glass, basketry, pottery, jewelry, music, storytellers and more. Opens at the Snow Castle for one night then then moves to Down to Earth Gallery the following week.
International Film Festival Yellowknife
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Western Arctic Moving Pictures
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The Yellowknife International Film Festival consists of film screenings with workshops, artist talks and discussions.
Ko K'e Music and Spoken Word Festival Yellowknife
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Northern Arts and Cultural Centre
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The Ko K'e Music and Spoken Word Festival celebrates Northern and Indigenous artists. Each presenter shares stories through their own creative discipline, be it storytelling, playing music, telling legends, reciting poetry or even throat singing.
Long John Jamboree
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Long John Jamboree
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Formerly held as Caribou Carnival, the Long John Jamboree is a weekend long event held on Great Slave Lake and features an international ice carving competition, live entertainment and music, relay races, games for all ages, food and more!
Longshadow Music Festival
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Carmen Braden
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Presented by Carmen Braden with Black Ice Sound, this new festival focuses on contemporary music that makes a bold statement in today’s musical soundscape.
NWT Pride
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NWT Pride is a three-day festival celebrating and supporting the LGBTQ+ community in the North. Events, games, concerts, contests, and workshops throughout Yellowknife.
National Aboriginal Day Celebrations Yellowknife
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North Slave Metis Alliance
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National Aboriginal Day celebrations are held June 21 each year in all communities of the Northwest Territories! Call to find out what is happening this year.
NorthWords Literary Festival
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NorthWords NWT
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This annual writers festival in Yellowknife allows established and emerging northern authors to share the stage with renowned Canadian authors.
Old Town Ramble and Ride
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Old Town Community Association
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An eco-friendly festival that brings together Old Town merchants, artists and musicians. A weekend of activities for the whole family!
Snowking Winter Festival
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Snowking Winter Festival
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Visit the snow castle on Yellowknife's Back Bay and stay for art exhibits, live music, a film festival, family events, a hockey tournament and great hot chocolate throughout the month. Open 12 pm to 5 pm daily, with weekend evening events. Check the website for schedule details.
Theatre on the Lake
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Lunchpail Theatre
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Theatre on the Lake brings the experience of the theatre on the stunning shores of Frame Lake near the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre. Featuring local playwrights, directors and actors, Theatre on the Lake is the only festival of its kind in the NWT.
Yellowknife Farmers Market
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Yellowknife Farmers Market
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The Yellowknife Farmers Market is held every Tuesday evenings from 5:15 to 7:15 pm at Somba K'e Civic Plaza. Market of local farmers, producers and crafters.
Yellowknife Handmade Festival
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Ecology North
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Featuring local handcrafters, artisans and bakers.
Yellowknife Music Festival
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Music Teachers Association-NWT
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The Yellowknife Music Festival celebrates the journey of learning through music performance.
