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Events Description
Snowman Mania, Wasaga Beach’s annual winter festival, returns this February for four days of family-friendly fun, live entertainment, and winter activities—celebrating 21 years of bringing the community together. Taking place over Family Day weekend, and coinciding with Valentine’s Day, the 2026 festival also marks an exciting milestone with a first-ever collaboration with Nancy Island Historic Site.
Set against the beautiful winter landscape of Wasaga Beach, Snowman Mania runs from Friday, February 13 to Monday, February 16 and offers something for all ages—from creative, interactive experiences to live performances and classic winter fun.
2026 highlights include:
· Winter Wanderland: The Town’s signature outdoor Snowman Mania experience at the RecPlex, featuring illuminated Valentine’s-inspired swings, cozy fire pits with Muskoka chairs, S’mores and marshmallow roasting stations, a live DJ, igloo building activity for kids and families, and skating at Oakview Woods Park.
- Sweet Treats of Winter: Enjoy the flavours of winter in Wasaga with Beavertails, S’mores, marshmallow roasting, hot chocolate, and more!
- Annual Snowman Mania Chili Cookoff: A long-running, competitive crowd-favourite.
- Fire & Ice: Live fire performance featuring NorthFIRE Circus Duo, and ice carving in action.
- The Mayor’s Snowman Challenge: This year, grab your friends and family and head to Nancy Island to show off your snowman-building and decorating skills (weather permitting). The top prize includes a trophy and bragging rights.
Back by popular demand are SuperDogs and Rock Solid Wrestling.
New for 2026, Nancy Island Historic Site joins the festival as a presenting partner, expanding Snowman Mania’s footprint and offering visitors a new way to experience one of Wasaga Beach’s most significant heritage sites during the winter season. In addition to a family-friendly snow tubing, snowshoeing on the island, snowman building and decorating, hockey target shooting, maple taffy on snow, and more—inside the museum, Snowman Mania guests will be invited to warm up and take part in hands-on winter crafts, see the charred hull of the HMS Nancy and explore museum exhibits.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Snowman Mania Button: $3
All festivities are included with the purchase of a $3 Snowman Mania pin, unless a specific price or fee is listed.
How to get tickets?
Pins can be purchased at:
· Town Hall
· The RecPlex
· Wasaga Beach Fire Hall
· Wasaga Beach Public Library
· Wasaga Stars Arena
· 120 Glenwood Drive Municipal Offices
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Friday, February 13 to Monday, February 16, 2026
Venue & Address :
Various Venues, Wasaga Beach
