Brimacombe is the place to be this winter and they are celebrating the height of the ski & snowboard season with a weekend of family fun at Brimfest! It’s full of special events taking place over two days, with contests, crafts, food and music by local radio stations KX96, 94.9 The Rock and 107.7 CKDO, plus face painting, s’mores and more.
Families can participate in this action-packed festival full of fun, both on and off the slopes. The weekend-long party features fashion and games, ski/snowboard races, parties, giveaways and gnarly skiing and snowboarding too, of course!
Brimfest Events include:
Saturday, February 24, 2024 (9:00am-9:30pm)
- Retro Fashion Day – Dig deep into your closets and put on your snazziest out-of-style gear! Make sure your outfit is safe for riding the lifts and the slopes and show off your best “retro” look. Random prizes will be given out for the best costumes by the Brimacombe spotters!
- Bambi Dual Slalom Course – Kids aged 12 and under can race on the slalom course on the Standard Run in front of the East Chalet. (Valid Lift Ticket or Membership and helmets required)
- Scavenger Hunt — Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet from the main office and complete all the tasks to be entered to win some great prizes, including lift tickets!
- Family Night – Starting at 4:00pm, ski under the twinkling lights at Family Night! A family can get lift tickets (valid up to 4 hours) for only $159+HST* (Family consists of a maximum of 5 persons, including at least one Adult/Senior and one 13 & Under or Student. Additional lift tickets are available to purchase at the on-site advertised walk-up rates. This deal cannot be combined with any other offer.)
- Après Ski Party – Enjoy a night out with friends and family while warming up in the East Chalet. Enjoy the live music by Robert Taylor (5:00-8:00pm) and a cash bar (from 4:00pm).
- Rail Jam Session – From 6:00-8:00pm, skiers and snowboarders who can ride M to L features can enjoy music, good times and giveaways in the Vault Terrain Park. (No registration required. Valid Lift Ticket, Season Pass or Membership and helmets required.)
- Camp Brimacombe Crafts & Colouring Contest
- Complimentary Face Painting
- Bonfire and Complimentary S’mores (while supplies last)
- Complimentary Popcorn and Cotton Candy (while supplies last)
Sunday, February 25, 2024 (9:00am-4:30pm)
- Crazy Costume Day — Rock your craziest costume on the slopes all day long. Spotters will be giving out prizes throughout the day to those wearing the wildest outfits, so dress to impress!
- Bring Home the Bacon Grom Competition – Skiers and snowboarders ages 15 & under can show off their best tricks in the Piggy Bank progression terrain park. Compete for the chance to win awesome prizes, including a box of bacon! (Advance registration with $10 registration fee and helmets required. Must have valid Hike Pass, Lift Ticket or Membership.)
- The Rick Cote Bambi Jump – Open to ages 12 and under, kids can test their skills in the Bambi Jump (Valid Lift Ticket or Membership and helmets required)
- Scavenger Hunt
- Camp Brimacombe Crafts & Colouring Contest
- Complimentary Face Painting
- Bonfire and Complimentary S’mores
- Complimentary Popcorn and Cotton Candy
Brimacombe: Brimfest
When: February 24-25, 2024
Time: Friday-Saturday 9:00am-9:30pm, Sunday 9:00am-4:30pm
Where: Brimacombe, 4098 Regional Road 9, Orono
Website: www.brimacombe.ca
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