'Nothing like a festival': A look at the events that will be taking over Manitoba communities this summer
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It's that time of year again when communities around the province are gearing up for different festivals, fairs and summer events.
It's that time of year again when communities around the province are gearing up for different festivals, fairs and summer events.
The summer months are littered with activities for Manitobans of all ages to enjoy.
With so much being offered, Linda Whitfield, the vice president of communications and stakeholder engagement with Travel Manitoba, said it's a perfect opportunity for Manitobans to experience what all parts of the province have to offer.
"I think events really are a driver to seeing the rest of the province. There's nothing like a festival to get people outside the city, seeing other parts of the province," said Whitfield.
While attending the festivals will benefit the local events and the organizers who put it on, Whitfield said it is also likely to help the surrounding area when people visit.
"When visitors travel anywhere, they spend on other things as well. So while a restaurant or a gas station, they may not think they're part of the tourism economy, they certainly are when those dollars get spent in their communities."
Looking back at the last few years, Whitfield said the one possible silver lining to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic was Manitobans were able to explore other parts of the province that they may have not seen before.
