The festival hosted 10 Arab states production of honey in addition to local produced honey.

The festival hosted 18 troupes, expanding to welcome three more schools.

In 2008, the festival expanded to ten days with all programs hosted at the Crest Theatre.

On the Sunday, the festival hosted an open air market followed by a fireworks display at night.

The festival hosted approximately 50 writers from across Canada and around the world.

In the past five years the festival has hosted more than 300 artists.

In 2005, the festival hosted a record breaking attendance of approximately 148,000 people throughout the 6 day event.

The festival has hosted works by many artists, including the following.

In 2012, the festival hosted around 125 special shape and sport hot air balloons.

In 2008, the festival hosted over 80 different films and ran from September 26-October 2.