Snowflake Sponsors:D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches • Design Alternative • Finn Insurance

Franklin County Amateur Radio Club • The Hammond Family • Hawks & ReedMowry & Schmidt • Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters

Ice Sponsors:Summit Ice • Adam & Eve/ Swift Cleaners • David Singer Attorney & Mediator

Garden Cinemas • Greenfi eld Gallery • Greenfi eld Savings BankHawks & Reed • Franklin Community Co-Op/Green Fields Market

Olive Street Development • Ryan & Casey LiquorsBrought to you by the

Greenfield Recreation Departmentand the following local sponsors:

Recreation CommissionDonna DuSell, Myrt Jaquay, Rachael Jaquay, Francesca Passiglia,

Heather Valenta, Barbara Zaccheo

Director Of Recreation – Christy MooreProgram Supervisor – Kelly Jenkins Program Supervisor – Eliza Hollister

Snowball Sponsors:

We create community through people, parks, and programs! A Very Special Thank You To The

Greenfield Department of Pub lic Works

Blizzard Sponsors:

Nor’Easter Sponsors:

Greenfield Recreation Department 20 Sanderson Street • Greenfi eld, MA 01301 • (413) 772-1553

Check out our programs, all year long!www.greenfi eldrecreation.com/wintercarnival

Winter Carnival Event Locations 2019Events all over town, all weekend long!

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A: Beacon Field, Beacon & Gerrett StreetsFireworks, Sleigh Rides, Vintage Snowmobile Show, K-9 Keg Pull, DJ Jason Antes,

Cardboard Sled Contest, Snow Sculpture Contest, Cookie Bake Off, Chili Cook-Off, Snowshoe Demos, Fat Bike Demos, Hockey Match, Ice Bowling,

Broomball, Tug-of-War, Outdoor Ice Rink, Concessions, Warming Fire

B: Recreation Dept, 20 Sanderson StreetArt Exhibit, Family Fun Fest, Crafts, Greenfi eld Games, Face painting, Snacks

C: John Zon Community Center, 35 Pleasant StreetCribbage Tournament

D: Wilson’s, 258 Main StreetAmateur Photography Contest & Exhibit

E: Greenfi eld Public Library, 402 Main StreetInstagram Scavenger Hunt, Hot Cocoa & Board Game Social,

Downtown Poetry Walk

F: Hawks and Reed, 289 Main StreetWinter Carnival Ball featuring TapRoots and Wurliday

Big Saturday Jamboree

G: Hope & Olive Restaurant, 44 Hope StreetSleigh Bell Run

H: Highland ParkFat Bike Ride, Snowshoeing Trek

I: The 99 Restaurant, 17 Colrain RoadBreakfast with Olaf

Thank you for supporting Winter Carnival. Events like this are made possible by generous contributions

from the community. Donations are still being accepted.

Support Winter Carnival by participating in our Can Raffl e!Support Winter Carnival by participating in our Can Raffl e!The raffl e will be set-up at different events throughout the weekend.

Many fantastic prizes donated by local businesses. All proceeds help to support Winter Carnival.

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2:30 pm – Cardboard Sled Contest – Your creativity is limitless! Just about anything goes!! NOTE: If no snow, bring your sled to the fi eld. They will be judged on creativity and construction. The RULES are as follows:

1. Sled MUST be made of cardboard. Papier-mâché, tape, glue, and paint are also permitted.2. Sleds may not have plastic wrap, wood or other bottom surface material, or runners (unless cardboard). Tape is ok.3. Parents may help children build their sleds. 4. One Entry per person

Prizes will be awarded for the following categories:Youth - Under 16: Fastest, Most Creative, Zaniest, and Best Crash Group - 2 or more all ages: Fastest, Most Creative, Zaniest, and Best Crash Adults - 16 and over (single riders): Fastest and Most CreativeCorporate Challenge: Best DesignMost Literary: Win a bag of books in this GPL Sponsored CategoryOverall People’s Choice

3:45 pm – Awards Ceremony – Announcement of the Ice Carving, Parade of Lights, Cardboard Sled Race, Vintage Snowmobile Show, Cookie Bake-Off, Chili Cook-off, and Snow Sculpture Contest winners.

