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SUMMARY:Canton Winterfest - 2026
DESCRIPTION:CANTON WINTERFEST\n\nFebruary 6 - February 15\, 2026 \n\nThe tradition continues! The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the 30th annual Canton Winterfest taking place on February 6 - February 15\, 2026. Canton Winterfest is an annual town-wide event filled with 10-days of community programming\, shopping discounts\, and recreational activities to highlight local businesses and celebrate everything that makes Canton\, NY a great place to live.\n\n\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR 2026 WINTERFEST SPONSORS!!\n\nMacFadden Dier Insurance: Canton\, Potsdam and Gouverneur\n\n\n\nCoakley Home and Hardware Canton\n\n\n\n\nBUSINESS PARTICIPATION + SPONSOR OPPORTUNIES\n\nCanton based businesses have the opportunity to be showcased in within 2026 Winterfest promotions by: hosting your own event(s)\, offer special deals or discounts\, selling Winterfest buttons\, or becoming a sponsor to raffle prizes! If your business/organization would like to participate or receive more details\, Contact: Tom Graser at tom@slchamber.org or 315-386-4000 x5.\n\n\nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS\n\nEvents keep coming - check back often for more fun Winterfest activity!\n\n\n\nFRIDAY\, FEBRUARY 6\n\nHistory\n\nThe St. Lawrence County Center for History & Culture is hosting variety of in-person and virtual events on February 6 and February 10-13: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM\n\n\n	Self-guided Museum Tours ($5.00 Admission)\n	Victorian Valentine's Day Craft Station (Free with Admission)\n	10% off in the Museum Gift Shop (Use Promo Code WINTERFEST10 Online)\n	Items have been restocked for Winterfest. Come check out our new 3D Puzzles!\n	Collection features on Social Media \n	The SLCHC will also be selling Winterfest 2026 Buttons in the Museum Gift Shop. Stop by 3 E. Main Street in Canton to pick up your buttons starting February 6 during open hours!\n\nWine tasting\n\nWine and Spirits tasting at Riverside Liquor | Time 3-6PM\n\nNight Life\n\nThe Stadium will be hosting Karaoke night with Given Lyrics  | 7PM\n\n\n\nAthletics\n\nSLU Men's Hockey vs Union College at Appleton Arena | 7PM\n\nSUNY Canton Women's Basketball vs Oswego at Roo House | 5:30PM\n\nSUNY Canton Men's Hockey vs Cortland at Roo House | 7PM\n\nSUNY Canton Men's Basketball vs Oswego at Roo House | 7:30PM\n\nSection X Championship Indoor Track Meet at SLU Field House | 6PM\n\n \n\nArts\n\nIn Listening to These Works  Exhibition at SLU | Displayed all day through Mar. 20\n\nCheck out these featured artists at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery: Kelly Tsieriwaiens Back and Tyson Karonhiahere Back | Bruce Boots | Katsitsionni Fox Iakonikonrriosta | Margaret Jacobs | Niio Perkins | Roger Sosakete Perkins | Nanci Kanieson Ransom Marjorie Kaniehtonkie Skidders | Kit Thomas | Yvette White | Wilma Cook Zumpano\n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, FEBRUARY 7 \n\nCanton Apples bon fire event moved to February 14 \n\n\n\nFamily Fun\n\nAll you can eat Pancake Breakfast at Canton United Methodist Church | 8AM - NOON\n\n$8.50 per person. Breakfast includes pancakes with real maple syrup\, scrambled eggs\, bacon\, sausage\, homemade donut holes\, toast\, juice\, and your choice of coffee or tea. \n\n\n\nIndoor Hard Cider\, Hot Cider\, Warm Food & Snowshoeing at Canton Apples | 1 PM\n\nJoin us for a cozy winter day at the Ciderhouse! While our Christmas Tree Burning Party has been postponed due to forecasted high winds\, the property and Ciderhouse will still be open for everyone to enjoy. Please note: There will be NO Christmas tree burning at this event. The rescheduled Tree Burning Party will take place on February 14 at 1 PM.