Winter carnival welcomes back popular events, along with new ones

Nov 29, 2021 | 11:00 AM

Some of the old favourites like the parade and snow sculptures will be back for the 62nd annual Vernon Winter Carnival, along with close to 20 new events.

The mid-winter festival, presented by Valley First, will be held Feb. 4 to 13, 2022.

“We are thrilled to see the return of many beloved Carnival traditions, such as the Snow Sculptures at Silver Star, the 50th Annual Coca-Cola Classic Peewee Hockey Tournament, and the 61st Annual Carnival Parade, just to name a few,” said Executive Director of Vernon Winter Carnival Vicki Proulx. “We want to invite all community members to embrace winter and have Snow Much Fun this February.”

The goal for 2022 was to bring back the popular in-person events and introduce some new and exciting features.

“The response from the community has been overwhelming! This is the most events we’ve ever had registered for Vernon Winter Carnival,” said VWC Society Chair Erik Olesen.

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The festival will host over 150 events throughout the 10 days of Carnival, all of which will follow the most current health orders from the provincial health officer. About one-third of the events, or 53, are hosted by Vernon Winter Carnival directly and the remainder are third-party events, put on by a variety of local businesses and organizations.

There are 19 new events for 2022:

Escape the Mayhem – Okanagan Science Centre
VWC Winter Playground
Artist Trading Card Session – Black & Whites – Vernon Community Arts Centre
Ladies Night Out- Make-up and Cocktail Class – Okanagan Event Planners
Snogolf Tournament – VWC
Try Canskate Kids & Teens/Adult Skate – Vernon Figure Skating Club
Virtual Bingo Night – Halina Centre
To the Max 80’s Party – Greater Vernon Museum and Archives
Snow Pitch Tournament – VWC Party Like Gatsby – Okanagan Event Planners
Towne Theatre Free Movie
Party in Plaid – Sherpa Events
Meant to Bee: Virtual Cheese, Mead & Honey Pairing Experience – Planet Bee
The Snowglobe Concert – VWC

And multiple new events at O’Keefe Ranch:

Blue Light Special
Film “Blue Steel” starring John Wayne
Blues Bands
Behind the Scenes Tour of O’Keefe Ranch
Cowboy Poetry

Event tickets go on sale this Friday, Dec. 3 at 9 a.m. Tickets can be purchased online at vernonwintercarnival.com/events by phone at 250-545-2236 or in person from the Vernon Winter Carnival office 3401 35 Avenue.

All events will take place under the most current public health orders and under the guidance of Interior Health. Some events may require proof of vaccination. Please be sure to check vaccination requirements prior to purchasing tickets and prior to the event.

**COVID-19 Info** some event tickets including Sip & Savour (formerly Suds N Cider) and the Parka Party at Predator Ridge will not go on sale until indoor capacity limits have been lifted in the Interior Health region. Check vernonwintercarnival.com for COVID-19 related updates.

by Pete McIntyre

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