Winter Carnival Snack Bar & SouvenirsFood, drinks, snacks, and souvenirs on sale Sunday, February 3rd at Beacon

Field. Travel Mugs, Winter Carnival Hats, Greenfi eld Recreation Hoodies, Winter Carnival Shirts available. Adult & Youth Sizes.

Friday, February 1st Events All day - Live Ice Carvings Downtown - Artists will be sculpting ice

throughout the day in front of our downtown sponsoring businesses. Check out the Ice Walk Map included in this brochure. Vote for your favorite sculpture at the ballot box on the Town Common by Sunday, February 3rd at 10:00 am.

Amateur Photography Contest and Exhibit on 2nd fl oor of Wilson’s Department Store on display during store hours through Saturday, February 9. Black and white and color entries depicting Franklin County Winter Subjects/Scenes accepted at The

Recorder Offi ce reception desk (14 Hope St., Greenfi eld) from January 1st until Friday, January 25th.

Ongoing - February 1-3 – Downtown Poetry Walk – Stop by the library or look online for a map of our fi rst ever Winter Carnival themed poetry walk. A dozen poems will be posted around town to refl ect and enhance your winter carnival experience.

Ongoing - February 1-3 – Instagram Winter Carnival Scavenger Hunt – Find the items on our scavenger hunt list, take a picture and post it on Instagram. Everyone who plays wins a prize! The list will be posted online and available at 10 am Friday morning.

10:00 am-5:00 pm – Hot Chocolate and Board Game Social – Stop by Greenfi eld Public Library and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate! While you’re there stay to play one of the library’s many board games. Play areas will be set up throughout the main fl oor.

4:00 pm – Torch Lighting – A celebratory torch provided by Suburban Propane will be lit on Town Common to mark the beginning of the 97th Annual Winter Carnival.

5:00-7:00 pm – Warming Fire - Warm up by the fi re at Beacon Field – Bring your own marshmallows and hotdogs. Sticks will be provided.

12:00-2:00 pm – Fatbike Demo – Bicycle World of Greenfi eld will provide free Fatbike demos. Never heard of fatbikes? They are off-road bicycles with oversized tires that allow riders to traverse unstable terrain such as snow! Try one for yourself at the Carnival!

12:00 pm-4:00 pm – Snowshoe Demos – Eastern Mountain Sports of Hadley will provide FREE snowshoe demonstrations. Ask questions; learn tips and tricks of this winter sport!

12:00 pm-4:00 pm – Vintage Snowmobile Show & Rides – Take a trip down memory lane at the Vintage Snowmobile Show sponsored by The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts. Stop by and relive snowmobiling in its infancy, and listen to the stories of how snowmobiling used to be. Vote for your favorite in the People’s Choice Competition.

12:00 pm-4:00 pm – Horse Drawn Sleigh or Wagon Rides by Hub-bard Farm – $3 Adults, $2 for Kids 2-16 and kids under 2 are free.

12:00 pm-4:00 pm – Music with DJ Jason Antes – Come enjoy live upbeat music.

12:30 pm – Community Wide Tug of War – Gather ‘round for a good old fashion pulling contest!

1:00 pm – 7th Annual K9 Keg Pull – Run, dance, do whatever it takes to urge your dog across the fi nish line. Sponsored by the Friends of the Paws Park, Lefty’s Brewing Company and the Greenfi eld Recreation Department. Last year proved to be great fun with dogs of all shapes and sizes sprinting for glory pulling appropriately sized “kegs” – for a Chihuahua, that’s a beer can, while mighty rotts or shepherds pull full-size kegs (all empty of course). Register online in advance for $5, $10 day of with funds benefi ting

the Paws Park. http://www.greenfi eldrecreation.com/wintercarnival A donation box for the Franklin County Regional Shelter will also be on site. Come watch the most adorable event of the day at Beacon Field. Please be considerate and pick up after your dog.

1:00 pm – Ice Bowling – Come experience ice bowling on our ice rink! Can you get a strike on ice?

1:30 pm – Broom Ball – Attempt to sweep away your competition in a round of broom ball. No skates needed, only sneakers or boots!

