2024
Our major 2024 beneficiary was the Camp Jeunesse en Marche, which received $60,000 from this year’s proceeds for some of their important infrastructure projects. Other recipients for the 2024 edition were Living Temagami Arts and Culture ($1,000), the Little Claybelt Homesteader Museum ($2,000), École catholique Sainte-Croix ($7,000), the Temiskaming Northern Loons ($10,000) and the Hilliardton Marsh Research and Education Centre ($20,000).
Two major beneficiaries: Zack’s Crib and Haileybury Legion Branch 54 who each received $44,000 from this year’s proceeds. $4,000 will be going to the Northern Animals Rescue and Sanctuary to launch their adopt-a-pet program for seniors, and $2,000 will be set aside for the Armstrong Township Public Library located in Earlton, for the purchase of English and French large-print books.
2023
2022
Main recipients: Haileybury Curling Club ($35,000), Haileybury Heritage Museum ($7,000), Cobalt Mining Museum ($5,000), Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club ($35,000), $1,000 to all three area food banks.
2021
Festival cancelled due to Covid-19.
2020
Festival cancelled due to Covid-19 but through the sale of beer mugs, the festival was able to contribute $1,500 to the three local area Food Banks.
2019
Main recipients: Haileybury Golf Club ($30,000), Temiskaming Ski and Snowboard Village ($30,000), Le Camp Jeunesse en marche ($7,000)
2018
Main recipient: Temiskaming Hospital Care Close to Home Campaign ($45,000), $1,500 to the three local area food banks (as above, $500 each) and $1,500 to the Bunker Military Museum in Cobalt
Local Food Banks ($30,000 total — $10,000 Cobalt/Coleman/Latchford Food Bank, $10,000 New Liskeard Salvation Army Food Bank, $10,000 Haileybury Food Bank)