TugFest Georgian Bay & Harbour Festival

TugFest

TugFest Georgian Bay returned to the Midland Town Dock along with Midland Harbour Festival. Featuring more than 25 historical and distinctive work boats the weekend offered a full list of entertaining activities including, tug races with a spectacular parade of lights at dusk, the tug parade, on the water tug demonstrations, tours of the vessels, entertainment and exhibits on the docks. TugFest brings together a growing number of historic and distinctive vessels, some of which are truly Georgian Bay unique. The Midland Harbour Festival offered a wide array of arts, crafts, antiques and many events & activities.

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Article courtesy of www.snapmidlandpenetang.com.

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