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YUKON NEWS - Rendezvous special
FESTIVAL EVENTS
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
2016 International Snow Carving Competition Organized by Whitehorse Snow Sculpture Association Local, national and international snow carving teams compete from Feb. 23–27. Judging takes place on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with awards handed out at 3 p.m. on location. Location: Shipyards Park Superstar! 7:00 PM Presented by Yukon Energy Cheer on talented Yukoners as they vie for the top prize in the competition! This year will once again feature an Audience Choice Award! Tickets: $25 per person. Tickets are available at Arts Underground in the Hougen’s Centre, Yukon Arts Centre Box Office or at yukontickets.com. Location: Yukon Arts Centre The Hair Freezing Contest Organized by Takhini Hot Pools. For more information, check out takhinihotsprings.com. Location: Takhini Hot Pools
THURSDAY, FEB. 25 2016 International Snow Carving Competition Organized by Whitehorse Snow Sculpture Association Location: Shipyards Park Friends & Family Public Snow Carving Presented by Lotteries Yukon & Air North It’s an opportunity to carve like the pros! First come, first serve! Pre-registration required and group registration recommended. Register online at yukonrendezvous. com. Carving takes place on Thursday, Feb. 19 and Friday, Feb. 20. Blocks not claimed by Friday at 10 a.m. will be released to accommodate other requests. Tools and teacher provided! Location: Shipyards Park Rendezvous Queens Yukon College Queens Luncheon 11:30 AM Presented by Yukon College and the Culinary Arts Program Join the 2016 Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Queen Contestants and their special guests at the annual luncheon at Yukon College. Students in Yukon College’s Culinary Arts Program will prepare the meal. Open to the public. Tickets are $15/adult, $10 youth/seniors/child and available at the Rendezvous Office or online at yukonrendezvous.com. Location: Yukon College Gymnasium Royal Canadian Legion Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament 6:30 PM Organized by the Royal Canadian Legion No. 254 This is a bragging rights tournament; show your poker skills and rule the table! Sign up by 6:00 p.m. Sign-up and more information available from the Royal Canadian Legion at 667-2800. Location: Royal Canadian Legion No. 254 at 503 Steele St. Sweet Soul Burlesque 8:00 PM Presented by Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Enjoy a fantastic evening of dance and entertainment presented at the KDCC. Tickets start at $35. Limited VIP seating is available for an extra charge. Tickets are available at the YSR office or online at yukonrendezvous.com. (This is a 19+ event.). Location: Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre Whitehorse Motors Sourdough Sam Show Dance Fever 8:00 PM Sam can dance! Watch your favourite Sourdough Sam bust out his signature dance moves! Or, maybe not… $5.00 admission. Location: Jarvis Street Saloon Lions Club Rendezvous Casino 8:00 PM Organized by the Whitehorse Lions Club Society Blackjack, roulette, crown and anchor! Place your bets at this popular event. Location: Fireside Room, Yukon Inn License # 2016-018 The Hair Freezing Contest Organized by Takhini Hot Pools. For more information, check out takhinihotsprings.com. Location: Takhini Hot Pools
FRIDAY, FEB. 26 Yukon Sourdough Kingscote Air Display Aircraft Arrivals Presented by Westmark Whitehorse Location: Erik Nielsen Whitehorse Int. Airport Friends & Family Public Snow Carving Presented by Lotteries Yukon & Air North Location: Shipyards Park 2016 International Snow Carving Competition Organized by Whitehorse Snow Sculpture Association Location: Shipyards Park 2016 Yukon Literacy Coalition Rendezvous Spelling Bee 9:00 AM–3:00 PM Presented by YG Department of Education, TD Canada Trust Champions from across the Yukon compete for bragging rights and cash prizes! Categories: English, French, and Francophone. Location: YTG Administration Building, Main Foyer Annual Sourdough Rendezvous Hockey Tournament 9:00 AM Organized by the Whitehorse Recreational Hockey League Take in the action at this adult recreational hockey tournament featuring men’s A and B divisions, as well as a women’s division. Tournament begins Friday morning and runs through Sunday afternoon. Includes a beer garden sponsored by WMHA Mustangs. Location: Takhini Arena and Canada Games Centre The Boys and Girls Club of Yukon KIDSFEST! 