The Shaunavon Music Festival heads into its 85th year in 2019.

The Town of Shaunavon recently gave the Music Festival Association a $500 grant that will help to pay for their adjudicator fees and add to the scholarships the Festival gives out.

Nancy Phillips is the President of the Shaunavon Music Festival Association. She says the love of music is what helps with the longevity of the Music Festival.

"It's just the love of music. I really whole-heartedly believe that if you just love music and that's what these kids love to do, it's what these teachers love to do. And it's neat to see the arts and music that's supported in our community."

This year's Music Festival happens April 8-11.