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Bushplane Days 2010 Named to the Top 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario by FEO
March 12, 2010 - Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) announced the Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario on March 6 as part of the Association's President's Gala, a celebratory conclusion to its annual conference. For the third year in a row, the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre's Bushplane Days festival was named to the list.
Sponsored by VIA Rail Canada, The Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario designation is presented to a select forw of more than 2,000 that occur annually within the province.
According to the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, 93% of recreational travelers are seeking cultural and entertainment experiences, such as festivals and events, when they plan a vacation. Over the past two years, approximately 2,000,000 people who visited a festival or event say it was the primary reason for their vacation.
The winners of this year's Top 100 will be highlighted in the annual Festivals and Events in Ontario Guide distributed in both a printed and online format. A list of the 2010 winners can be found on the Association's website, www.festivalsandeventsontario.ca .
Bushplane Days 2010 is expected to be bigger and better than ever. The festival will occur on September 18th and 19th this year. Stay tuned to www.bushplane.com for more information.
