A brand new winter competition will happen within the South Okanagan subsequent month.
On Thursday, the Metropolis of Penticton introduced that it’s going to host Frost Fest Winter Carnival at Gyro Park on Jan. 20.
“Penticton could also be recognized for its seashores, lakes and summer time actions, however increasingly persons are transferring right here as a result of they’re realizing that the enjoyable doesn’t finish when the climate cools off,” stated town’s mayor, Julius Bloomfield.
“It’s time we introduced the group collectively for a free outside winter carnival to have a good time our vibrancy and all of the methods we are able to benefit from the open air within the snow and on the ice this season.”
The town says Frost Fest will function actions for kids, meals vans and a sledding hill. Additionally, there will probably be snowboarding and snowboarding occasion, with rivals performing methods alongside a ‘rail’ measuring 100-feet lengthy.
The competition may even participate on the similar time Penticton is internet hosting the B.C. Hockey League’s all-star weekend, Jan. 19-20. A abilities competitors and alumni recreation will happen open air at Gyro Park.
The town says extra particulars will probably be launched within the coming weeks.
“Penticton has an extended historical past of internet hosting unbelievable outside occasions, and but, most of them happen throughout the peak summer time months,” stated Jeff Plant, town’s sport and occasion supervisor. “Right here’s our alternative to present residents a purpose to get open air and have some enjoyable proper right here in downtown Penticton this winter.”
Data is accessible on-line.
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