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Snowflake Sponsors:D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches • Franklin County Amateur Radio Club

FRTA • Greenfield Coffee • Montague Web Works • Mowry & Schmidt Planet Fitness • Ruggeri Real Estate • Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters

SmallCorp • Terraza • Design Alternative Ice Sponsors:

Summit Ice • Adam & Eve / Swift Cleaners • GCCGreenfield Gallery • Greenfield Garden Cinemas • Greenfield Savings Bank

Hawks & Reed • Franklin Community Co-Op / Green Fields MarketMesa Verde • Olive Street Development • Ryan & Casey Liquors

Brought to you by the

Greenfield Recreation Departmentand the following local sponsors:

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

Taffy Ruggeri, Heather Valenta, Barbara Zaccheo

Director Of Recreation – Christy MooreProgram Supervisor – Kelly Jenkins Program Supervisor – Tori VanVleet

Snowball Sponsors:

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

Greenfield Department of Public Works

Blizzard Sponsors:

Nor’Easter Sponsors:

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

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

Finn Insurance Dr. Elizabeth Peterson

Chiropractic & Natural Health

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Winter Carnival Event Locations 2020 Events all over the city, all weekend long!

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A: Beacon Field, Beacon & Gerrett StreetsFireworks, Glow Party, Outside Family Fun Fest, 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, 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, Greenfield Games, Face painting, Snacks

C: John Zon Community Center, 35 Pleasant StreetCribbage Tournament

D: Greenfield Public Library, 402 Main StreetHot Cocoa & Board Game Social, Downtown Poetry Walk

E: Hawks and Reed, 289 Main StreetWinter Carnival Jamboree

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

G: Highland ParkFat Bike Ride, Snowshoeing Trek

H: 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 Raffle! The raffle 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 field. 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 DesignThere’s Snow Place Like Home: Win a Positively Greenfield Gift Pack in this Positively Greenfield Sponsored Category.Overall 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 2nd at Beacon

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

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Friday, January 31st 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 City Common by Sunday, February 2nd at 10:00 am.

Ongoing - Jan. 31-Feb. 2 – Downtown Poetry Walk – Poems will be inspired by the theme “There’s Snow Place Like Home” and located in front windows of businesses near the ice sculptures. Maps will be available in front of the Greenfield Public Library and online at www.greenfieldpubliclibrary.org.

9:30 am-5:00 pm – Hot Chocolate and Board Game Social – Stop by Greenfield 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 and take part in a “Snow Place Like Home” craft.

4:00 pm – Torch Lighting – A celebratory torch provided by Suburban Propane will be lit on City Common to mark the beginning of the 98th Annual Winter Carnival.

5:30-7:00 pm – Warming Fire - Warm up by the fire at Beacon Field – Bring your own marshmallows and hotdogs. Sticks will be provided.

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

5:30-7:00 pm – Glow Party at Beacon Field Let it glow, let it glow, let it glow! We will be lighting up Beacon Field with glow in the dark face paint and accessories. DJ Jason Antes will provide music for glow in the dark dancing and sledding as you wait for the Parade of Lights to arrive and the Fireworks to begin!

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 Hubbard 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 – 8th Annual K9 Keg Pull – Run, dance, do whatever it takes to urge your dog across the finish line. Event sponsored by the Friends of the Paws Park, Hitchcock Brewing, and the Greenfield Recreation Department. Last year proved to be great fun with dogs of all shapes and sizes sprinting for glory pulling sized “kegs” – for a Chihuahua, that’s a beer can, while mighty rotts or shepherds pull full-size kegs (all empty of course). $10 Registration Fee with funds benefiting the Paws Park: Register day of or online in advance: www.greenfieldrecreation.com/wintercarnival. A donation box to the Franklin County Regional Shelter

will also be on site. Come watch possibly 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 29th. Visit our website at: http://www.greenfieldrecreation.com/ wintercarnival to pre-register.

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6:00 pm – The 6th Annual Parade of LightsThe 6th 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!

6:30 pm – Glow ShowAs part of our Friday night Glow Party, Extraordinary Arts LLC will be entertaining the crowds with their 20 minute LED hoop performance!

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.

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Sunday, February 2nd 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 Greenfield Winter Carnival! Tickets available in advance and at the door. Purchase at the Recreation Department. Cash or check only.

12:00 pm – Snowshoeing Trek or Winter Hike – 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, 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.

Ongoing - Marshmallow Toasting by the warming fire – 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 community members who will be competing for bragging rights for “The Best Chili Around”. To enter the Chili contest, please contact the Recreation Department.

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

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Saturday, February 1st Events Family Fun Fest - Inside & Out!Suggested Donation of $5 per person, $20 per family

INSIDE at the Youth Center, 20 Sanderson Street

10:00 am – Sammy and the Grand Buffet Buffet presented by Jonathan Mirin of PITI Theatre – Join us for a story about an American in Paris, Sammy who is woken by a phone call from his boss who asks that he get to work preparing the restaurant for the evening’s Grand Buffet. Forty magic, music and accident-filled

minutes later, audience members are invited to partake in the Grand Buffet.

