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If were are not talking about architecture then here are some "world class festivals" that take place in Winnipeg each year.

Fringe festival. On par with Edinburgh Fringe, Adelaide Fringe, Edmonton International Fringe Festival, and Minnesota Fringe Festival, all of which major "world class" festivals.

Folklorama is the largest and longest-running festival of its kind in the world. Acknowledged by the International Council of Organizations for Folklore Festivals and Folk Art, also known as CIOFF.

Festival du Voyageur. This event is held in Winnipeg's French Quarter, Saint-Boniface and is Western Canada's largest winter festival. Teams from all over the world compete in various events at this festival (e.g. snow and ice sculpture)