Events

Between February 18 and March 28, we invited you to help shape the future of events in the County of Brant—and you delivered! With 113 survey responses and about 60 residents joining us at pop-up events, your input will help guide the County’s event planning and promotion going forward.

This engagement included:

• This dedicated Engage Brant project page with project details and updates
• Newspaper ads in the Expositor, Paris Independent and Ayr News
• Posters at community centres, TV screen notices in public spaces, social media posts on the County’s Facebook and Instagram platforms
• A paid video ad campaign that reached more than 20,000 people on Facebook and Instagram
• 4 in-person pop-up events throughout the County

We’re grateful to everyone who participated, shared feedback, and told their stories.

What We Heard

Here’s a quick look at what you told us:

🎉 You love community events — and want more variety!

Top favourites include food festivals, farmers’ markets, seasonal celebrations, music, and family-friendly activities. Many residents also want to see:

• More live music, food festivals, and farmers’ markets
• More holiday and seasonal celebrations
• Events that are affordable and accessible to all ages

📍Paris is a hub—but there’s room to grow across the County.

Many suggested making better use of spaces like Lions Park and downtown Paris, while ensuring events happen throughout the County.

🤔 Concerns were few, but worth noting.

While 60% of participants had no concerns, a few shared feedback on:

• Traffic and street closures
• Noise from amplified sound
• High admission costs for vendor events
• Limited promotion beyond social media
• Scheduling issues for families and seniors

📣 You want better promotion.

Most people hear about events on social media or by word of mouth. Some miss out because they didn’t hear about events early enough or at all. You suggested:

• Sending out monthly event calendars
• Using more print ads and community bulletin boards
• Promoting through local businesses, groups, and public spaces

Your ideas help us improve

From requests for more diverse and inclusive events to hopes for a permanent event space, your feedback will guide us as we plan future community celebrations.

We’ll continue to use your input to improve how we plan, promote, and deliver events that reflect the spirit of the County of Brant. A full report will be presented to Council in May 2025. Subscribe to this page for updates by adding your email to the Stay Informed box on this page and click ‘Subscribe'.

View the complete Survey Responses Report.

Stay up-to-date about events happening in the County by subscribing to the Festival and Events Calendar at brant.ca/Subscribe.

Thank you for helping us build community—one event at a time!

Your input will directly shape how we plan, support, and promote events in the County of Brant.

For your convenience

• Complete the online survey. Survey closes Friday, March 28, 2025.
• Prefer a printed survey? Stop by the main County of Brant Customer Service locations to pick up a copy until Friday, March 28 at 4:30 pm.
• You can also complete the survey over the phone by calling 519.44BRANT (519.442.7268) or 1.855.44BRANT (1.855.442.7268).
• Share your event ideas by Friday, March 28, 2025. You can also vote on the ideas you like best by clicking on the heart icon that's displayed on each idea!
• Have a question or comment about the Brant Sports Complex Expansion? Let us know.

Pop-up Events

Visit us at one of our pop-up events to learn more about events in the County, ask questions, and provide feedback.

Whether you attend one event a year or go to everything, your feedback will help us create an event lineup that truly represents our vibrant community.

Subscribe for updates and be the first to learn more about this project. Add your email to the Stay Informed box on this page and click ‘Subscribe'.