10:00 am-11:00 am – Greenfield Public Schools Title I will provide a take-home winter family activity and game brochure along with a drawing for a World Eye gift certificate.

10:00 am-12:30 pm – Art Exhibit – Artwork by Greenfield 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 – Greenfield Games will bring fun to the table with new and exciting board games for you to play.

Ongoing – Paper Snowflake Contest – Drop off your homemade paper snowflake during Family Fun Fest or in advance at the Recreation Department to enter. We are looking for that one paper snowflake 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 snowflake per child. Ongoing – Popcorn and Drinks available for purchase.

OUTSIDE at Beacon Field1:00 pm-4:00 pm – Music by DJ Jason Antes1:00 pm-4:00 pm – Sledding, Ice Skating, and Playing in the Snow 1:30 pm – Capture the Flag Snow Style – participate in this classic game with a snowy twist!

2:00 pm – Snowga – Ellen Abraham of Burning Heart Hot Yoga will be leading a Yoga Session in the Snow! Be the best version of you HOT or COLD!

2:30 pm – Hula Hoop Contest – How long can you hula hoop dressed up in your winter gear?

3:00 pm – Winter Relay Race – How fast can your team dash through the snow and complete this wacky winter relay race?

3:30 pm – Snowball Sling Shot – Ready, aim, fire! Test your snowball launching skills at the snowball sling shot range.

Saturday, February 1st Events9:00 am-12:30 pm – Youth Basketball League Games – Greenfield Middle School. The Greenfield 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 on RunReg or day of race at Hope & Olive Restaurant from 8:45-9:30 am. Prizes awarded for top finishers in each age division. First 50 entrants receive t-shirt and sleigh bell bracelets. $25 Pre Race Entry by Friday, January 17th, $30 after this date and on race day. Youth under the age of 18 are half price.

1:00 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.

3:00 pm – Fatbike Group Ride –Bicycle World will be leading a group ride through the Greenfield Ridge. The ride will depart from Bicycle World, 104 Federal Street at 3:00 pm.

Bring your own equipment.

3:00 pm – Winter Carnival Jamboree at Hawks and Reed – Under the Tree Arts is bringing the full band for a musical celebration and full-on-dance party with

songs of winter and songs of joy and laughter. Play a musical instrument. Make a new friend. Join the band! Tickets are $20 per family. Doors open at 2:30 pm.

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Saturday, February 1st Events Family Fun Fest - Inside & Out!Suggested Donation of $5 per person, $20 per family

INSIDE at the Youth Center, 20 Sanderson Street

10:00 am – Sammy and the Grand Buffet Buffet presented by Jonathan Mirin of PITI Theatre – Join us for a story about an American in Paris, Sammy who is woken by a phone call from his boss who asks that he get to work preparing the restaurant for the evening’s Grand Buffet. Forty magic, music and accident-filled

minutes later, audience members are invited to partake in the Grand Buffet.

10:00 am-11:00 am – Greenfield Public Schools Title I will provide a take-home winter family activity and game brochure along with a drawing for a World Eye gift certificate.

10:00 am-12:30 pm – Art Exhibit – Artwork by Greenfield 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 – Greenfield Games will bring fun to the table with new and exciting board games for you to play.

Ongoing – Paper Snowflake Contest – Drop off your homemade paper snowflake during Family Fun Fest or in advance at the Recreation Department to enter. We are looking for that one paper snowflake 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 snowflake per child. Ongoing – Popcorn and Drinks available for purchase.

OUTSIDE at Beacon Field1:00 pm-4:00 pm – Music by DJ Jason Antes1:00 pm-4:00 pm – Sledding, Ice Skating, and Playing in the Snow 1:30 pm – Capture the Flag Snow Style – participate in this classic game with a snowy twist!

2:00 pm – Snowga – Ellen Abraham of Burning Heart Hot Yoga will be leading a Yoga Session in the Snow! Be the best version of you HOT or COLD!

2:30 pm – Hula Hoop Contest – How long can you hula hoop dressed up in your winter gear?

3:00 pm – Winter Relay Race – How fast can your team dash through the snow and complete this wacky winter relay race?

3:30 pm – Snowball Sling Shot – Ready, aim, fire! Test your snowball launching skills at the snowball sling shot range.

Saturday, February 1st Events9:00 am-12:30 pm – Youth Basketball League Games – Greenfield Middle School. The Greenfield 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 on RunReg or day of race at Hope & Olive Restaurant from 8:45-9:30 am. Prizes awarded for top finishers in each age division. First 50 entrants receive t-shirt and sleigh bell bracelets. $25 Pre Race Entry by Friday, January 17th, $30 after this date and on race day. Youth under the age of 18 are half price.

1:00 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.

3:00 pm – Fatbike Group Ride –Bicycle World will be leading a group ride through the Greenfield Ridge. The ride will depart from Bicycle World, 104 Federal Street at 3:00 pm.

Bring your own equipment.

