Guide to Feb Fest 2015
I just shoveled for an hour. My arms and back hurt, my hair is sweaty and my fingertips are frozen BUT, now we have snow for Feb Fest! Kingston’s annual winter festival begins next Thursday, February 5th. For four days, Kingston’s downtown area surrounding Market Square will be focused on winter sports, snacks and fun. Throughout the weekend, in addition to the great events listed below, Feb Festers can also enjoy wagon rides and Beaver Tails. Toast To Tapas is back at many downtown restaurants where you can warm up while enjoying an appetizer and beverage pairing for $9.95. While this year’s festival revisits some favourite events such as the 24-hour snow sculpture competition between Queen’s, RMC and St. Lawrence, the Carr Cup and the polar bear plunge, 2015’s festival also welcomes hockey legend Guy Carbonneau and Canadian figure skating star, Patrick Chan. Check out the guide below for the full Feb Fest schedule.
Thursday, February 5th
All Day: Ice slide for kids of all ages at Confederation Park
9am-11:30am: Free public skate at Market Square
12pm: Official kick off to Feb Fest at Market Square
12pm: 24-hour snow sculpture competition begins at Confederation Park
12pm-3pm: Maple candy-making demo at Confederation Park
1pm-10pm: Free public skating at Market Square
7:30pm: Carr-Harris Cup at The K-Rock Centre
Friday, February 6th
All Day: Ice slide for kids of all ages at Confederation Park
9am-10am: Free public skate at Market Square
12pm: 24-hour snow sculpture competition ends
12pm-3pm: Maple candy-making demo at Confederation Park
2pm-3pm: Skate with the Junior A Voyageurs at Market Square
6pm-9pm: Live music at Market Square
7pm: The Frontenacs play The Belleville Bulls at The K-Rock Centre
7:30pm: Classic Albums Live presents The Wall at The Grand Theatre
Saturday, February 7th
All Day: Ice slide for kids of all ages at Confederation Park
9am-10am: Free public skating at Market Square
10am-2pm: Hockey Day in Kingston – Watch some of Kingston’s up-and-comers at Market Square
12pm-3pm: Maple candy-making demo at Confederation Park
12pm-1pm and 2pm-3pm: Meet hockey legend Guy Carbonneau at Market Square
2:30pm-6:30pm: Free public skating at Market Square
5pm-6:45pm: Live music at Market Square
7pm-8:30pm: 47th Annual Historic Hockey Game between RMC and Queen’s
8:30pm-9:15: Live music at Market Square
8:30pm-10pm: Free public skating at Market Square
Sunday, February 8th
All Day: Ice slide for kids of all ages at Confederation Park
8am-9:30am: Market Square rink closed for practice of Imagination on Ice
9:30am-12:30pm: Free public skating at Market Square
11am: The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Bear Plunge at Crawford Wharf
12pm-3pm: Maple candy-making demo at Confederation Park
1pm-2pm: Imagination on Ice featuring Patrick Chan
2pm-10pm: Free public skate at Market Square
2:30pm-3:30pm: The Kingston Symphony performs Peter and the Wolf at The Grand Theatre – a great show for kids!
3pm-3:30pm: Skate with The Frontenacs at Market Square
