Handmade street signs, inflatable monkeys, flamingoes, faux flowers and sparkly streamers were rustling in the warm wind greeting attendees on the opening night of the Winnipeg Folk Festival Thursday. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * Handmade street signs, inflatable monkeys, flamingoes, faux flowers and sparkly streamers were rustling in the warm wind greeting attendees on the opening night of the Winnipeg Folk Festival Thursday. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? Handmade street signs, inflatable monkeys, flamingoes, faux flowers and sparkly streamers were rustling in the warm wind greeting attendees on the opening night of the Winnipeg Folk Festival Thursday.
Tarp markers are a necessary tradition for mainstage audience faithfuls. The poles — adorned with all manner eye-catching swag — are a way to find friends, express creativity and stake a claim in their temporary home away from home. “It’s important,” says 35-year festival veteran Kate Letkemann.
“We’ve seen the same tarp markers over the years, it gives you a sense of community.” NIC ADAM / FREE PRESS Tarp markers poke out of the crowd at the main stage at Winnipeg Folk Festival Thursday afternoon. Hanging above Letkemann’s tarp was a stuffed cow, shabby from years of love, wearing a red gingham dress.
“Miss Cow has been here for about six years,” she says of the toy, which was once her daughter’s playthi.
