The lifting of COVID - 19 mandates and restrictions has had a positive effect on the number of events coming to Moose Jaw and it is something noticeable to Visit Moose Jaw.
The six member organization - comprised of the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company, Grant Hall Hotel, Temple Gardens Hotel and Spa, Comfort Inn, Quality Inn and Mosaic Place - has seen a rebounding number of events approved for grants.
“Compared to last couple of years we are way ahead, right now we are on par with pre-COVID numbers,” George Fowler said about a report to the Moose Jaw Exhibition members on Tuesday evening.
The six members of Visit Moose Jaw assess a one percent destination market charge which they then award to qualifying events in the city. The purpose of the grant is to help with events which put people into hotel rooms and restaurants.
It fits the finding that Moose Jaw does not have a service industry based on tourism but rather it is an event based economy with people visiting to attend or participate in events.
The events so far approved for Visit Moose Jaw funding are:
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Basketball Sask April 22 - 24
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Dance Inspirations May 5 - 9
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Minor Girls Fastball Tournament May 13 - 15 and May 27 - 29
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Moose Jaw Spartans Baseball Tournament May 20 - 22
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South Saskatchewan Working Equestrian June 3 - 5
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Brett Kissel Concert (tickets for packages) June 4
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MJ Rugby Exhibition Game June 4
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Jurassic Quest Dinosaur Show June 10 - 12
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VW Bug Rally Car Show June 18
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MJ Lacrosse Provincials June 7 - 12
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Highway To Heroes Car Show July 16
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Saskatchewan Festival of Words July 14 - 17
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Shinedown Concert (tickets for packages) July 17
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Sask Barrel Racing Provincial Finals August 15 - 18
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Snowbirds Anniversary Reunion (an event postponed from 2020) October 20 - 23