\n\n\n\nCardboard Sled Races by Nature Up North at SUNY Canton - POSTPONED TO FEB. 14\n\n\n\nLittle River Winterfest at Little River Community School | 1 PM - 4 PM\n\n22nd annual family fun event\, with free live music and activities including snow castles\, petting miniature donkeys\, colored snow\, indoor craft projects\, chess\, face painting\, and more. Hot cider and cookies will be served. Rain or shine. Snow or no.\n\nOenophilia (Wine Appreciation)\n\nWine and Spirits tasting at Riverside Liquor | Time 2-5PM\n\n\n\nSUNDAY\, FEBRUARY 8 \n\nAthletics\n\nSLU Women's Squash vs. Hamilton College at Robie Squash Center | 2PM\n\nSLU Men's Squash vs. Hamilton College at Robie Squash Center | 2PM\n\nSUNY Canton Men's Hockey vs. Morrisville at Roo House | 4PM\n\n\n\nMONDAY\, FEBRUARY 9\n\nAthletics\n\nSUNY Canton JV Men's Basketball vs NC Community College at Roos House | 5 PM\n\n\n\nTUESDAY\, FEBRUARY 10\n\nArts\n\nPerformance by Project Trio at SLU Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall | 7 PM\n\nA dynamic and innovative music group known for its genre-blending performances and captivating stage presence. The trio pushes the boundaries of traditional chamber music.\n\n\n\nWEDNESDAY\, FEBRUARY 11\n\nAthletics\n\nSection X State Qualifying Indoor Track Meet at SLU Field House | 6 PM \n\n\n\nPublic service\n\nBlood Drive at SUNY Canton Miller Campus Center 212 | 10 AM - 3P M\n\nMake an appointment\n\n\n\nTHURSDAY\, FEBRUARY 12\n\nArts\n\nCarnegie 10 International Film Series: Screening of Nostalgia at SLU | 6PM\n\nAfter spending 40 years between Lebanon and Egypt\, entrepreneur Felice returns to his hometown of Naples\, Italy. Here\, he meets Don Luigi\, a priest who fights the Camorra and tries to give the young people a better future.\n\n\n\nHistory\n\nBlack History Month Brown Bag Presentation | 12 PM\n\nThe St. Lawrence County Center for History and Culture presents a brown-bag lunch on slavery with DeKalb Historian Bryan Thompson. Available in person or over Zoom. Online registration coming soon. Contact Carlene Berman at Carlene@slcha.org\n\n\n\nPublic Service\n\nBlood Drive at SUNY Canton Miller Campus Center 212 | 10 AM - 3 PM\n\nMake an appointment.\n\n\n\nFRIDAY\, FEBRUARY 13\n\nFamily\n\nGlow in the Snow: Ice Lantern Walk & Selfie Spot\, 68 Court St. \n\nJoin the students of Siena Academy for a magical Valentine's-themed "Glow in the Snow" installation. Stroll through a display of handcrafted ice lanterns and visit our dedicated "Selfie Spots" the perfect backdrop for a St. Valentine's photo. Installation will open on Friday afternoon and will be open through Saturday evening.\n\nWhile you enjoy the glow\, stop by our information table to learn more about the school. Social Media: Capture the magic and share your photos! Tag your posts with @sienaacademy and use the #CantonWinterfest hashtag to be featured.\n\n\n\nWine Tasting\n\nWine and Spirits tasting at Riverside Liquor | 3-6 PM\n\n\n\nAthletics\n\nSLU Women's Hockey vs. Cornell University at Appleton Arena | 6PM\n\nSUNY Canton Women's Basketball vs SUNY Cortland at Roo House | 5:30PM\n\nSUNY Canton Women's Hockey vs Potsdam\, at Roo House | 7PM\n\nSUNY Canton Men's Basketball vs Cortland at Roo House | 7:30PM\n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, FEBRUARY 14\n\nFamily\n\nCardboard Sled Races by Nature Up North at SUNY Canton | 10 AM\n\nJoin the folks from Nature Up North for a morning of sledding at the SUNY Canton Sledding Hill on sleds you create yourself from cardboard. Teams or individuals are invited to enter\, and each sled must carry one team member. Registration is from 10:00 - 10:30. The "parade of sleds" and sled judging will begin at 10:30\, with the races immediately thereafter. Sleds will be judged overall\, for special categories\, and by division for the fastest time! Approved materials: Cardboard\, duct tape\, recycled plastic bags\, paint\, and glue. Divisions: Youth (12 and under)\, Open (13 and up)\, Family (multi-ages) and College. Register Here\n\n\n\nWinterfest Nature Walk/Snowshoe with Tom Ven de Water | 10 AM\n\nCelebrate Valentine's Day and Winterfest with a community walk at Indian Creek Nature Center (Meet at the Rensselaer Falls entrance) Bundle up and bring your Winterfest spirit!