Wiarton Willie Festival Groundhog Day - Ride the Willie

Rick Collins, President of the Wiarton Trailblazers calls out to all riders. "Snowmobilers everywhere are encouraged to take the day off or call in sick, and jump on their sleds and ride to Wiarton to help us celebrate Winter with Willie. We will groom and sign the trail right to Bluewater Park in Wiarton and put out the white furry welcome mat for all those that 'Ride the Willie'.

Powersports Live Snowmobile TV will be onsite in the morning to capture the event and record snowmobiler's shout outs to Willie.

Riders are encouraged to be onsite by 8:00 am for the prediction ceremony at 8:07 am. Events are organized throughout the day for those traveling from great distances. Accommodations are available for those wanting to ride up the night before www.ridegreybruce.com Snowmobiling website.

This is an international snowmobile event designed to unite riders from across Grey Bruce, Ontario, Canada and the United States.

Media Contact:

Chris Hughes, Manager of Tourism
Bruce County
Direct: 519-270-0749
chris@explorethebruce.com

In partnership with: Wiarton Willie Committee, Wiarton Trailblazers Snowmobile Club, Tennysons Yamaha, www.ridegreybruce.com

Monday February 1st

The CHOG Radio 'Wake Up Willie' Variety Show at Peninsula Shores District School - 8 PM

Tuesday February 2nd

- Hydro One Prediction Ceremonies in Bluewater Park - 7 AM
- Free Pancake Breakfast By Foodland in Bluewater Park - Beginning at 6 AM
- Wiarton Willie's Prediction in Bluewater Park - 8:07 AM
- Live Entertainment on Trillium Stage in Bluewater Park - 7 AM - 1 PM
- The Celtic Dance Company of Owen Sound - 7 AM - 9:30 AM
- Wiarton Chamber of Commerce Ice, Snow & Stone Carving in Bluewater Park - All Morning
- West Coast Lumberjack Show in Bluewater Park - 10:30 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM
- First Nations Festivities in the Tent - 1:15 PM - 6 PM
- Bob's BBQ Pig Roast in Bluewater Park - 11:30 AM - 1 PM
- Caframo presents Willie's Moonlight Parade - 6:30 PM
- Tommy Gilham Concert presented by Wiarton Rotary Club - 7:30 PM
- Fireworks - Immediately after concert

Wednesday February 3rd

- Wiarton Legion Jamboree - 2 - 5 PM
- Wiarton Legion Fashion Show - 7 - 10 PM

Thursday February 4th

- Euchre Night at The Meeting Place - 7 - 10:30 PM
- Pacific Hotel Live Band: Caution Horses - 9 PM - Close

Friday February 5th

- Northern Confections Kids Dance in the Tent - 1 - 4 PM
- Remax Youth Dance in the Tent - 7 - 10 PM
- Gateway Haven Crowning of the King And Queen - 1:30 PM
- Lion's Club Monte Carlo Night - 8PM - 1 AM

Weekend Long Events

- Lion's Club Hockey Tournament - All Weekend
- Curling Bonspiel - All Weekend
- Sno - pitch Tournament - Friday 7 PM, Saturday 8 AM - 6 PM
- Wiarton Home Building Centre Ice Skating in the Park - All Weekend

Saturday February 6th

- Pancake Brunch by St. John's United Church - 8 AM - 1 PM
- Lion's Club Motorless Car Derby - 9 - 10:30 AM
- Lion's Club Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides in Bluewater Park - 10 AM - 4 PM
- Lion's Club 8 Ball Tournament at Lloyd's Smoke Shop - 9 AM - 6PM
- Dan Fries Memorial Dart Tournament at Wiarton Legion - 9 AM - 1 PM
- Craft Show & Sale at Peninsula Shores District School - 10 AM - 4 PM
- Pizza Eating Contest at New Orleans - 1:30 PM - 4 PM
- Wiarton Willie Fancy Tea at Salvation Army Hall - 2 - 4 PM
- Lion's Club Groundhog Ball at the Arena - 8 PM - 1 AM
- Wiarton Legion Dance - 3 - 6 PM
- Davis & McLay Snow-Home Building Contest - 1 PM
- Arm Wrestling Competition - Weigh in @ 10 AM, Competition from 12 - 5 PM
- Owen Sound Attack presents Road Breakers Road Hockey in Pool Parking Lot - 9 AM - 3 PM
- Wiarton Winter Farmers Market at Old Train Station Pavilion - 2 - 6 PM
- TD Canada Trust Snolympics in Bluewater Park - 11 AM - 3 PM
- NWMO Movie In the Park - 7 PM
- Singing Dog Sledding - 1 PM - 3 PM
- Sparling's Propane presents the Masonic Lodge Food Festival in the Tent - 11 AM - 7 PM
- Wiarton Kid's Den Day Care Family Fun in Bluewater Park - 11 AM - 7 PM
- Jackson-Triggs Wine & Spirit Tasting in the Tent - 11 AM - 7 PM
- Wiarton Chamber of Commerce presents Carving In the Park (Stone, Ice, Wood, Snow) - 11 AM - 7 PM
- Wiarton Rotary Club presents Live Entertainment on Trillium Foundation Main Stage - 11 AM - 7 PM

Sunday February 7th

- Sparling's Propane presents the Masonic Lodge Food Festival Continues - 11 AM - 7 PM
- Kid's Den Day Care Family Fun Continues - 11 AM - 3 PM
- Jackson-Triggs Wine & Spirit Tasting Continues - 11 AM - 7 PM
- Wiarton Chamber of Commerce Carving In The Park Continues - 11 AM - 7 PM
- Coors Light Snow Volleyball - 11 am - 3 PM
- Wiarton Home Building Centre Nail Driving Competition - 11 AM - 2 PM
- 94.5 the Bull Super bowl Sunday tailgate party - starting at 2 PM
- Children's Entertainment on Stage presented by Wiarton Rotary Club - 11 AM - 6 PM
- Wiarton Rotary Club Entertainment Listing on the Trillium Stage

Tuesday, February 2nd

Celtic Dance Company of Owen Sound & The Black Family - 7 AM - 9:30 AM
Brothers The Band - 10 AM - 1 PM
First Nations - 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Tommy Gilham - 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Saturday, February 6th
Murky Water Band - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Bruce Worthington - 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Dennis Rideout - 2 PM - 3 PM
Hot Rocks, A Tribute to The Rolling Stones - 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Midnight Blue Band - 5:30 PM - 7 PM
Nwmo presents Movie Night featuring "Groundhog Day " - 7 PM - 9 PM

Sunday, February 7th
Teddy Bear Show - 11 - 11:30 AM
Dickie Bird - 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Teddy Bear Show - 12:30 - 1:00 PM
Dickie Bird - 1:15 - 1:45 PM
Brothers The Band - 2:15 - 5:45 PM

For more information call: 519-422-2457