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(Charlottetown, PE, December 11, 2008) - Get ready to celebrate winter in Charlottetown February 13th-15th at the 5th Annual Jack Frost Children’s WinterFest presented by the Confederation Bridge.
Stay “cool” outside at the Aliant Snow Kingdom, the home of Jack Frost, made from 70 tonnes of compacted snow. This year’s theme, “Enchanted Kingdom” will bring snow to life in a whimsical world of fairies, dragons, wizards and magical creatures of all kinds. For 2009 the Aliant Snow Kingdom will be transformed into an interactive snow playground featuring a jungle gym, four lane penguin slide, obstacle course, and igloo village, snow box, and LOTS MORE SLIDES!
NEW for 2009 - Imagine a jungle gym carved out of snow; with tunnels, a climbing wall, slides, obstacles and surprises around ever corner! The Technomedia Jungle Gym will be the most fun you’ve ever had in the snow.
You be the Judge! Watch as snow takes shape at the 4th Annual Atlantic Canada Snow Sculpting Championship. Snow artisans will use their talents and imagination to create winter masterpieces. The teams in top placement earn bragging rights and cash prizes up to $2000.
NEW for 2009 - Join two-time Olympian and PEI native, Kara Grant, at Confederation Landing Park for high energy fitness fun, the whole family will enjoy. Come stretch, dance, and warm-up from head to toe with Olympian Kara Grant and SportyKids Fitness.
Returning to Charlottetown - The Flying Canucks presented by McDonald’s! Watch past, present and future Olympians from the sports of freestyle skiing, moguls, snowboard and trampoline. This unique, one-of-a-kind performance combines action and athleticism off a 40-foot mobile ski ramp, and on trampolines.
After a busy day keeping “cool” in the snow and warming up indoors; be amazed as we light up Confederation Landing Park with an incredible display of fireworks and pyrotechnics choreographed to an enchanting soundtrack. With unique special effects and a magical musical background, the sky will come alive. Don’t miss it! Nightly Fireworks presented by the Charlottetown Driving Park Entertainment Centre.
Warm-up in one of the INDOOR venues, there is something for everyone. The CIBC Indoor PlayLand at the Charlottetown Civic Centre will feature Carnival Rides, Atlantic Superstore Petting Zoo, and Owl’s Hollow Activity Centre. There is plenty of family fun at The Shops of Confederation Court Mall, featuring “In the Night Garden”, and Discovery Centre; plus, Princess Pretty Boutique and NEW Superhero Training Camp.
PEPSI is proud to sponsor 3 Live Entertainment Stages: Indoor Stage located at the Charlottetown Civic Centre Arena, featuring Children’s Shows and Character Meet and Greets. Centre Ice Stage, featuring live entertainment and music. And The Confederation Landing Park Gazebo, featuring the opening ceremonies and SportyKids Fitness Winter Warm-up.
Jack Frost has out grown all other staged venues, so this year Popular Children's Shows will MOVE AGAIN; indoors to the Charlottetown Civic Centre Arena.There are new great shows and lots of space.
Join the Backyardigans on the PEPSI Live Indoor Stage at the Charlottetown Civic Centre Arena, as they take you on an exciting journey filled with music and dance. You’ve read the books and you’ve seen them on Treehouse - The Backyardigans are high-spirited preschool friends who use their vivid imagination to embark on amazing and heroic adventures.
Also coming to Charlottetown is Iron Man, in “Marvel Heroes: Operation Green”. Iron-Man, Captain America, Spider-Man, and the Green Goblin will come together to teach audiences ways to conserve energy, recycle, and live a green lifestyle.
Thanks to Trius Tours and Downtown Charlottetown, complimentary transportation will be provided between all Jack Frost Venues & Jack Frost Official Hotels.
NEW for 2009 - Attend Superhero Training Camp! Come learn all the right moves to take on the world and battle evil villains. Get in superhuman shape, strike a pose in your costume, and leave the training camp a superhero.
Back by popular demand – Atlantic Superstore Petting Zoo, a hands-on, kid friendly petting zoo which includes: goats, rabbits, exotic chickens, geese, sheep, calves, donkeys, llamas, turkeys, pigs, ducks, and much more! Also available – Pony rides!
Plus don’t miss popular returning Festival favourites: Outdoor Buskers presented by Commercial Tents, Horse and Sleigh Rides presented by the City of Charlottetown, The Cat Sled Run, Kent Building Supplies Magical Outdoor Skating Rink, CTV’s Professional Snow & Ice Sculpting Demos with the Canadian Snow Sculpture Team, and the Murphy Group of Restaurants Warm Up Tent.
Get your tickets early to avoid the rush. Jack Frost Tickets make the perfect Stocking Stuffer. Tickets to the Jack Frost Children’s WinterFest are now on sale at:
- The Shops of Confederation Court Mall
- The Confederation Bridge Office on Queen Street
- Or call the Aliant Festival Hotline 1-800-955-1864.
Starting in the New Year, tickets will be available at McDonald’s Island-wide and Atlantic Superstore’s Island-wide, as well as participating Atlantic Superstore’s in Moncton, Fredericton, Saint John, Truro, Amherst and New Glasgow.
Advance Weekend Tickets (valid Feb. 13-15) are $16 ($20 at the door) and Advance Sunday Tickets (valid Feb. 15 ONLY) are $11 ($14 at the door) plus taxes and a $1 service fee. Children 2 and under are free. Tickets available while supplies last. Jack Frost Hotel Packages are also now on sale, contact Destination PEI at 902-566-5466 for complete details. Jack Frost Children’s WinterFest promises to be a family weekend not to be missed!! Come celebrate the magic of winter at the 5th Annual Jack Frost Children’s WinterFest presented by the Confederation Bridge. Visit online at www.jackfrostfest.com for complete details. |
