Griz Days 2010

Join Fernie in celebrating the overwhelming amounts of snow The Griz (our legendary mascot) blesses upon Fernie each year during this weekend long event which includes amazing events both in Historic Downtown Fernie and Fernie Alpine Resort.

Held each winter since 1978, Griz Days is Fernie’s annual winter festival. The festival celebrates the community’s connection to winter and the legendary mountain man, the Griz —a hero in these parts— who with the help of his musket helps coax the snow from the sky, gracing the region with an astounding annual snowfall of over 29 feet annually.

Fernie is ready to welcome you to the upcoming 32nd Annual Griz Days Winter Festival, March 5th to 7th, 2010.

Events include:

Thursday evening kick-off: Cabaret dinner and show at the Arts Station.

Friday evening: Griz Days parade - 7pm start, 2nd Ave. Fun for the whole family!

Saturday all day: Craft Fair at the Community Centre. Events to be held throughout the day including Pancake breakfast, Baby Griz Race and Junior Griz Competition. Youth Street Hockey at the Aquatic Centre. Griz Bridge Tourney at the Senior's drop in Centre. Scavenger Hunt, finish at the Fernie Museum. Extreme Griz Competition held at various bars, with crowning at the Park Place Pub at 9pm. Snowmobile Drag Races at Riverside, $5 entry. Mens Ball Hockey at the Park Place Lodge. Jr Griz Olympics Pool Party at the Aquatic Centre. Arm Wrestling Smackdown at the Fernie Hotel. Community Snow Sculptures will be on display throughout the city.

Sunday afternoon: Dummy Downhill Race at FAR

Don't forget to pick up your Griz Pins!

All Griz Days Festival inquiries should be directed to the Fernie Chamber of Commerce at 250-423-6868 or send an email to: office@ferniechamber.com