For Winterfest this November, the weather decided to stay in the range of fall temperatures, with no snow on the radar and a calm day on the horizon.
Winterfest started off at 10:00 a.m. with the Holiday Shoppes at the Niverville Elementary School (NES), hosted by the Parent Advisory Council (PAC). There were lots of shops for children and parents alike to participate in, such as the Sweet Shoppe, Mystery Shoppe, Elves Work Shoppe, and Holiday Gift Shoppe (no parents allowed, as children shopped for their families). When Santa paid a visit, children were able to site on his lap and tell him what they wanted for Christmas while getting their picture snapped. The Holiday Shoppes hosted 769 people throughout the course of the day.
The Winterfest Market & Craft Sale also started at 10:00 a.m., this time in the Niverville Heritage Centre atrium. The Niverville Chamber of Commerce hosted over 50 vendors, mostly of handcrafted items. Many locals took tables to showcase their goodies, ranging from handcrafted jewellery; body, skin, and hair care products; and woodworking and concrete art. The market saw over 800 visitors in the five hours it was open.
Santa was a busy man. After spotting by the Holiday Shoppes, he skated over to the Niverville Arena. During the skate, the Niverville Multiplex hosted a $5 supper, serving over 117 people in the southend. It was overall a successful evening at the Niverville Arena.
To end the full day of festivities, the annual tree lighting commenced in the Niverville Credit Union parking lot. Jordan St. Cyr say carols with the scent of candles and hot chocolate in the air. It was truly a perfect evening to be outside. After carols, the slight rides began. Almost all the 150 people who attended waited patiently in line to catch a ride around town.
The Winterfest committee would like to thank the many volunteers who put in countless hours to hep make Niverville's second annual Winterfest & Market a success for all.
