Over 100 Enjoy Heritage Day in South Frontenac

Feb 19, 2014

The Frontenac Arena in Piccadilly was a busy hub of family fun and games thanks to the volunteers from the Central Recreation Committee of South Frontenac, who held their 4th annual Family Day Winter Carnival there on February 17. Dan Bell, who is a member of the committee and who is also chair of the Portland Recreation Committee, organized the event along with Portland Rec Committee member Pam Morey. Bell estimated the attendance this year to be upwards of 1000 - which is bigger and better than any other year and demonstrates that the event is catching on. Not only was the arena parking lot filled with cars but cars were also spread out all along Boundary Road on either side of the arena. This year two (instead of one) horse-drawn wagon rides took carnival goers on tours of the area and youngsters enjoyed a number of outdoor activities that included games, snow shoeing, a marshmallow roast at the fire pit and an outdoor winter obstacle course. Inside the arena all ages of skaters took advantage of the ice time and volunteers served up a free BBQ lunch. Residents also had an opportunity to nominate volunteers from South Frontenac for a volunteer recognition award, the result of which will be announced later in the week. Over 200 nominations were made.

Bell said the event provides a day for families to enjoy healthy outdoor and indoor winter activities for all ages. “Our goal here is to provide a day where families from all over the township can come out, meet people and enjoy a nice time with friends and family. We felt we needed a winter day event here in South Frontenac and it looks as though this one is definitely catching on.”