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Valley First Frost Fest Winter Carnival
January 17 - January 19

The Valley First Frost Fest Winter Carnival is a high-energy festival in the heart of downtown Penticton. The inaugural event in 2024 was a big success, and it will be even bigger in 2025! Frost Fest will be expand to three days over January 17-19 and will feature:
- A family-friendly movie night
- All-day ice activities run by the Penticton Vees
- Kids activities & stations run by Ha Ha Ha Kidzfest
- A new-and-improved snowboard rail jam
- Hot air balloon glow up event
- Frosty toes winter swim in Okanagan Lake
- Food trucks and a beverage garden
- & MORE!
Throw on your warm gear and come out to join in on the weekend fun!
Leading up to and during Frost Fest, from January 10-19, you can vote in the Frost Fest Cocktail/Mocktail Competition, where local bars and restaurants are competing for best Frost Fest Cocktail/Mocktail! Sip on these frosty creations from The Hub on Martin, Kin & Folk, Sociale, The Barley Mill Brew Pub, Joos Box, and The Barking Parrot – then cast your vote for your favorite!
Schedule of Events:
Activities will begin on Friday, January 17 and go until midday on Sunday, January 19. Check here the full schedule of events!