\n\n\n\nChristmas Tree Burning at Canton Apples | 1 PM\n\nCanton Apple beverages will be available along with One Steep at a Time tea and St. Lawrence Valley Roasters with coffee. If there is snow\, snowshoeing or skiing around our orchards and meadows is encouraged.\n\n\n\nOenophilia (Wine Appreciation)\n\nWine and Spirits tasting at Riverside Liquor | Time 2-5 PM  \n\n\n\nHistory \n\nWinter Memory Collection at Canton Historia Office | Noon to 4 PM\n\nShare your memories of winter in Canton for the Historian to record. Stories of skating\, sledding\, snowmen\, snow days\, snow storms\, etc. are welcome. Honor the day with stories of love in Canton. \n\nSt. Mary's Church 150th Anniversary\n\n\n\nCasino\n\nSt. Mary's Valentine's Day Casino Night | 6 PM\n\n2 Powers St\, $40/person\,  Includes food\, drinks\, tokens\, gaming\, prizes\, music\, Childcare available\n\nPrizes include: Flat Screen Smart TV\, Wood Fired Pizza Oven\, Snowblower\, Laptop Computer\, Overnight Night Stay in Lake Placid\, Leaf Blower\, Kitchen Aid Mixer with attachments\n\n\n\nAthletics\n\nSLU Squash Men's and Womens Liberty League Tournament\, Robie Squash Center\, time TBA\n\nSLU Women's Hockey vs Colgate University at Appleton Arena | 3PM\n\nSUNY Canton Women's Basketball vs Morrisville at Roo House | 2PM\n\nSUNY Canton Women's Hockey vs Plattsburgh at Roo House | 3PM\n\nSUNY Canton Men's Basketball vs Morrisville at Roo House | 4PM\n\n\n\nGlow in the Snow: Ice Lantern Walk & Selfie Spot\, 68 Court St. \n\nJoin the students of Siena Academy for a magical Valentine's-themed "Glow in the Snow" installation. Stroll through a display of handcrafted ice lanterns and visit our dedicated "Selfie Spots" the perfect backdrop for a St. Valentine's photo. Installation will open on Friday afternoon and will be open through Saturday evening.\n\nWhile you enjoy the glow\, stop by our information table to learn more about the school. Social Media: Capture the magic and share your photos! Tag your posts with @sienaacademy and use the #CantonWinterfest hashtag to be featured.\n\n\nWINTERFEST BUTTONS\n\n$3 each or 2 for $5 available at Canton businesses through Sunday\, February 15\n\nWinterfest buttons grant the holder access to exclusive deals and discounts AND an entry to win some great raffle prizes (drawing date TBD). One entry per button purchase. The 2026 Canton Winterfest Button was designed by Tessa Alguire at Hugh C. Williams High School.\n\n\n\nPurchase at the following businesses: Best Western University Inn | Canton Animal Clinic | Cellar 25b | North Country Savings Bank | Gallery of Art & Learning\, GOAL | Grasse River Outfitters | Nature's Storehouse | Riverside Liquor & Wine | Stadium Sports Bar | White's Flowers | Coakley Home and Hardware Canton | St. Lawrence County Center for History and Culture Gift Shop | Northern LIghts\n\n\n\nBUSINESS DISCOUNTS - EFFECTIVE 2/6 - 2/15\n\nPresent your 2026 Winterfest Button to receive the following discounts\n\nBest Western University Inn: 15% Food Discount\n\nGallery of Art & Learning (GOAL): 10% off purchase\n\nGrasse River Outfitters: 10% off \n\nNature's Storehouse: 20% off total order. Exceptions apply.\n\nNorthern Lights Dispensary: 10% off\n\nSt. Lawrence County Center for History and Culture: 10% off Gift Shop purchases. Use Promo Code WINTERFEST10 Online\n\n\n\n2026 RAFFLE PRIZES\n\nGRAND PRIZE:  COAKLEY HOME AND HARDWARE CANTON: $500 Gift Card\n\n\n\n2nd GRAND PRIZE: BEST WESTERN OVERNIGHT: One overnight stay at the Best Western Canton\n\n\n\nINDIVIDUAL PRIZES\n\n $100 gift certificate from Nature's Storehouse\n\n$100 gift certificate from North Lights Dispensary\n\n$100 gift certificate from Save-a-Lot Canton\n\nFloral Basket from White's Flowers\n\nLocal Crafts Gift Basket from GOAL\n\n$50 gift certificate towards the use of golf simulators the Stadium\n\n$50 gift certificate from Kinney Drugs\n\nTwo $50 gift certificates from Sergi's Canton\n\nGift Basket from the Pear Tree\n\n\n\nCheck back often. This list will grow!
