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Looking through the website (www.gotothepavilions.com) to see what is going on for this years up upcoming multicultural festival. While there are some amazing venues I intend to hit up - I can't help but notice the absence of one of my favourite pavilions - the Irish Pavilion. I assume it was likely a case of those who likely organize being unable to do so this year, or just being done with the giant undertaking and waiting for the next folks to take it on and maybe that just hasn't happened, but I will certainly miss this venue as It was my fave for entertainment, and just plain old fun.  
 
And though it hasn't been around for many years now, I still truly miss the German Pavilion. It too, was a blast. Lineups for days at both!!!  
 
Kudos to anyone in Brandon stepping up to put these events on. I know it takes a ton of planning, work and dedication, and all of us who patronize them appreciate it. Plan on taking the family out to experience what we can... but will sure feel the hole that has been left as well!!

We are so excited to do it again this year, will be again at the Shriners hall and we are so excited to announce that the dancers, singer and “charro guy” are coming all the way from Cancun México just to perform at the pavilion.  
 
We will have authentic Mexican food, drinks , and two after parties with live DJ on Friday night and Saturday night.  
 
Also we are in a huge urgency of volunteers, without volunteers we can run this event so if you have 3-4 hours of spare time and are willing to help please contact Carlos at 306 2090389 or email at :  
carlosmunoz_13@hotmail.com  
 
** all volunteers will have a free meal **  
 
Hope to see everybody there!!!!

The India pavilion is happy to be back for Year 2!! We have upgraded our venue and will be at the newly renovated Dome Building of the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba grounds next to the Keystone. Please enter our venue off the 13th Street entrance.  
 
This year alongside 11 local groups, we have added 4 troops coming in from Winnipeg Folkrama to perform as well as an updated menu and a Henna Tattoo Booth!! Henna tattoos are temporary body art and are really fun to get.  
 
We are open all three Days Jan 31-Feb 2 and are serving alcohol as well this year  
 
Hope to see everyone out to support this unique festival!!

The Irish Society is a nonprofit who gives back to our community, check out our website to see all that we have donated over the years. www.irishsocietyofwm.org  
The Irish Society of Western Manitoba has a few reasons not to run a pavilion this year. We have trouble breaking even on the event! The venue costs a lot to rent. Less support from the provincial government, and the city than in the past. Lots of people come for the entertainment but don't spend enough when they are attending. We couldn't book rooms at the hotel for our dancers that come from Winnipeg due to other events taking place in the city that weekend. Some entertainment charging more each year. Attendance can also be a factor. Thank you to all who have volunteered in the past. We hope to have a pavilion 2020!!  
See you all next year at the pavilion...

And in turn we will give them a true taste of an authentic Canadian winter!! Looking forward to it! And kudos to all that volunteer!

This event is also being held this weekend. Do you have to pay at the gate to get onto the grounds of the Keystone? I’m just wondering how this will effect the patrons of the Multicultural Fest Indian Pavilion in the Dome building ?? Will they have to pay or is the entrance before the gate?  
 
Edited by Mamabear2, 2019-01-30 10:28:58

We worked this out with the Keystone Centre  
 
Thursday is a non issue as no Dakota festival that day.  
 
For Friday and Saturday we will have a fenced off area to enter the Dome Building FREE of charge through the 13th street AG entrance with a separate parking lot for the Pavilion to the North side of the Dome Building. I will post a picture of it.  
 
There is ample parking in that lot and if needed can park on 13th street or Neelan with a short walk.

FYI I understand the info on the Festival website re the Honduran Pavilion being open on Thursday was incorrect. They are Friday and Saturday only. England, Metis, India, Mexico and Ukraine are open on Thursday in addition to of course Fri and Sat

Thank you so much for the clarification! While I can appreciate that businesses require money for the use of their venues its sad to see that the funding has been cut back. I wonder if a different venue would work that wasn't quite as expensive? (for example, the German pavilion was always at the UCT Pavilion or there may be another hall that has less overhead) I have no idea and I am sure that this has also been looked into, but I do appreciate all that all of the volunteers do for all of the pavilions to make each year a success and something to look forward to!  
 
I also think that a reschedule so that it does not fall on the same weekend as the Dakota Nation Winter Festival would make the hotel room problem easier, as well as easier on those who wish to maybe attend both!  
 
I'll have to go grab some Harp or Guinness from the LC this weekend and toast to 2020 for the Irish!

I'm with the previous comment to avoid the Dakota festival 100%  
 
It makes very little sense to have two big events on the same weekend in such a small city. We are just just setup logically to accommodate this....  
 
Looking forward to a fun weekend with all my fellow Brandonites!!

Hey all,  
 
Just setup the hall last night OMG looks amazing so excited for tonight. I like that this year we have a full indoor waiting area in the Dome Building to stay out of these cold days!!  
 
The exact Entrance for the India Pavilion is at 13th and Brandon Avenue. If people needed an intersection to look for. There is also ample Parking on and off 13th street.  
 
See everyone tonight!! We will be running 50/50 draws with multiple draws per night as well so come out have some food, drink and see some pretty awesome Entertainment. Good chance to check out the renovated Dome Building if you haven't done so yet.  
 
Maybe get a Henna Tattoo?? Lol they take about ten minutes...