1:30 pm – Check In Cardboard Sled Entries at Sled Check in Station – Save time by pre-registering your sled on-line. Pre-registration available until Wednesday, January 30th. Visit our website at: http://www.greenfi eldrecreation.com/wintercarnival to pre-register.

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5:30-6:00 pm – MEGAdance - Dancing in the streets! Join MEGAdance for a downtown dance party on Court Square in front of Town Hall. Get your heart pumping to the music with this high-energy dance fi tness program.

6:00 pm – The 5th Annual Parade of LightsThe 5th Annual Parade of Lights will help kick-off the festival with displays that will surely light

up the night! Decorated vehicles will travel from Newton School, along Main Street, down Federal Street, on to Beacon Street, and ending on Gerrett Street at Beacon Field. Lighted vehicle entries are needed. Entries will be judged with prizes awarded in multiple categories. See website for complete rules and application. Whether you are in the parade or just observing, it’s an event you won’t want to miss!

7:00 pm – Fireworks DisplayThe kick-off continues at Beacon Field for a dazzling Fireworks Display being shot from Poet’s Seat Tower. It’s a display that’s sure to captivate all ages.

8:00 pm – Winter Carnival Ball with TapRoots and Wurliday at Hawks & Reed – A great night of dancing to warm you up and get rid of your winter blues! Doors open at 8:00 pm, music begins at 8:30 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance, $13 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Hawks and Reed.

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Sunday, February 3rd Events8:00 am-10:00 am – Breakfast with Olaf at The 99 Restaurant – $6.00 per person. 10 and under $4.00. Two years and under free. Bring your family and friends to help support Greenfi eld Winter Carnival! Tickets available in advance and at the door. Purchase at the Recreation Department. Cash or check only.

12:00 pm – Snowshoeing Trek – Meet at Highland Pond parking lot at 12:00pm for a 60-90 minute free guided walk around Rocky Mountain Trails. Bring your own snowshoes!

– Beacon Field Events –Ongoing - Sledding & Outdoor Ice Skating – Come enjoy the Beacon Sledding Hill and our Ice Rink. Available all winter long! Bring your own sleds or skates.

Ongoing - Snowman Village – help build our annual snowman community at Beacon Field. Bring your own decorations and design your own snowman. Construct your own member of the Winter Carnival’s Snowman Village.

Ongoing - Snow Sculpture Contest – First come, fi rst claimed for pre-built snow mound (weather permitting) or make your own. Add your own fun accessories. (Food coloring only for colors please – do not use paint). Start as early as you would like. Judging begins at 3:15 pm.

Ongoing - Marshmallow Toasting by the warming fi re – Sticks and Marshmallows provided.

12:00 pm – Cookie Bake Off – Enter to win our Cookie Contest. Drop off your favorite cookies to Beacon Field at 12:00 pm. Bring a minimum of 2 dozen cookies per entrant. All cookie types welcome. Please share recipes and ingredients. Categories: Most Original, Best Overall and Best Decorated!

12:00 pm – Chili Cook-Off – Come sample chili prepared by our local restaurants who will be competing for bragging rights for “The Best Chili Around”

12:00 pm-1:00 pm – Hockey Match: The Franklin County Sheriff’s Hockey team will challenge the Franklin County Fire Fighters at the Beacon Field Outdoor Rink. A “Pond Hockey Rules” style game: 4 on 4 with goal boxes. Come watch the rivalry continue outside at Beacon.

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Saturday, February 2nd EventsWinter Carnival Family Fun Fest Winter Carnival Family Fun Fest

at the Youth Center, 20 Sanderson StreetSuggested Donation of $5 per person, $20 per family

10:00 am – Alex the Jester – Laugh ‘til you cry with Alexander, King of Jesters and his physical comedy show. He speaks a magical sounding gibberish called Grammelot that somehow makes sense to everyone, regardless of native tongue. He’s dazzled audiences on Showtime, America’s Got Talent, at Just for Laughs in Montreal, and off-Broad-

way in New York. His dialect, costuming, music, charisma and wildly imaginative spirit will transport you back to the days of the Medieval Fool. Your funny bone will never forget it!

11:00 am-12:30 pm – Art Exhibit – Artwork by Greenfi eld Middle School students will be on display on the Second Floor of the Youth Center. Come admire the artistic talent of our youth.

