Argh Matey! Carnival Tickets Go On Sale Soon

Nov 6, 2018 | 6:30 PM

Tickets go on sale at 9 am Dec 7th for Vernon Winter Carnival events.

The 59th annual event with the theme ‘A Pirate’s Carnival’ will be held next February 1-10, presented by Valley First.

“The line up of events this year is absolutely amazing,” says executive director Vicki Proulx. “There is literally something for everyone to do.”

Over 95 events have been booked, 33 which will have tickets on sale Dec 7th.

“Returning favourite events do sell out quickly, so don’t be disappointed and buy your tickets early, they make great Christmas gifts,” says Proulx.

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One change this year will see sales for the popular Suds N Cider event only available over the phone or in person at the Carnival Office due to the high volume of sales in past years.

There are 11 new events to Carnival this year:

Guided Snowshoe Tour at Sovereign Lake
Pirate Craft Party at Vernon Teach and Learn
A Pirate’s Cabaret hosted Valley Vocal Arts
A Night in the Ukraine hosted by Sadok
The BeercanBeiner at Sovereign Lake
Dining with the Dead at Italian Kitchen
Pirates & Parrots Buffet & Bash at The Vernon Yacht Club

New Free Events include:
Treasure Your Health Fair hosted by Vernon Chiropractic & Massage
Wings Pirate Ship Party
Family Friendly NFL Super Bowl at The Green Pub
Valley First Treasure Hunt

2019 will also host the return of Broomball – hosted by the Village Green Hotel Complex.

“I am also so excited to hear that Broomball is returning, that was a fan favorite for sure. We look forward to seeing you all at one of the many events,” says Carnival chair Deb White.

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 Ave.

by Corey Fischer