Get out, and chill out at the Town's annual winter carnival, February 14 - 17, 2020. With a schedule packed full of fun activities, Snowfest 2020 is sure to have something for everyone to enjoy!
Check back regularly for schedule updates!
Festival Highlights
Christmas Tree Bonfire and Fireworks
Sunday, February 16 from 6-8 PM at the Town Docks
Come out to the Town Docks from 6-8 PM where the Parry Sound Fire Department will be lighting the Christmas Tree bonfire! Don't miss the brilliant fireworks show at 7 PM over frozen Georgian Bay, and keep yourself warm with free hot chocolate and treats, courtesy of Tim Hortons! DJ Dave will be kicking out the jams.
Mayor McGarvey's Free Family Day BBQ
Monday, February 17 from 11 AM - 2 PM at the Bobby Orr Community Centre
Mayor McGarvey will be working the grill serving you free hot dogs, hamburgers, refreshments, and treats! Don't miss the live animal show and petting zoo in the upstairs hall, and make your way over to the Hart room for board games and activities. There will also be free public skating on the ice pad.
See below for the 2020 event schedule!
Full Event Schedule
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Friday, February 14
| Time |
Activity |
Location |
| 6 PM - 1 AM |
Fisherman's Ball Dinner and Dance
Kick off the weekend with a delicious dinner, then let loose on the dance floor.
Featuring the Sunny Slope Bootlegger Band. Dinner and dance is $25/person, or $10 for the dance only. Doors at 5 PM. Tickets available at Ritchie Insurance and Orr's Fine Meats and Deli. Call Jim for more information at 705-746-4576.
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Stockey Center |
Saturday, February 15
| Time |
Activity |
Location |
| 8 - 4 PM |
Shamrock Minor Novice Jamboree
Register in advance
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Bobby Orr Community Centre |
| 8 - 1 PM |
Seguin Sled Dog Mail Run
If you would like to experience the excitement of this event, come to meet the drivers and the dogs in the Village of Humphrey.
Enjoy breakfast with the group at the Humphrey Community Centre. There will be activities for the children and many opportunities to have pictures taken with the beautiful, friendly huskies.
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Humphry Village |
| 10 - 4 PM |
Bobby Orr Hall of Fame
Enjoy 2 for 1 admission to the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame
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Stockey Center |
| 1 - 3 PM |
Wooden Fish Painting
1-3pm @ the Museum on Tower Hill (17 George St). A $10 donation is appreciated.
The painted fish will be hung along the fence of the fitness trail by the Coast Guard Office for all of those who pass by to enjoy the art created by our community.
Click on the link for more information http://museumontowerhill.com/Event.php?UNID=233
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Museum on Tower Hill |
Sunday, February 16
| Time |
Activity |
Location |
| 8 - 3 PM |
Broomball Tournament
Register a co-ed team of 6 for a day of outdoor fun!
$150/team, winning team wins back their registration fee, must bring your own helmet and gloves, sticks are provided. Two games guaranteed.
email aweeks@townofparrysound.com to register
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Town Docks |
| 3 - 6 PM |
Logging Competition Battle of the Fire Departments
Watch our local heroes compete in traditional logging games, including nail driving, a plank race, and lof course the log saw, and then try it for yourself!
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Town Docks |
| 11 - 7 PM |
Trestle Beer Garden
Enjoy beer from our local brewery, Trestle Brewing Company, while sitting outside by the fire.
*Must be 19 years and older
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Town Docks |
| 11 - 4 PM |
Snow Games with Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve
No better way to enjoy the Winter months than by participating in Winter games! There will be kick sleds, snowshoe soccer, Wasauksing Maple Taffy, and a Biosphere Waterfront Walk
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Town Docks |
| 11 - 7 PM |
Kid Zone
Snow slide, snow bowling curtesy of Georgian Lanes Entertainment, a hay maze as well as ice castle building and painting.
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Town Docks |
| 11 - 2 PM |
Boston Pizza Lunch
Boston Pizza will be selling pizza slices outside.
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Town Docks |
| 1 - 3 PM |
Wooden Fish Painting
1-3pm @ the Museum on Tower Hill (17 George St). A $10 donation is appreciated.
The painted fish will be hung along the fence of the fitness trail by the Coast Guard Office for all of those who pass by to enjoy the art created by our community.
Click on the link for more information http://museumontowerhill.com/Event.php?UNID=233
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Museum on Tower Hill |
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11:30-1:30
2:30-4:30 PM
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YMCA Move To Give
A YMCA staff member will be cycleing to help raise funds (loose change donations) and awareness for the annual YMCA Move To Give Campaign. The annual campaign is to help support children have a strong start and a bright future, give youth opportunities to meet their full potential, giving our neighbours the chance for a new beginning and give equal opportunities to live a healthy lifestyle.
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Town Docks |
| 6 - 8 PM |
Christmas Tree Bonfire and Fireworks
The Parry Sound Fire Department will be lighting the Christmas Tree bonfire! Don't miss the brilliant fireworks show at 7 PM over the Bay, and keep yourself warm with free hot chocolate and treats, courtesy of Tim Hortons! Bring your skates and toboggan as DJ Dave will be kicking out the jams!
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Town Docks |
Monday, February 17
| Time |
Activity |
Location |
| 11 - 2 PM |
Mayor McGarvey's Free Family Day BBQ with Live Animal Petting Zoo!
Mayor McGarvey will be working the grill serving you free hot dogs, hamburgers, refreshments, and treats! Don't miss the live animal show and petting zoo in the upstairs hall, and make your way over to the Hart room for board games and activities. There will also be free public skating on the ice pad.
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Bobby Orr Community Centre |
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THANK-YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS FOR MAKING THIS ALL HAPPEN
Top Tier Sponsor
Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve
Second Tier Sponsor
Shipman Electric
Home Depot
RONA
Third Tier Sponsor
Oldham Law Firm
