Grande North Winter Festival

Grande Prairie's annual Grande North Winter Festival features ice carving, DJ skate parties, live bands, horse-drawn wagon rides, crokicurl and other winter activities across the city.

* Dates pending for 2023-24
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Festival Dates: -
Community: Grande Prairie
Region: Northern Alberta
Province: Alberta
Festival Type: Arts & Culture
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Events are all-ages, and include both free and paid events. Check individual event info below. Locations include Bonnetts Energy Centre, Montrose Cultural Centre and Muskoseepi Park. 

Read this preview story for more info on the first annual Grande North Winter Festival.

Festival Schedule

Bonnetts Energy Centre

Friday, January 13   

Friday Ice Gardens PARTY  

Time: 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Features: Live Ice Carving Competition presented by Grande Prairie Regional Tourism, Ice Bar Beverages, Food, Maple Taffy brought to you by the ACFA plus live DJ and music by Steven Lee Olsen with Guest Don Amero 
Cost: $30.00 per person 
All ages welcome 
Tickets: Bonnetts Energy Centre   

 
Enjoying a warm up drink from the ice bar.

Storm vs. Calgary 

Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: Adult: $17.00 | Senior: $13.00 | Student (13+): $10.00 | Child (8-12): $5.00 | 7 & Under: Free with paid ticket holder
Tickets: Bonnetts Energy Centre

Saturday, January 14   

Ice Gardens DAY PASS   

Time: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Features: Live Ice Carving Competition presented by Grande Prairie Regional Tourism, Ice Bar Beverages, Food, Maple Taffy brought to you by the ACFA.
Cost: $10.00 per person, 12 and under free
All ages welcome   
Tickets: Bonnetts Energy Centre 

Saturday Ice Gardens PARTY 

Time: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Features: Live Ice Carving Competition presented by Grande Prairie Regional Tourism, Ice Bar Beverages, Food, Maple Taffy brought to you by the ACFA, plus live DJ and music by 54-40 with Guests Don Amero, The Northbloods, and McKindred
Cost: $30.00 per person 
All ages welcome   
Tickets: Bonnetts Energy Centre

Storm vs. Blackfalds   

Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: Adult: $17.00 | Senior: $13.00 | Student (13+): $10.00 | Child (8-12): $5.00 | 7 & Under: Free with paid ticket holder
Tickets: Bonnetts Energy Centre

Sunday, January 15   

Ice Gardens DAY PASS

Time: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Features: Live Ice Carving Competition, Ice Bar Beverages, Food, Maple Taffy brought to you by the Francophone Association.
Cost: $10.00 per person, 12 and under free   
All ages welcome   
Tickets: Bonnetts Energy Centre 
Aquatera ice slide at the Montrose Cultural Centre venue.

Montrose Cultural Centre 

South greenspace at 9839 103 Ave.

Last year's festival favorites return again this year alongside a new edition at the Montrose Cultural Centre. The live DJ will be spinning tracks while you skate, slide, curl and navigate this outdoor winter wonderland.

Friday, January 13 | 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.  
Saturday, January 14 | 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. 
Sunday, January 15 | 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. 

FREE Activities

Muskoseepi Park 

Entrance at 102 St. & 102 Ave.

Take a ride down memory lane or try something new in Muskoseepi Park as winter traditions come alive during Winter Fest.

Friday, January 13 | 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.  
Saturday, January 14 | 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. 
Sunday, January 15 | 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.

FREE Activities

  • Skating*
  • Horse & Wagon Rides
  • Snowshoeing
  • Maple Taffy, brought to you by the ACFA 

*Skates not supplied