| March 14, 2008 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
Niagara Food Festival receives over $70,000 in funding from Celebrate Ontario 2008
Welland - The Niagara Food Festival, celebrating its 15th year in 2008, is the recipient of a major funding announcement from the Ontario government. Through the “Celebrate Ontario 2008” program, the Ministry of Tourism approved the Niagara Food Festival’s funding application and announced $71,771 in funding for the 2008 event.
“The Niagara Food Festival is thrilled to have our funding application approved,” stated Michael Olson, Niagara Food Festival Chair, “The 2007 Niagara Food Festival was an amazing success, and this funding from the Province will make a significant impact in enhancing the 2008 event, ensuring it will remain one of Niagara’s premiere festivals.”
The Ministry of Tourism’s “Celebrate Ontario 2008” program is providing $10 million in support for festivals and events throughout Ontario. This funding will assist festival organizers enhance their events with new experiences, and attract greater audiences to Ontario. “Celebrate Ontario 2008” was a highly competitive process with 90 projects being funded out of over 460 applications received. Niagara Food Festival’s funding will be directed to festival enhancements and to increase out of region marketing, particularly in Western New York.
Drawing from the Niagara and surrounding areas, last year’s three-day Niagara Food Festival attracted a record crowd of over 65,000 people. Festival attendees enjoyed a delicious variety of food and drink served up by over 40 restaurants, wineries, and food/beverage vendors, which complimented the top rate family and musical entertainment. The new downtown Welland location was a resounding success, showcasing all things food and drink in celebrating the best the Niagara region has to offer.
The 2008 Niagara Food Festival will be held October 3, 4, 5 in Welland. Full festival details will be announced in April.
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For more information, contact:
Gord Hunchak
Niagara Food Festival Communications
905-650-7820
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