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Minto getting ready for 5th annual Raleway Festival

The Town of Minto is getting set to host the fifth annual Raleway Festival next month.

All Aboard Palmerston, in partnership with the Palmerston Firefighters’ Association, will host the festival at a new location this year.

Guests can attend the festival on Saturday, June 20 at the Palmerston Lions Park Pavilion off of Albert Street, which is situated across the tracks from the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum.

This year there will also be extended hours, with the festival running from noon until 6 p.m.

This 19+ event will feature Ontario craft beer, cider, wine, cocktails, and spirits, alongside local food vendors and food trucks. The site will also include large outdoor games, a new photo booth experience, and railway-themed activities. New this year are the the corn hole tournament, entry to which is $20 per team of two, and entry into the hand car races is $50 per team of five.

Both registrations include free festival admission, and prizes will be awarded to winners. Advance registration is required. For more information, visit www.allaboardpalmerston.ca.

Tickets can also be purchased at Palmerston Home Hardware, the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum, and the Town of Minto Administrative Office. Advance admission is $10 until Friday, June 12 at noon, after which tickets will be $15 at the gate.

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