The Provincial government is providing over $605,000 to cultural organizations in Perth and Wellington Counties, Perth Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece announced today.
The funding is provided through Ontario’s Reconnect Festivals and Events Program.
The program is designed to support the festival & events sector, which helps municipalities and organizations deliver innovative and safe experiences that allow people to reconnect with their communities.
Investments in the local area are:
| Organization Name | Event Name | Funding |
| Pazzo Pizzeria, Cafe Bouffon | Here For Now 2021 New Works Festival | $ 55,000 |
| Stratford Festival | Raising the Tent: 2021 Outdoor Season | $ 250,000 |
| Stratford Summer Music | Tour the Town with Stratford Summer Music | $ 26,307 |
| Drayton Entertainment | Digital Series | $ 76,225 |
| Stratford Tourism Alliance | Lights On Stratford | $ 197,500 |
| Total | $ 605,032 |
The funding is part of a $50 million dollar investment across Ontario for 439 festivals and events.
