QUALIFICATION PROCESS

In order to qualify under one of the three classifications, please submit information on your event or festival through the Festival & Event Manager tool (link to Festival & Event Manager).

To help with your submission, the following are definitions of the details you will be asked to provide in the Festival & Event Manager tool.

Name:
Name or feature title of the festival / event.

Category:
Classify your festival or event with one of the categories below. This will help visitors to narrow their search for the particular types of festivals and events they are looking for.

Examples:
Agriculture - flower shows, exhibitions, plant sales, etc.
Animals - harness racing, dog shows, ox pulls, etc.
Antiques - auctions, antique car shows, etc.
Arts / Crafts - gallery openings, special exhibits, craft shows, quilts displays, etc.
Cars / Motorcycles - car rallies, antique car shows, car washes, car racing, etc.
Celebrations - events where the community gathers to celebrate their history, culture, area, etc., through special events, parades, fairs, picnics, etc.
Children's Events - day camps, March Break activities, etc.
Clan / Family Gatherings - clan gatherings or family reunions, etc.
Culture - events celebrating the cultural life such as Acadian, Gaelic, Aboriginal, Loyalist, etc.
Food - teas, suppers, chowders, picnics, BBQs, etc.
Heritage - museum events, home tours, cemetery walks, etc.
Holidays - Canada Day, Christmas, Halloween, Mother's Day, etc.
Marine - fishing derbies, sailing races, dory rows, etc.
Military – tattoos, Remembrance Day activities, etc.
Music - ceilidhs, concerts, dances, etc.
Outdoor - trail walks, birding, canoe rallies, etc.
Performing Arts - theatre, opera, musicals, etc.
Sport / Recreation - hockey tournaments, curling bonspeils, baseball, marathons, relay races, etc.

Related Categories:
You can select two additional categories to cross reference your event. E.g. The Apple Blossom Festival’s main category is a Celebration (it's a community gathering), with Related Categories of Music (they feature a number of concerts) and Arts/ Craft (craft shows are held in conjunction with the event).

Travelway:
Select the appropriate travelway on which your event will take place. If it overlaps travelways, pick the one where the majority of activities will take place. A description of the travelways can be found in the Doers & Dreamers Travel Guide.

Community:
Select a community from the options where your event will take place. You must only select from the menu. If your community is not listed, please type in the name of the community in the section 'Community (other)' and the Administrator will review to add to the list.

Community (other):
Only enter a community name here if it does not appear in the list above.

Location:
Provide the specific details of where the event is taking place in the community, i.e. a specific address, community centre, ball field, park, on the waterfront, etc.

Designation:
These are determined by specified criteria and are classified to your event by the Administrator. Click here for information on designation criteria (link).

Description:
Provide the details behind the festival or event such as any explanations of historical significance, hours of operations, special guests, information that the visitor should know, rain dates, etc. Do not include dates, locations, admission charges or contact information - this information is provided elsewhere in the listing.

Website:
Providing a working web address allows the visitor to connect directly to your website for additional information on your festival or event.

Admission:
Include details on prices relevant to visitors such as tickets, gate fees, family or group rates, packages, etc.

Years Running:
Indicates whether the event is new or has historical importance.

Previous Attendance:
While this information is not displayed to the visitor, it provides appropriate information to the Administrator for consideration of Designation status.

Parking Spaces (Cars):
Please indicate how many vehicles can be accommodated. This information does not appear on the website listing.

Parking Spaces (Buses):
Please indicate how many motorcoaches can be accommodated. This information does not appear on the website listing.

Services:
Please check the appropriate boxes to indicate what additional services your festival or event offers. These will be indicated on the listing.

Management Option:
Once you have entered the information relevant to your festival or event, you will check both boxes. 'Approve this draft immediately' will send notification to the Administrator that your event has been added or updated and will be checked for accuracy prior to posting to the website. 'Schedule this event now' will move you to the section of the program that allows you to associate particular dates with your event.