The Oxtongue Lake for Arts and Culture Outdoor Artists’ Day Festival is being promoted throughout the province.

Although it’s a year away, plans are in the making for next year’s event on September 23rd.

Organizer Chris Woods says Algonquin Outfitters is having a Paddle Art Contest which people can sign up for now.

Woods says to enter the contest visit an Algonquin Outfitters store.

He says the proceeds from the auction will go towards local charities.