Celebrations highlighting Canada's oil industry have been cancelled this weekend due to poor air quality.
The Oil Museum of Canada said it won't be moving ahead with Black Gold Fest.
The decision was made in alignment with current guidance from Lambton Public Health and recommendations regarding outdoor activities during periods of poor air quality.
“Black Gold Fest celebrates the people and traditions that helped build Canada’s oil industry and put Oil Springs and Lambton County on the world map,” said Marketing and Events Coordinator Jessica Stevenson in a media release. “Through hands-on activities and demonstrations, visitors can explore and experience these skills for themselves. This is a chance to acknowledge and discover our unique local history together as a community.”
The Saturday event would have featured live music, heritage demonstrations, crafts and hands-on activities, food and beverage vendors, and free airbrush face painting.
“Black Gold Fest celebrates the people and traditions that helped build Canada’s oil industry and put Oil Springs and Lambton County on the world map,” said Marketing and Events Coordinator Jessica Stevenson in a media release. “Through hands-on activities and demonstrations, visitors can explore and experience these skills for themselves. This is a chance to acknowledge and discover our unique local history together as a community.”
Demonstrations would have highlighted trades such as blacksmithing, rope-making, and wool spinning.
