Ontario is investing $15.3 million to support 200 festivals and events across the province that will draw tourists, stimulate local economies and create jobs. Twelve festivals across BruceGreySimcoe received funding for 2016.
They are:
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Main Street Market, Wasaga Beach, $63,000
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The Friday Night Village Series, The Blue Mountains, $83,025
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Mariposa Folk Festival, Orillia, $8,826
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The Lighthouse Blues Festival, Kincardine, $2,706
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Budweiser New Music Fest Barrie, $36,000
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Collingwood Elvis Festival, Colllingwood, $64,500
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Sidelaunch Days - Collingwood Harbour Celebration, $9,760
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2016 Music in the Fields Festival, Huron-Kinloss, $105,400
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Talk is Free Theatre, Barrie, $45,000
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Small Halls Festival, Clearview Township, $38,700
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First Light Martyrs' Shrine, Tay Township, $17,269
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"Frozen in Time" Ice Sculpture Celebration of Winter, Collingwood, $29,235
Festivals and events showcase Ontario's culture, heritage and diversity. This investment will help organizers to enhance their programs, activities and services so they can attract more tourists and increase visitor spending.
Investing in festivals and events is part of the government's economic plan to build Ontario up and deliver on its number-one priority to grow the economy and create jobs. The four-part plan includes investing in talent and skills, including helping more people get and create the jobs of the future by expanding access to high-quality college and university education. The plan is making the largest investment in public infrastructure in Ontario's history and investing in a low-carbon economy driven by innovative, high-growth, export-oriented businesses. The plan is also helping working Ontarians achieve a more secure retirement.
QUICK FACTS
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Every year, festivals and events support tens of thousands of jobs and generate millions of dollars in revenue.
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According to past recipients, every $1 of Celebrate Ontario funding triggers about $18 of visitor expenditures.
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Since 2007, Celebrate Ontario has committed support to more than 1,900 festivals and events across the province.
For more information on the Celebrate Ontario Grant program and the complete list of recipients, visit the
Grants Ontario website.