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><span style="font-size:20px\;"><span style="color:#008080\;"><strong>CANTON WINTERFEST</strong><br />\n<strong>February 6 - February 15\, 2026&nbsp\;</strong></span></span><br />\nThe tradition continues! The <a href="https://slcchamber.org/" target="_blank">St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce</a> is proud to host the 30th annual Canton Winterfest taking place on February 6 - February 15\, 2026. Canton Winterfest is an annual town-wide event filled with 10-days of community programming\, shopping discounts\, and recreational activities to highlight local businesses and celebrate everything that makes Canton\, NY a great place to live.<br />\n<br />\n<span style="color:#004f71\;"><strong>THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 WINTERFEST SPONSORS!!</strong><br />\n<a href="https://business.visitstlc.com/list/member/macfadden-dier-insurance-canton-380"><span style="font-size:16px\;">MacFadden Dier Insurance:&nbsp\;Canton\, Potsdam and Gouverneur</span></a></span><br />\n<img alt="MacFaddenDier-Leonard Agency\, Inc. - Insurance for all needs" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/b1jOxflwFzp-D0NofaHPKzZF_AublETwrzHXdnWpZqoqsZEFyZ4QK8lFr_l25caKspdXHjv6O-1EWUWHtn-SrA" /><br />\n<span style="color:#004f71\;"><a href="https://business.visitstlc.com/list/member/coakley-home-hardware-2170"><span style="font-size:16px\;">Coakley Home and Hardware Canton</span></a></span><br />\n<img alt="Coakley Home and Hardware - Canton\, NY - Nextdoor" src="https://us1-photo.nextdoor.com/business_logo/4d/77/4d77dcd7895785c3e3bf1d74639675eb.png" /></p>\n\n<hr />\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="color:#008080\;"><strong>BUSINESS PARTICIPATION + SPONSOR OPPORTUNIES</strong></span></span><br />\nCanton based businesses have the opportunity to be showcased in within 2026 Winterfest promotions by: hosting your own event(s)\, offer special deals or discounts\, selling Winterfest buttons\, or becoming a sponsor to raffle prizes! If your business/organization would like to participate or receive more details\, <strong>Contact: </strong>Tom Graser at tom@slchamber.org or 315-386-4000 x5.</p>\n\n<hr />\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><strong><span style="color:#008080\;">SCHEDULE OF EVENTS</span></strong></span><br />\n<em>Events keep coming - check back often for more fun Winterfest activity!</em><br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="color:#008080\;">FRIDAY\, FEBRUARY 6</span></strong><br />\n<strong style="color: rgb(0\, 79\, 113)\;">History</strong><br />\n<strong>The St. Lawrence County Center for History &amp\; Culture</strong> is&nbsp\;hosting variety of in-person and virtual events on February 6 and February 10-13: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM</p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>Self-guided Museum Tours ($5.00 Admission)</li>\n	<li>Victorian Valentine&#39\;s Day Craft Station (Free with Admission)</li>\n	<li>10% off in the Museum Gift Shop (Use Promo Code WINTERFEST10 Online)</li>\n	<li>Items have been restocked for Winterfest. Come check out our new 3D Puzzles!</li>\n	<li>Collection features on Social Media&nbsp\;</li>\n	<li>The SLCHC will also be selling Winterfest 2026 Buttons in the Museum Gift Shop. Stop by 3 E. Main Street in Canton to pick up your buttons starting February 6 during open hours!