10:00 AM–3:00 PM Presented in part by TD Canada Trust The Boys & Girls Club of Yukon KIDSFEST will be an exciting weekend of entertainment and activity designed for Yukon children and youth to take part for FREE. Come to the KidsFest village and you will not want to leave! Events include: dog sledding (courtesy of Muktuk Adventures); Minute-To-Win-It games; snow creature building, carving, and colouring; and special guests performers. Plus, the Animals & Wildlife Tent, Klondike Kostume Picture Booth, and more! KidsFest is FREE and most importantly FUN! Location: Shipyards Park Mt. Sima Snow Terrain Park 11:00 AM–2:00 PM Organized by Mt. Sima Time to shred! Enjoy the straight box, kink box and butter box; green run ability level and helmets are mandatory. Equipment not provided. Location: Shipyards Park Shaw Direct Performance Tent 11:00 AM FREE for all to attend! Entertainment includes Fiddleheads, Gillian Campbell, Air North Cancan Line, and the YSR Queens’ Variety Show. Location: Shipyards Park Caricaturist Mark Siermaczeski 11:00 AM Back by popular demand! Mark returns to the festival this year to draw you a one-of-a-kind Rendezvous memory! We know he’s going to be popular, so make sure you get there early in order to get your cartoon done. (Also appearing Sat & Sun) Location: Frank Slim Building Cabane à sucre – Sugar Shack 11:00 AM–5:00 PM Organized by the Association franco-yukonnaise Location: Shipyards Park Rendezvous Family Fun Fair Noon–5:00 PM Organized by the Yukon Soccer Association Kids have an opportunity to win prizes by playing a variety of games. Admission is $1. Location: Whitehorse Elementary School Rendezvous Fiddle Show (Matinee Performance) 1:30 PM Presented by Mic Mac Toyota Featuring master fiddler Donnell Leahy. Donnell Leahy is an extraordinarily gifted fiddle player whose professional career spans over 30 years. “Those that watch the mesmerizingly strident, exultant and high-energy performance from Donnell are quickly converted into believers.” Tickets are $30 and available at Arts Underground, Yukon Arts Centre Box Office, or at yukontickets.com. Location: Yukon Arts Centre
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Grad Challenge Traditional Events 3:00 PM Presented by Canadian Tire Cheer on our high school grad classes as they compete for prize money! Traditional events include: Bed Races, Partner Pack, Axe Throw, Chainsaw Chuck, Smoosh-Boarding and Log Toss. Location: Shipyards Park
ATCO Electric Flour Packing 10:00 AM This event showcases some of the life skills necessary to survive the Yukon at the turn of the century. Competitors pack hundreds of pounds of flour on their backs and head for the finish line. Location: Shipyards Park
Cabane à sucre – Sugar Shack 11:00 AM–5:00 PM Organized by the Association franco-yukonnaise Location: Shipyards Park Shaw Direct Performance Tent 11:00 AM FREE for all to attend! Entertainment includes Chunday K’anat’a Dancers, Gillian Campbell, Air North Cancan Line and Pet Parade/Dog Howling. See page 42 for more information. Location: Shipyards Park
Around the World Cultural Celebration 6:30 PM Presented by Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Celebrate the diversity of our territory at this familyfriendly event. Enjoy an evening of entertainment and tantalize your taste buds at our Cultural Tastes of the Yukon concession, showcasing a variety of foods from local vendors. Featuring the Lantay Folk Dance Ensemble, Origami/Calligraphy demo by JCAY, and Sassi Band. Hosted by the energetic GAD-ukes! Tickets $15/adult or $10/youth and seniors. Location: Shipyards Park Shaw Direct Performance Tent
Broomball Tournament 3-on-3 11:00 AM Organized by the Yukon Broomball Association Check out the Yukon’s coolest sport! Sticks and balls are provided by the YBA with the fun being provided by YOU! For more information, contact Craig Mitchell at business. craig@hotmail.com. Location: Shipyards Park Great Northern Heli Sports Heli Tours 11 AM–3 PM Experience Rendezvous from the sky! Enjoy a helicopter tour showcasing beautiful views of Whitehorse and Shipyards Park. $65.00 for a city tour. Long tours available at discounted rates. For additional information, please call 668-6200 or go to greatnorthernheli.com. Location: Erik Nielsen Whitehorse Int. Airport
