ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Winterfest 2020 kicks off at Chestnut Ridge Park Sunday morning. The event goes from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features sledding, skiing, snowboarding, and a snow sculpting contest.
“We are hoping that Mother Nature will cooperate and provide an appropriate winter setting with some snow for WinterFest, but even if she does not there will still be plenty of fun to be had at Chestnut Ridge Park,” said Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz. “Live music, magic shows, arts and crafts and a great atmosphere inside the casino will all add to the fun and we encourage families to come out and make some great memories.”
In addition to the outdoor events, there will be a Glenn Colton concert from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., magic shows at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., hay rides from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., marshmallow roasting, Erie County Parks Forestry demonstrations, and more throughout the event.
“WinterFest is a good example of one of the many successful partnerships the Erie County Parks Department has fostered and that help to make free programs such as this possible,” said Commissioner Schinzel. “It is also a great opportunity to showcase this historic Park and the many improvements that have been completed here, including the installation of the new tow rope to bring downhill skiing back to Chestnut. We are hoping for snow so that people coming to WinterFest will be able to fully enjoy winter activities here.”
The event is free to attend, and there will be concessions.