11:00 am-12:30 pm – Face Painting and Crafts for Kids – offered by the Recreation Commission and Macaroni Kid.

11:00 am-12:30 pm – Greenfi eld Games will bring fun to the table with new and exciting board games for you to play.

Ongoing – Paper Snowfl ake Contest – Drop off your homemade paper snowfl ake during Family Fun Fest or in advance at the Recreation Department to enter. We are looking for that one paper snowfl ake that stands out above all the others! It can be big...or small...plain…or bedazzled! Be sure to include your name, age, and phone number on the back! Winners will be chosen in multiple age groups. One snowfl ake per child.

Ongoing – Popcorn and Drinks available for purchase.

Saturday, February 2nd Events9:00 am-12:30 pm – Youth Basketball League Games – Greenfi eld Middle School. The Greenfi eld Recreation Basketball teams will be playing against local rivals. Ages 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is free.

10:00 am – Sleigh Bell Run – 4 Mile Road Race – A scenic course starting on Hope Street and running through Highland Park area. Pre-register at Recreation Department, online, or day of race at Hope & Olive Restaurant from 8:45-9:30 am. Prizes awarded for top fi nishers in each age division. First 75 entrants receive t-shirt and sleigh bell bracelets. $20 Pre Race Entry by Friday, January 18th, $25 after this date and on race day. Youth under the age of 18 are half price.

2:00-4:00 pm – Fatbike Group Ride –Bicycle World will be leading a group ride through the Greenfi eld Ridge. The ride will depart from Bicycle World, 104 Federal Street at 2:00 pm. Bring your own equipment.

3:00 pm – Cribbage Tournament – John Zon Community Center – Fun For All Ages! $15 Registration. Boards and cards provided. Custom Pioneer Valley Wood Art Championship and Runner-up Cribbage Board/Trophies awarded.

4:00 pm – Winter Carnival - Big Saturday Jam-boree at Hawks and Reed – With music and family fun. $7 per child. Ideal for young children Ages 0 - 8.

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Saturday, February 2nd EventsWinter Carnival Family Fun Fest Winter Carnival Family Fun Fest

at the Youth Center, 20 Sanderson StreetSuggested Donation of $5 per person, $20 per family

10:00 am – Alex the Jester – Laugh ‘til you cry with Alexander, King of Jesters and his physical comedy show. He speaks a magical sounding gibberish called Grammelot that somehow makes sense to everyone, regardless of native tongue. He’s dazzled audiences on Showtime, America’s Got Talent, at Just for Laughs in Montreal, and off-Broad-

way in New York. His dialect, costuming, music, charisma and wildly imaginative spirit will transport you back to the days of the Medieval Fool. Your funny bone will never forget it!

11:00 am-5:30 pm – Art Exhibit – Artwork by Greenfi eld Middle School students will be on display on the Second Floor of the Youth Center. Come admire the artistic talent of our youth.

11:00 am-12:30 pm – Face Painting and Crafts for Kids – offered by the Recreation Commission and Macaroni Kid.

11:00 am-12:30 pm – Greenfi eld Games will bring fun to the table with new and exciting board games for you to play.

Ongoing – Paper Snowfl ake Contest – Drop off your homemade paper snowfl ake during Family Fun Fest or in advance at the Recreation Department to enter. We are looking for that one paper snowfl ake that stands out above all the others! It can be big...or small...plain…or bedazzled! Be sure to include your name, age, and phone number on the back! Winners will be chosen in multiple age groups. One snowfl ake per child.

Ongoing – Popcorn and Drinks available for purchase.

Saturday, February 2nd Events9:00 am-12:30 pm – Youth Basketball League Games – Greenfi eld Middle School. The Greenfi eld Recreation Basketball teams will be playing against local rivals. Ages 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is free.

10:00 am – Sleigh Bell Run – 4 Mile Road Race – A scenic course starting on Hope Street and running through Highland Park area. Pre-register at Recreation Department, online, or day of race at Hope & Olive Restaurant from 8:45-9:30 am. Prizes awarded for top fi nishers in each age division. First 75 entrants receive t-shirt and sleigh bell bracelets. $20 Pre Race Entry by Friday, January 18th, $25 after this date and on race day. Youth under the age of 18 are half price.

