SNOGO HOUSE INFORMATION CENTRE

Location: The Capri Centre Mall
Time: Thurs Jan 22nd to Sun Jan 30th

Pick up your Snowfest Lottery ticket & keepsake Button from Jan 22nd to Jan 30th. The draw will be held at the Pheasant & Quail Pub Sun Jan 30th at 9:00 pm sharp.

1st Prize $2005.00 cash 2nd Prize Mid week ski vacation for 2 at Big White Resort, 3rd Prize Lover’s Night at the Ramada Inn, Kelowna, dinner at Mickie’s Pub.

The Daily Courier Colouring Contest entries may be picked up here and must be returned before Jan 30th so Snogo can judge them all. Come and visit with Snogo at
his house on Sat Jan 29th at 11:30 am.

Buttons also available at Orchard Park Mall
Thursday Jan. 27, Friday Jan 28 and Saturday Jan 29th

Thursday, January 27th
~Creekside Karaoke Contest~

Location: Creekside Pub, Lakeshore Road
Time: 8:00 pm to 12:00 pm
Contact: Richard Stotz 764.2335

Wow!! What a way to kick off Snowfest. Join us at the newly renovated Creekside Pub for a karaoke night. Sing your heart out for prizes and lots of fun!!!

~Freeze Frame Film Festival~
5:30 pm Wine & Cheese
7:00 pm Show starts Rotary Centre for the Arts
Tickets $6.75 Music “Sled Dogs”

Contact: Brenda 764 2973

Back to top

Friday, January 28th
~Parade of Lights~

Location: Beginning at Bertram Ave. proceeding down Bernard Ave and then to Doyle Ave
Contact: Cheryl Stone 863 9008
Time: 7:15 pm to 8:00 pm

Be sure to take in the Parade of Lights which runs down Bernard Ave. Don’t forget about the Snowfest Celebration Firweworks display immediately following the parade in City Park at Cold Sands beach. Head over towards the Bernard Street entrance to best view the fireworks.

~Snowfest Fireworks~
Location: ColdSands Beach, Kelowna City Park
Time: 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm

PLEASE DRESS VERY WARMLY: HATS, MITTENS, SCARVES, AND BOOTS AS IT WILL BE COLD OUTSIDE!! You will need to last at least from 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm. There will be lots of locations downtown to get hot coffee and hot chocolate.
~Snowfest Friday Night Alive~
Winter Beach Youth Party
Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Kelowna
Time: 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Contact: Gary 469.8956

Take out your sandles, shorts and shades. Be cool… music by DJ Roger. There will be summer treats, door prizes and more. Fun lasts until 11:30 pm.
~Snowfest Dance ~
Location: Ukrainian Culteral Centre
Contact: Deb & Tom 763 735 www.debandTomDance.com
1091 Coronation Ave

Swing, Latin, Ballroom, Country
$10.00 at the door, if you are wearing a Snowfest Button $5.00

Back to top

Saturday, January 29th
~Snowfest Bavarian Breakfast~

Location: Capri Centre Mall Mission Lion’s Club
Contact: Herb Combin 764.4545
Time: 8:00 am to 11:30 am

Come on down and enjoy a great pancake breakfast for a very reasonable price!!. Enjoy live entertainment by Remi Picco & the Alex Demeters Bavarian Band. Great family fun to start off your Snowfest Day!!

~Snowfest Indoor Soccer Tournament~

Location: The NEW Capital News Centre
Contact: Sport Kelowna 469 8504 or Parkinson Recreation Centre 469 8600
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sign up your team for this event at the NEW indoor soccer facility. All teams will play a minimum of3 games and all games are officiated. There are cash prizes for the finalists in each palyoff division. Tournament includes a Sat night social.

~Out of the Blue Ball Hockey~
Location: Mickie’s Pub Ramada Hotel, 2170 Harvey Avenue
Contact: Kevin Morrison 979-4548
Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Register at Mickies Pub if you want to be a part of the action, otherwise come on down for a lot of fun as a spectator. Players compete for the top three places which pay out cash prizes! Finals will be on Sunday.
~Snowfest Snow Babies Go Babies~

Location: Plaza 33, Rutland Road
Contact: Lisa Vere 765.6155
Time: 9:30 am to 11:30 am

A fun-filled action packed crawling baby derby. Watch moms & dads shake and rattle toys to get their little ones to crawl to them first. Lots of prizes.

