Five local tourism operators are receiving a total of $310,000 through the Experience Ontario Program.
Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced the funding, which will include $125,000 for the Stratford Festival, and $55,000 each for Stratford Summer Music, Stratford Tourism Alliance and Hear for Now Theatre Company.
Hermione Presents – SpringWorks Festivals are receiving $20,000.Â
Executive Director of Stratford Summer Music, Crystal Spicer, said now more than ever, arts needs collective investment and the funding is essential to the sustainability of Summer Music and the wider arts sector.
Rae said tourism and culture sectors are essential to local economies and funding will allow operators to continue to provide programming while supporting local business and workers.
Experience Ontario is supporting more than 350 festivals and events across the province.
