Winterama
77th Annual Winterama Schedule
All activities and events are subject to change.
Saturday February 15th, 2025
Activity |
Time |
Location |
Notes |
Free Access with Button Purchase |
| Rotary Winterama Polar Plunge | 2:30 PM | Amphitheatre/Curling Club, 8 Owen Street | Registration Below | ✅ |
| 2024 BACKBREAKER 5000 Poker Run hosted by Georgian Bay Parts | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Town Dock Launch Ramp, 2 Main Street | Registration required, please visit: Backbreaker 5000 Poker Run for Fun Registration Fee – GBP | |
| Winterama Craft Show at Museum | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Penetanguishene Centennial Museum, 13 Burke Street | Over 20 handmade and craft vendors throughout the museum | ✅ |
| Friends of the Museum Pea Soup & Chili Sale | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Penetanguishene Centennial Museum, 13 Burke Street | Warm up inside at the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum for our annual Pea Soup & Chili Sale. | Open to all, no button required. |
| Rotary Winterama Parade | 11:00 AM | Penetanguishene Centennial Museum, 13 Burke Street | Theme: "Board Games" | ✅ |
| Crokicurl | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Penetanguishene Centennial Museum, 13 Burke Street | Drop-in Program | ✅ |
| Winterama Ice Fishing Hosted by the Penetanguishene Knights of Columbus | 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM | Town Dock in Front of Dock Launch, 2 Main Street | Drop-in Program | ✅ |
| Main Town Dock Activities | 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM | Town Dock Parking Lot, 2 Main Street | Axe Throwing, Games, Horse and Wagon Rides, Vendors, Snowshoeing, Snow Valley tube run, snowmobile rides for kids hosted by GBSR and more! | ✅ |
| Winterama ADULT Arm Wrestling Tournament |
Registration 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM The competition starts at 7:30 PM |
Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre (Arena), 61 Maria Street | Lots of door prizes and competition prizes! | Registration Fee at the door. |
| Winterama YOUTH Arm Wrestling Tournament |
Registration 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM The competition starts at 1:30 PM |
Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre (Arena), 61 Maria Street | Lots of door prizes and competition prizes! | Free registration with button. |
| Traditional Log Sawing Competition Sponsored by Ritchie Forest Products |
12:30 PM |
Town Dock Parking Lot, 2 Main Street | Watch teams compete in a traditional log sawing competition. | ✅ |
| The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show |
Three 45 Minutes Shows: 11:30 AM |
Town Dock Parking Lot, 2 Main Street | The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show is a showcase of both traditional and current logger sports events. The show puts four lumberjacks up against each other in an action-packed competition. | ✅ |
| 77th Annual Winterama Firework Show |
7:00 PM Showtime |
Amphitheatre/Curling Club, 8 Owen Street | Winterama's 77th annual firework show! | ✅ |
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Penetang Kings vs Stayner Siskins Hockey Game |
8:00 PM Puck Drop |
Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre (Arena), 61 Maria Street | Come support your Penetang Kings as they play the Stayner Siskins! | Registration fee at the door. |
Sunday February 16th, 2025
Activity |
Time |
Location |
Notes |
Free Access with Button Purchase |
| North Simcoe Rotaract Cardboard Toboggan Races |
Check in starts at 9:30 AM 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
Sandpit Hill, Lorne Avenue | Registration below | ✅ |
| Outdoor Family Skate Party, Hosted by the Penetanguishene Lions Club | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Outdoor Skating Rink, 17 Pontyz Street | Fun, family and treats! Skates available. *Helmets are recommended but not provided. | ✅ |
| Indoor Kids Activities | 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM | Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre (Arena), 61 Maria Street | Enjoy Zoo to you, Face Painting, Crafts, Games and more! | ✅ |
| Winterama Drop-In Pickleball | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, Atrium Building, 500 Church Street | Please Note: A parking pass is required to park at Waypoint. Please pick up a FREE parking pass at Town Hall Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM the week prior to Winterama, or at the Arena on Winterama Saturday and Sunday. | ✅ |
| Winterama Open Swim | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, Atrium Building, 500 Church Street | Please Note: A parking pass is required to park at Waypoint. Please pick up a FREE parking pass at Town Hall Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM the week prior to Winterama, or at the Arena on Winterama Saturday and Sunday. | ✅ |
All Weekend Long
Activity |
Time |
Location |
Notes |
Free Access with Button Purchase |
| Annual Penetanguishene Winterama U9 and U11 Local Hockey League Tournament | Tournament Schedule: Winterama Tournament (Penetang Minor Hockey Association) | Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre (Arena), 6 Maria Street | Come Support the Annual Penetanguishene U9 and U11 hockey league tournament! | Open to all, no button required. |
Community Events
Please visit the Community Calendar for more community events!
