A late-summer southern Ontario tradition will not happen this year, thanks to COVID-19. The 2020 Winona Peach Festival is the latest Hamilton-area event to be cancelled amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A statement issued by festival organizer Linda Shuker on Thursday says it is “a great sacrifice” for 19 not-for-profit organizations who benefit from the event, but is the only possible decision when “weighed against the risk to public health.” “We want to be part of the solution, not the problem and we are making our contribution to assist in protecting everyone’s well-being,” Shuker said.
A news release from the Winona Peach Festival President, Linda Shuker#StayHome #StaySafe #WPF2020 pic.twitter.com/L33xbZQkjn — WinonaPeachFest