Two Pelham events receive 2023 Top 100 Awards from Festivals Events Ontario

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 10, 2023

Pelham, ON –   The Town of Pelham has received two 2023 Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) Top 100 awards recognizing the Pelham Summerfest Festival and the Pelham Summer Chill Series.

Festivals and events from across Ontario were represented in the submissions received for consideration for the 2023 awards. The FEO Top 100 Award is presented to festivals and events across Ontario that excel within the industry. On Wednesday, March 8, during FEO's Annual Conference "CELEBRATE," hosted in Niagara Falls, Ontario, the Town of Pelham staff received the awards on behalf of the municipality.  

"It is fantastic to see Pelham events recognized at this level, and it is always rewarding to have the efforts of the team, volunteers and businesses that work tirelessly to create these events recognized," said Director of Recreation Culture and Wellness Vickie vanRavenswaay. "Pelham Summerfest and Pelham Summer Chill each provide opportunities for the community to come together and celebrate, and we can't wait to see what this year will bring!" 

Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) was established in 1987 as an association devoted to the growth and stability of Ontario's festival and event industry. FEO operates Canada's largest dedicated festival and event Conference and oversees an industry-leading awards recognition program. 

The Town of Pelham has received previous recognition from FEO, including the five 2021 achievement awards and, from 2015 to 2019, the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario award for Pelham Summerfest. 

For more information about events in Pelham, visit www.pelham.ca/events.

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 For media inquiries, please contact:

Leah Letford, Communications Specialist | 905-980-6653 | lletford@pelham.ca 

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