Due to Friday/Saturday winter storm, WinterFest has been POSTPONED to Sunday, 2/10
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| Matt Noyes' snowfall probability predictions (2/5) shows snow substantial accumulation for New England |
All that snow should be music to the ears of Amherst Winterfest
organizers – unless, of course, it snows so much that festival goers can’t make
it to the main event on Saturday.
Fortunately, the celebration doesn’t start until the afternoon, by which
time the roads should be well cleared. And if you find yourself snowed in, just
strap on the cross country skis and snowshoes or harness up the sled dogs and glide
your way over to the biggest weather-themed, winter party in town!
The festivities start at 1 pm at Cherry Hill Golf Course (325 Montague
Rd., Route 63) and end with fireworks at 6 pm. Winterfest will happen with or without natural snow (organizers actually "made" snow last year), but some of the featured events, like
snow sculpting, cross-country skiing, and the “Cardboard Classic” sledding box
race, are just better with the real thing all around. Area restaurants will be on hand to compete in
the Winterfest Chili Bowl, and if you have always wanted to experience a
driving contest in winter (the golf ball is orange in this case!), this is your
chance. Click here for the complete schedule of Winterfest activities.
So, if the snowstorm predictions hold, Winterfest Amherst
really may be a classic winter wonderland – and even if the snow passes us by, it's still a great way to play in February. (And who doesn’t need to play in February?!)
And don’t forget – Head in the Clouds Amherst is still seeking families to “report”
on Winterfest 2013 (click here
for more information).
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