Let's Get Ready to Ramble: 2011 Rural Ramble Applications Now Being Accepted
(Pembroke, ON) – Applications are now being accepted for the 2011 Rural Ramble. The 2011 Rural Ramble will be a festival to remember, with four theme weekends set up to showcase the unique aspects of rural living in the Ottawa Valley. The themed weekends are: Adventure & Exploration (Sept. 10-11), Agriculture & Food (Sept. 17-18), History & Heritage (Sept. 24-25) and Arts & Culture (Oct. 1-2).
Organized by the Ottawa Valley Tourist Association (OVTA), the Rural Ramble is an annual self-guided driving tour which takes visitors through the various agricultural and rural operations of the scenic Ottawa Valley countryside. The 2011 event will showcase not only the significance of agriculture to the Valley, but also the natural and human-built wonders of the Valley (Adventure & Exploration), the rich history and heritage of Valley residents (History & Heritage), as well as the vibrant artistic communities and cultural diversity of the Valley (Arts & Culture).
“The Rural Ramble is a great way to show your Valley pride and celebrate rural living,” explains Lauren McIllfaterick, Communications Coordinator, “It’s also a great opportunity to raise awareness of your business, educate the public about your industry and share your knowledge with generations to come.”
New to the 2011 Rural Ramble is the introduction of the Rural Rambler’s Choice Award. A Rural Ramble “passport” will be provided to participants with which to keep track of the sites they visit over the four weekends. Ramblers will be asked to drop off their passport at the last site they visit. The passport will include a spot for Ramblers to vote for their favourite site each weekend. The site with the most votes will be voted the #1 site for that particular weekend. The Rural Rambler’s Choice award winners will be featured as such in the 2012 Rural Ramble guide, on the 2012 Rural Ramble poster, and all other promotional materials.
“The 2011 Rural Ramble is gearing up to be better than ever,” notes Ms. McIllfaterick. “We’re pleased to announce that a number of local sponsors and partners have already come forward to support the event, including Title Sponsor myFM Radio, The Renfrew Mercury, KI Pembroke and The Madawaska Valley Studio Tour.”
The deadline for site applications is May 2, 2011. Those interested in becoming a site host for the Rural Ramble, or an event sponsor, are encouraged to contact Lauren McIllfaterick at 613.732.4364 or lmcillfaterick@countyofrenfrew.on.ca.
The OVTA is the official destination marketing organization for the Upper Ottawa Valley and proudly represents more than 230 tourism businesses, comprised of attractions and events, accommodation, dining and retail establishments, rafting companies and outfitters, artists and galleries, as well as media and industry suppliers.The OVTA gratefully acknowledges the support of its’ corporate partners: Blue North Web Studios, Calabogie Peaks Resort, Discount Car and Truck Rental, myFM, the City of Pembroke and the County of Renfrew. Contact Information:
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