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LOCATION: Events all over town, all weekend long!
Friday, February 3rd Events

Amateur Photography Contest and Exhibit in Studio C, 3rd floor at Wilson’s Department Store on display during store hours through Wednesday, February 11. Black and white and color entries depicting Franklin County Winter Subjects/Scenes accepted at The Recorder Office Classified Ad desk (14 Hope St., Greenfield) from January 1st until Friday, January 27th.


7:00 pm – Fireworks Display – The kick-off continues at Beacon Field for a dazzling Fireworks Display shot from Poet’s Seat Tower. It’s a display that’s sure to captivate all ages.
8:30-10:20 pm – Public Skate at the Collins/Moylan Arena, by the High School – $5 Admission, $5 Skate Rentals.
Saturday, February 4th Events




1:00-3:00 pm – Public Ice Skating – Collins/Moylan Arena, by the High School. Winter Carnival Special - $3 Admission, $5 Skate Rental.

Winter Carnival Family Fun Fest at the Youth Center, 20 Sanderson Street Suggested Donation of $5 per person, $20 per family
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Sunday, February 5th Events

10:00 am – Snowshoeing Trek – Meet at the Highland Pond parking lot at 10:00 am for a 60-90 minute free guided walk around Rocky Mountain trails. Bring your own snowshoes!
1:00 pm-3:00 pm – Public Ice Skating -- Collins/Moylan Arena, by the High School. $5 Admission, $5 Skate Rental.
Beacon Field Events

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. Make memories--take your picture with the Headless Snowman!
Ongoing – Snow Sculpture Contest – First come, first 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.

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 or ingredients. Categories: Most Original, Best Overall and Best Decorated! Click Here for the official rules!
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”. If you are a local restaurant interested in participating please click here for more details.

12:00 pm-4:00 pm – Ski and Snowshoe Demo’s – Eastern Mountain Sports of Hadley will provide FREE snowshoe and X-country ski demonstrations. Ask questions; learn tips and tricks of these winter sports!

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 – 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, February 3rd. Click Here to Pre-Register
2:30 pm -- Cardboard Sled Contest at Beacon Field. Your creativity is limitless! Just about anything goes!! NOTE: If no snow, bring your sled to the field. They will be judged on creativity and construction. The RULES are as follows:
• | Sled MUST be made of cardboard. Papier-mâché, tape, glue, and paint are also permitted. | |
• | Sleds may not have plastic wrap, wood or other bottom surface material, or runners (unless cardboard). Tape is ok. | |
• | Parents may help children build their sleds. | |
• | One Entry per person |

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 Creative
Corporate Challenge: Best Design
Overall Best ARCTIC BLAST THEME
Overall People’s Choice
3:45 pm – Awards Ceremony – Announcement of the Ice Carving, Parade of Lights, Cardboard Sled Race, Cookie Bake-Off, Chili Cook-off, Snow Sculpture Contest, Lego Contest and Can Raffle winners.
Winter Carnival Snack Bar and Souvenirs Hot food, drinks, snacks, and souvenirs on sale Sunday, February 5th at Beacon Field. Travel Mugs, Winter Carnival Hats, Greenfield Recreation Hoodies, Winter Carnival Shirts available. Adult & Youth Sizes. Support Winter Carnival by participating in our Can Raffle! The raffle will be set-up at different events throughout the weekend. Winners chosen at Sunday’s award ceremony. Many fantastic prizes donated by local businesses. All proceeds help to support Winter Carnival. ![]() THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Nor'Easter Sponsors ![]() Blizzard Sponsors ![]() Snowball Sponsors |