Winterama
76th Annual Winterama Schedule
All activities and events are subject to change.
Friday, February 16th, 2024: Kick-off Night
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Location |
Notes |
Free Access with Button Purchase |
| Winterama Kick-off sponsored by Barber & Haskill |
6:00 PM Speech followed by performance. 7:00 PM Fireworks Display 6:00 – 11:00 PM Curling Club open |
Rotary Champlain Wendat Park Amphitheatre, 8 Owen Street |
Performance by: The River of Knowledge Come out and experience a breath-taking performance. The river of knowledge brings a beautiful educational experience through singing and dancing, where each spectator gets a newfound knowledge of how we all are in this together and how important it is to focus on unity. |
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Saturday, February 17th, 2024
Activity |
Time |
Location |
Notes |
Free Access with Button Purchase |
| 2024 BACKBREAKER 5000 Poker Run hosted by Georgian Bay Parts - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Meet at Town Dock, 2 Main Street | Registration required: www.georgianbayfunrun.com | |
| Winterama Craft Show at the Museum | 10 AM - 3 PM | Penetanguishene Centennial Museum, 13 Burke Street | Over 20 handmade and craft vendors throughout the museum | ✔ |
| Friends of the Museum Pea Soup & Chili Sale | 11 AM - 2 PM | Penetanguishene Centennial Museum, 13 Burke Street | Warm up inside the replica fire hall at the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum for our annual Pea Soup & Chili Sale. | |
| Rotary Winterama Parade | 11 AM | Main St between Jeffery St and Burke St | Theme: “Superheroes” Sponsored by Sunray Group | ✔ |
| Crokicurl | 9 AM - 4 PM | Penetanguishene Centennial Museum, 13 Burke Street | Drop-in program. | ✔ |
| Winterama Ice Fishing Hosted by the Penetanguishene Knights of Columbus | 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM | Town Dock, 2 Main Street | Drop-in program. | ✔ |
| Main Town Dock Activities | 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM | Town Dock, 2 Main Street into Rotary Champlain Wendat Park | Axe Throwing, Inflatables, games, Horse & Wagon Rides, Roaming Performers, Vendors, Snowshoeing, Snowmobile Rides for Kids hosted by GBSR, and more! | ✔ |
| Artificial Ice Rink | 11:30 – 3:30 PM | Town Dock, 2 Main Street |
Sponsored by Farlain Transportation. Skates available. *Helmets are recommended but not provided. |
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| Traditional Log Sawing Competition | 12:30 PM | Penetanguishene Amphitheater, 8 Owen Street | Watch teams compete in a traditional log sawing competition. | ✔ |
| The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show | Three 45 Minutes Shows: 11:30 AM 1:30 PM 3:30 PM | Town Dock, 2 Main Street |
The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show is a showcase of both traditional and current logger sports events. The show puts four lumberjacks up against each other in an action-packed competition. |
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| Rotary Winterama Polar Plunge | 1:00 PM | Amphitheatre/Curling Club parking lot. 8 Owen Street |
For more information or questions please email rotary.penetang@gmail.com 2024 Rotary Polar Plunge | Rotary Club of Penetanguishene (clubrunner.ca) |
✔ To watch |
Sunday, February 18th, 2024
Activity |
Time |
Location |
Notes |
Free Access with Button Purchase |
| North Simcoe Rotaract Cardboard Toboggan Races Sponsored by Tencorr Packaging | 10 AM - 2 PM. Check-in starts at 9:30 AM | Sandpit Hill, Lorne Avenue | All racers must be present during the entire event. Full details and Registration: https://top.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1195 |
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| Winterama Arm Wrestling Tournament |
Free registration 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM The competition starts at 1:30 PM |
Knights of Colombus Hall, 17 Poyntz Street |
Lots of door prizes and competition prizes! The Youth Winterama Arm Wrestling event is back for 2024. Youth can register for a chance to compete and win prizes (or win door prizes just for registering) on Sunday, February 18th! |
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| Outdoor Family Skate Party, Hosted by the Penetanguishene Lions Club | 12 PM – 4 PM | Town Dock, 2 Main Street |
Fun, family, and treats! Snow valley tube run onsite. Skates available. *Helmets are recommended but not provided. |
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| Indoor Kids Activities | 11:30 – 3:30 PM | Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre, 61 Maria Street |
Enjoy Zoo to You, face Painting, glitter tattoos, balloons, Crafts, games and more! |
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All Weekend Long
Activity |
Time |
Location |
Notes |
Free Access with Button Purchase |
| Annual Penetang Winterama U9 and U11 Local League Tournament | Schedule: https://penetangflames.ca/Tournaments/1343/Schedule/ | Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre, 61 Maria Street | Come join the relaunch of the Annual Penetang Winterama U9 and U11 Local League Tournament! Every team is guaranteed 1 outdoor game at the NHL Sized Tay Community Outdoor Rink. | |
| Mid-Winter Social at Discovery Harbour |
Exclusive $10 admission for button holders (not valid for tickets purchased online) Free entry for kids 5 & under. Offer is valid February 17-19 |
Discovery Harbour, 93 Jury Drive |
All Winterama button holders receive a special discounted admission to Mid-Winter Social when buying their tickets at the door! This discount is only available in person. Please show you Winterama button to ticket booth staff upon arrival and complete ticket purchase on-site. |
✔ Discount to Discovery Harbour with a Winterama Button |
Third-Party Activities/Business Engagement
Please visit the community calendar for full details on what our community partners are offering! The list below is a snapshot of what is offered!
February 16: Kick-off and warm up at the Curling Club, 6:00 – 11:00 PM
February 16 – 18: Delta Bingo's Winterama Draws!
February 16: Penetang Kings home game 8:00 PM Penetang Kings (hockeytech.com)
February 16 – 18: Flynn’s Winterama Weekend: Karaoke, food, live music & dancing
February 16 – 19: Penetanguishene Legion Winterama Weekend
February 17: A Passion for Fashion in store Winterama pop-ups and discounts
February 17: Georgian Queen Winterama Drinks and Chili
February 17: Winterama Bonspeil hosted Penetanguishene Rec Hockey League
February 17: Pulse in store promotion
February 17: Huronia Airport February Ski Fly-in
February 17 – 18: Knight Haven Bowling Winterama Special
February 17: La Cle Tradition Cuisine & Concert
February 16-18: World Famous Dock Lunch Winterama Weekend
February 17: Pier 21
Specific Application Forms
Parade Application Forms
Join in the 2024 Rotary Winterama Parade and Celebrate the 76th Winterama Carnival!
The Rotary Club of Penetanguishene is proud to again organize the Winterama Rotary Parade as part of the Penetanguishene Winterama activities. The Parade will start Saturday activities at 11:00 AM on February 17th, 2024.
This year’s parade theme is: “Superheros." Please view the form for details.
Vendor Application Forms
Winterama is accepting vendors for 2 locations.
1. Outdoor Vendors at Town Dock Saturday February 17
2. Inside Vendors at the Penetanguishene Museum Craft Show, Saturday February 17 from 10AM - 3PM
To apply, please fill out the appropriate form and return to the address directed.
Winterama Volunteers Forms
It takes a community to make magic happen! The success of Winterama is not possible without dedicated volunteers. Register to apply as a volunteer for Winterama. Having trouble using the online system? Hardcopy forms are available at Town Hall, or by emailing events@penetanguishene.ca
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Town of Penetanguishene
10 Robert Street West,
Penetanguishene, ON
L9M 2G2
T: 705-549-7453
F: 705-549-3743
