PolarFest 2023

PolarFest 2023

The winter weather has arrived, and the City of Moncton is pleased to announce a new festival sponsored by 91.9 The Bend to celebrate the season! 

From Feb. 18-20, Centennial Park will be a flurry of fun and activity for all ages. Festival activities are free and open to residents and visitors alike.

 

PolarFest update!
Due to the warm weather forecast leading up to the winter festival this weekend, the following activities may be canceled or modified: 

🏒 The Kaboom rink is closed 
⛸️ The Muskrat Skating Trail may be closed depending on the weather
❄️ Scouts Canada will be offering weather friendly programming instead of snow sculpting  
👨‍👩‍👦 The sliding hill may be closed depending on the weather
🧣 The Greater Moncton Scottish Association may host a kilt party instead of a kilt skate depending on the weather


What can you expect to find at the winter festival?
Throughout the long weekend, everyone is invited to: 

🥙 Delight their tastebuds by visiting one of the food vendors on site: Mamma K's, Beavertails and Fusion Express
🧊 Watch mesmerizing ice sculpting demonstrations
🎉 Challenge their friends to some jumbo yard games
🍎 Grab a refreshing drink from Belliveau Orchard
🧣 Join the Greater Moncton Scottish Association for a kilt party, and more 

 

Winter Equipment Rentals!
Interested in taking advantage of the ½ price rentals at Centennial Park during PolarFest?
 
Camp Centennial will be renting cross-country skis and snowshoes during the Family Day weekend. All rentals must be booked and paid for in advance. More information about the booking process can be found here.
 

PolarFest Schedule


Saturday, February 18:

❄️ Sliding Hill and Skating Rinks: open to close
❄️ Ice Sculpting Demonstration: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
❄️ Snow sculpting with Scouts Canada: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
❄️ Jumbo Yard Games: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
❄️ Music with DJ Bones: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
❄️ Food Vendors: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
❄️ Licensed Area featuring Belliveau Orchard products: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
❄️ Greater Moncton Scottish Association Kilt Skate: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.


Sunday, February 19:

❄️ Sliding Hill and Skating Rinks: open to close
❄️ Ice Sculpting Demonstration: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
❄️ Snow Sculpting with Scouts Canada: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
❄️ Jumbo Yard Games: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
❄️ Music with DJ Bones: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
❄️ Food Vendors: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
❄️ Licensed Area featuring Belliveau Orchard products: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.


Monday, February 20:

❄️ Sliding Hill and Skating Rinks: open to close
❄️ Ice Sculpting Demonstration: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
❄️ Snow Sculpting with Scouts Canada: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
❄️ Jumbo Yard Games: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
❄️ Music with DJ Bones: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
❄️ Food Vendors: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
❄️ Licensed Area featuring Belliveau Orchard products: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.