</li>\n</ul>\n<font color="#004f71"><b>Wine tasting</b></font><br />\nWine and Spirits tasting at Riverside Liquor | <strong>Time 3-6PM</strong>\n\n<p><span style="color: rgb(0\, 79\, 113)\;"><strong>Night Life</strong></span><br />\n<strong>The Stadium</strong>&nbsp\;will be hosting Karaoke night with Given Lyrics&nbsp\; | <strong>7PM</strong><br />\n<br />\n<span style="color:#004f71\;"><strong>Athletics</strong></span><br />\n<strong>SLU&nbsp\;Men&#39\;s Hockey</strong> vs Union College at Appleton Arena | <strong>7PM</strong><br />\n<strong>SUNY Canton Women&rsquo\;s Basketball </strong>vs Oswego at Roo House | <strong>5:30PM</strong><br />\n<strong>SUNY Canton Men&rsquo\;s Hockey</strong> vs Cortland at Roo&nbsp\;House | <strong>7PM</strong><br />\n<strong>SUNY Canton Men&rsquo\;s Basketball </strong>vs Oswego at&nbsp\;Roo&nbsp\;House | <strong>7:30PM</strong><br />\n<strong>Section X Championship Indoor Track Meet</strong>&nbsp\;at SLU Field House | <strong>6PM</strong><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:#004f71\;"><strong>Arts</strong></span><br />\n<strong>In Listening to These Works &#8203\;Exhibition at SLU |&nbsp\;Displayed all day through Mar. 20</strong><br />\nCheck out these featured artists at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery:&nbsp\;Kelly Tsieriwaiens Back and Tyson Karonhiahere Back | Bruce Boots | Katsitsionni Fox Iakonikonrriosta | Margaret Jacobs | Niio Perkins | Roger Sosakete Perkins | Nanci Kanieson Ransom Marjorie Kaniehtonkie Skidders | Kit Thomas | Yvette White | Wilma Cook Zumpano<br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="color:#008080\;">SATURDAY\, FEBRUARY 7&nbsp\;</span></strong><br />\n<span style="color:#FF0000\;"><strong>Canton Apples bon fire event moved to February 14&nbsp\;</strong></span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="color:#004f71\;"><strong>Family Fun</strong></span><br />\n<strong>All you can eat Pancake Breakfast at&nbsp\;Canton United Methodist Church | 8AM - NOON</strong><br />\n$8.50 per person. Breakfast includes pancakes with real maple syrup\, scrambled eggs\, bacon\, sausage\, homemade donut holes\, toast\, juice\, and your choice of coffee or tea.&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Indoor Hard Cider\, Hot Cider\, Warm Food &amp\; Snowshoeing&nbsp\;at Canton Apples | 1 PM</strong><br />\nJoin us for a cozy winter day at the Ciderhouse! While our Christmas Tree Burning Party has been postponed due to forecasted high winds\, the property and Ciderhouse will still be open for everyone to enjoy.&nbsp\;<em>Please note: There will be NO Christmas tree burning at this event. The rescheduled Tree Burning Party will take place on February 14 at 1 PM.</em><br />\n<br />\n<strong>Cardboard Sled Races by Nature Up North at SUNY Canton&nbsp\;<span style="color:#FF0000\;">- POSTPONED TO FEB. 14</span></strong><br />\n<br />\n<strong>Little River Winterfest at&nbsp\;Little River Community School | 1 PM - 4 PM</strong><br />\n22nd annual family fun event\, with free live music and activities including snow castles\, petting miniature donkeys\, colored snow\, indoor craft projects\, chess\, face painting\, and more. Hot cider and cookies will be served. Rain or shine. Snow or no.