Winterfest 2020 plans to be bigger and better than ever

“There will be a week break then we’ll start again on Feb. 27 which is the chuck sleds where kids race on the ice. Then Feb. 28 is the kick off barbecue beginning at 6 p.m.,” Paul said.

Paul added there will be sleigh rides and fireworks to follow the barbecue after dusk.

“Tyler Lewis Cabaret starts at 9 p.m. Lewis was a Canadian Idol contestant and an up-and-coming country artist,” he said.

Paul said new events this year boasts a bonspiel, a ride experience, indoor RC races, bouncy houses, and a talent show. The roast beef banquet at the Civic Center plans to accomodate more people this year and there will be an adventure smart presentation put on by Search and Rescue.

Also in the works is a Norwegian winter sport called Skijoring where a person on skis is pulled by a horse.

(submitted photo/Tina Yu)

“You’ll need to purchase a button and you can find them in retail stores in Meadow Lake. They’re $10. Once you’ve got that button, that allows you into every event. The Tyler Lewis Cabaret is an additional door charge of $10,” Paul said.

“Everything takes place at the arena site so if it’s not at the arena, it’s at the stampede grounds, the civic center or the curling rink. It’s all right there except for the fishing derby which is at the lake.”

Paul added planning a community event of this magnitude can requires a heavy commitment from volunteers and organizers.

“It needs the community support. It’s a lot of work. We go into planning a year in advance and it’s a lot of work. With the community showing the support it did last year, it makes it all worthwhile,” he said.

Last year approximately 1,000 people came out for Winterfest 2019.

Buttons will be ready for sale next week at retail stores around the city.

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nicole.reis@jpbg.ca

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by Nicole Reis

Winterfest 2020 plans to be bigger and better than ever

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