Mennofolk is a festival celebrating music and art from people associated with the Mennonite community, either culturally or religiously.

Mennofolk seeks to provide opportunity for expression for those art forms that may not ordinarily be found in church.

The Mennofolk Manitoba Committee met in December 2007 to revisit what Mennofolk is, what makes it unique, and why we should continue to celebrate it each year.

Mennofolk is a two-day festival open to people of all ages. It consists of an art show and a concert, both of which showcase emerging artists. We have featured a variety of artistic and musical styles in the past, and will continue to do so in the future.

Key to what gives Mennofolk its identity and makes it unique is that it is rooted in the Mennonite tradition. We realize, however, that some people feel estranged or disconnected from the Mennonite church. Mennofolk seeks to help bridge this gap by providing an atmosphere and context for art that may not have a place in the church. We celebrate Mennofolk because it provides an outlet for artists and musicians associated with the Mennonite community to break from tradition and explore new ideas.