</p>\n\n<p><span style="color:#004f71\;"><strong>Oenophilia (Wine Appreciation)</strong></span><br />\n<strong>Wine and Spirits&nbsp\;tasting at Riverside Liquor</strong> | Time <strong>2-5PM</strong><br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="color:#008080\;">SUNDAY\, FEBRUARY 8&#8203\;</span></strong><br />\n<strong style="color: rgb(0\, 79\, 113)\;">Athletics</strong><br />\n<strong>SLU Women&rsquo\;s Squash </strong>vs. Hamilton College at Robie Squash Center | 2PM<br />\n<strong>SLU Men&rsquo\;s Squash</strong> vs. Hamilton College at Robie Squash Center | 2PM<br />\n<strong>SUNY Canton Men&rsquo\;s Hockey </strong>vs. Morrisville at Roo House | 4PM<br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="color:#008080\;">MONDAY\, FEBRUARY 9</span></strong><br />\n<strong style="color: rgb(0\, 79\, 113)\;">Athletics</strong><br />\n<strong>SUNY Canton JV Men&rsquo\;s Basketball</strong> vs NC Community College at Roos House | 5 PM<br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="color:#008080\;">TUESDAY\, FEBRUARY 10</span></strong><br />\n<span style="color:#004f71\;"><strong>Arts</strong></span><br />\n<strong>Performance by Project Trio at SLU Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall&nbsp\;| 7 PM</strong><br />\nA dynamic and innovative music group known for its genre-blending performances and captivating stage presence. The trio pushes the boundaries of traditional chamber music.<br />\n<br />\n<span style="color:#008080\;"><strong>WEDNESDAY\, FEBRUARY 11</strong></span><br />\n<strong style="color: rgb(0\, 79\, 113)\;">Athletics</strong><br />\n<strong>Section X State Qualifying Indoor Track Meet at SLU Field House | 6 PM&nbsp\;</strong><br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="color:#004f71\;">Public service</span></strong><br />\n<strong>Blood Drive at SUNY Canton Miller Campus Center&nbsp\;212 | 10 AM - 3P M</strong><br />\n<a href="https://tinyurl.com/y28cx82c" target="_blank">Make an appointment</a><br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="color:#008080\;">THURSDAY\, FEBRUARY 12</span></strong><br />\n<span style="color:#004f71\;"><strong>Arts</strong></span><br />\n<strong>Carnegie 10 International Film Series:&nbsp\;Screening of Nostalgia at SLU | 6PM</strong><br />\nAfter spending 40 years between Lebanon and Egypt\, entrepreneur Felice returns to his hometown of Naples\, Italy. Here\, he meets Don Luigi\, a priest who fights the Camorra and tries to give the young people a better future.<br />\n<br />\n<strong style="color: rgb(0\, 79\, 113)\;">History</strong><br />\n<strong>Black History Month Brown Bag Presentation | 12 PM</strong><br />\nThe St. Lawrence County Center for History and Culture presents a brown-bag lunch on slavery&nbsp\;with DeKalb Historian Bryan Thompson. Available in person or over Zoom. Online registration coming soon. Contact Carlene Berman at <a href="mailto:carlene@slcha.org">Carlene@slcha.org</a><br />\n<br />\n<span style="color:#004f71\;"><strong>Public Service</strong></span><br />\n<strong>Blood Drive at SUNY Canton Miller Campus Center&nbsp\;212 | 10 AM - 3 PM</strong><br />\n<a href="https://tinyurl.com/y28cx82c" target="_blank">Make an appointment</a>.<br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="color:#008080\;">FRIDAY\, FEBRUARY 13</span></strong><br />\n<strong style="color: rgb(0\, 79\, 113)\;">Family</strong><br />\n<strong>Glow in the Snow: Ice Lantern Walk &amp\; Selfie Spot\, 68 Court St.&nbsp\;</strong><br />\nJoin the students of Siena Academy for a magical Valentine&rsquo\;s-themed &quot\;Glow in the Snow&quot\; installation. Stroll through a display of handcrafted ice lanterns and visit our dedicated &quot\;Selfie Spots&quot\;&mdash\;the perfect backdrop for a St. Valentine&rsquo\;s photo. Installation will open on Friday afternoon and will be open through Saturday evening.<br />\nWhile you enjoy the glow\, stop by our information table to learn more about the school. <em>Social Media: Capture the magic and share your photos! Tag your posts with @sienaacademy and use the #CantonWinterfest hashtag to be featured.