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Winterfest 2008
Don't Miss Family Events!
By Nicole Oliver

Bundle up your little ones for a weekend full of free (or inexpensive) fun at the 2008 Liberty Bank Bend WinterFest presented by Les Schwab. Celebrate all things winter and enjoy your Central Oregon neighbors at one of the many events designed just for families.

WHAT
Bend Winterfest
Friday February 8th - Sunday February 10th

WHERE
Most Winterfest family-oriented events are held downtown in the areas around McMenamin's.

The Winterfest Event Center includes Louisiana Avenue between Bond and Wall Street, plus the parking lot across from the Bend library and Troy Field dog park.

The Snowflake Village children's area is in the large parking lot across from the library, between Bond and Wall. The Snowflake Village will host a variety of performances and activities for children everyday Friday through Sunday, opening at 11AM. All events at the Snowflake Village are FREE, including crafts, games, and a tent-full of giant inflatable play structures for bouncing fun!

FRIDAY February 8th

5PM - 9PM Snowflake Village children’s area opens.
Enjoy a range of crafts, games, and giant inflatable play structures. Appropriate for pre-school and school-age children.
Cost: FREE

5:30PM Rail Jam
Watch professional skiers and snowboarders take on monster rails and jumps. This is a favorite event for older kids and teens. This event requires a $6 Winterfest button for admission. Held at the Winterfest Event Center at Troy Field on Louisiana Ave (a.k.a. the dog park across from McMenamin's).
Cost: $6 Button

6:30PM Fireworks at Drake Park
The fireworks at Drake Park get the Winterfest party started. You can head down to the park or stay in town at the Event Center to watch the show.
Cost: FREE

7:15PM Frosty’s Birthday Party
Starring Mrs. Snowberry - a Winterfest favorite!
Perfect for pre-school and school age children. Mrs. Snowberry will put on a performance and magic show celebrating Frosty the snowman's birthday. At the Snowflake Village children's area.
Cost: FREE

8PM Fyreflyte Performance
Watch these pyrotechnic street performers put on a thrilling show of stilt walking and fire dancing. Located at the Local's Stage at the Event Center on Bond and Louisiana Ave.
Cost: FREE

SATURDAY February 9th

11AM - 9PM Snowflake Village children's area open all day
Crafts, games, and giant inflatable play structures; perfect for children pre-school and grade school age.
Cost: FREE

11AM - 2PM X-Country Ski and Snowshoe Demo
Demo cross country skis and snowshoes for the whole family - snow included! On Louisiana Ave. in the Event Center.
Cost: FREE

1:15PM Frosty's Birthday Party
Starring Mrs. Snowberry.
At the Snowflake Village.
Cost: FREE

2:00PM Dance and Sing with Janellybean!
Pre-school sing-along fun
at the Snowflake Village.
Cost: FREE

2PM - 5PM Snowman Building at Seventh Mountain (conditions permitting)
This event pulls you up toward the snow at Seventh Mountain Resort. Cross your fingers for perfect snowman making snow!
Cost: FREE

4:30PM Frosty's Birthday Party
Starring Mrs. Snowberry.
At the Snowflake Village.
Cost: FREE

5:30PM Children's Nightlight Parade
Starting from the Snowflake Village, children will get their own special nightlight to accompany Mrs. Snowberry and Frosty on a twilight parade.
Cost: FREE

5:30PM Rail Jam
Watch professional skiers and snowboarders take on monster rails and jumps. This is a favorite event for older kids and teens. This event requires a $6 Winterfest button for admission. Held at the Winterfest Event Center at Troy Field on Louisiana Ave (a.k.a. the dog park across from McMenamin’s).
Cost: $6 Button

SUNDAY February 10th

10:30AM Illuminations On Ice
Ice skating performance at Seventh Mountain Resort. The whole family can relax and enjoy some of Central Oregon's best skaters.
Cost: FREE

11AM - 3PM Snowflake Village children's area open all day
Crafts, games, and giant inflatable play structures; perfect for children pre-school and grade school age.
Cost: FREE

11AM - 1:30PM X-Country Ski and Snowshoe Demo
Demo cross country skis and snowshoes for the whole family - snow included! On Louisiana Avenue in the Event Center.
Cost: FREE

2PM - 3PM Over-snow Mountain Bike Race
Local riders wow us in a race over the snow.
On Louisiana Ave. in the Event Center.
Cost: FREE

The Important Details

Bathrooms
Port-a-potties will be available on site. For those that need a diaper changing table (or a proper sink) head across the street to the always-friendly Bend library. The bathrooms are on the first floor, next to the elevators.

Food and Drink
Food and drinks will be available from Winterfest vendors around the Event Center area - including hot chocolate of course! There will also be tables set up for a leisurely meal, and BYO lunches are ok.

Breastfeeding
Unfortunately there aren't any quiet areas designated for breastfeeding, so you'll have to find your own comfortable spot. Again the library is a warm and friendly option (they even have soft couches in the back of the Children's area).

For More Information

Please go to the official Bend Winterfest website to see a full list of events, or to get more information about the festival.