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Several Midwestern Ontario Events make Top 100 List

Several annual events in Midwestern Ontario have been recognized among the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario.

The winners were named at the Festivals and Event 2015 Gala in Niagara Falls on Friday.

The Mount Forest Fireworks Festival is on the list for the 8th consecutive year. The 15th annual Fireworks Festival is set for July 17, 18 and 19th of this year.

The Holstein Rodeo and Country Music Fest in July was also named to the list.

The Stratford Festival, Port Elgin's Huron Fringe Birding Festival, Kincardine's Lighthouse Blues Festival, The Meaford Scarecrow Invasion, and Port Elgin Pumpkinfest are also among the top 100.

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