Kenora Redneck Festival on hold

Plans to hold a Redneck Festival in the City of Kenora this October have been put on hold by city council.

Councillor Rory McMillan says he has concerns about the actual name of the event, while Chris Van Wallenghem doesn't like the fact the citycould be on the hook for the 20 thousand dollar start up fee.

City staff have been working on the Redneck Festival and planned to hold it the first weekend of October.

Council says it wants more information before proceeding with plans for the new event.