Winter Carnival comes to a close

The Vernon Winter Carnival Society would like to express thanks to our sponsors, volunteers, event organizers, various media and to the community for supporting the 53rd annual Prehistoric Carnival Presented by Fix Auto Collision. This past Carnival was a tremendous success and it is attributed to so many great people from our wonderful city.

This year 7 events sold out and a number of events came very close! Our Balloon Fiesta had better weather this year and only missed one flight during the weekend. The parade was fortunate to have a nice day as well and the entries looked great, it is always a pleasure to see the work that so many volunteers put into the decorating.

A new event Winter Carnival put on this year was the Winter Carnival Family Day in Polson park on the second Saturday. The weather was absolutely beautiful and warm, there were hundreds of people who came out with their families to take part in free games and took home some great prizes. We look forward to running this event again and thank everyone who participated. We had some great sponsors for this event, we would like to thank Allan Francis Pringle Lawyers, Regional District of North Okanagan, Save On Foods, Sun Fm, Downtown Vernon Association and Funtastic Sports Society.

Another great addition to this years Carnival was Appetizers and Art. We were able to bring this event back with the support from the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program, Department of Canadian Heritage. To close up Winter Carnival Sunday night this event featured 8 local artists showcasing their skills and works of art to over 120 guests at the Village Green Hotel. There was a variety of interactive art, visual and of course delicious food! It was a pleasure to speak with the different artists and learn more about their works of art. Thank you to everyone who attended and a special thanks to the Department of Canadian Heritage for funding this event. 

Congratulations to the 53rd annual Queen Silver Star Royalty

Congratulations to Miss White House Mortgages, the new Princess Silver Star Antonya Crosby and Miss Durning Directions, Queen Silver Star 53rd Emily Pfannschmidt. They had a very busy and exciting 10 days of Winter Carnival!

Jopo Raffle Winners 2013

Thank you to everyone who supported the Vernon Winter Carnival this year and purchased a raffle ticket!

1st Prize Yvonne James Ticket 0988

2nd Prize Jan Christian Ticket 1724

3rd Prize Ann Caron Ticket 1059

Decorated Premises Winners 2013

Thank you to everyone who took part in the Decorated Premises Contest!

Window Display
Business up to 5 employees – Teeter Totter Toys
Business 6 or more employees – Canterbury Court Retirement Residence

Painted Windows
Business up to 5 employees – Vernon Chiropractic and Massage
Business 6 or more employees – Vernon Veterinary Clinic
Professionally Painted Windows – A.E. Berry Insurance

Interior and Costumes
Business up to 5 employees – Good Gracious Contemporary Gifts
Banks 20 or more employees – VantageOne Credit Union
Pubs and Lounges – Army,  Navy & Air Force
Hotel Lobbies – Best Western Vernon Lodge
Government Offices – Community Services Building
Non–Profit Organizations – Schubert Centre
Long Term Care Facilities – Good Samaritan Society (Heron Grove)
Retirement Residence – Columbus Court
Pre–School – Kids Corner Daycare
Non–Profit Community Living – Venture Training Uptown
School Foyer - Hillview Elementary School
Beauty Parlour - Illusions Hair and Body
Grocery Store 16 or more employees - Coopers Foods