The Griz is extremely happy with this years celebration in his honour, Griz Days, being correctly focused on Snow. And to communicate his pleasure with the new tag line”A Celebration Of Snow”, the Griz has blessed the community with the best powder of the season.

Lets make sure the Griz is happy with our participation by attending as many festivities as possible.

Festival Events Schedule
Friday March 6
6:30 pm Parade Downtown, starts at 6:30 p.m. sharp
7:30 pm Skating Party on outdoor rink at the Aquatic Centre
7:00 pm Texas Hold’em at the Legion, $20. advance tickets required
7 – 9 pm Late Swim at the Aquatic Centre
Saturday March 7
8:30 am Pancake Breakfast at community centre
All Day Extreme Griz competition at various pubs/hotels
10 am – 4 pm Craft Fair at Community Centre
10 am Bridge Tournament @ Senior’s Centre – $18. Lunch included
11 am Baby Griz competition at Community Centre
NOON Snowmobile Drag Races behind the Stanford Inn – $5. per.
NOON Scavenger Hunt around community – starts at the Fernie Museum
NOON Men’s Street Hockey Tournament at Park Place Lodge
NOON Youth Hockey Tournament at the Aquatic Centre
NOON Snow Sculpture Challenge at the Aquatic Centre
2:30 -4:30 Griz Days Pool Party @ Aquatic Centre – Reg. admission
4 pm Arm Wrestling Competition at The Fernie Hotel (men & women)
6 pm Ukrainian Supper @ Ferine Family Centre Adults: $12, 6-12 yrs: $6, under 6 Free
6 pm Pig Roast at The Fernie Hotel $10.
7 pm Griz Days IDOL at the Fernie Legion (contact: rosanna1@shaw.ca)
8 pm Crowning of the Extreme Griz – Park Place Pub – music by the Todd Band
8 pm Snow Ball @ Community Centre (semi-formal, live bands & DJ’s) $25. adv. tickets
Sunday March 8
12:30 Dummy Downhill at FAR
1:30 pm Euchre Tournament at The Fernie Hotel – teams of 2