The Wakamow Valley Winter Fest returns on Sunday, Feb. 25 from 1 to 4 p.m., with wagon rides, outdoor games, concessions, a storytelling-centered campfire, a visit from Warriors mascot Morty the Moose Jaw, and much more for families to enjoy.
"This is always a fun event, and we really encourage families and the public to come out and enjoy the Valley with us," said Donna MacQuarrie-Bye, general manager of the Wakamow Valley Authority. "It would be nice to have the Skating Oval up and running, but Mother Nature is not co-operating with us, right, so it might be a bit of a smaller event. But no matter the weather, I do enjoy having the crowds come out for a family fun day and seeing everyone taking wagon rides and checking out the activities we have planned for them, like we have a storyteller from the Moose Jaw Public Library coming out to enhance our campfire.
"We could be in either bathing suits or parkas, but it will still be a good day."
The event will take place at 301 River Drive at the Kiwanis Pavilion in Wakamow Valley.
Winter Fest tends to be packed with families whose young children can grab a hot dog, roast a marshmallow, play some outdoor checkers, and hitch a ride with south Sask favourites the Prairie Percherons.
"This is a community event that is free for all, so we don't try to make a lot of money from this, it isn't really a fundraiser," MacQuarrie-Bye explained. "We're happy just to cover the cost of putting it on alongside our sponsors.
"Come on out and catch a picture with Morty (the Moose), enjoy the park, and at that point we'll also have some information about what our Strategic Plan will look like for the next three years, so that will be interesting for some folks. There should be something for everyone!"
