in Chatsworth, Grey Highlands, Southgate, West Grey
April 30, 2025
Ontario is investing $103,812 through the 2025 Experience Ontario program to support four festivals and events in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound. The investment will celebrate Canadian and local culture, boost tourism and strengthen local economies. This is part of a nearly $20-million investment in festivals and events across Ontario to help organizers expand programming and draw visitors to stay longer in local accommodations, eat in restaurants, shop at local retailers and support main street businesses.
The announcement was made by Paul Vickers, MPP for Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound, with the following local events receiving funding:
“Festivals and events showcase the best of Ontario; it’s people and its culture all while inviting people near and far to experience and enjoy our province. They help create local jobs, provide economic benefits and bring communities together,” said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. “Now more than ever, it is important that we come together to take part in made-in-Ontario experiences that celebrate our collective identity and support local communities.”
“Festivals are an exciting summer experience for so many Ontarians,” said Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Paul Vickers. “I welcome this investment in four unique festivals across our constituency and look forward to seeing our community come together this summer.”
“Our events in Sauble Beach stimulate our local economy in the Sauble Beach area,” said Hayden Hellyer, organizer of the Sauble Beach Party. “As a first-time recipient of this funding, I look forward to growing our festival, so more people can enjoy our great community.”
In total, Experience Ontario 2025 is supporting more than 350 festivals and events across the province.
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