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We're getting ready for the 2008 edition of the Winona Peach Festival. If you'd like to be involved this year, please get in touch with us. You'll find all the information you need on our Contact page. Thanks
Things You Might Not Know About the Winona Peach Festival
2007 will be our 40th Anniversary from its humble beginnings in 1967 when it was just a local street festival organized to raise a little money for local charitable organizations.
To run the festival, it takes in excess of 2,000 volunteers
Our by-laws restrict the use of alcohol, anywhere on the grounds
All funds generated by the festival still stay within the community.
In 2003, we commissioned Enigma Research from Toronto to complete an Economic Impact Survey and the following is what the statistics show:
1. the festival generates approx. $ 3,730,000 for the community
2. attendance was in excess of 230,000
3. the festival is classified as an International event due to attendees from Western N.Y.
4. that over 24% of Ontario adults have heard of the festival
and many more statistics too many to list
Crafter and Commercial booth space is limited. We look for and encourage products that are hand-crafted,unique, interesting and/or entertaining. To apply, send a type written letter or email that includes a description of what you will be selling including pictures of your product(s) telling us what makes your product unique along with a list of festivals you have attended or about to attend and mail to:
Attention: Chair Arts & Crafts OR Chair Commercial Exhibits
P.O. Box 10505
Winona, Ontario
L8E 5R1
*** Due to the large number of requests, only those being considered will be contacted.
