 The Festival boasts over 1,000 volunteers, general admission exceeding 40,000 people and a budget as high as $750,000.Founded in 1983, it was held at Assiniboine Park, then at Kildonan Park from 1984 through 1989, and eventually moving to its present location in 1990.The festival is made up of over 30 acts, held over four days, totalling about 120 performances.