Free the Spirit Festival

Presented by Winnipeg Kinsmen

September 19, 2026

Free the Spirit Festival supports the St.Amant Foundation, this event is an opportunity to support and celebrate diversity and belonging within our community!

The Festival takes place at St.Amant, 440 River Road in the Buhler Gardens and in Parking lot C - fun begins at 10 am to 2 pm.

There are opportunities for all abilities. Participants are invited to join the 5k run or the 2k walk (or roll). This is an amazing opportunity to challenge yourself, family and friends to be active while raising pledges in support of St.Amant Foundation.

If you are unable to make the festival, you are also welcome to fundraise individually or as a team. 

With your help, we can enhance the quality of life for more than 5,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities, autism and acquired brain injuries. Funds raised will provide opportunities for people supported by St.Amant to create friendships, to stay active, to learn, to be independent, and to have fun!

What to expect on September 19th:

• Family friendly activities such as inflatable bouncers, face painting, games, bubbles and more!
• Food
• Live entertainment for children and adults
• 2k walk or roll for all to enjoy 
• 5k run ($25 registration fee)
• Artisans Market
• & more!

And most importantly - it is FREE to attend and FREE to register for the Walk and start your fundraising today!

FREQUENTY ASKED QUESTIONS: 

I want to join the 2k Walk, do I have to register?

NO - registration is not required to participate in the 2k Walk. However, registering for the walk will allow you to create a fundraising page to collect pledges. All walkers are encouraged to collect pledges - every dollar counts!

I want to join the 5k Run, do I have to register?

YES - registration is required to participate in the 5k Run. It will allow us to ensure we are providing all the require safety for our runner. There is also a $25 registration fee for the run. 

I want to collect pledges but don't think I can raise a large amount, should I still register and create a fundraising page?

YES - everyone is encouraged to register and start collecting pledges. There is no number too small when it comes to fundraising. 

I can't make it to the Festival, can I still collect pledges to help raise funds?  

YES - simply register for the "Walk OR Collect Pledges" and from there you'll be prompted to create your fundraising page. Paper pledge forms are also available at freethespiritfestival.ca - click here. 

Is everything at the Festival on Saturday, September 19 free?  

Thanks to our incredible sponsors, the entertainment such as inflatable bouncers, face paint, bubble lab, popcorn station, live entertainment, browsing the Artisans Market and more is all FREE. 

Lunch tickets are available for purchase on site, and donations are warmly welcomed.

MORE QUESTIONS? Contact Nadine Hink at nhink@stamant.ca