Transcona Hi Neighbour Festival Inc.

“Making Community Connections”

THNFI is a non-profit organization made up of a volunteer Board of Directors.  THNFI plans and executes an annual community festival for the past 58 years held in Transcona on the first weekend of June.  Our mission is to serve and celebrate community, connect people, strengthen families and promote inclusion, diversity, education and information. Our organization relies solely on sponsorship by businesses, fundraising and donations from the community.

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How You Can Get Involved

Email thnfi.festival@gmail.com to Donate Or Contact Us to get Involved

Volunteer Program

It takes many volunteers to plan and execute an event of this size.  Annually we receive assistance from anywhere between 75 to 100 student and adult volunteers. High School Students can even achieve an additional credit! If you are interested in helping, please complete  volunteer application in the forms and applications tab.

Sponsor Program

Anyone interested in donating or sponsoring this fantastic, historical community event, please also visit our Sponsorship page or contact us directly by email.

Hi Neighbour Sam

Public Service Announcement

This is a PSA regarding Hi Neighbour Sam! On Sunday, December 5, 2021 Hi Neighbour Sam was removed for a much-needed structural and aesthetic repair! The Transcona Hi Neighbour Festival Inc. entered into an agreement in September with John Henry Creations Inc. to complete this project. Please follow THNFI on Facebook for updates. The estimated completion of work and return of Sam is on or before May 1, 2022. 

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What We Do

The Transcona Hi Neighbour Festival Inc. (THNFI) will be hosting its 58th year celebrating Transcona on June 3, 4 and 5, 2022.  The THNFI is a non-profit organization made up of a volunteer Board of Directors.  Our mission is to serve and celebrate community, connect people, strengthen families and promote inclusion, diversity, education and information. Our organization relies solely on sponsorship by businesses, fundraising and donations from the community. We are the largest community festival in the City of Winnipeg.

 

Our Focus

is to provide a community event which supports inclusion regardless of ethnicity, religion, age or economic position.  All are welcome to enjoy this free event which includes:

  • Live children’s entertainment, face painting, balloon artistry, glitter tattoos, numerous mascots and Disney princesses and contests.
  • Friday night a Free Family Concert is enjoyed by all with Canadian Classic Rock acts. Centennial Square has seen past artists such as Lee Aaron, Streetheart, Harlequin, Honeymoon Suite and 2022’s Big Top Radio (Friday) & Harlequin (Saturday).
  • Toro Security professionals are present all weekend to ensure a safe and fun weekend for all!
  • Perkin’s sponsors a free senior’s bingo on Saturday and Sunday and also a pancake breakfast Sunday morning before the Ecumenical Worship hosted and supported by the Transcona Christian Reformed Church, 131 Victoria Ave W.
  • Local food and merchandise vendors,
  • Select Shows provides a super fun selection of amusement games and rides including a train designed especially for the community of Transcona.
  • We are proud to provide public information booths promoting family health, safety, finances, etc. and to promote our local businesses
  • Enjoy a wide variety of free entertainment as we proudly showcase a variety of local talent.

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News & Updates

June 3, 4, and 5th, 2022

by | Apr 10, 2022 |

The Transcona Hi Neighbour Festival Board of Directors is excited to announce that the Hi Neighbour Festival will be held on June 3, 4, and 5th/2022 in downtown Transcona. We are sorry for the delay in posting this announcement but we were awaiting confirmation from...

Hi Neighbour Sam

by | Dec 5, 2021 |

Public Service Announcement This is a PSA regarding Hi Neighbour Sam! On Sunday, December 5, 2021 Hi Neighbour Sam was removed for a much-needed structural and aesthetic repair! The Transcona Hi Neighbour Festival Inc. entered into an agreement in September with John...

Public Service Announcement

by | May 18, 2021 |

The Transcona Hi Neighbour Festival Inc. is committed to ensuring community safety in regards to the Covid 19 Pandemic With the current Public Health Restrictions, the Hi Neighbour Festival scheduled for the weekend of June 4, 5 and 6, 2021 is CANCELLED. We thank you...

Public Service Announcement

by | Mar 24, 2020 |

The Transcona Hi Neighbour Festival Inc. is committed to ensuring community safety in regards to the current Covid 19 Pandemic. The Hi Neighbour Festival scheduled for the weekend  June 5, 6, and 7, 2020 will be CANCELLED. The THNFI fundraiser scheduled for...

Big Top Radio – Friday, June 5, 2020

by | Mar 8, 2020 |

Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages!! Hurry, hurry, step right up and be prepared to be amazed!!  Let BIG TOP RADIO take you on an adventure from a time where big arena rock shows were made to be a spectacle. From authentic...

THNFI Fundraiser

by | Mar 4, 2020 |

Saturday, April 25th, 2020 To order tickets, please call the number at the top of the webpage or fill out the form.

Hi Neighbours!

by | Mar 4, 2020 |

The Transcona Hi Neighbour Festival Inc. Board Of Directors is excited to announce the following new members: Radu Popescu - Director of Volunteers Jeff Normand - Director of Operations Blair Yakimoski - Treasurer We are very fortunate to be working with these...

THNFI AGM

by | Sep 22, 2019 |

THNFI 2019 AGM to be held Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at 7 pm at Access Transcona 845 Regent Ave West. All Welcome! Please email thnfi.festival@gmail.com if you will be attending.

Transcona Hi Neighbour Festival Raffle winners

by | Jun 15, 2019 |

Via Rail Winner - Chantal Sawotin   50/50 Winner ($634.00) - Charles Taylor Raffle Winners: 1st Prize - Carrie Gillis 2nd Prize - John Dempster 3rd Prize - Karen and Allan Moorhouse  Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who purchased tickets in...

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Address

1490 Plessis Rd

Unit 1

PO Box 62034

Winnipeg, Manitoba

R2C 5R5

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