2:00-4:00 pm – Fatbike Group Ride –Bicycle World will be leading a group ride through the Greenfi eld Ridge. The ride will depart from Bicycle World, 104 Federal Street at 2:00 pm. Bring your own equipment.

3:00 pm – Cribbage Tournament – John Zon Community Center – Fun For All Ages! $15 Registration. Boards and cards provided. Custom Pioneer Valley Wood Art Championship and Runner-up Cribbage Board/Trophies awarded.

4:00 pm – Winter Carnival - Big Saturday Jam-boree at Hawks and Reed – With music and family fun. $7 per child. Ideal for young children Ages 0 - 8.

5:30-6:00 pm – MEGAdance - Dancing in the streets! Join MEGAdance for a downtown dance party on Court Square in front of Town Hall. Get your heart pumping to the music with this high-energy dance fi tness program.

6:00 pm – The 5th Annual Parade of LightsThe 5th Annual Parade of Lights will help kick-off the festival with displays that will surely light

up the night! Decorated vehicles will travel from Newton School, along Main Street, down Federal Street, on to Beacon Street, and ending on Gerrett Street at Beacon Field. Lighted vehicle entries are needed. Entries will be judged with prizes awarded in multiple categories. See website for complete rules and application. Whether you are in the parade or just observing, it’s an event you won’t want to miss!

7:00 pm – Fireworks DisplayThe kick-off continues at Beacon Field for a dazzling Fireworks Display being shot from Poet’s Seat Tower. It’s a display that’s sure to captivate all ages.

8:00 pm – Winter Carnival Ball with TapRoots and Wurliday at Hawks & Reed – A great night of dancing to warm you up and get rid of your winter blues! Doors open at 8:00 pm, music begins at 8:30 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance, $13 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Hawks and Reed.

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Sunday, February 3rd Events8:00 am-10:00 am – Breakfast with Olaf at The 99 Restaurant – $6.00 per person. 10 and under $4.00. Two years and under free. Bring your family and friends to help support Greenfi eld Winter Carnival! Tickets available in advance and at the door. Purchase at the Recreation Department. Cash or check only.

12:00 pm – Snowshoeing Trek – Meet at Highland Pond parking lot at 12:00pm for a 60-90 minute free guided walk around Rocky Mountain Trails. Bring your own snowshoes!

– Beacon Field Events –Ongoing - Sledding & Outdoor Ice Skating – Come enjoy the Beacon Sledding Hill and our Ice Rink. Available all winter long! Bring your own sleds or skates.

Ongoing - Snowman Village – help build our annual snowman community at Beacon Field. Bring your own decorations and design your own snowman. Construct your own member of the Winter Carnival’s Snowman Village.

Ongoing - Snow Sculpture Contest – First come, fi rst claimed for pre-built snow mound (weather permitting) or make your own. Add your own fun accessories. (Food coloring only for colors please – do not use paint). Start as early as you would like. Judging begins at 3:15 pm.

Ongoing - Marshmallow Toasting by the warming fi re – Sticks and Marshmallows provided.

12:00 pm – Cookie Bake Off – Enter to win our Cookie Contest. Drop off your favorite cookies to Beacon Field at 12:00 pm. Bring a minimum of 2 dozen cookies per entrant. All cookie types welcome. Please share recipes and ingredients. Categories: Most Original, Best Overall and Best Decorated!

12:00 pm – Chili Cook-Off – Come sample chili prepared by our local restaurants who will be competing for bragging rights for “The Best Chili Around”

12:00 pm-1:00 pm – Hockey Match: The Franklin County Sheriff’s Hockey team will challenge the Franklin County Fire Fighters at the Beacon Field Outdoor Rink. A “Pond Hockey Rules” style game: 4 on 4 with goal boxes. Come watch the rivalry continue outside at Beacon.

Friday, February 1st Events All day - Live Ice Carvings Downtown - Artists will be sculpting ice

throughout the day in front of our downtown sponsoring businesses. Check out the Ice Walk Map included in this brochure. Vote for your favorite sculpture at the ballot box on the Town Common by Sunday, February 3rd at 10:00 am.

