(Photo by Nathan Shubert)
Over $90,000 is being distributed to 10 Owen Sound organizations to support local tourism.
The Owen Sound Tourism Development Fund assists various organizations by investing in projects and events which create positive experiences for visitors to the area, as well as show off what the city has to offer.
The recipients of the funding include:
-Dirt Road Revival
-Sydenham Sportsmen Association – Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular
-Owen Sound Minor Baseball – Battle on The Bay Tournament
-Harmony Centre Owen Sound – Dinner & Drama: A Taste of Owen Sound
-Georgian Bay Folk Society – The 51st Annual Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival
-The Roxy/Owen Sound Little Theatre
-Bikeface Cycling – Bikeface Cycling Bike Rental Program
-Mudtown Station Brewery and Restaurant
-Georgian Bay Folk Society
-Owen Sound Lacrosse
Tourism Entity Facilitator Mariam Fares says the Tourism Development Fund plays a key role in strengthening the local tourism sector.
“We are thrilled to support a strong group of applicants whose creativity and commitment to Owen Sound continue to elevate the city as a must-visit destination,” says Fares.
The fund is awarded twice annually and applicants are evaluated on project alignment, economic benefits, community impact, innovation, and feasibility.
The fund will be accepting its next round of applications in February.
More details can be found on the fund website here.