Winterfest
The City of Vaughan's 35th annual award-winning Vaughan Celebrates Winterfest, presented by TD and event sponsor Tim Hortons, was a huge success! For the first time, this event took place over two days - on Saturday, Feb. 1 and Sunday, Feb.2 - at Vellore Village Community Centre.
Thank you to everyone who attended! Please take a moment to complete the event survey.
Email vaughancelebrates@vaughan.ca with questions.
Winterfest - More Information
Event details are subject to change.
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Saturday, February 1st
- Sing along show with Frozen in Time at 4:45pm
- Music performance by local band Neel Dani at 6:30pm
Sunday, February 2nd
- Emcee Joseph Motiki (known for Reach for the Top and Game Gurus)
- Shari Tallon at 10:30am
- Disney music and storytelling showcase by Echos and Icons at 11am and 1pm
- Official Welcome with Mayor & Members of Council at 11:30am
- Dance performances by Dance Stream at 11:45am and 1:30pm
- Music performance by local band AV-OX at 12pm
- Zumba fitness by City of Vaughan Recreation Services at 12:30pm
- Taylor’s Story: A Tribute to Taylor Swift at 2pm
Stage will be located in the parking lot of Vellore Village Community Centre.
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Saturday, February 1st (outside only)
- Midway rides
- Skating
- Fire pits and Muskoka chairs
- Live ice carving display
- Touch-a-Truck
- Snoezelen on Wheels (mobile sensory space)
- FREE giveaway (while quantities last)
Sunday, February 2nd (inside and outside)
Outdoors
- FREE Pancake Breakfast (10am-11am, while quantities last)
- Meet and Greets with Care Bears at the outdoor meet and greet tent:
- 10:30am-11am
- 11:20am-11:50am
- 12:10pm-12:40pm
- 1pm-1:30pm
- 2pm-2:30pm
- Midway rides
- Horse-drawn wagon rides
- Snowshoeing and skating
- Sports games
- Fire pits and Muskoka chairs
- CN Little Obie Train
- Touch-a-Truck
- Snoezelen on Wheels (mobile sensory space)
- FREE giveaway (while quantities last)
Indoors
- Roaming/Strolling entertainers and performers
- Activity Room 1
- Engineering for Kids
- Slime Station with Mad Science
- Activity Room 2
- 10:00am: Applefun Puppetry Show
- 11:05am: Candle Making Workshop
- 11:50am: Applefun Puppetry Show
- 12:50pm: Candle Making Workshop
- 1:35pm: Applefun Puppetry Show
- 2:35pm: Candle Making Workshop
- Activity Room 3
- Nail Painting with Glama Gals
- Chess Drop-In
- Activity Room 4
- 10am-2pm: Animal Demo/Education Session with Earth Rangers
- Colouring Mural
- Gymnasium
- Giant Games
- Hockey and Soccer Sports Games
- Cafeteria
- Airbrush and Glitter Tattoos
- Button Making
- Preschool Room C
- Vaughan International Film Festival short films showcase (PG)
- Pool
- 1pm-3pm: Free Recreational Swim by City of Vaughan Recreation Services
- 1pm-3pm: Free Lifeguard Activity by City of Vaughan Recreation Services
- Vellore Village Library programs (inside the library)
- 11am-11:30am: Winter-themed Storytime
- 12pm-3pm: Build with Keva planks, Jenga, Connect 4, Magformers, Plus-Plus and more!
12pm-3pm: Scavenger Hunt
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- Food Zone with various food trucks and food vendors
- 905 Hotdog Pound
- BeaverTails
- Foodiez Barrie
- Golden Path Food
- Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Pressed! Sandwich
- Smoke Poutenerie
The Gourmet Group (Sunday only)
- Business Zone / Marketplace with vendor booths selling or showcasing their products and services
FREE Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 2nd (10am-11am, while quantities last)
- Food Zone with various food trucks and food vendors
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There will be NO PARKING along Villa Royale Avenue or at Vellore Village Community Centre.
Park & Walk
Park & Walk is available at the following locations:
- Fossil Hill Public School – 2 Firenza Road
- St. Veronica Catholic Elementary School – 171 Maria Antonia Road
Accessible Parking
Accessible Parking is available at the following location:
- St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic High School – 2 Davos Road
Shuttle Buses
Free shuttle bus service will be available on February 1 and February 2 from/to the following locations:
- City Hall – 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr. (free parking)
- Emily Carr Secondary School – 4901 Rutherford Road (free parking)
- Vaughan Metropolitan Centre area – 200 Apple Mill Road (no free parking at this location)
See Shuttle Bus sections for timings. Schedule is subject to change.