The list provided below is just a snapshot of what is offered!
Knight Haven Bowling - $20 per hour of bowling. Includes shoe rentals and bowling for up to 6 people
Penetang Curling Club - PRHL Winterama Bonspiel February 15th, Family Spiel, February 17th, Team Registration Required for both events.
Cafe KittyHawk - Winterama Special Fresh Baked Breakfast Menu! Friday & Saturday 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Try our local Montreal Smoke Meat + Feature Soup, Friday & Saturday 12:00 PM- 5:00PM
Nighthawk Oysters Bar + Cocktails, Friday & Saturday 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
"Book a table by calling (705) 355-2233, or online at CafeKittyhawk.com/Nighthawk"
A passion for Fashion Inc - Joseph Ribkoff Tropical Destination Wardrobe Trunk Show! NO TAX on all orders! Saturday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tammie's Travel Concepts - demo on how to pack your getaway wardrobe in a carry on! Saturday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Askennonia Senior Centre - Fundraising Bake Sale and Info. Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Pet shoppe - 10% off any purchases with the Winterama Button all weekend
Pulse Nutrition - 15% off any purchases with a button
Friday evening Healthy Happy Hour
Drop in Kids crafts Monday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Community Walk and Talk Monday 9:30 AM
Captain Kens - “Homemade Jam Duo” Live Performance and amateur step-dance competition Saturday 12:00 PM -4:00 PM
La Clé - Dîner canadien-français et spectacle musical
Dîner de 11 h 30 à 13 h -Spectacle à 13 h, samedi
Discovery Harbour Mid-Winter Social - Mid-Winter Social is a 3-day event at historic Discovery Harbour. Visitors are invited to join us for outdoor activities and historic demonstrations. This event runs in tandem with the Town of Penetanguishene's annual Winterama event (the longest running winter carnival in Ontario). Exciting new elements added in 2025: music, magic and more!
Location: Discovery Harbour, 93 Jury Drive
Event Dates: Saturday, February 15 to Monday, February 17
Event Times:11am – 4pm
Cost: $12/pp includes tax and special performances at the Kings’ Wharf Theatre.
- Kids 5 & under are free
- Other free admission programs may apply
- The 1-hour Escape Room cost per person is $36.00 (includes tax, event admission and Kings’ Wharf Theatre special performances)
More Information: DiscoveryHarbour-Events.ca
Sweet Treats Factory, 37 Main St. – $1 Hot Chocolate during the Winterama weekend! Lots of hand made treats available like donuts, cinnamon rolls, brownies, cookies, bars and fresh bread! Shop our shelves that are full of great products made by local artists and crafters!
Friday & Saturday
Penetanguishene Legion – Live music and food provided by the Ladies Auxiliary all weekend long! $5 cover charge.
Friday, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM The Mugs
Saturday, 12:00 PM – 4 PM No Filter, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM The Brudders
Sunday, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Specific Application Forms
Parade Application Forms
Join in the 2025 Rotary Winterama Parade and Celebrate the 77th Winterama Carnival!
The Rotary Club of Penetanguishene is proud to again organize the Winterama Rotary Parade as part of the Penetanguishene Winterama activities. The Parade will start Saturday activities at 11:00 AM on February 15th, 2025.
This year’s parade theme is: “Board Games." Please view the form for details.
Vendor Application Forms
Winterama is accepting outdoor vendors for 2 Main Street location.
1. Outdoor Vendors at Town Dock Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 11:30AM - 4:00PM
To apply, please fill out the appropriate form and return to the address directed.
Winterama Volunteer Form
It takes a community to make magic happen! The success of Winterama is not possible without dedicated volunteers. Register to apply as a volunteer for Winterama. Having trouble using the online system? Hardcopy forms are available at Town Hall, or by emailing events@penetanguishene.ca
Carboard Toboggan Race Form
Registration is now open for the Carboard Toboggan Race!
The North Simcoe Rotoract is proud to host the Annual Winterama Carboard Toboggan races once again!
The Cardboard Toboggan Races will take place on Sunday, February 16th 2025 from 10:00 - 12:00 PM, registration opens at 9:30 am . All racers must be present during entire event.
To register, view rules and regulations, please follow the RecDesk link below.
Rotary Polar Plunge Form
Get ready to plunge with the Annual Rotary Club Polar Plunge held on Saturday February 15th, 2025!
To register, view rules and regulations, please follow the link below.
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Town of Penetanguishene
10 Robert Street West,
Penetanguishene, ON
L9M 2G2
T: 705-549-7453
F: 705-549-3743