Presidents Day Weekend Winter Festival

Join in the fun President's Day Weekend as we proudly present the area's largest winter festival! From the opening ceremonies on Friday evening to the fireworks Saturday night and the day long activities for kids of all ages on Saturday and Sunday,  you will find something to love about this amazing annual event.  

The 2019 Presidents Day Weekend Winter Festival will be held Friday, February 15 - Sunday, February 17.  Bring the family and enjoy!

Event Schedule
Friday Evening @ 6:00pm
Opening Ceremonies and Lighting of the Castle
 
Saturday and Sunday Events

• KidsZone Tent: Lots of activities for the kids include Rainbow the Clown, 9 square, Gaga ball, Spike ball, corn hole, Lego creation contest, Edible crafts
• Joes Candy Bowl – Midway Carnival Games Tent
• Food Trucks: Lloyds Taco Truck, Siri Thai, Kiss BBQ, Franklins, Fowlers and more!
• Chain saw carving by artist Vince Liuzzo of Sherwood Arts
• Horse drawn carriage rides by Magic Moments Carriages
• Local Crafters/Artisans Tent featuring various local businesses
• Hockey and Ice Skating (bring your own equipment)
• Snowmobile Rides (weather permitting)
• Cold Water Rescue (1:30 Sat)
• Polar Plunge (2:00 Sat)
• Beer and Wine Tent featuring local craft beer and wines
• Various Craft Vendors
• Raffles: All Day Boat Rental, 50/50, Unique Wood Carving by Vince Liuzzo & more
• Great Alphabet Scavenger Hunt
• Festival Logo Scavenger Hunt
• Chili Cook Off Judging (3:00-5:00 Sat)
• Snowball Distance throwing contest (3:00 Sat)
• VA Mobile Veteran Center trailer on site
• Pet Parade (4:00 Sat)
• Bonfires (6:00 Sat)
• Flare Parade (weather permitting)
• Grand Fireworks Display by Skylighters of NY (8:00 Sat)
• Snowman/Snow Animal Building Contest (2:30 Sun)

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Many thanks to our sponsors for this great event!
Platinum Sponsors:
Andriaccio’s Restaurant
Clark Patterson Lee
Douglas Crane Service
Jeff Lang Enterprises
Media One Radio Group
Town of Chautauqua
Village of Mayville
Webb’s Year-Round Resort
 
Gold Sponsors:
3 Seas Recreation
Camp Mission Meadows
Chautauqua Institution
Digitell Inc.
Jamestown Awning
Lictus Oil & Propane
​M & T Bank
Maple Springs Tree Service
Pepsi Bottling Group
Smith Boys of Chautauqua
 
Silver Sponsors:
Chautauqua Marina
DFT Communications
Greenbriar Property Management
Maplevale Farms
Proforma, A Trusted Name
SYSCO Pittsburgh
Uncle Jack’s Saw Shop

Bronze Sponsors:
A Automotive Inc.
​Chautauqua Abstract Company
Chautauqua Area Real Estate
Chautauqua's Gateway Graphics
​Chautauqua Ironworks
​Freay Funeral Home
​G.L. Olson Inc.
Hogan's Hut
Irwin Bay Cottages
Lake Chautauqua Memorial VFW Post 8647
Maple Group Real Estate
My Blue Heaven Bed & Breakfast
Portage Hill Art Gallery
​Schaak, Nelson & Courtis Attorneys
Stewart's Mayville Hardware

Enter the 2019 Winter Festival Scavenger Hunt!  

Download the participation form and instructions, and use our handy map to find the participating businesses.  Correctly completed entries will be entered into three cash prize drawings of $250, $150, and $100 (one prize per person and one entry per person allowed).

Download your entry form below.

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Jump in for the Polar Plunge!

Download the registration form and information here to get started! It's an icy dip for a good cause.

Follow the Presidents Day Weekend Winter Festival on Facebook too!

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VOLUNTEERS WANTED! To sign up or get more information call Debby Marsala at (716) 753-3113.