Whitehorse Motors Sourdough Sam Show Talent/No Talent & Sam Knighting 8:00 PM The Sam contestants will pull out all the stops as they show off their hidden talent or lack thereof! Special appearances by the Snowshoe Shufflers, Queen candidates, and the Cancan Dancers!! Dance Sonic will keep you grooving all night as well! With all your YSR characters under one roof, you don’t want to miss the most EPIC Sam show yet! Tickets are $10.00 in advance or $15.00 at the door. Location: Coast High Country Inn
Junior One Dog Pull 11:30 AM Presented by Velvet Antler Productions It’s the handlers who are the juniors, not the dogs! Come watch these mighty K9s pull their weight and earn their supper! Location: Snow Pad in Shipyards Park
Lions Club Rendezvous Casino 8:00 PM Organized by the Whitehorse Lions Club Society Location: Fireside Room, Yukon Inn License # 2016-018
Senior One Dog Pull Immediately following juniors Presented by Wykes Independent Grocer Now it’s the adult handlers’ turn! Come watch these mighty K9s pull their weight and earn their supper! Location: Snow Pad in Shipyards Park
Steampunk Ball 2.0 Tesla Boogaloo 8:30 PM Presented by Premier Cabs Featuring music from Yukon band Ukes of Hazard and DJ Dash. Dress up in gears, corsets, top hats and goggles. Come celebrate what could have been! Light catering provided by The Claim. Tickets available at yukonrendezvous.com or in the YSR Office in the Yukon Inn Plaza. Location: Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre
Yukon Sourdough Kingscote Air Display Presented by Westmark Whitehorse Location: Erik Nielsen Whitehorse Int. Airport Rendezvous Family Fun Fair Noon–5:00 PM Organized by the Yukon Soccer Association Kids have an opportunity to win prizes by playing a variety of games. Admission is $1. Location: Whitehorse Elementary School
The Hair Freezing Contest Organized by Takhini Hot Pools. For more information, check out takhinihotsprings.ca Location: Takhini Hot Pools
Annual Sourdough Pancake Breakfast 8 AM–1 PM Organized by the Knights of Columbus Start your day the right way! A staple of the Rendezvous festival since the 1960s, dedicated volunteers will be serving up delicious pancakes. Support this annual fundraiser and fuel up for the day’s events! Location: CYO Hall (corner of 4th Ave. & Steele St.)
The Boys and Girls Club of Yukon KIDSFEST! 10:00 AM–3:00 PM Presented in part by TD Canada Trust Location: Shipyards Park
Mt. Sima Snow Terrain Park 11:00 AM–2:00 PM Organized by Mt. Sima It’s time to shred! Enjoy the straight box, kink box, and butter box; green run ability level and helmets are mandatory. Equipment not provided. Location: Shipyards Park
Royal Canadian Legion Dinner & Dance 6:00 PM Organized by the Royal Canadian Legion No. 254 Time to get all decked out in your Rendezvous costumes! Enjoy an evening of great food and entertainment with Hank Karr and The Canucks. More information available by calling 667-2800. (Event time subject to change.) Location: Royal Canadian Legion No. 254 at 503 Steele St.
2016 International Snow Carving Competition Organized by Whitehorse Snow Sculpture Association Judging will take place Saturday morning, with awards handed out Saturday afternoon on location. Location: Shipyards Park
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Rendezvous Queens Variety Show 3:00 PM Check out our 2016 Queen candidates as they entertain the crowd and showcase their talents! Open to the public. Location: Shipyards Park Shaw Direct Performance Tent
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YUKON NEWS - Rendezvous special
Annual Sourdough Rendezvous Hockey Tournament 9:00 AM Organized by the Whitehorse Recreational Hockey Association Take in the action at this adult recreational hockey tournament featuring men’s A and B divisions, as well as a women’s division. Tournament begins Friday morning and runs through Sunday afternoon. Includes a beer garden sponsored by WMHA Mustangs. Location: Takhini Arena and Canada Games Centre
Royal Canadian Legion Horseshoe Tournament 10:00 AM Organized by the Royal Canadian Legion No. 254 Sign up your team by 6:00 p.m. sharp on Friday, Feb. 26. Warm winter gear is expected and gloves are a must! Entry fee is $20.00/team. For more information, contact the Royal Canadian Legion at 667-2800. (Sign-up/event time is subject to change.) Location: Royal Canadian Legion No. 254 at 503 Steele St.
