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Introduction

Sunnidale Winterama is a winter-themed festival presented by Clearview Township and has celebrated winter activities since 1975 in the village of New Lowell. Touting itself as "the greatest little show on snow", active volunteers known as the "Friends of Winterama" have organized this multi-day event filled with great family fun!

The Winterama weekend this year is from February 6 to 8, 2026.

Get your Buttons! The buttons, a popular collector item since 1975, will be on sale starting in January 2026. The cost is only $2 per button. Email sunnidalewinterama@gmail.com to arrange to purchase buttons for your entire family! Buttons will also be available at Clearview Auto, Creemore Coffee Company, New Lowell Legion and all-weekend long!

Sponsors/Donors Needed for the Fireworks! The Friends of Winterama Committee are seeking community donations to help fund the Winterama Fireworks happening on Friday February 6 at the New Lowell Recreation Park. The fireworks show is presented by NorthStar Fireworks.
Like so many other community projects and events, costs are increasing and we need to fundraise in the community to help put an amazing fireworks show! Email Grace for details at gbeaman@clearview.ca | Charitable tax receipts for individuals donating more than $25.00.

Support the New Lowell Legion Branch 516 - Friday nights between 6 pm-8 pm, the Kitchen is open for Take Out. Phone call orders not accepted; please show up in person. Info: 705-424-1621. (There are some closures due to special events and Wing Night on Friday Jan. 31)

Get 'Social' with Winterama

Facebook: /sunnidalewinterama

Instagram: @sunnidalewinterama

Volunteering with Winterama

Winterama is a beloved community event in New Lowell, organized by a small but passionate group known as the Friends of Winterama. Volunteers play a crucial role in making Winterama a success. Whether it’s planning the events, helping behind the scenes, or ensuring everything runs smoothly, there’s a place for everyone to get involved. Be a part of something special, meet new people, and give back to your community—all while making Winterama an unforgettable experience for everyone.

Interested in volunteering with Winterama? Contact Grace Beaman, Events & Tourism Coordinator at gbeaman@clearview.ca

Friday, February 6th Events

The Best Beard Competition returns to Winterama.
How to participate:
1.   Start your Beard or use the one you have.
2.   Take a picture of the before or stop into the New Lowell Legion and see Chuck.
3.   Beards will be judged on Friday February 6 during the Spaghetti Dinner. All contestants and the winner’s photos will be posted on Facebook & Instagram, once judging is complete. By entering this contest, you agree to have your photo used for future promotions unless otherwise notified in writing.
4. You must have a Winterama Button ($2.00) to enter the Contests.
Awards for Best Beard, Best Santa Beard, Newly Started Beard and Honourable Mention!
Trophy and bragging rights. Grow on! Let's see the best beards in Clearview Township.

Saturday, February 7th Events

The Winterama Parade is on Saturday morning. Parade staging starts at 10:30 AM at Greengage Rd. The Parade starts at 11 AM and finishes at the New Lowell Recreation Park. Parade Float Registration is now open. There is no cost to participate. The trophy will be presented for the best dressed float! Every kid on a float gets a ticket for a free hot chocolate.
2026 Theme: Winter Olympics
Sunnidale Winterama Parade Entry Form
The Annual Bed Races happen after the Winterama Parade. This long-standing tradition is a great opportunity to show your community pride!
Registration is open to any community organization. For more information, please call Deb Bronee at dbronee@yahoo.ca or 705-790-4262.
Trophy is awarded during the Opening Ceremonies!
General Information:
*Bed Races will start at Clearview Auto after the Parade. There will be 2 heats and a Grand Finale.
1. Each team must have 5 people to a team who actually race (4 runners, 1 rider and 1 alternate, just in case).
2.   Rider must wear helmet.
3.   Two beds will race at once per heat. The winner of each heat will run the final.
4.   Any size wheels are permitted.
5.   No braking devices allowed.
6.   No steering devices allowed.
7.   Pushing the bed only during the race, no pulling.
8.   All 5 team members must pass finish line (with the bed) in order to win.

Bed Construction:
1.   Twin bed size only. Mattress or padding (minimum of 4 inches thick) must be part of design and design must mimic a bed with headboard and footboard.
2.   Beds must have minimum of four wheels one in each corner, all must touch the ground. Wheels can be any size.
3.   Beds must have a headboard and footboard
4.   Bed cannot have any means of propulsion other than the team pushing it. No motors. No steering mechanism. Human power only. No brakes.
5.   Bed may have push bars not extending more than 4 inches out. Nothing sharp may be part of the bed.
6.   Any violations in bed design will have penalties (up to and including disqualification). Beds that are not constructed according to the rules will be required to be modified to adhere to the rules.
7.   No sharp items, glass or obscene items on beds. Beds will be disqualified for any of these violations
Outdoor Kids' Games
Four games for children starting after the Opening Ceremonies.
- Ages 5 and under
- 6-9 years
- 10-13 years
Win 1st, 2nd and 3rd medals
The Outdoor Rink is maintained by the New Lowell Firefighters Association. Bring your skates for a special Winterama Skate! Weather Permitting
Don't miss out on the Alpine Tubing Slide located at the New Lowell Park from 11am-3pm!
Clearview Public Library will be open all afternoon. A great place to warm up!
Everything is better with homemade Tarts! The Best Homemade Tart Contest invites any amateur baker to enter any flavoured tart.
Fruit Tart, Custard Tart, Butter Tart and Mini Cheescakes - Let's not overcomplicate this. You will be asked which category you want to enter your tarts in upon arrival.
NO. STORE. BOUGHT. ENTRIES. We are in a small town, and we will know… we always know. This is for the bragging rights for HOMEMADE tarts.
Judging criteria includes pastry, filling, and look and taste of only the tarts.
You are required to enter 1 dozen tarts on one paper plate/platter that will be sold with the remaining tarts, after the judging.
Judges will sample the tarts. The rest will be sold as donations at the New Lowell Legion. Thank you for supporting the newest and best tasting fundraiser of Winterama. All proceeds support local community initiatives.
Tarts MUST be at the New Lowell Legion no later than 12 PM, Noon on Saturday, February 7th
Judging will take place between 1 PM-2 PM and winners announced at 3 PM.
You must have a Winterama Button ($2.00) to enter the Best Homemade Tart Contest.
You can enter tarts into all three categories, but you are only limited to one batch per category and will only be eligible to win in one category. So choose your categories wisely.
A trophy for the Grand Prize Best Tart will be presented. The winners will have bragging rights, the sweet victory of achievement, while also supporting Winterama!

