Over $300,000 is being shared among five different festivals and events in Perth-Wellington.
Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced that $310,000 will be coming to the region through the Experience Ontario program.
The Stratford Festival, Stratford Tourism Alliance, Stratford Summer Music, Here for Now Theatre Company, and the Spring Works Festival will all be getting a share of the funding.
"This is part of a nearly $20-million investment in festivals and events across Ontario to help organizers expand programming and draw visitors to stay longer in local accommodations, eat in restaurants, shop at local retailers and support main street businesses," Rae said. "The tourism and culture sector are essential to our local economies. This provincial funding will allow our tourism operators to continue to provide valuable programming, while supporting local businesses and workers."
"Stratford Summer Music is grateful for the vital support of the Experience Ontario program," shared Crystal Spicer, Executive Director of Stratford Summer Music. "Now more than ever, the arts need our collective investment. This funding is essential to the sustainability of our organization and the wider arts sector. Ongoing support from all levels of government helps ensure that the arts remain vibrant, accessible, and a meaningful part of our communities."
Funding as provided by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming:
Stratford Festival
2025 Season: Reflections on Harmony, Love and War
$125,000
Stratford Tourism Alliance
Lights On Stratford 2025/26
$55,000
Stratford Summer Music
Stratford Summer Music 2025
$55,000
Here For Now Theatre Company
Here For Now Theatre Company's 2025 Summer Season
$55,000
Hermione Presents – SpringWorks Festivals
World in a Weekend: International Puppet Festival
$20,000
Total
$310,000