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Festivals and events in Grey Bruce getting $267k in provincial funding

Seven different local festivals and events in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound are getting funding from the provincial government.

Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Paul Vickers shared in a press release from his office that $267,100 will be split between a number of long-running events in his riding.

The Sauble Beach Party, Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the 6th Annual Grey Highlands RAM Rodeo, the Owen Sound Canada Day Festival, Meaford's Electric Eclectics Festival, the Sweetwater Music Festival in Owen Sound and the Hopeville Kite Festival will all split the funds.

Vickers shared in his release that this is part of a more than $20 million in government investment to "help event organizers deliver high-quality programming and experiences for people of all ages."

"It is hard to beat summertime in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, because our community comes together for some truly remarkable events," said MPP Vickers. "I am proud to share that our government sees the positive impact these events have in our communities, and that we are stepping up with support for these hardworking organizers."

The funding split is as follows:

Sauble Beach Party

$125,000

Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance

$55,000

6th Annual Grey Highlands RAM Rodeo

$20,000

Owen Sound Canada Day Festival 2026

$20,000

Electric Eclectics Festival in Meaford

$20,000

Sweetwater Music Festival in Owen Sound

$20,000

Hopeville Kite Festival

$7,100

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