Vees announce Activate Penticton Outdoor Rink Frost Fest Schedule
Penticton, B.C. – The Valley First Frost Fest Winter Carnival returns to Penticton from Friday, January 17th, to Sunday, January 19th, in downtown Penticton.
The Penticton Vees are proud to partner with the City of Penticton and Ha Ha Ha Kidzfest this year. The Vees will be bringing a weekend full of fun family activities to the Activate Penticton Outdoor Rink.
“The outdoor rink is at the heart of Frost Fest, bringing a slice of Canadiana to life,” says Penticton Mayor Julius Bloomfield. “The lineup of events being presented by the Penticton Vees runs the gamut, allowing all ages and abilities to hit the ice. I hope everyone takes the opportunity to lace them up and join in the fun!”
Saturday at the Activate Penticton Outdoor Rink will feature, a public skate with Harvee, stick and puck, minor hockey skills clinic, Glengarry Skating Club intro to figure skating, and two three-on-three games, featuring Upper Dek Vees versus First Responders, and the Vees versus BCHL Alumni. The full schedule for Saturday’s events are below.
Saturday, January 18- Activate Penticton Outdoor Rink
- 8:30 – 9:15 am Public Skate with Harvee
- 9:15 – 10:00 am Stick and Puck with the Vees
- 10:30 – 11:30 am Penticton Minor Hockey Skills Competition with the Vees
- 12:00 – 12:30 pm Glengarry Skating Club Introduction to Figure Skating
- 1:15 – 2:15 pm Upper Dek Vees versus First Responders game
- 3:00 – 4:00 pm Penticton Vees versus BCHL alumni game
Also, at Gyro Park and Main Street on Saturday, from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, is the Kidzfest Family Fun Zone, presented by Fortis BC. The very popular Peach City Rail Jam goes from 4:00 – 7:00 pm.
New to this year is the 2025 Frost Fest Gala Dinner on Friday, January 17th at Poplar Grove Winery, from 5:30 – 9:30 pm. A formal event, giving you a reason to get out on a frost evening. This experience includes a full, three-course dinner, severed by Vees’ players. The night also includes delicious cocktails and wine, entertainment, hot air balloon glow up, and silent auction to support accessible child and family programming of Ha Ha Ha Kidzfest. Tickets for the gala are available at www.hahahakidzfest.com
Another new feature to Frost Fest is the Frostbite Film Night at Cleland Theatre on Friday, January 17th, from 6:30 – 9:00 pm. Enjoy a viewing of Cool Runnings. The Dry Grad Committees will be on site to sell go-to theatre treats, all by donation. Tickets are $5 per person and available to purchase at the Community Centre. Proceeds go towards the Dry Grad Committees.
For more information on the Valley First Frost Fest Winter Carnival, go to www.penticton.ca/our-community