Sunday, February 8th Events

General Event and Volunteer Information

Winterama is organized by a small dedicated group of residents in New Lowell known as the "Friends of Winterama" and are supported by staff from Clearview Township. Volunteers are needed to assist with many of the events and tasks.
If you are interested in learning more, please contact Grace Beaman, Events & Tourism Coordinator by email.
Meetings are typically held on Tuesday nights at the New Lowell Legion from 7:00 PM - 9 PM. Attendance is not mandatory, but encouraged as often as possible.

We are also looking for Day of Event Volunteers for various positions, including but not limited to:
- Serving and Cooking at the Pancake Breakfast (Saturday Morning)
- Helping out at the Food Booth (Friday and/or Saturday)
- Parade Marshals (Saturday Morning)
- Assisting with the Children's Activities (Saturday Morning/ Afternoon)
If you are interested in filling any of the following positions, please contact Grace Beaman, Events & Tourism Coordinator by email.

Contests - NOW CLOSED

Please note that all photo and poster contests close on Friday, January 30th

The Friends of Winterama want to see as many Snow Sculptures as possible! Gather your household, wear your warmest mittens and get building a snow sculpture. This year's theme is "Celebrating the Winter Olympics".
How to participate:
1.   Build your Sculpture anytime between now and January 30th.
2.   Take a picture of your work of snow-art
3.   Submit it to the link below by January 30th. Include your address, phone number and contact name of at least one family member.
4.   Snow sculptures winners will be announced during the Spaghetti Dinner. All contestants and the winner’s photos will be posted on Facebook and Instagram once judging is complete. Photos will be used for promotional materials in the future, unless otherwise indicated in writing.
No prizes, just bragging rights!
Sculpture Contest Entry
The theme for the photo contest will be Winter Sport in Clearview Township. It is open to students Grade 9-12.
All photos will be judged on:
- Use of Colour
- Composition
- How they convey the Winter Sports in Clearview Township theme
  Photo Contest Entry
Colouring Contest 2026
- Categories are open to any student attending a Clearview school or a school-age child that lives in Clearview Township.
  Kindergarten
  Grade 1
  Grade 2
Contest submissions will be picked up by volunteers at the school on January 30th, 2026 at 4:00pm. Each colouring sheet needs to include the First & Last Name of Child, School, and Grade.
Entries can also be submitted digitally by January 30th at 4:00pm.
Colouring Page coming soon
Colouring Contest Entry
Poster Contest 2026
- Categories are open to any student attending a Clearview school or a school-age child that lives in Clearview Township.
  Grades 3 and 4
  Grades 5 and 6
The poster template is landscape orientation on the page (long edge on top of page). Paper size is 11x17. Using the template provided, create a picture for the poster with at least 1 penguin that conveys the theme “Winter Olympics”.
Posters will be judged on:
- Use of colour
- Use of space on the poster
- Conveying the message about Winterama and the theme
All entries MUST have the First Name and Last Initial, Grade, Teacher and School on the back of the poster.
Poster Template coming soon
Poster Contest Entry
Grades 7 and 8 Free-hand
- The poster is landscape orientation on the page (long edge on top of page) and 11x17 size.
- Must include:
  The title "Sunnidale Winterama"
  Date of Winterama (February 6th-8th, 2026)
  Incorporate the 2026 theme: Winter Olympics
  At least 1 penguin
Grades 7 and 8 Computer-assisted:
- The poster may be created using computer software.
- The poster is landscape orientation on the page (long edge on top of page), 11x17 size paper
- Must include:
  The title "Sunnidale Winterama"
  Date of Winterama (February 6th-8th, 2026)
  Incorporate the 2026 theme: Winter Olympics
  1 penguin
Submit a digital copy below by January 30th at 4:00 PM. Each poster needs to include the First & Last Name of the Child, School, and Grade.
Poster Contest Entry
Prizes for the Colouring Sheet and Poster Contest will be given to children during the Opening Ceremonies on Saturday, February 7 at 11:30 AM, New Lowell Recreation Park.

Friday, February 13th Events

The Burning of the Green will be on Friday, February 6, starting at 7:20PM at the New Lowell Recreation Park.
North Star Fireworks starts at 8PM.
Hot chocolate & popcorn for sale at the Food Booth starting at 7:00PM.
Watch the New Lowell Firefighters Facebook page for organized pickup times for your ol' Christmas trees. You're encouraged to bring the trees to the New Lowell Park anytime after December 26th.