Events

Times and events are subject to change.

Many of these items are on our Schedule - check it out when planning your visit.

Big Foot Race

Join us in front of the stage for a big foot race. It's similar to a three legged race, but it requires three people working together using a single pair of long feet.

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Carnival Button Draw

Help support your Winter Carnival by purchasing a $3 souvenir button. Buttons can be purchased  at the Mill Pond during Carnival. Each Carnival button has

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Circus Jonathan

Circus Jonathan is an award winning unicyclist, juggler, and circus performer. His performances have been enjoyed across Canada and in 12 countries around the world.

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Community Smudge Ceremony

Odeiwin:Connect will be performing a community smudge for Carnival visitors. 

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Elementary School Hockey Tournament

Each year, the Winter Carnival organizes and runs a hockey tournament for the elementary schools in Richmond Hill. The schedule below has all the Junior and

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Falconry Demonstration

Falcon experts from The Ontario Falconry Centre will be providing and exciting and educational falconry demonstrations.

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Great Canadian Lumberjack Show

The show puts four lumberjacks up against each another in an action packed competition.

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Igloo Village

We have a three igloo village for our younger Carnival visitors. 

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Indigenous Led Crafting

Calling all kids!   Join us in the Carnival tent for Indigenous lead crafting. 

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Indigenous Winter Tea

Our Indigenous winter tea will begin in the tent with a serving of wild-crafted tea. 

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King Henry’s Arms Ice Throne

Come check out the 1st King Henry's Arms Ice Throne and lay your claim as Richmond Hill's Ruler of Winter.

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Learn the Art of Origami

Jackie Han and the team from Origami Canada will teach you how to create a masterpiece.  All you need is a piece of paper to

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Live Music with Billik

Back on the Carnival stage by popular demand is Billik. The band covers everything from Pop Rock, R&B, and Funk.

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Musician Meep Moop

Local musician Meep Moop is a singer/guitarist with Caribbean roots. She is a versatile vocalist and sings in many styles.  Her a positive attitude and energy will fill the carnival air.

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Pancake Breakfast Feast

There is no better way to celebrate a Sunday morning in February than joining us for our famous Pancake Breakfast in the big tent. Pancakes, sausages, peameal bacon, hot chocolate and coffee. Generations of Richmond Hill residents have made this an annual event, so come on and join the fun. Served up fresh by the Richmond Hill Rotary Club.

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Spaghetti Dinner

Brand new to Winter Carnival we have a Saturday evening Spaghetti Dinner.  We start serving at 5pm and last call is at 7:30. 

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The Dark Night

Brampton Batman will be joining us at Carnival this year!  And he’s not taking an Uber to Carnival, he’s arriving is style in his shiny

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The Lou Moore Band

Local legend Lou Moore Band is back for our 50th annual Carnival. Lou plays and the band play bluegrass and country music.

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The Recovery Mode Band

The Recovery Mode Band will be play a high energy mix of contemporary rock, dance, and country covers. 

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Traditional Hand Drumming & Story Telling

Family friendly indigenous presentation delivered by community elder. 

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Viking Village

Come see how the Vikings used to live. Our Vikings are located at the north end of the Mill Pond.

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Wing Eating Contest

Eight hungry attendees will be selected from all of the applications submitted by noon on Saturday, February 4th 2023. Be sure to get the info and register ahead of time! All contestants must 19 years of age or over.

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Zoosemobile

It's a mobile rhythm machine.  It's a mobile art installation.  It's a an interactive journey that can be enjoyed by all generations.

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Times and events are subject to change.