Thousands of butter tarts to enjoy at Midland's Butter Tart Festival
Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival in Midland is ranked among Ontario's Top 100 festivals and events for the fourth time.
"Midland has become synonymous with butter tarts, and we are very proud that our festival has been included on this list," said Mayor Bill Gordon.
The festival was ranked by the Festivals and Events Ontario IMAGINE Conference Awards Gala held last month.
This year's Butter Tart Festival in Midland is scheduled for June 8.
“We expect that at least 200,000 butter tarts will be available for sale at this year’s festival, which means everyone will find a favourite tart at our festival," said Karen Mealing, manager of culture and community for the town.
Over 200 local vendors and shops will participate in the downtown and waterfront marketplaces, offering a wide variety of treats for everyone to enjoy.
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"Our festival celebrates something uniquely Canadian—the butter tart," said Karen Mealing, manager of culture and community for the Town of Midland.
The event will also feature an Egg Farmers of Ontario Butter Tart Contest, where amateur and professional bakers will battle to create the best butter tart.
To participate in this competition, you must complete the registration before May 24.
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