Puppets Up! – Presented by Minto. Have you noticed the Minto logo on our posters and bookmarks?
When planning a festival as vibrant and far-reaching as Puppets Up!, we look for partners who share our core values—organizations that don’t just see a town, but a community. We look for people who understand that the best places to live are those filled with laughter, culture, and connection. That is why we are so delighted to announce that Minto is our Title Sponsor for the 2026 festival.
Two Kinds of Master Builders
Minto is currently hard at work on Weavers Way, their beautiful new community right here in Almonte. While they build the physical spaces where local families put down roots, we build the cultural magic that brings those families together.
At Minto, building strong communities goes beyond the homes themselves. Supporting Puppets Up! reflects Minto’s commitment to fostering vibrant, welcoming places where families can connect, celebrate creativity, and enjoy shared experiences. The festival is an event that brings joy to people within the community and outside.
This shared vision for a vibrant Mississippi Mills is what makes the partnership especially fitting. The creativity, energy, and sense of connection that Puppets Up! brings to the region aligns closely with Minto’s values with building better places to live, work, and play. As Title Sponsor, Minto is proud to support the festival and help weave this beloved event into the fabric of the community, including the lives of homeowners at Weavers Way.
A Shared Vision for Almonte
Our team at Puppets Up! is equally inspired by this partnership. Our Chair of the Board and Executive Director, Jane Torrance, views this as a wonderful milestone.
“Having Minto as our Title Sponsor is a true honour,” Jane shares. “Their commitment to community-building mirrors our own mission to bring people together through the power of puppetry. This partnership ensures that we can continue to deliver the high-quality, international-calibre entertainment our fans have come to expect.”
With this foundation in place, Artistic Director Jenny Sheffield is already looking toward the horizon. “With Minto’s support, our artistic vision can truly take flight,” Jenny says. “We are weaving together a lineup of performers that will dazzle, surprise, and inspire every single person who walks through our festival gates. It’s going to be a masterpiece!”
A Sincere Note of Gratitude
In all seriousness, a festival of this scale simply isn’t possible without the generosity of partners like Minto. Their belief in the importance of community-led arts is truly heartwarming. When a company steps up to support us like this, they help strengthen the social threads that keep our region connected and thriving.
We are so grateful to have Minto helping us build this year’s festival. Now it’s your turn to join the fun! There is still time to ‘peck’ up your tickets for August 8th and 9th,2026: https://puppetsup.com/plan-your-visit/#tickets
Welcome to the team, Minto! We can’t wait to build something beautiful together.
