MPP announces $209,000 in Experience Ontario funding for area events

Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP Billy Denault has announced $209,000 in funding to support festivals and events in Renfrew County, through the 2026 Experience Ontario program.

A media release from Denault’s office says the program is aimed at assisting municipalities and event organizers deliver high-quality programming.

Denault announced that six festivals and events will recieve funding – Canada Day in Killaloe, the 170th Beachburg Fair, the Guitars and Gasoline Music Festival, the Cobden Fair, the Palmer Rapids River Festival and Ottawa Valley Buskerfest.

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Denault says the government will support these festivals and events as they create economic opportunities and showcase what the Ottawa Valley has to offer.

Julia DeJong
Julia DeJong
Julia is a graduate of Carleton University with a combined honours degree in journalism and humanities. She has published work with Carleton’s independent newspaper, The Charlatan, and completed internships with Blackburn Media and CBC Ottawa. Originally from Huron County, Ont., Julia now lives in Bancroft.

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