Thank you to all of the volunteers in our community who make this event happen! Here’s what’s cooking with Vernon Winter Carnival today, Sunday, February-06-11
27th Annual Kids Truck Rodeo
Sponsors: Kal Tire
Time: 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm
Location: Kal Tire 5451 Anderson Way
Admission: FREE
Children aged 12 and under try their skills at manoeuvring a miniature truck on a speed course. Concession available – hot dogs, hot chocolate, pop, coffee
Ukrainian Food Festival
Sponsors: Vernon Seventh Day Adventist Church and Pleasant Valley Christian Academy
Time: Doors open at 5:00 pm - Vegetarian Ukrainian and Canadian Buffet – Dinner at 6:00 pm
Location: School gymnasium – 1805 45th Avenue, Vernon BC Gym behind SDA Church
Admission: NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR. $32.00
Voted Family event runner up in 2010. You are cordially invited to a festive vegetarian Ukrainian and Canadian cuisine, an array of authentic Ukrainian Food and Canadian food will be served buffet style. Ukrainian entertainment and silent auction will be included. No Alcohol will be served. Fund raiser for PVCA’s Mission trip planned for spring 2011. Tickets were available at Carnival Office and PVCA 250-545-7852
Feather Fancier & Antique & Collectible Sale
Sponsors: Vernon Pigeon & Poultry Club
Time: 10:00 am - 4:30pm
Location: Recreation Centre
Admission: By Donation
Spend a fun time viewing fancy birds, pigeons, bantams, roosters crowing. There are also tables of antiques and collectables for sale.
Snowshoe Safari
Sponsor: Outdoor Discoveries – Snowshoe Tours on Silver Star
Dates: Feb. 6,12,13
Times: 1:00 – 3:00pm
Location: Silver Star Mountain
Admission: Tickets available at Valhalla Pure on Silver Star Mountain 250-558-4292 or www.outdooradventures.com for more info.
A guided snowshoe adventure following wildlife tracks through the forest. The story of the subalpine wilderness unfolds. Includes on-mountain shuttle, snowshoes (or bring your own) guided tour, and hot apple cider by the bonfire.
Kids Karnival
Sponsor: Tim Horton’s & Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs
Time: 12:00-4:00 pm
Location: Boys and Girls Club Gymnasium 3300 – 37th Ave.
Admission: $3.00 per person or $7.00 per family
A fun festival for children and families featuring crafts, face painting, games and so much more. Activities suitable for children of all ages. Concession available – hot dogs, pop, juice, chips, Tim Horton treats. Costumes encouraged
Free Lessons at Cheek to Cheek Dance Studio
Sponsor: Cheek to Cheek Dance Studio
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: 3401A 30th Avenue
Admission: Free – COUPLES WALTZ
So much fun your cheeks will hurt! Just show up at the scheduled time ready to have a good time dancing. Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary. They love 2 left feet!
19th Annual “HOT AIR” Balloon Flag Grab
Sponsor: Swan Lake Nurseryland, CanWest Propane, Kiss FM, Lake City Casinos, Okanagan Spring Brewery, Hilltop Subaru, Shaw, St. Johns Ambulance Sun FM, The President Champagne co., Tim Horton’s, Vernon Winter Carnival, Village Green Hotel, White House Mortgages
Time: 9:00
Balloonists from across North America have a chance to compete for the annual Flag Grab at Swan Lake. The successful pilot to reach a hand sized Canadian Flag off of the pole... wins. The rules insist that the competitors must launch their balloons from the perimeter of the lake, fly across the lake, grab the flag, and fly 500 yards further before landing.
Hope you will find some Carnival fun out there today!
See you online,
Brell ~ Brenda Ellis REALTOR ®
Your Okanagan Real Estate Umbrella
with Century 21 Executives Realty Ltd
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Century 21 Executives Realty Ltd.
2907 - 32nd St.
Vernon, BC V1T 5M2
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