~Malibu Marine Ski & Freeze~

Location: Grand Hotel Float Plane docks
Contact: Ron Phob 862.9422
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

The Malibu Marine Ski & Freeze is in it’s 10th year and is designed to raise money for the Kelowna General Hospital Critical Care Ward for kids. Participants partake in all kinds of chilly on the waer skiing activites- all in the name of Snowfest.

~Interior Savings Family Fun Day~
Location: City Park
Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Bring the children to City Park near Cold Sands Beach for a fun fulled time under the BIG TENT. There will be face painting, games, prizes and meet Snogo.
~Capri Centre Mall Snowfest Showcase~
Location: Capri Centre Mall
Contact: Lori McGrandles
Time: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

Several shows and demonstrations throughout the day, throughout the mall:
The schedule for each show will be posted at the Capri Centre Mall and at Snogo House.

Lita Prince’s Hula Dancers, Bryant’s Boats, High Octane Hobbies- motorized trucks,Marshal Arts demos by Alan Stembridge, K.C. Dance-tap, jazz, & lyrical dancing, Dance Force, Bright Side Cloggers, N.C.F. Breakdancers, Cherie Flemming’s Belly Dancers

~Power 104 Polar Bear Dip~

Location: Cold Sands Beach/ City Park
Contact: Dirtman 762.3331
Time: Noon

Just because we “do” our dip in late January instead of January 1st shows that we are thicker skinned in these parts! Dip begins at noon SHARP and lasts but a few moments. Dress your festive best!! Power will bring along the hot chocolate and a whack of prizes plus there are warm changing rooms for after. So NO whimping out this year!!

Sponsored by, Power104

~Snowfest Arm Wrestling Competitions~
Location: Capri Centre Mall
Contact: Keith Koenig 860 1829
Time: Noon to 5:00 pm (Weigh in at noon, 2:00 pm start time)

This is history!! The arm wrestling competitons have been happening for many years during Snowfest. There is a children’s category – 6 to 17 years & up. There are 11 different wieght categories for men and women, right & left arm. Call Keith to enter your son or daughter.
~Ali K Zam Magic Show~
Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre 1800 Parkinson Way
Time: Noon & 1:30 pm
Contact: Pam Wilson 469.8958

“Ali K Zam will dazzle and amaze any audience, young and old. A dynamic, high energy show will keep you entertained and leave you amazed. Watch items levitate, change locations, and even see a live escape!! This show MUST NOT be missed!!

Purchase your $2.00 ticket at the Parkinson Recreation Centre.
~Creekside “Snowjam” Guitar Jam Contest ~
Location: Creekside Pub
Contact: Richard Stotz 764 2335
Time: Noon to 5:00 pm

A Snowfest tradition!! This is our 3rd annual “Snowjam”. Come on down and get into the biggest guitar jam ever! Grand prize is $500.00 ($250.00 cash, $250.00 Gift certificates. 2nd Prize- DVD player... and many more prizes. MUST BE 19 YEARS OLD TO ENTER... Free admission – register at Lee’s Music
~Schmockey Afternoon in Kelowna~

Location: Memorial Arena, Ellis Street
Contact: Power 104 Tim Allen 868.9753
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

RCMP vs the Media

Not getting enough hockey??? Come on down to the Memorial Arena to watch the RCMP challenge our local media skating champs.

Sponsored by, Power104

~“The Heat Is On” Hot Wing Eating Contest~

Location: DJ’s Reataurant, Water Street
Contact: Connie Mainwaring 762.0172
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

The heat is on AGAIN…..Challenge yourself to eat the hottest wings ever!!
Win a prize, beat last year’s winners!

