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Winter Carnival 2025!

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St. Albans Winter Carnival! FREE FUN for the Whole Family!
All Events take place at Hard'ack Recreation Area- Here's a taste of what's going on - Interested parties can pre-register for the Duct Tape Derby and Snow Shoe Treks with Lille below.
New this year - Your family can be a "Friend of the Carnival" for $25 to help defray costs and keep activities at no cost.  If you've enjoyed the festival in the past and can help out - it would be greatly appreciated :)
Extended Menu on Saturday!
From The Clean Spoon - Mac & Cheese, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, and Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese
Hot Dogs
Cheese & Cracker Boxes
Nacho Cheese & Tortilla Chips
and all our regular fare!
Friday 2/14/25 - Happy Valentine's Day!
3:00-7:00pm  Rope Tow Running
3:00-7:00pm Lodge & Snack Bar open
5:00pm - Snowshoe Trek with Lille

Saturday 2/15/25
Activities run throughout the Day starting at 11am
Family Activities - Scavenger Hunt, Visit from Winter Carnival Bear, Fire on the Patio, Kids games, Snowman, Snow Sculpture & Art Contest Judging,  Music & More!
Cash Bar by The SnowShoe
Hard'ack Snack Bar open with extended menu.
10:30am-11:30am - Sled Dogs 
11:00am - 2:00pm - Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
12:00pm - Snow Shoe Trek with Lille
1:00pm - Duct Tape Derby Registration and Sled Judging
2:00pm - DUCT TAPE DERBY! - Registration is one per sled, not per person
5:00pm - The Barn Rats - Live Music!
6:30pm - FIREWORKS!!

Northwest Access TV will live stream the Duct Tape Derby for anyone who can't attend or family members watching from afar.  Watch from their Facebook page: Northwest Access TV.  A live link will be posted just before the event starts.

Create a vessel out of duct tape and cardboard, bring it to Hard’ack and race it!  See complete rules and details below under forms.

The Hard'ack Pool will be open regular hours for public swim (12:30-5:00pm) 
Regular admission fees apply $8 per person for residents, $16 for non-residents.

THANK YOU TO THIS YEAR'S SPONSORS!
PRESENTING SPONSORS:
Tim Hurlbut Esq. Estate Planning & Administration, PLLC
Med Associates
East Rise
Arnold & Scangas Architects
Deringer

GOLD SPONSORS:
Northwestern Urgent Care
Aldrich & Elliot
Main Street Graphics
Heald Funeral Home
Harrison Redi-Mix
Peoples Trust Company
VHB
Stewart's Shops
The Joe & Meaghan Malboeuf Family
KBS
Pettinelli & Associates
ACE Hardware

SILVER SPONSORS
Cross Consulting Engineers
St. Albans Glass Company
RL Vallee
Connor Communications
Coca Cola Northeast 
Lenny's Shoe & Apparel
Total Cinema Solutions

  
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