The Wakamow Valley Authority is pleased to return its free family Winterfest event in 2023, offering families the chance to explore the park and enjoy winter activities (weather permitting) on Sunday, Feb. 26 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Winterfest 2023 will be held at and around the Kiwanis River Park Pavilion and Skating Oval.
"We will have games, crafts, snowshoeing, people can go skating on the oval, we'll have a couple of user groups with the park that will be out giving a little demo and promoting their clubs, there will be a $1 concession for a hot dog and donuts and that kind of thing," said Donna MacQuarrie-Bye, who became Wakamow Valley's new general manager in mid-November 2022 after the departure of Todd Johnson.
"We'll also have our firepit area where you can roast marshmallows," MacQuarrie-Bye said, adding that the park will supply the 'mallows.
Another big draw every year is the wagon rides supplied by Prairie Percherons. Percherons are a large draft horse breed originating in France. The big horses are similar in size to the famously huge Clydesdale breed.
The clubs that will be demonstrating and answering questions at Winterfest include the Moose Jaw cross-country ski club and the Kinsmen speed skating club.
"We encourage everyone to come down and participate and enjoy the winter activities our park offers," said MacQuarrie-Bye. "It's a free event, so join in the fun!"
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