Amateur Photography Contest and Exhibit on 2nd fl oor of Wilson’s Department Store on display during store hours through Saturday, February 9. Black and white and color entries depicting Franklin County Winter Subjects/Scenes accepted at The

Recorder Offi ce reception desk (14 Hope St., Greenfi eld) from January 1st until Friday, January 25th.

Ongoing - February 1-3 – Downtown Poetry Walk – Stop by the library or look online for a map of our fi rst ever Winter Carnival themed poetry walk. A dozen poems will be posted around town to refl ect and enhance your winter carnival experience.

Ongoing - February 1-3 – Instagram Winter Carnival Scavenger Hunt – Find the items on our scavenger hunt list, take a picture and post it on Instagram. Everyone who plays wins a prize! The list will be posted online and available at 10 am Friday morning.

10:00 am-5:00 pm – Hot Chocolate and Board Game Social – Stop by Greenfi eld Public Library and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate! While you’re there stay to play one of the library’s many board games. Play areas will be set up throughout the main fl oor.

4:00 pm – Torch Lighting – A celebratory torch provided by Suburban Propane will be lit on Town Common to mark the beginning of the 97th Annual Winter Carnival.

5:00-7:00 pm – Warming Fire - Warm up by the fi re at Beacon Field – Bring your own marshmallows and hotdogs. Sticks will be provided.

12:00-2:00 pm – Fatbike Demo – Bicycle World of Greenfi eld will provide free Fatbike demos. Never heard of fatbikes? They are off-road bicycles with oversized tires that allow riders to traverse unstable terrain such as snow! Try one for yourself at the Carnival!

12:00 pm-4:00 pm – Snowshoe Demos – Eastern Mountain Sports of Hadley will provide FREE snowshoe demonstrations. Ask questions; learn tips and tricks of this winter sport!

12:00 pm-4:00 pm – Vintage Snowmobile Show & Rides – Take a trip down memory lane at the Vintage Snowmobile Show sponsored by The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts. Stop by and relive snowmobiling in its infancy, and listen to the stories of how snowmobiling used to be. Vote for your favorite in the People’s Choice Competition.

12:00 pm-4:00 pm – Horse Drawn Sleigh or Wagon Rides by Hub-bard Farm – $3 Adults, $2 for Kids 2-16 and kids under 2 are free.

12:00 pm-4:00 pm – Music with DJ Jason Antes – Come enjoy live upbeat music.

12:30 pm – Community Wide Tug of War – Gather ‘round for a good old fashion pulling contest!

1:00 pm – 7th Annual K9 Keg Pull – Run, dance, do whatever it takes to urge your dog across the fi nish line. Sponsored by the Friends of the Paws Park, Lefty’s Brewing Company and the Greenfi eld Recreation Department. Last year proved to be great fun with dogs of all shapes and sizes sprinting for glory pulling appropriately sized “kegs” – for a Chihuahua, that’s a beer can, while mighty rotts or shepherds pull full-size kegs (all empty of course). Register online in advance for $5, $10 day of with funds benefi ting

the Paws Park. http://www.greenfi eldrecreation.com/wintercarnival A donation box for the Franklin County Regional Shelter will also be on site. Come watch the most adorable event of the day at Beacon Field. Please be considerate and pick up after your dog.

1:00 pm – Ice Bowling – Come experience ice bowling on our ice rink! Can you get a strike on ice?

1:30 pm – Broom Ball – Attempt to sweep away your competition in a round of broom ball. No skates needed, only sneakers or boots!

1:30 pm – Check In Cardboard Sled Entries at Sled Check in Station – Save time by pre-registering your sled on-line. Pre-registration available until Wednesday, January 30th. Visit our website at: http://www.greenfi eldrecreation.com/wintercarnival to pre-register.

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Winter Carnival Event Locations 2019Events all over town, all weekend long!

