Preparations are now underway in downtown Penticton to transform Gyro Park into a festival site that will host thousands of people during Frost Fest Winter Carnival, running this weekend (Jan. 23-25).
To ensure the public’s safety, a road closure will be in effect within the 100 block of Main Street (between Westminster and Lakeshore Drive) starting at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22 until noon on Monday, Jan. 26.
During this time, parking will not be available on Main Street in front of City Hall or the neighbouring businesses. Access will be pedestrian‑only and drivers are asked to follow posted detours.
In addition, the outdoor rink will be closed to the public for maintenance on Tuesday, Jan. 20 and Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon each day. It will also be fully closed on Friday, Jan. 23 and Saturday, Jan. 24 for the Frost Fest hockey tournament.
The full schedule is listed below and available online at frostfest.ca. All events are free to attend unless specified.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, January 23
- 3-8 p.m.: Frost Fest Faceoff hockey tournament on the outdoor rink
- 3-8 p.m.: Food Lane on Main (food trucks) beverage garden
- 4:30-7 p.m.: Hot Air Balloon Glow up at Okanagan Lake Park (start inflating at 4:30 p.m.,
- 5:30-9 p.m.: Frost Fest Gala at Poplar Grove Winery (ticketed event)
- 6:30-8 p.m.: Mini Slope & Slide: Bring your sleds for some snowy fun at Gyro Park
Saturday, January 24
- 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Frost Fest Faceoff hockey tournament on the outdoor rink
- 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Family Zone by Ha Ha Ha Kidzfest at Gyro Park, with plenty of free family-friendly activities, including the gingerbread house building, while supplies last. Main Street will be transformed into a winter wonderland of fun
- 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.: Hungry? The Food Lane on Main will feature seven food trucks
- 12-8 p.m.: Beverage garden
- 4-7 p.m.: Peach City Rail Jam (Warmup begins at 4 p.m.; competition starts at 5 p.m.)
- 7 p.m. – close: Arctic Afterparty at BNA Brewing *Minors until 10 p.m. only
Sunday, January 25
- 8:30-10:30 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast with Penticton Firefighters at the Barking Parrot
- 10 a.m.: Frosty Toes Winter Dip at the Lakeside Hotel Beach
- 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Gym Flurries (open gym), Community Centre Gymnasium
- 1:30 – 4 p.m.: Matinee Movie Melt – The Mighty Ducks, Cleland Theatre (ticketed)
Thank you to our sponsors and partners
The City of Penticton would like to thank its sponsors and partners who have helped make this event possible, including Ha Ha Ha Kidzfest, Freeride Boardshop, Wildstone Construction, Big Steel Box, Apex Mountain Resort, Superior Septic Services Inc., Trademark Industries, KDL Scaffold, Penticton Lakeside Resort, Penticton Skaha Physiotherapy, Costco Wholesale, Sherwood Brand Solutions, Canco Propane, Parkers Chrysler, Penticton Seniors’ Centre, BNA Brewing, Apex Freestyle Club, KISU Swim Club and Penticton Home Hardware.