FESTIVAL AND EVENTS POLICY
The City of Miramichi recognizes the economic and cultural significance that festivals and events contribute to our community. Since amalgamation, the City of Miramichi has provided in-kind and financial support to festival organizers to assist in the operation of the numerous events that have contributed to the City of Miramichi being recognized as “The City of Festivals”.
The Mayor and Council wish to advise the public that the City of Miramichi is now accepting grant applications to support new and existing festivals and events. The City of Miramichi will be considering the following factors while evaluating applications for new and existing festivals and events:
- Economic Impact;
- Media attention;
- Tourism potential;
- Expected paid attendance of event;
- Sponsorship;
- Registered non-for-profit status;
- Budget.
Applications for the City of Miramichi Festival and Events Grants can be downloaded below or by contacting:
City of Miramichi
141 Henry Street
Miramichi, NB
E1V 2N5
506.623.2200
Department of Economic Development and Tourism