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A: Beacon Field, Beacon & Gerrett StreetsFireworks, Sleigh Rides, Vintage Snowmobile Show, K-9 Keg Pull, DJ Jason Antes,

Cardboard Sled Contest, Snow Sculpture Contest, Cookie Bake Off, Chili Cook-Off, Snowshoe Demos, Fat Bike Demos, Hockey Match, Ice Bowling,

Broomball, Tug-of-War, Outdoor Ice Rink, Concessions, Warming Fire

B: Recreation Dept, 20 Sanderson StreetArt Exhibit, Family Fun Fest, Crafts, Greenfi eld Games, Face painting, Snacks

C: John Zon Community Center, 35 Pleasant StreetCribbage Tournament

D: Wilson’s, 258 Main StreetAmateur Photography Contest & Exhibit

E: Greenfi eld Public Library, 402 Main StreetInstagram Scavenger Hunt, Hot Cocoa & Board Game Social,

Downtown Poetry Walk

F: Hawks and Reed, 289 Main StreetWinter Carnival Ball featuring TapRoots and Wurliday

Big Saturday Jamboree

G: Hope & Olive Restaurant, 44 Hope StreetSleigh Bell Run

H: Highland ParkFat Bike Ride, Snowshoeing Trek

I: The 99 Restaurant, 17 Colrain RoadBreakfast with Olaf

Thank you for supporting Winter Carnival. Events like this are made possible by generous contributions

from the community. Donations are still being accepted.

Support Winter Carnival by participating in our Can Raffl e!Support Winter Carnival by participating in our Can Raffl e!The raffl e will be set-up at different events throughout the weekend.

Many fantastic prizes donated by local businesses. All proceeds help to support Winter Carnival.

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2:30 pm – Cardboard Sled Contest – Your creativity is limitless! Just about anything goes!! NOTE: If no snow, bring your sled to the fi eld. They will be judged on creativity and construction. The RULES are as follows:

1. Sled MUST be made of cardboard. Papier-mâché, tape, glue, and paint are also permitted.2. Sleds may not have plastic wrap, wood or other bottom surface material, or runners (unless cardboard). Tape is ok.3. Parents may help children build their sleds. 4. One Entry per person

Prizes will be awarded for the following categories:Youth - Under 16: Fastest, Most Creative, Zaniest, and Best Crash Group - 2 or more all ages: Fastest, Most Creative, Zaniest, and Best Crash Adults - 16 and over (single riders): Fastest and Most CreativeCorporate Challenge: Best DesignMost Literary: Win a bag of books in this GPL Sponsored CategoryOverall People’s Choice

3:45 pm – Awards Ceremony – Announcement of the Ice Carving, Parade of Lights, Cardboard Sled Race, Vintage Snowmobile Show, Cookie Bake-Off, Chili Cook-off, and Snow Sculpture Contest winners.

Winter Carnival Snack Bar & SouvenirsFood, drinks, snacks, and souvenirs on sale Sunday, February 3rd at Beacon

Field. Travel Mugs, Winter Carnival Hats, Greenfi eld Recreation Hoodies, Winter Carnival Shirts available. Adult & Youth Sizes.

Sculpture on the Common (Not a part of the competition)

Please Vote Only Once

SWIFT CLEANERS

Snowflake Sponsors:D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches • Design Alternative • Finn Insurance

Franklin County Amateur Radio Club • The Hammond Family • Hawks & ReedMowry & Schmidt • Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters

Ice Sponsors:Summit Ice • Adam & Eve/ Swift Cleaners • David Singer Attorney & Mediator

Garden Cinemas • Greenfi eld Gallery • Greenfi eld Savings BankHawks & Reed • Franklin Community Co-Op/Green Fields Market

Olive Street Development • Ryan & Casey LiquorsBrought to you by the

Greenfield Recreation Departmentand the following local sponsors:

Recreation CommissionDonna DuSell, Myrt Jaquay, Rachael Jaquay, Francesca Passiglia,

Heather Valenta, Barbara Zaccheo

Director Of Recreation – Christy MooreProgram Supervisor – Kelly Jenkins Program Supervisor – Eliza Hollister

Snowball Sponsors:

We create community through people, parks, and programs! A Very Special Thank You To The

Greenfield Department of Pub lic Works

Blizzard Sponsors:

Nor’Easter Sponsors:

Greenfield Recreation Department 20 Sanderson Street • Greenfi eld, MA 01301 • (413) 772-1553

Check out our programs, all year long!www.greenfi eldrecreation.com/wintercarnival