Salmon Arm Winter Fun Fest
Media Release
Organizers of The Salmon Arm Winter Fun Fest have released schedules confirming the winter celebration holiday experience that will open this February Family Day weekend at the north Salmon Arm Fairgrounds. The family-friendly festival provides two days of a free family-oriented event promoting the joy of outdoor winter activities in the Shuswap through the blending of sport, recreation, arts and culture. The outdoor festival will run February 18 and 19.
“The festival has something for all ages and we are excited that our programming is put on by local artists, musicians and businesses,” said Jim McEwan, festival organizer.
“There is definitely a strong appetite within the community to experience the range of winter events that the Shuswap has to offer,” said McEwan. “We really wanted to bring a free, family festival to Salmon Arm that would exceed expectations and give visitors and the community something new to look forward to every year.”
Downtown Salmon Arm is getting in the winter spirit with a Hot Chocolate Trail. At this year’s Winter Fun Fest, we have the 1st Annual Hot Chocolate Trail where we’ll see Downtown Salmon Arm’s finest local hot chocolate crafters create a unique hot chocolate that will tempt taste buds and awaken senses. Tickets are limited and are available online at: https://salmonarmfair.ca/winter-funfest
The festival will feature Christine’s face painting, Maggie’s balloon art, Kiki the Eco Elf and the Winter Queen is scheduled to make an appearance. Guests can sit back and enjoy an entertainment tent with live music from Green Room, Blu & Kelly Hopkins, Kiki the Eco Elf, Hat Trick Band, In My Orange Kitchen, Shuswap Pipes and Drums, Shuswap Dance Centre, and the Canoe Rockers. A wonderful selection of food from Biggz BBQ, Mystic Pizza, Arma Greek Food, Momma’s Bannock and hot chocolate from the Girl Guides. and a marketplace featuring with 28 local vendors.
After competition, attendees can enjoy a hot meal or Bannock while listening to live music, before they participate in more contests such as the Frozen Boot Toss or the Cast Iron Fry Pan Toss. How about an Ice Cream eating contest? There will also be drop in kickball and Sno Crocket. Guests will marvel at the artistic talent on display at the snow sculpture demonstrations.
In keeping with tradition, there is a Winter Fun Fest Parade scheduled for Saturday, February 18 starting at 5pm. We still have room for entries and encourage all service groups, businesses and sport teams to enter. All the details and online entry form are available at https://salmonarmfair.ca/winter-funfest
