Calipso Calls: Community, Culture, and Countdown by Marna Berry, Travel Consultant & Experiential Guide Many people know the name, but C.A.L.I.P.S.O is not only an acronym — it is a heartfelt invitation to Come And Live
Port Stanley Villager Geoffrey Rae, Managing Editor /Sales Geoff@villagerpublications.com 519-495-7177 All articles written by Geoffrey Rae unless otherwise indicated. Writer – Peri Hayes Copy Editor – Peter Bloch-Hansen Publisher – Barb Botten barb@villagerpublications.com The momentum from last year has laid a powerful foundation for what is shaping up to be our most spectacular event yet, running this August 1 to 3 long weekend. But an event of this scale doesn’t just happen; it takes a village to lift a festival. This year, we are taking major strides toward sustainability and local business support. Thanks to the generous support of the Port Stanley BIA, we are introducing a Free Shuttle from St. Thomas to Port Stanley to ease traffic congestion and offer a stress-free option for visitors. Also to ensure our local merchants feel the benefit of these crowds, we are transforming our traditional Marketplace into a Community Organization Showcase and launching a village-wide Treasure Hunt activity. In Port Stanley Ontario, even if it’s just for a magical long weekend. Last year, the festival was a success, drawing a surge in daily visitors to our beautiful lakeside village. This remarkable turnout showed the festival’s appeal and proved how deeply people want to connect with our maritime culture. Excitingly, we have officially become a registered non-profit organization! This status marks a milestone for us, and we look forward to growing the festival each year.
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