3:00 pm – Winter Carnival Jamboree at Hawks and Reed – Under the Tree Arts is bringing the full band for a musical celebration and full-on-dance party with

songs of winter and songs of joy and laughter. Play a musical instrument. Make a new friend. Join the band! Tickets are $20 per family. Doors open at 2:30 pm.

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6:00 pm – The 6th Annual Parade of LightsThe 6th 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!

6:30 pm – Glow ShowAs part of our Friday night Glow Party, Extraordinary Arts LLC will be entertaining the crowds with their 20 minute LED hoop performance!

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.

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Sunday, February 2nd 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 Greenfield Winter Carnival! Tickets available in advance and at the door. Purchase at the Recreation Department. Cash or check only.

12:00 pm – Snowshoeing Trek or Winter Hike – 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, 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.

Ongoing - Marshmallow Toasting by the warming fire – 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 community members who will be competing for bragging rights for “The Best Chili Around”. To enter the Chili contest, please contact the Recreation Department.

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

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Friday, January 31st 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 City Common by Sunday, February 2nd at 10:00 am.

Ongoing - Jan. 31-Feb. 2 – Downtown Poetry Walk – Poems will be inspired by the theme “There’s Snow Place Like Home” and located in front windows of businesses near the ice sculptures. Maps will be available in front of the Greenfield Public Library and online at www.greenfieldpubliclibrary.org.

9:30 am-5:00 pm – Hot Chocolate and Board Game Social – Stop by Greenfield 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 and take part in a “Snow Place Like Home” craft.

4:00 pm – Torch Lighting – A celebratory torch provided by Suburban Propane will be lit on City Common to mark the beginning of the 98th Annual Winter Carnival.

5:30-7:00 pm – Warming Fire - Warm up by the fire at Beacon Field – Bring your own marshmallows and hotdogs. Sticks will be provided.

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

5:30-7:00 pm – Glow Party at Beacon Field Let it glow, let it glow, let it glow! We will be lighting up Beacon Field with glow in the dark face paint and accessories. DJ Jason Antes will provide music for glow in the dark dancing and sledding as you wait for the Parade of Lights to arrive and the Fireworks to begin!

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 Hubbard 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 – 8th Annual K9 Keg Pull – Run, dance, do whatever it takes to urge your dog across the finish line. Event sponsored by the Friends of the Paws Park, Hitchcock Brewing, and the Greenfield Recreation Department. Last year proved to be great fun with dogs of all shapes and sizes sprinting for glory pulling sized “kegs” – for a Chihuahua, that’s a beer can, while mighty rotts or shepherds pull full-size kegs (all empty of course). $10 Registration Fee with funds benefiting the Paws Park: Register day of or online in advance: www.greenfieldrecreation.com/wintercarnival. A donation box to the Franklin County Regional Shelter

will also be on site. Come watch possibly 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 29th. Visit our website at: http://www.greenfieldrecreation.com/ wintercarnival to pre-register.

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Winter Carnival Event Locations 2020 Events all over the city, all weekend long!

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A: Beacon Field, Beacon & Gerrett StreetsFireworks, Glow Party, Outside Family Fun Fest, 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, 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, Greenfield Games, Face painting, Snacks

C: John Zon Community Center, 35 Pleasant StreetCribbage Tournament

D: Greenfield Public Library, 402 Main StreetHot Cocoa & Board Game Social, Downtown Poetry Walk

E: Hawks and Reed, 289 Main StreetWinter Carnival Jamboree

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

G: Highland ParkFat Bike Ride, Snowshoeing Trek

H: 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 Raffle! The raffle 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 field. 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 DesignThere’s Snow Place Like Home: Win a Positively Greenfield Gift Pack in this Positively Greenfield Sponsored Category.Overall 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 2nd at Beacon

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

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Snowflake Sponsors:D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches • Franklin County Amateur Radio Club

FRTA • Greenfield Coffee • Montague Web Works • Mowry & Schmidt Planet Fitness • Ruggeri Real Estate • Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters

SmallCorp • Terraza • Design Alternative Ice Sponsors:

Summit Ice • Adam & Eve / Swift Cleaners • GCCGreenfield Gallery • Greenfield Garden Cinemas • Greenfield Savings Bank

Hawks & Reed • Franklin Community Co-Op / Green Fields MarketMesa Verde • Olive Street Development • Ryan & Casey Liquors

Brought to you by the

Greenfield Recreation Departmentand the following local sponsors:

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

Taffy Ruggeri, Heather Valenta, Barbara Zaccheo

Director Of Recreation – Christy MooreProgram Supervisor – Kelly Jenkins Program Supervisor – Tori VanVleet

Snowball Sponsors:

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

Greenfield Department of Public Works

Blizzard Sponsors:

Nor’Easter Sponsors:

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

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

Finn Insurance

Dr. Elizabeth Peterson Chiropractic & Natural Health

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Sculpture on the Common (Not part of the competition)

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SWIFT CLEANERS

Sponsored by the McIver Family

(Not part of the competition)