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Province funding six festivals in Parry Sound-Muskoka

BRACEBRIDGE, ON- Provincial cash is coming to festivals across the Parry Sound-Muskoka riding this month.

According to a news release from Norman Miller, the MPP for Parry Sound-Muskoka, the provincial government is investing a rough total of $134,314 into six different events across the riding.

The money is coming from Celebrate Ontario. Miller’s release stated that every dollar invested through the funding will result in $21 of visitor spending.

“By investing in festivals and events, our government is tapping into the economic potential of the tourism industry,” said Minister Michael Tibollo, the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport.

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“As we develop Ontario’s new tourism strategy, we will continue to invest in programs like Celebrate Ontario that help to maximize the growth and competitiveness of the great festivals and events that take place throughout the province.”

The following festivals are getting funding.

Chautauqua Village Arts and Festivals
Muskoka Chautauqua
Bracebridge, Multiple Events
$28,871

Funkfest
Sawdust City Brewing Company
Gravenhurst, June 29, 2019
$6,519

Huntsville Festival of the Arts 2019/20
Huntsville Festival of the Arts
Huntsville, Multiple Events
$73,924

Muskoka Maple Festival
Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce
Huntsville, April 25, 2020
$1,700

Flavour of Ontario
Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerice
Huntsville
$3,930

The Ontario Cultural Attractions fund is also supporting Wasauksing First Nation with $20,000 to develop, promote and present the 2019 Potawatomi Gathering.

“Our government recognizes the important contributions that festivals and events make to the communities of Parry Sound-Muskoka” said MPP Miller, in the release.

“I am pleased that we are supporting these festivals as they continue to draw visitors from across the province and provide a positive economic impact on our communities.”

 

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