</em><br />\n<br />\n<strong style="color: rgb(0\, 79\, 113)\;">Wine Tasting</strong><br />\n<strong>Wine and Spirits tasting at Riverside Liquor | 3-6 PM</strong><br />\n<br />\n<strong style="color: rgb(0\, 79\, 113)\;">Athletics</strong><br />\n<strong>SLU Women&rsquo\;s Hockey</strong> vs. Cornell University at Appleton Arena | 6PM<br />\n<strong>SUNY Canton Women&rsquo\;s Basketball </strong>vs SUNY Cortland at Roo&nbsp\;House | 5:30PM<br />\n<strong>SUNY Canton Women&rsquo\;s Hockey </strong>vs Potsdam\, at Roo&nbsp\;House | 7PM<br />\n<strong>SUNY Canton Men&rsquo\;s Basketball</strong> vs Cortland at Roo&nbsp\;House | 7:30PM<br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="color:#008080\;">SATURDAY\, FEBRUARY 14</span></strong><br />\n<strong style="color: rgb(0\, 79\, 113)\;">Family</strong><br />\n<strong>Cardboard Sled Races by Nature Up North at SUNY Canton | 10 AM</strong><br />\nJoin the folks from Nature Up North for a morning of sledding at the SUNY Canton Sledding Hill on sleds you create yourself from cardboard. Teams or individuals are invited to enter\, and each sled must carry one team member. Registration is from 10:00 - 10:30. The &quot\;parade of sleds&quot\; and sled judging will begin at 10:30\, with the races immediately thereafter. Sleds will be judged overall\, for special categories\, and by division for the fastest time! Approved materials: Cardboard\, duct tape\, recycled plastic bags\, paint\, and glue. Divisions: Youth (12 and under)\, Open (13 and up)\, Family (multi-ages) and College. <a href="https://www.natureupnorth.org/form/8th-annual-cardboard-sled-race-r" target="_blank">Register Here</a><br />\n<br />\n<strong>Winterfest Nature Walk/Snowshoe with Tom Ven de Water | 10 AM</strong><br />\nCelebrate Valentine&rsquo\;s Day and Winterfest with a community walk at Indian Creek Nature Center (Meet at the Rensselaer Falls entrance) Bundle up and bring your Winterfest spirit!<br />\n<br />\n<strong style="color: rgb(0\, 79\, 113)\;">Christmas Tree Burning at Canton Apples</strong>&nbsp\;| <strong>1 PM</strong><br />\nCanton Apple beverages will be available along with One Steep at a Time tea and St. Lawrence Valley Roasters with coffee. If there is snow\, snowshoeing or skiing around our orchards and meadows is encouraged.<br />\n<br />\n<span style="color: rgb(0\, 79\, 113)\;"><strong>Oenophilia (Wine Appreciation)</strong></span><br />\n<strong>Wine and Spirits&nbsp\;tasting at Riverside Liquor</strong>&nbsp\;|&nbsp\;Time <strong>2-5 PM</strong>&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\n<span style="color:#004f71\;"><strong>History&nbsp\;</strong></span><br />\n<strong>Winter Memory Collection at&nbsp\;Canton&nbsp\;Historia&nbsp\;Office&nbsp\;| Noon to 4 PM</strong><br />\nShare your memories of winter in Canton for the Historian to record. Stories of skating\, sledding\, snowmen\, snow days\, snow storms\, etc. are welcome. Honor the day with stories of love in Canton.&nbsp\;<br />\nSt. Mary&#39\;s Church 150th Anniversary<br />\n<br />\n<font color="#004f71"><b>Casino</b></font><br />\n<strong>St. Mary&#39\;s&nbsp\;Valentine&#39\;s Day Casino Night | 6 PM</strong><br />\n2 Powers St\, $40/person\,&nbsp\; Includes food\, drinks\, tokens\, gaming\, prizes\, music\, Childcare available<br />\nPrizes include: Flat Screen Smart TV\, Wood Fired Pizza Oven\, Snowblower\, Laptop Computer\, Overnight Night Stay in Lake Placid\, Leaf Blower\, Kitchen Aid Mixer with attachments<br />\n<br />\n<strong style="color: rgb(0\, 79\, 113)\;">Athletics</strong><br />\n<strong>SLU Squash&nbsp\;Men&#39\;s and Womens Liberty League Tournament\, </strong>Robie Squash Center\, time TBA<br />\n<strong>SLU Women&#39\;s Hockey </strong>vs Colgate University at Appleton Arena | 3PM<br />\n<strong>SUNY Canton Women&rsquo\;s Basketball</strong> vs Morrisville at Roo&nbsp\;House | 2PM<br />\n<strong>SUNY&nbsp\;Canton&nbsp\;Women&rsquo\;s Hockey </strong>vs Plattsburgh at Roo&nbsp\;House | 3PM<br />\n<strong>SUNY Canton Men&rsquo\;s Basketball</strong> vs Morrisville at Roo House | 4PM<br />\n<br />\n<span style="color:#004F71\;"><strong>Glow in the Snow: Ice Lantern Walk &amp\; Selfie Spot\, 68 Court St.