Registration/Weigh-in for One Dog Pull 9–11:30 AM Location: Snow Pad in Shipyards Park
Mad(am) Trapper Contest 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Presented by Blue Wave Energy Who will be dubbed the athlete of all athletes?! Enter this competition and you automatically enter the Flour Packing, Axe Throw, Chainsaw Chuck, Swede Saw, and Log Toss events. Scores are combined to find the ultimate athlete, plus you can win the prizes of all these events and the grand prize for the Mad(am) Trapper! Categories for men and women. $1,500 in prizes!
YSR Cultural Craft & Vendor Fair 10:00 AM Re-introducing the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Craft Fair! Come down to the KDCC and browse some of the best crafts the Yukon has to offer! FREE admission. Location: Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre
Community Challenge 1:00 PM Presented by RP Singh A fun-filled contest based on a humorous theme. Got a team? Come on out and show what you’re are made of!! Register in advance online at yukonrendezvous.com. Location: Ice Oval Gazebo in Shipyards Park Grad ChallengeBroomball Tournament 2:00 PM Presented by Canadian Tire Watch as high school grad students compete in this robin tourney, including finals. Each school will submit two teams of four (each team must have minimum one female participant). Location: Shipyards Park The Trans Canada Trail Hard Water Canoe Races 4:00 PM Canoe racing in frigid temperatures is anything but easy. Watch as teams of four or five compete alongside each other in this crazy event. This exciting event sees the original Yukon mode of transportation transformed into a Rendezvousstyle competitive sport. Location: Ice Oval in Shipyards Park
Log Toss 3:00 PM Presented by Arctic Star Printing Test your strength and see how far you can toss a log! Categories for men and women! Location: Snow Pad in Shipyards Park Pet Parade 3:00 PM Presented by The Feed Store *NOTE: To enter your pet you must register at yukonrendezvous.com by Wednesday, Feb. 24. Dress your pet in their favourite outfit! Prizes awarded for best entries. Location: Shipyards Park Shaw Direct Performance Tent Dog Howling Contest Immediately following the pet parade Presented by The Feed Store *NOTE: To enter your pet you must register at yukonrendezvous.com by Wednesday, Feb. 24. Bring your furry friends down to the tent and have them sing and howl to compete for the title of best howler! Location: Shipyards Park Shaw Direct Performance Tent Royal Canadian LegionChili Contest 4:00 PM Organized by the Royal Canadian Legion No. 254 Have a sure-fire chili recipe guaranteed to please the taste buds of the Snowshoe Shufflers? Sign-up with Anne or Leanne! Entries are limited. For more information, contact the Royal Canadian Legion at 667-2800. (Sign-up/ event time is subject to change.) Location: Royal Canadian Legion No. 254 at 503 Steele St. Partner Pack 4:00 PM Presented By Wykes Independent Grocer Couples compete in a gruelling obstacle course. Great prizes to be won! Open to all couples! Location: Snow Pad in Shipyards Park Grad Challenge Minute-To-Win-It 4:30 PM Presented by Canadian Tire High school grad students compete in a variety of 60-second games at that test different skill levels. Location: Shipyards Park Shaw Direct Performance Tent The Hair Freezing Contest Organized by Takhini Hot Pools. For more information, check out takhinihotsprings.com. Location: Takhini Hot Pools Rendezvous Queens YSR Queens’ Crowning 5:30 PM Presented by the Hougen Group of Companies Enjoy a special evening of entertainment with the candidates and see the crowning of the 2016 Rendezvous Queen & Court! Tickets are $20/adult, $15/youth and senior and available at the YSR office or online at yukonrendezvous.com. Location: Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre Royal Canadian LegionDinner & Dance 6:00 PM Organized by the Royal Canadian Legion No. 254 Time to get all decked out in your Rendezvous costumes! Enjoy an evening of great food and entertainment with Hank Karr and The Canucks. More information available from the Royal Canadian Legion by calling 667-2800. (Event time subject to change.) Location: Royal Canadian Legion No. 254 at 503 Steele St. Pyro