Springfield Winter Carnival Feb. 10 - 12

The 2017 Springfield Winter Carnival will offer a variety of family-friendly winter fun, including tournaments, cardboard sledding, skating, and a circus magic performer. Winter Carnival events are scheduled for Feb. 10, 11 and 12 at the Crown Point Country Club.


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Checking out the weather report for Friday night's BONFIRE from 6-9pm: Yes, it's going to be cold outside, but the sliding and skating will be fantastic with fresh SNOW and a FULL MOON! A winter evening in Vermont is at it's best with FREE hot chocolate (provided by SunCommon) around the bonfire with friends and family, and plenty of food inside Crown Point Pub there to warm you up! Let's get this PARTY started, and keep it going throughout the weekend!



2017 Winter Carnival Schedule



Friday, Feb. 10

5 p.m.: Crown Point Pub open serving food & drink

6-9 p.m.: Bonfire, Skating & Sledding under the lights, and free hot chocolate all evening



Saturday, Feb. 11

11 a.m.: Open skating & sledding

12 – 4 p.m.: Wunderle’s Big Top Adventures & kids’ activities

1 p.m.: Broom Hockey Tournament

5 p.m. – 9 p.m.: Open Skating & Sledding, and music by DJ Mike Brehme

5:30 p.m.: Announcement of Snowman Competition Winners

7:30 p.m.: Fireworks sponsored by Atlas Fireworks and Kelley Sales & Service

7:45 p.m.: Bonfire



Sunday, Feb. 12*

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Open Skating & Sledding

12 p.m.: Cardboard Sled Contest (Rock ‘n’ Roll theme)

1 p.m.: Downhill Kayak Races

*To enter either of Sunday’s events, please show up at least 30 minutes in advance.

2017-01-24 / Local Springfield Winter Carnival starts Feb. 10 Meredith and Gwen Kelley rocking the sledding slopes. — COURTESY Meredith and Gwen Kelley rocking the sledding slopes. — COURTESY SPRINGFIELD — The 2017 Springfield Winter Carnival will offer a variety of family-friendly winter fun, including tournaments, cardboard sledding, skating, and a circus magic performer. Winter Carnival events are scheduled for Feb. 10, 11 and 12 at the Crown Point Country Club. “This year’s event promises to be the biggest and best yet,” said Caitlin Christiana, executive director of the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce, according to a Chamber press release. “Lace up your skates and enter a team of friends in the annual Broom Hockey Tournament. Put your creative skills to work and create a masterpiece for the Cardboard Sled Contest (Rock ‘n’ Roll theme),” Christiana said. Activities will also include a Snowman Competition, open skating and sledding throughout the weekend, and cross country skiing and snow-shoeing. Participants are asked to bring their own skates and sleds. New this year, the “internationally renowned one-man-show” Troy Wunderle’s Big Top Adventures will offer circus magic and hilarious antics, Christiana said. Other indoor activities will include face painting with Mona Frye, story time, and kids’ crafts. The carnival’s newest event this year will be Downhill Snow Kayaking Races. The carnival will also features fireworks, sponsored by Atlas Fireworks and Kelley Sales and Service, followed by a bonfire accompanied by outdoor music with DJ Mike Brehme. Parking for fireworks will be limited at Crown Point Country Club. Limited parking will be available at Crown Point Country Club for the fireworks. The SRCOC will offer free shuttle service from Riverside Middle School to the end of the Crown Point driveway, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11. Crown Point Pub will be selling burgers, hot-dogs, chili, French fries and drinks. The Springfield Winter Carnival is sponsored by Springfield Parks and Recreation, the EdgarMay Health and Recreation Center, and local volunteers. Volunteers are still needed, Christiana said. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/SpringfieldWinterCarnival or www.SpringfieldVtParksandRec.com To register for Broom Hockey, Cardboard Sled Races, Snow Kayak Races or Snowman Competition, contact Andy Bladyka at (802) 885-2727, or by email at springfieldrec@hotmail.com. For general information or to volunteer or sponsor, contact Christian Craig at (802) 885-2568 or at ccraig@myreccenter.org. 2017 Winter Carnival Schedule Friday, Feb. 10 5 p.m.: Crown Point Pub open serving food & drink 6-9 p.m.: Bonfire, Skating & Sledding under the lights, and free hot chocolate all evening Saturday, Feb. 11 11 a.m.: Open skating & sledding 12 – 4 p.m.: Wunderle’s Big Top Adventures & kids’ activities 1 p.m.: Broom Hockey Tournament 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.: Open Skating & Sledding, and music by DJ Mike Brehme 5:30 p.m.: Announcement of Snowman Competition Winners 7:30 p.m.: Fireworks sponsored by Atlas Fireworks and Kelley Sales & Service 7:45 p.m.: Bonfire Sunday, Feb. 12* 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Open Skating & Sledding 12 p.m.: Cardboard Sled Contest (Rock ‘n’ Roll theme) 1 p.m.: Downhill Kayak Races *To enter either of Sunday’s events, please show up at least 30 minutes in advance. Winter Carnival set for Feb. 10-12 Rutland Herald | January 24, 2017 By SUSAN SMALLHEER STAFF WRITER SPRINGFIELD SPRINGFIELD — Organizers of the 2017 Springfield Winter Carnival hope to rebound from last year’s snow-challenged celebration. Winter carnival was a longtime tradition in Springfield that had fallen out of favor, but a group — headed by the Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Springfield Parks and Recreation Department and the Edgar May Health and Recreation Center — have built the festival back up to its former fun. This year’s event will be held at the Crown Point Country Club in Springfield on Feb. 10-12, with festivities ranging from a broomhockey tournament, a cardboard sled contest and a Best Snowman contest held throughout the town. Other additions this year include Wunderle’s Big Top Adventures on Saturday and downhill kayak races Sunday. The kayak races will have a rock ’n’ roll theme, said Caitlin Christiana of the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce. As in years past, there will be a fireworks display at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and while parking is limited at the country club, there will be free shuttle bus service from Riverside Middle School. People can pre-register for any of the races, or show up 30 minutes before the Sunday events. In addition to the various competitions, there is open skating and sledding Saturday and Sunday. There will be a bonfire at 7:45 p.m., on Saturday. For more information, including schedules, check the festival’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ SpringfieldWinterCarnival, or www.SpringfieldVtParksandRec. com. People who want to register in advance for broom hockey, cardboard sled races, snow kayak races or the snowman competition should contact Andy Bladyka of the parks and recreation department at 885- 2727, or springfieldrec@hotmail.com. For general information or to volunteer or sponsor, call Christian Craig, 885- 2568, or ccraig@myreccenter.org.