Thursday, February 3, 2011

Grand Bend Winter Carnival

Its here again Friday Feb 4 thru
Sunday Feb 13
Celebrating 25 Years!

2011 marks the 25th anniversary of Grand Bend's Winter Carnival. 1986 was the first year the Winter Carnival was held. This year's theme, "Back To The Beginning" might - if you're the right age! - remind of the Back To The Future movies released in the 1980s.


Friday, February 4



6pm:Sobey's Drive-In Movie Night.


Where: Grand Bend Public School


Build your own car and come out to the movies. Ages - 12 and under. Runs until 9pm.


7:30pm:Garage Band Revue.


Where: Grand Bend Legion


Featuring Amitybeach, Demonic Demon Killers, The Nine Doors and Guests. All ages non-Licensed Event. Sponsored by the Grand Bend Optimist Club. Cost $5/person. Contact: Glen Bailey, 519-238-1472 or 519-238-5464 for more information.


Saturday, February 5


9am:Gables Co-ed Sno-Pitch Tournament.


Where: Lions Park, beside the Legion.


Contact Scott Musser for details at 519-868-6690.


10am:Scrapbooking.


Where: Pine Dale Motor Inn


Tables $15 - includes coffee and tea. To book a table call: 519-238-2231.


11am:Sno-Golf at Oakwood Resort.


Where: Oakwood


Enjoy a round of golf followed by bowl of chilli and Hot chocolate $15/person. Call 519-238-7325 to book tee time.


12pm:Children's Talent Show.


Where: Oakwood Clubhouse


Free admission. Call 519-238-7325 to register.


1pm:15th Annual Riverbend Olympics.


Where: The Riverbend


Gold Medal Prizes and other awards for competitors. Age of majority event. Contact Tracey at: 519-238-6919 to register.


2pm:Paddington's Shuffleboard.


Where: Paddington's


Enjoy playing a frozen outdoor shuffleboard. Get your team together. Call 519-238-5788 for more details.


2pm:AbraKIDabra Magic Show and Mad Science Show.


Where: Grand Bend Public School Gymnasium


Ages - 4 and up.


2pm:Karaoke with Grace.


Where: Gables


Age of majority event. Great prizes!


3pm:Ben Shane and Bobby K and Spaghetti Dinner.


Where: Grand Bend Legion


Call 519-238-2120 for ticket information.


9pm:Riverbend's Karaoke.


Where: The Riverbend


Age of majority event.


Sunday, February 6


9am:Gables Co-ed Sno-Pitch Tournament.


Where: Lions Park, beside the Legion.


Continued.




Friday, February 11


5pm:BYOM (Bring Your Own Meat!).


Where: Gables


Reserve early. Call 519-238-2371. Age of Majority event.


Saturday, February 12


9am:Gables Co-ed Sno-Pitch Tournament.


Where: Lions Park, beside the Legion.






9am:Health Wellness & Craft Show.


Where: Pinedale Motor Inn


Vendors: to book a table call: 519-238-2231.


10am:3 on 3 Road Hockey Tournament.


Where: Optimist Basketball court behind Firehall


Entry forms available at Grand Bend Chamber Office. Contact 519-238-8687 for more information.


11am:Back Door Lunch & Marshmallow Roast.


Where: Custom Catering, 12 Ontario St. S


Buy your lunch at the "back door", roast marshmallows around our firepit and enjoy hot chocolate. Children must be accompanied by an adult.


2pm:Paddington's Shuffleboard.


Where: Paddington's Pub


Enjoy playing a frozen outdoor shuffleboard. Get your team together. Call 519-238-5788 for more details.


2pm:Karaoke with Grace.


Where: Gables


Age of majority event. Great prizes!


3pm:Search for Talent .


Where: Gables


Win Prizes. Age of majority event.


3pm:The Persuaders and Steak dinner.


Where: Grand Bend Legion


$12p.p. Call 519-238-2120 for ticket information. Dinner 5-7pm.


5pm:United Church Chili Dinner.


Where: Grand Bend United Church


Warm up with chilli, salad, roll and pie $8 per adult. Hot dogs for children under 10 - $5. Call 519-238-8912 for more details. Please use side entrance.


5pm:Valentine's Dinner and Dance.


Where: Oakwood Resort


5pm - Delicious Buffet in the Oak Dining Room (reservations recommended). 8:30pm - Live Entertainment, Phil Sloan, in the Clubhouse. Call 519-238-7325 for details.


5:30pm:Rotary Club Parade.


Where: Main Street


Parade runs down Main Street towards the beach.


8pm:Winter Carnival Fireworks Celebration.


Where: Lions Park next to the Grand Bend Legion.


9pm:"Willy Styles" Live at The Riverbend.


Live entertainment.


Sunday, February 13


8am:Grand Bend Firemen's Breakfast.


Where: Located behind Bank of Montreal


$6/Adults. $3/Children ages 5-12 years. Kids 5 and under free! Please bring canned goods for food bank.


2pm:Waiter's Race.


Where: Colonial Parking Lot


Live entertainment by Lance Bedard. Phone Judy Mason at 519-238- 2371 to register.


3pm:Winter Carnival Raffle Draw.


Where: Colonial Rod and Gun Lounge


Draws for all raffle prizes and 50/50 Tickets. Friday, February 4


6pm:Sobey's Drive-In Movie Night.


Where: Grand Bend Public School


Build your own car and come out to the movies. Ages - 12 and under. Runs until 9pm.


7:30pm:Garage Band Revue.


Where: Grand Bend Legion


Featuring Amitybeach, Demonic Demon Killers, The Nine Doors and Guests. All ages non-Licensed Event. Sponsored by the Grand Bend Optimist Club. Cost $5/person. Contact: Glen Bailey, 519-238-1472 or 519-238-5464 for more information.

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