~“Recreation Kelowna” presents the annual Snowfest FREE SKATE PARTY ~

Location: Rutland Arena West
Contact: Pam Wilson 469.8958
Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Come out for a fun, family skate with “Rex” the racoon, at Rutland Arena West. There will be face painting, crafts, and lots of prizes. Skate rental will be available and the concession will be open. Admission is FREE!! However, please bring a donataion to the Food Bank.

~“ RJ McMasters” presents Snowfest Karaoke Night~

Location: RJ McMasters Pub
Contact: Dean Johnston 861.9756
Time: 9:00 pm to 12:00 pm

Ever wannabe a singer?? Well here’s your chance!! Lots of prizes, lots of specials, come on in for a fun night of singing.

~“Doc Willoughby's” presents Snowfest Celtic Night~

Location: Doc Willoughby's
Contact: Tracey 868.8288
Time: 9:00 pm to 1:00 am

featuring… O’Kannagan Celtic Band

Jump on in and bounce around to the famous O’Kannagans celtic music. Stay warm inside and heat it up!!

~100 years of Dance~

Location: OK Corral, Kirschner Road
Contact: Merle Lenz 763.5554
Time: 9:00 pm to 2:00 am

Dance all night long and see some demonstrations of old style dance going back many years. Lots of prizes to be won!! Win a door prize, win a spot dance prize.

~Snowfest Snopitch~

Location: Gordon Drive & Lexington Ave. (in front of Michaelbrook Golf Course)
Contact: Chris Jones 862.9619
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Sat & Sun Jan 29th & 30th)

This is a slow pitch featuring at least 5 innings, players will be in costume. Hot food and beverages will be served in the Media Centre Club house which is on site. Come on out and watch these pro?? ball players slip & slid around the bases... hope that they are using coloured balls as we all know what colour the snow is.

Back to top

Sunday, January 30th
~Snowfest Indoor Soccer Tournament~

Time: 8:00 am

See the Sat Jan 29 description

~Out of the Blue Road Hockey~
Time: 9 am

Finals
See Saturday description.
~Capri Centre Mall Snowfest Showcase~
Time: Noon

See Saturday description
~Mickie’s Snowfest Trivia~
Location: Mickie’s Pub, Ramada Hotel
Contact: Kevin Morrison 979.4548
Time: Noon to 4:00 pm

This is an interactive live trivia event. Competitors compete in teams of 4 for cash prizes.A mix of local and general trivia keep teams guessing the correct answers gain points for the win. Please register at least one week prior to the event at Mickie’s Pub.

$10.00 at the door, if you are wearing a Snowfest Button $5.00
~The Wizard’s Wondrous Wacky Hysterical Tales of the Okanagan ~

Location: Laurel Building, Ellis Street
Contact: Dan Tohill 712.0829
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

This show is for all the young at heart, an extravaganza of multi-media comedy, music, and dance using talent from our community wrapped in a history motif with fun and fantasy for all of the family.
The Center For the Arts and Technology Okanagan will create the electronic magic for this production. This multi-media program will present live on stage, video playback and live cameras to create this fantasy. Bring the whole family WIN the grand prize of a brand new bike!!!

The Wizard Productions over the last three years have been highly entertaining for all of the family!!

~Pheasant & Quail Pub~

Location: Pheasant & Quail Pub
Contact: Andy Starchuk 860.1066
Time: 7:30 pm
Live entertainment.

Have a great dinner, enjoy the music ..win the BIG prize of $2005.00 In a brief caes donated by Staples, or 2nd prize of the mid-week vacation for two at Big White, or the 3rd prize of a Lover’s Night at the Ramada Hotel and dinner at Mickie’s Pub.…be there for the action….win some in-pub prizes as well.

~Snowfest Snopitch~

Location: Gordon Drive & Lexington Ave. (in front of Michaelbrook Golf Course)
Contact: Chris Jones 862.9619
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Sat & Sun Jan 29th & 30th)

This is a slow pitch featuring at least 5 innings, players will be in costume. Hot food and beverages will be served in the Media Centre Club house which is on site. Come on out and watch these pro?? ball players slip & slid around the bases... hope that they are using coloured balls as we all know what colour the snow is.

Back to top

Previous Years Events

main - events guide - sponsors - board of directors - gallery - contact information