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Renfrew’s downtown core enjoyed another successful year for one of the town’s biggest and most anticipated parties.
Renfrew’s Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival welcomed another packed crowd to Low Square on Saturday, October 3, treating thousands of visitors to more of the best flavours from across the Ottawa Valley than ever before thanks to the decision to let the event sprawl out onto Railroad Avenue and the Raglan Street sidewalk, according to the town’s programs supervisor, Janyne Fraser.
The festival has become a major hit for a town as it looks to attract attention from outside the community with its signature events. It’s also a popular stop for the local breweries who rely on the exposure to drive sales.
Fraser says the event has been fortunate to enjoy good weather, helping to turn the evening into a special experience for attendees. Looking ahead to 2027, she says the room for improvement mostly boils down to a few simple preparations.
Town staff have yet to release the official attendance numbers from the event, but the crowd was expected to outdo the 1,300 people they welcomed in last year.
(written by Kasey Egan)
