Kelley Glazer (left), executive director of Destination Osoyoos, presents Bobbi Fischer, the organizer of the Osoyoos Medieval Faire with a cheque for $5,000 that will be used to market the popular cultural event that will return with its third annual festival next spring from May 16-18 at the Osoyoos Desert Park facility. Last year’s festival included the popular jousting competition, but also added a Medieval Dinner celebration that was sold out. (Contributed photo)
Destination Osoyoos recently announced that funding is available to organizers and planners that produce festivals and events that will attract visitors to the community during the shoulder seasons in 2018.
Funding is limited and applicants must meet specific criteria.
Applications will be accepted until June 15 and grant money will be allocated on a first come/first serve basis.
Interested event planners should contact Jackie Frederick, Marketing Director, for more information. She can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at 250-488-0907.
Kelley Glazer, executive director of Destination Osoyoos, recently handed out a cheque for $5,000 to Bobbi Fischer, the organizer of the Osoyoos Medieval Faire.
Last year’s second annual Osoyoos Medieval Faire attracted good crowds to the Osoyoos Desert Park facility.
Destination Osoyoos is a Destination Marketing Organization that promotes Osoyoos as one of 14 recognized resort municipalities in B.C. It is governed by a local volunteer Board of Directors, which works closely and collaboratively with the Town of Osoyoos, the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen, Destination BC, tourism stakeholders, and organizations to support the economic, physical, social and cultural well-being of Osoyoos.
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Wonderful! Locals know best what kind of events actually attract tourists! Here’s and event I wish someone would set up: Example: I recall the frisbee soccer weekend (“Ultimate Frisbee”) event that occurred at Desert Part many years back attracted a lot of teams of happy, energetic, respectful visitors in their 20s and 30s to stay in Osoyoos campgrounds and motels, who also all spend money at stores and restaurants.