Orangeville, Ontario – Music fans heading downtown for the 22nd annual Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival this weekend can also hunt for a chance to win spending money at local shops and restaurants. The Downtown Orangeville BIA has launched a “Riff Around Town” contest that runs June 5 to 7, offering two prizes of $100 in Downtown Dollars.
To enter, festival-goers simply scan QR codes inside participating businesses. Each scan counts as a separate entry, so visiting more shops means more chances to win. The Downtown Dollars can be used at any of the participating downtown businesses, covering everything from meals and patio drinks to clothing and gifts.
More than 20 businesses have signed on for the contest, including Broadway Music, Dragonfly Arts on Broadway, The Chocolate Shop, Eye Society, Pear Home, and Readers’ Choice. A full list is available on the contest page.
The contest piggybacks on a festival that typically draws over 33,000 visitors and pumps about $1.1 million into the local economy. This year’s event features more than 40 acts, with headliners like Juno winner Emilie-Claire Barlow and the Blackburn Brothers. The festival has been named one of Ontario’s Top 100 Festivals and Events for 13 years running.
The Downtown Orangeville BIA represents over 230 businesses and has run similar contests in past years to encourage people to explore local shops during major events.
