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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, 2025. The Friends of the Winterama volunteers are continuing with the Snow Sculpture Photo Contest, Best Beard Growing Contest and the Poster/Colouring Sheet Contest. The full event schedule can be viewed in the brochure (January TBD)

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

Event and Volunteer Information

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.
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.   Email it with “Snow Sculpture Contest” in the subject line 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!
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
Submit a digital copy on our online form by January 30th at 4:00pm with "Colouring Contest" in the subject line. Each colouring sheet needs to include the First & Last Name of Child, School, and Grade. Volunteers will also pick up at the school by 4:00pm on January 30th.
Colouring Page coming soon
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”.
Poster Template coming soon
- Grades 7 and 8 Free-hand
  The poster is landscape orientation on the page (long edge on top of page) and 11x17 size.
- Grades 7 and 8 Computer-assisted:
  o The poster may be created using computer software.
  o The poster is landscape orientation on the page (long edge on top of page)
- Must include:
  Sunnidale Winterama
  February 6 - 8, 2026
  Incorporate the 2026 theme: Winter Olympics
  1 penguin
  Landscape format only (long edge of paper), 11x17 size paper
Submit a digital copy on our online form by January 30th at 4:00 PM with "Poster Contest" in the subject line. Each poster needs to include the First & Last Name of the Child, School, and Grade.
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.
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.
Friday Night WINTERAMA Trivia
$30 per team/table for up to 6 people on a team. Everyone needs a button to play! Doors open at 8:30 PM, show starts at 9:00 PM. Advance tickets online are $30 per team. Tickets at the door are $40 per table (cash only), if available. There will be four rounds of trivia with a grand prize for the Smartest Team. Bragging rights and prizes!
Buy tickets online (Available Shortly)
Saturday Wings & Hilarious Things Comedy Night
Doors open for Wings at 6PM - 9PM. Cash only. You must have a ticket for the Comedy Night to stay past 9PM.
Doors open for the Comedy at 8:30 PM, show starts at 9:00 PM. 19+ event. Advance tickets are $20 per person and only available until Friday February 6 at 12PM. Tickets at the door are $30 per person (cash only).
Buy tickets online (Available Shortly)
Spaghetti Dinner
Come out and support the Sunnidale Firefighters' Association at the annual Spaghetti Dinner. Friday, February 6 at the New Lowell Legion from 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Proceeds to support the Sunnidale Firefighters' Association antique fire truck.
$10 for 13yrs and older | $5 for ages 6-12yrs old | 5 & under Free
Don't miss the Beard Contest Judging at 6:30 PM and meet Winterama Willie. Come and see the winners of the poster contest on display.
Pancake & Sausage Breakfast
The Pancake & Sausage Breakfast is prepared by Winterama volunteers, Tim Hoover & friends and will take place at the New Lowell Legion.
Saturday, February 7, from 8 AM-10 AM (before the Parade!)
$8 for 13+ and older | $5 for ages 6-12yrs | 5 and under FREE
Food Booth
Open on Friday, February 6 from 7 PM-8 PM - Popcorn & Hot Chocolate
Open on Saturday, February 7 from after the Parade, approximately 11 AM until 3 PM.
Don't forget to buy your commemorative Winterama 2026 button for $2.00 and commemorative 50th Anniversary merchandise. Prior years' buttons will be available too!
Big Breakfast
The New Lowell Legion is preparing the BIG Breakfast on Sunday, February 8th from 9 AM-12 PM. Eggs, bacon, sausage & toast | $10 for 13yrs and older | $7 for ages 6-12yrs old | 5 & under Free
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 Olypmics
Sunnidale Winterama Parade Entry Online 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
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 and Butter Tart - 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!
Join us for a snowshoe adventure in New Lowell! The Snowshoe/Winter Hike is a free family event, a perfect way to finish your Winterama weekend.
Meet at the New Lowell Legion and the snowshoe/hike will leave at 11AM and take approx. 2hrs. All ages and experiences! Dogs on leashes are permitted. BYOS (Bring your own snowshoes)
*There are 10 pairs of snowshoes available to borrow for this event if you do not own your own. Courtesy of the Clearview Youth Centre.
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.
Here is your chance to buy a piece of history! Purchase the limited commemorative Merchandise from the 50th anniversary of Winterama.
Beanie Toque $20.00
Buff $15.00
Playing cards $5.00
*No mailings. Pick up only at the Stayner Arena, Monday to Friday, 8AM-4PM until Friday, January 30th.
Merchandise will be available to purchase at the New Lowell Legion during the Winterama Weekend. Cash only. Limited availability.