&nbsp\;</strong></span><br />\nJoin the students of Siena Academy for a magical Valentine&rsquo\;s-themed &quot\;Glow in the Snow&quot\; installation. Stroll through a display of handcrafted ice lanterns and visit our dedicated &quot\;Selfie Spots&quot\;&mdash\;the perfect backdrop for a St. Valentine&rsquo\;s photo. Installation will open on Friday afternoon and will be open through Saturday evening.<br />\nWhile you enjoy the glow\, stop by our information table to learn more about the school. Social Media: Capture the magic and share your photos! Tag your posts with @sienaacademy and use the #CantonWinterfest hashtag to be featured.</p>\n\n<hr />\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><strong><span style="color:#008080\;">WINTERFEST BUTTONS</span></strong></span><br />\n<span style="color:#008080\;">$3 each or 2 for $5 available at Canton businesses through Sunday\, February 15</span><br />\nWinterfest buttons grant the holder access to exclusive deals and discounts AND an entry to win some great raffle prizes (drawing date TBD).&nbsp\;One entry per button purchase.&nbsp\;The 2026 Canton Winterfest Button was designed by Tessa Alguire at Hugh C. Williams High School.<br />\n<br />\n<span style="color:#008080\;">Purchase at the&nbsp\;following&nbsp\;businesses:</span><strong><span style="color:#008080\;">&nbsp\;</span></strong>Best Western University Inn |&nbsp\;Canton Animal Clinic&nbsp\;|&nbsp\;Cellar 25b | North Country Savings Bank&nbsp\;|&nbsp\;Gallery of Art &amp\; Learning\,&nbsp\;GOAL |&nbsp\;Grasse River Outfitters |&nbsp\;Nature&#39\;s Storehouse |&nbsp\;Riverside Liquor &amp\; Wine |&nbsp\;Stadium Sports Bar |&nbsp\;White&#39\;s Flowers | Coakley Home and Hardware Canton | St. Lawrence County Center for History and Culture Gift Shop | Northern LIghts<br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-size: 18px\;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0\, 128\, 128)\;">BUSINESS DISCOUNTS - EFFECTIVE 2/6 - 2/15</span></strong></span><br />\n<span style="color: rgb(0\, 128\, 128)\;">Present your 2026 Winterfest Button to receive the following discounts</span><br />\n<strong>Best Western University Inn:&nbsp\;</strong>15% Food Discount<br />\n<strong>Gallery of Art &amp\; Learning (GOAL):&nbsp\;</strong>10% off purchase<br />\n<strong>Grasse River Outfitters:&nbsp\;</strong>10% off&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong>Nature&#39\;s Storehouse:&nbsp\;</strong>20% off total order. Exceptions apply.<br />\n<strong>Northern Lights Dispensary</strong>: 10% off<br />\n<strong>St. Lawrence County Center for History and Culture</strong>: 10% off Gift Shop purchases. Use Promo Code WINTERFEST10 Online<br />\n<br />\n<span style="color:#008080\;"><strong>2026 RAFFLE PRIZES</strong></span><br />\n<strong>GRAND PRIZE:&nbsp\; COAKLEY HOME AND HARDWARE&nbsp\;CANTON: $500 Gift Card<br />\n<br />\n2nd GRAND PRIZE: BEST WESTERN OVERNIGHT:&nbsp\;</strong>One overnight stay at the Best Western Canton<br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="color:#008080\;">INDIVIDUAL PRIZES</span></strong><br />\n<strong>&#8203\;$100 gift certificate</strong> from Nature&#39\;s Storehouse<br />\n<strong>$100 gift certificate </strong>from North Lights Dispensary<br />\n<strong>$100 gift certificate </strong>from Save-a-Lot Canton<br />\n<strong>Floral Basket </strong>from White&#39\;s Flowers<br />\n<strong>Local Crafts Gift Basket </strong>from GOAL<br />\n<strong>$50&nbsp\;gift certificate towards the use of golf simulators </strong>the Stadium<br />\n<strong>$50&nbsp\;gift certificate</strong> from Kinney Drugs<br />\n<strong>Two $50 gift certificates </strong>from Sergi&#39\;s Canton<br />\n<strong>Gift Basket</strong> from the Pear Tree<br />\n<br />\n<em>Check back often. This list will grow!</em></p>\n
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