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"Snowfest 2019"

Get out, and chill out at the Town's annual winter carnival, February 15 - 18, 2019.  With a schedule packed full of fun activities, Snowfest 2019 is sure to have something for everyone to enjoy!

Check back regularly for schedule updates!

Fesitval Highlights

Christmas Tree Bonfire and Fireworks

Sunday, February 17 from 6-8 PM at Kinsmen Park

Come out to Kinsmen Park 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 the sports fields, 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 on the ice rink and toboggan hill.

Mayor McGarvey's Free Family Day BBQ

Monday, February 18 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.

Click below for the full event schedule!

Full Event Schedule

Friday, February 15

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.

 Bobby Orr Community Centre                          

Saturday, February 16

Time Activity Location
8 - 11 AM                                 

PSHS Music Department Pancake Breakfast

All proceeds go to support the Parry Sound High School music program.  $6 for adults, $4 for seniors and students, kids 4 and under are FREE.

 Bobby Orr Community Centre
9 AM - 3 PM

Fishing Derby

Ice fishing in the inner harbour at the end of Champagne Street.  Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for children ages 10 and under.

 Inner Harbour (Champagne Street)
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Felted Art Workshop with Heather Darlington

Learn the basics of needle felting – also known as dry felting.  All materials are supplied.  Tickets are $45 + HST.  For more information, visit the Stockey Centre events calendar.

 Stockey Centre
12 - 2 PM

FREE Public Skating 

Come out and enjoy a free public skate at the Bobby Orr Community Centre from 12 - 2 PM.

 Bobby Orr Community Centre

Sunday, February 17

Time Activity Location
 9 AM - 2 PM                                                                                                        

Fishing Derby and Awards Ceremony

Ice fishing in the inner harbour at the end of Champagne Street.                                               

Awards ceremony in upstairs Hall at Bobby Orr Community Centre at 3 PM                                                                                                                                                           

  Inner Harbour (Champagne Street)                                                           
6 - 8 PM        

Christmas Tree Bonfire and Fireworks

Join us at Kinsmen Park where the Parry Sound Fire Department will be lighting the Christmas Tree bonfire!  Don't miss the brilliant fireworks show at 7 PM over the sports fields, 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 on the ice rink and toboggan hill.

 

 Kinsmen Park

Monday, February 18

Time Activity Location
10 AM - 4 PM                                                                                 

Bobby Orr Hall of Fame

Enjoy 2 for 1 admission to the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame!                                                                                                    

 Bobby Orr Hall of Fame                                                       
11 AM - 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.

 Bobby Orr Community Centre
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