For Immediate Release
May 6, 2025
Perth Children's Water Festival Making a Splash in St. Marys in 2025
On May 25th, dive into the world of water at the Perth Children's Water Festival at Milt Dunnell Field in St. Marys from 1-4pm.
Children, youth, and the young-at-heart will enjoy interactive activities focused on water conservation, protection, and science. Highlights include live birds of prey shows by the Canadian Raptor Conservancy (1:30 pm and 3 pm), a casting exhibit with Fishing Friendzy, and over 20 other hands-on activity stations.
"The festival is an excellent opportunity for the whole family to learn about water and their local environment in a fun and exciting way," said Vanni Azzano, Water Festival Coordinator.
Those looking to help make the day a great success can complete a form online. High school students are encouraged to participate and gain volunteer hours.
Community members are welcome to follow the for updates.
Thank you to the many enthusiastic community partners who plan and bring about this fun-filled afternoon:
- Avon Maitland District School Board
- Don Gibson
- Huron Perth Catholic District School Board
- Huron Perth Public Health
- Ontario Clean Water Agency
- Ontario Federation of Agriculture
- Pat Donnelly
- Thames River Clean Up
- Town of St. Marys
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The Perth Children's Water Festival is generously supported by the Annie and Isabelle Chesterfield Fund and the Jim and Laurel Laughton Family Fund through the Stratford Perth Community Foundation, McLean-Taylor Construction, and St. Marys Cement.
Contact:
Vanni Azzano, Water Festival Coordinator
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[email protected]
519-284-2829 ext. 422
