Vernon will come alive with Carnival in Wonderland

On February 28, 2017, the Vernon Winter Carnival Board of Directors chose the 2018 Winter Carnival theme; the 58th Vernon Winter will run February 2nd – 11th, 2018.

"With several suggestions from the community; the board of directors had quite a task. The suggestions were wide ranged, however a theme was chosen! We look forward to begin planning with the new theme and are we are always impressed with the ideas the community comes up with for their events.

“We are very excited for 2018 Carnival in Wonderland. This theme has so many possibilities; from Winter Wonderland, Alice in Wonderland to Canada wonderland. We know that the theme will take off on how each individual sees Wonderland.”

Last night Vernon Winter Carnival announced the event winners as well as the theme for 2018. Thank you to Jack at Schubert Centre for hosting the evening. As always thank you to our amazing Title sponsor Fix Auto Vernon Central, our trophy sponsors Caufields Engraving and Rellish Transport Rob Ellis.

New Event
Winner – Pinot and Paint
1st Runner Up – Sweetheart grandparent dance

Event with Commercial Sponsor Winner – Chili cook off
1st Runner Up – Unwined Downtown

Adult Event
Winner – Irish pub night
1st Runner Up – Blues Festival

Family Event
Winner – Dinner theatre
1st Runner Up – Sweetheart grandparent dance

Junior Event
Winner – Skate with Bonhomme
1st Runner Up – Robert Munschs stories

Senior Event
Winner – Winter Break out
1st Runner Up – Senior Jopo House Luncheon

Sporting Event
Winner – Pee wee Hockey
1st Runner Up – Polar bear swim

Carnival Copy of the Year
Rod Koenig 

Jopo/Jopette of The Year
Chris Eide

Christel Cam Memorial Award
Ruth McGrath Dance

Carnival Spirit Award
Ruth McGrath Dance