Grand Bend Winter Carnival – February 17-20, 2012
Celebrating 26 Years!
This year’s theme: Medieval Times
The Winter Carnival Committee is hard at work planning the 2012 event. The Chair – Linda Tilson (of Paddington’s) invites anyone interested in helping out – whether volunteering on the day or donating a prize or helping to plan a segment of this family-friendly event – to please join her and the Committee.
Schedule of events and details subject to change. Please look for more details closer to the Carnival weekend and be sure to check-out hot spots around town.
Questions: about events, participation or registration, email gbwintercarnival@gmail.com
Print a copy: click here to open a PDF document of all the events, dates, times and locations!
Events on Friday February 17 2012
Snow Sculpturing Businesses and Families are invited to join in the snow sculpture contest with a smaller snow box to work with – Various locations. Medieval Theme Or a Code of Arms representing your group. Contact Tracey at the River Bend for details or to register. 519-238-6919
No snow?! No Problem… Create Medieval-themed creations out of cardboard, plywood, chicken wire or whatever fixin’s you can find.
5pm: Meat Draw
Location: Legion
5pm: BYOM (Bring Your Own Meat) BBQ
Location: Gables
Reserve early call 519-238-2371. *Age of majority event
6pm: Sobeys Drive In Movie Night
Location: Grand Bend Public School
Build your own Medieval Themed Buggy, carriage or horse.
7pm: Opening Ceremony
Location: White Caps
Join us as Benguin goes Medieval for the weekend. Entertainment, featuring a Medieval musical group and Michael VanHevel.
8pm: Amazing Magic Show of Phillip & Henry Productions
Location: Oakwood – Club House
Free event. Bring the kids and prepare to be amazed by a special family magic show.
Events On Saturday February 18 2012
9am: Gables Co-ed Sno-Pitch Tournament
Location: Lions Park – beside the Legion
Contact: Scott Musser 519-868-6690
9am: 2 for 1 Family Swim
Location: Pine Dale Motor Inn.
Open until 9pm. Cost $6 for two people.
10am: Health & Wellness Craft Show
Location: Pine Dale Motor Inn
Show open 10am – 5pm. Vendors welcome. Contact Mary-Jo 519-238-2231
11am: Rotary Winter Carnival Parade
This year Food Drive Donations will be collected on the parade route down Main Street. To enter a Float this year contact: Shelley Snider shellssnider@hotmail.com
12pm: United Church Luncheon – Donations
Location: Grand Bend United Church
12pm: Horse & Carriage Rides
Sponsored in part by Hay Communications. Family and friends join together to enjoy an afternoon of horse drawn carriage ride. Donations accepted.
1pm: Youth Activities
Location: Grand Bend Public School
Youth are invited to come out to enjoy some indoor sports, crafts and much more for the afternoon. Events will take place between 1pm – 4pm
1-3pm: Archery Demonstration
Location: Paddington’s
Free event. Witness a demonstration of archery prowess and try out your Robin Hood skills!
1:15pm: Medieval Concert
Location: Grand Bend United Church.
Featuring Roberta Walker and company. Medieval Music for a mid-winter’s day. Donations welcome to support the artists’ hard work.
1pm: Tobogganing
Location: Oakwood
Grab your helmet, crazy carpets to enjoy so good ol’ fashion sleddin’. Hot Chocolate and a good time will be available.
1pm: Paddington’s Shuffleboard
Location: Paddington’s Pub
Enjoy playing a frozen outdoor shuffleboard. Get your team together and call: 519-238-5788
1pm: 16th Annual Riverbend Olympics
Location: River Bend
Gold Medal Prizes along with other Awards up for grabs. Get your team together and contact: Tracey 519-238-6919. *Age of majority event
1pm: Gables Talent Show
Got talent, musical skills or a great voice that only a mother could love? Grand Bend’s got talent!
2pm: Paddington’s Pub presents Silvia & The Boyfriends, a Blues band, until 6pm
3pm: Mad Science Returns!
Location: Grand Bend Public School
Join us for this fun and wacky take on scien.
3pm: Afternoon Entertainment
Location: Legion
4pm: White Cap’s Jousting Contest
Grab a partner or come out solo to test your skills at Jousting with foam jousts on tikes! Call to register in advance – 519-238-2203 or show up.