Musical 8:00 PM Produced by Warren Zakus and Kiara Adams Witness a spectacular display of pyrotechnic art as the Yukon Pyro Crew facilitates a musical of epic proportion. Music broadcasted by CKRW. Location: Shipyards Park Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Folklore Show 8:00 PM Since 1973, the Folklore Show has been an annual celebration of both local (Yukon) and national First Nation performing artists. This year’s theme is “Our Rising Talent.” The night will feature the best in local young talent, as well as the annual Keish Elder/Youth Recognition Awards, and Vancouver-based hip-hop duo Dani & Lizzy. Tickets are $15/adults, $10/seniors/youth. Doors open at 7p.m. Location: Yukon Arts Centre
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SUNDAY, FEB. 28 Annual Sourdough Pancake Breakfast 8 AM–1 PM Organized by the Knights of Columbus Start your day the right way! A staple of the Rendezvous festival since the 1960s, dedicated volunteers will be serving up delicious pancakes. Location: CYO Hall (4th Ave. & Steele St.) Annual Sourdough Rendezvous Hockey Tournament 9:00 AM Organized by the Whitehorse Recreational Hockey League Take in the action at this adult recreational hockey tournament featuring men’s A and B divisions, as well as a women’s division. Includes a beer garden sponsored by WMHA Mustangs. Location: Takhini Arena and Canada Games Centre Royal Canadian Legion Horseshoe Tournament 10:00 AM Organized by the Royal Canadian Legion No. 254 Warm winter gear is expected and gloves are a must! Entry fee is $20/team. For more information, call 667-2800. Location: Royal Canadian Legion No. 254 at 503 Steele St. The Boys and Girls Club of Yukon KIDSFEST! 10:00 AM–3:00 PM Presented in part by TD Canada Trust Location: Shipyards Park Family Fun Day Sunday 10:00 AM–NOON Presented by RBC and RBC Dominion Securities Get ready for a magical Sunday where you’ll be the star in The Amazing Mr. J’s comedy magic show! Also featuring the dazzling Claire Ness and Grant Simpson! Location: Shipyards Park Shaw Direct Performance Tent YSR Cultural Craft & Vendor Fair 10:00 AM Re-introducing the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Craft Fair! Come down to the KDCC and browse some of the best crafts the Yukon has to offer! FREE admission. Location: Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre Mad(am) Trapper Contest 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Presented by Blue Wave Energy. Who will be dubbed the athlete of all athletes?! Chainsaw Chuck 10:00 AM This event is about physical strength and technique, but it also helps you to relieve your frustration on a busted chainsaw. Location: Snow Pad in Shipyards Park Swede Saw/Log Split 10:45 AM Presented by Builders Supplyland. How fast can you saw a log? Location: Shipyards Park Cabane à sucre – Sugar Shack 11:00 AM–5:00 PM Organized by the Association franco-yukonnaise Location: Shipyards Park Great Northern Heli SportsHeli Tours 11 AM–3 PM Organized by Great Northern Heli Sports Enjoy a helicopter tour showcasing beautiful views of Whitehorse and Shipyards Park. $65.00 for a city tour. Long tours available at discounted rates. For more information, call 668-6200 or go to greatnorthernheli.com. Location: Erik Nielsen Whitehorse Int. Airport Yukon Sourdough Kingscote Air Display Presented by Westmark Whitehorse Location: Erik Nielsen Whitehorse Int. Airport Maternity and Baby Fair NOON–5:00 PM Organized by The Community Midwifery Association Local businesses will showcase their must-have maternity and baby items; health practitioners will be on hand to chat about self-care during pregnancy and postpartum. Location: Old Fire Hall Axe Throw 1:00 PM–3:00 PM Sponsored by Solid Gold Communications This event features men and women competitor divisions. Spectators: stay in the bleachers for this one! Gold nuggets to be won! Location: Snow Pad in Shipyards Park What’s Up Yukon Aurora Colour Wars! 1:30 PM Presented in part by TD Canada Trust Come out and enjoy this magical colourful experience. Location: Snow Pad in Shipyards Park Rendezvous Wrap-Up Parade 3:00 PM Presented by Yukon College Featuring Rendezvous character floats. Location: Whitehorse Elementary School Float Staging Area