47th Annual Western Canadian Hungarian Folk Festival
Date: October 10 - 13, 2025
Location: Delta Hotel Winnipeg, 350 St Mary Ave
Gala Performance (October 11, 2025): Manitoba Theatre for Young People, 2 Forks Market Rd
Hungarian Kapisztrán Folk Ensemble is honoured and excited to be hosting this year's 47th Annual Western Canadian Hungarian Folk Festival in Winnipeg.
The Western Canadian Hungarian Folk Festival—affectionately known as WCHFF—has been a beloved tradition since 1970. Hosted each year in a different Western Canadian city, the festival brings together Hungarian folk dance groups, musicians, and communities from across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. It is a joyful celebration of our culture through traditional music, dance, entertainment, and crafts—and an annual homecoming for Hungarian Canadians of all generations.
This year, our theme is “Család” or “Family”—a word that holds deep meaning in Hungarian culture. Whether it’s the shared laughter over homemade gulyás, the stories passed down through generations, or the dances and songs that continue to live through us, family is at the heart of how we preserve and pass on our traditions. We believe that culture lives strongest when it is lived together. This year’s festival is a tribute to the families—big and small, biological or chosen—who nurture and celebrate our Hungarian identity. It’s a time to honour the parents who teach their children folk songs, the grandparents who share stories of the old country, and the communities who come together as one big extended family, continually showing each other love and support rooted in cultural bond.
Throughout the weekend, festivalgoers of all ages can take part in dance, singing, and musician workshops, offering a chance to learn, connect, and grow together through the arts that define our heritage. The weekend culminates in a vibrant gala performance, where dance groups showcase the beauty of Hungarian folk dance on stage. The celebration never ends, with our evening táncház—traditional dance house—bringing everyone from first-timers to seasoned dancers together to join in the joy of live music, dance, and laughter.
This Thanksgiving, let's celebrate not only our traditions, but the people who keep them alive—our families.
Greetings from Dignitaries
WCHFF 2025 Sponsors
To our amazing sponsors — thank you! Your generosity helps keep our traditions alive and allows us to continue inspiring future generations through dance, music and culture. We’re so lucky to have your support.
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 Kanadai Magyar Kulturális Tanács |  Bethlen Gábor |  SPK Iskry |  Canada Life |
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 High Q Welding |  |  Pullan Kammerloch Frohlinger Law |  Supply-Build Canada |
 The Baltic Brothers Crafted Infusions |  |  Manitoba Government Folklore Grant |
 |  Lotlinx Canada |  Beige Elegant Wedding Name Tag |  |
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 |  Sexton Group Ltd. |
 Folklorama |  |  Cropo Funeral Chapel & Crematorium |  |
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 |  |  South Beach Casino & Resort Value Package |  |
 |  Pier Solutions |  Czerwona Rzeka Folk Band |
Support
Donation
$50 - $100
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Our WCHFF 2025 Prestigious Instructors and Performers
Participate In The Festival
Weekend Pass: Grants you access to all workshops, the Gala Performance on Saturday, October 11, and all nightly táncház.
Gala Performance Only: Tickets available for purchase on our Square site.
Táncház Only: Tickets available for purchase at the door (the Delta Hotel), nightly.
Delta Hotel Winnipeg: When booking, let them know you're participating in the festival.
Help us give a big, warm welcome to our guest bands and instructors!
In keeping with our theme of család, many of the musicians leading our táncház, the instructors guiding our workshops, and the performers on stage are not only talented artists, but also parents, children, husbands and wives working together. Click on their photos to view their bios!
WCHFF Member Groups
Get to Know the WCHFF Member groups and performers of the 47th Annual Western Canadian Hungarian Folk Festival!
Discover the dedicated and talented groups that work hard across Canada to honour and preserve Hungarian culture. In keeping with this year’s theme — family, család — we also asked each group to share what family means to them. Their reflections celebrate the deep connections, traditions, and shared heritage that unite our community. Click on their photos to view their bios!
October 11, 2025 Gala Performance
We are thrilled to invite you to the Gala Performance of this year’s Western Canadian Hungarian Folk Festival! This vibrant showcase is open to the public and promises an unforgettable evening filled with traditional Hungarian dance, music, and cultural celebration.
Date & Time: October 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MTYP)
2 Forks Market Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4X1
Gala Performance Program
Delta Hotel Winnipeg
If you are attending the festival, workshops, táncház and activities will be held in the Delta Hotel Winnipeg, located at 350 St Mary Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J2.
If you are participating in the festival and would like to stay at the Delta Hotel, let them know you're part of WCHFF when booking.
Explore Winnipeg
To help you make the most of your festival experience, we’ve created a custom festival map featuring pinned locations for all key festival events, nearby attractions, local restaurants, and points of interest. In keeping with this years' theme, all pinned locations are great options for families!
Whether you're visiting from out of town or just looking for the best spot to grab a bite between workshops, this map is here to guide you.
Click on each pin for details including website links, menus, directions and more. Explore and enjoy!