5pm: Dinner & Entertainment
Location: Oakwood
Reservations required after 5pm. Dinner with Michael VanHevel. Call to reserve: 519-238-7325.
6pm: Siv’s Pub & Grill First Annual Wing Eating Contest
Location: Siv’s Pub & Grill
Spectators welcome! To register your appetite call: 519-238-8256
7pm: Pyro Celebrations in the Sky
Location: Ball Park
Winter Carnival Fireworks Celebration. Donations Accepted.
9pm: River Bend’s Karaoke Contest
Location: The River Bend
Come one come all! *Age of majority event.
9pm: White Caps’ Presents – Larry Miles Blues Band
Location: White Caps
9pm: Gables presents – The Lines Between
Events On Sunday February 19 2012
8am: Grand Bend Fireman’s Breakfast
Location: behind the Bank of Montreal
Adults $6.00. Ages 5 – 12 $3.00. Under 5 eat free. Food Donations accepted at this event
9am: Gables Co-ed Sno-Pitch Tournament
9am: 2 for 1 Family Swim
Location: Pine Dale Motor Inn
Open until 9pm. Cost $6 for two people.
10am: Winter Art Tour Show & Sale
Location: Pine Dale Motor Inn
Open until 5pm. Enjoy a gathering of local artist masterpieces. Interested in displaying your art? Call Glen Baillie: 519-238-1472.
1pm: Youth Talent Show
Location: the Legion
Gather your friends, troupes or teams to showcase your hidden talent. To register contact: gbwintercarnival@gmail.com
Special Event: Magic Show to follow the Youth Talent Show!
1-3pm: Archery Demonstration
Location: Paddington’s
Free event. Witness a demonstration of archery prowess and try out your Robin Hood skills!
12pm: Horse & Carriage Rides.
Donations accepted.
1pm: Grandpa Jimmy’s Brew & Stew
Location: Grandpa Jimmy’s Scottish Bakery
Sample a variety of stews and sweet treats. For details, contact Ruth at 519-238-5055.
1pm: Tobogganing
Location: Oakwood
1pm: Paddington’s Shuffleboard
Location: Paddington’s Pub
2pm: Waiters’ Races
Location: Colonial Hotel
Gather your team and register for this fun filled obstacle course. Contact: Judy 519-238-2371
4pm: Paddington’s Pub presents – Paul Angille Blues & Rock n’ Roll until 8pm
4pm: River Bend presents – Jordan Grainger until 6pm
5pm: Medieval Dinner
Location: FINE Restaurant
Dine Medieval style, no utensils’ required. Reservations required contact: 519-238-6224
8pm: White Caps’ Jam Nite!
Location: White Caps
9pm: Gables presents – The Lines Between
Events On Monday February 20 2012
9am: 2 for 1 Family Swim
Location: Pine Dale Motor Inn
Open until 9pm. Cost $6 for two people
10am: Family Day Portrait Breakfast Tour
Bring the family out for breakfast to share your stories from the 2012 Grand Bend Winter Carnival. Purchase a portrait and children under 10 years old eat free. Picture proceeds go toward the Winter Carnival Fund. Participating restaurants include:
- Aunt Gussie’s Country Dining
- Back n’ Time
- The Colonial
- White Caps
1pm: Youth Photo Workshop
Location: Youth Centre
Ages 8 and up, bring out your digital camera for a fun-filled photo workshop. Limited spaice availabe – only 15 spots! For questions and interest in registraion, email: gbwintercarnival@gmail.com
2pm: Closing Ceremonies
Location: the Legion
Wrap up to celebrate the weekend with pictures, art work from the youth craft event and live music. Winnters of the sculptures, parade float and drink winners. Draw for Winter Carnival Lanyards – GRAND PRIZE $1000 cold hard cash. Purchase your lanyard $10 ticket.
Be sure to check out all the hot spots in town as there will be plenty of live entertainment all over town: Colonial, Gables, Paddington’s Pub, River Bend Bar & Grill and White Caps.
While you are at each participating bar be sure to inquire about their Medieval Drink for the weekend and vote for your favourite beverage.
Stay up to date via our Media Sponsors Lakeshore Advance and The Beach 104.9, Online at Face Book Grand Bend Winter Carnival Group.
