High on Ice Winter Festival 2019 - Opening Night Schedule & Tips

Travis Fortnum

The massivley popular High on Ice Winter Festival is back at Centennial Park in Fort St. John this weekend.

Things kick off on Friday night and go through Family Day Monday.

Here are some tips from the City of Fort St. John if you plan on checking it out:

• Dress WARM! Layers, toques, gloves, winter coats, and mittens are all encouraged
• Carry Cash - some of these events have a cost associated with them
• Supervise your children closely – This is a busy event, please ensure your family is safe while enjoying our many activities (specifically on the ice slides)
• Be respectful when looking at the sculptures – the ice is very fragile

And here's a look at the schedule for opening night, so you can be sure not to miss a thing!

4pm	Ice Slides OPEN & Bonfire in Centennial Park
4-6pm	Professional Single Block Carving
4:7:30pm	Free 8 oz. hot chocolate (and additional hot beverages for purchase)
5-9pm	Pizza & a Pint with Beards Brewing (must be 19+ to purchase)
5-6:30pm	Live Music Airik Clark (5-5:45pm) Megan Clarence (5:45-6:30pm)
5-7pm	KIDS ACTIVITIES -  face Painting, popcorn, balloon twisting, mascot visits and more!
5:30-6:30pm	Roving Circus Entertainers (one hour only)
6:30pm	Opening Ceremonies at the Welcome Wall
6:40pm	Dance Performance and Mayor/Council Slide off
7pm	Fire & Glow Show
7:30pm	Live Music Amanda van Nostrand (7:30-8:15pm) Last Horse Standing (8:20-9:00pm)