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Shuttle Buses
Free shuttle bus service will be available on February 1 from/to the following locations:
- City Hall – 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
- Emily Carr Secondary School – 4901 Rutherford Road
- Vaughan Metropolitan Centre area – 200 Apple Mill Road (no free parking at this location)
Shuttle service will run on the following times on Saturday, February 1st:
City Hall Shuttle – 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Depart City Hall Depart Event (Return to City Hall) 3:00pm 3:30pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 5:30pm 6:30pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 8:30pm 9:00pm Emily Carr Secondary School Shuttle – 4901 Rutherford Road
Depart Emily Carr SS Depart Event (Return to Emily Carr SS) 3:00pm 3:15pm 3:30pm 3:45pm 4:00pm 4:15pm 4:30pm 4:45pm 5:00pm 5:45pm 6:00pm 6:15pm 6:30pm 6:45pm 7:00pm 7:15pm 7:30pm 7:45pm 8:00pm 8:15pm 8:30pm 8:50pm Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Area Shuttle – 200 Apple Mill Road (no free parking at this location)
Depart VMC Area Depart Event (Return to VMC Area) 3:00pm 3:30pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 5:30pm 6:30pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 8:30pm 9:00pm Schedule is subject to change.
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Shuttle Buses
Free shuttle bus service will be available on February 2 from/to the following locations:
- City Hall – 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
- Emily Carr Secondary School – 4901 Rutherford Road
- Vaughan Metropolitan Centre area – 200 Apple Mill Road (no free parking at this location)
Shuttle service will run on the following times on Sunday, February 2nd:
City Hall Shuttle – 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Depart City Hall Depart Event (Return to City Hall) 9:00am 9:30am 9:30am 10:00am 10:00am 10:30am 10:30am 11:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 11:30am 12:30pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 3:30pm 4:00pm Emily Carr Secondary School Shuttle – 4901 Rutherford Road
Depart Emily Carr SS Depart Event (Return to Emily Carr SS) 9:00am 9:15am 9:30am 9:45am 10:00am 10:15am 10:30am 10:45am 11:00am 11:45am 12:00pm 12:15pm 12:30pm 12:45pm 1:00pm 1:15pm 1:30pm 1:55pm 2:10pm 2:25pm 2:40pm 2:55pm 3:10pm 3:20pm 3:35pm 3:50pm Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Area Shuttle – 200 Apple Mill Road (no free parking at this location)
Depart VMC Area Depart Event (Return to VMC Area) 9:00am 9:30am 9:30am 10:00am 10:00am 10:30am 10:30am 11:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 11:30am 12:30pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 3:30pm 4:00pm Schedule is subject to change.
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The deadline was Wednesday, January 15, but email vaughancelebrates@vaughan.ca to see if there is availability.
Calling all food vendors and booth participants!
Engage with thousands of attendees at this highly anticipated event.
Information for Participants (Booths, Food Vendors)
Purchase a vendor spot on Sunday and receive Saturday at no additional cost!
Note: If attending on Saturday, your setup will be outdoors for both Saturday and Sunday.
Participants - What do you need to provide before the deadline of Wednesday, January 15, 2025?
- Participant Agreement Form for Winterfest
- Payment
- $550 + HST for food vendors and businesses, $250 + HST for not-for-profit organizations
- Pay online with credit card OR by cheque (see details on the agreement form)
- A Certificate of Insurance naming the Corporation of the City of Vaughan as an additional insured - use the City's template
- If you are unable to get a Certificate of Insurance, email vaughancelebrates@vaughan.ca to find out how to purchase event insurance
Food vendors also need to provide:
- The York Region Vendor Application Form sent directly to York Region Health Department and provided to Events Staff
- Form is found under "Vendors": Food Vendors - York Region Application
- Any applicable licences (restaurant licence, refreshment vehicle licence, etc.)
- Refreshment vehicles must provide a valid City of Vaughan Refreshment Vehicle Licence
- Refreshment vehicles that do not have a valid City of Vaughan Refreshment Vehicle Licence must apply for one through the City of Vaughan (additional fees apply)
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© The Corporation of the City of Vaughan. Program subject to change. This is an open, free public event. Professional photographers and local reporters will be present taking pictures and video footage at the event. These images may be used, without further notification at a later date within promotional materials, on the City of Vaughan website and social media outlets – event attendance constitutes consent to such use.