The 62nd annual Bon Soo Winter Carnival is just around the corner.
This year the fun will take place at a number of locations downtown like the Machine Shop, Northern Superior Brewery and the downtown plaza.
Running from Feb. 7-15 and presented by OLG, favourites like the bum slides, the daring Polar Bear Plunge, and the opening night fireworks are back. Plus, some newer hits are returning too, like the thrilling Bon Soo Winter Obstacle Course, the infamous crokicurl, and the spicy showdown of the Fire and Ice Hot Sauce Challenge.
Then there is Grammy-nominated country music artist Steven Lee Olsen, joined by JoJo Mason, live in concert at the Machine Shop on Feb. 12. Get your tickets here.
This year, Bon Soo is offering two ways to join the fun:
- Souvenir buttons: $12
- New jacket tag passes: $8
Both options get you access to all the Bon Soo events. Buttons and jacket tags are now on sale from Dec. 10, 2024, to Feb. 15, 2025, at these locations:
- Outfitters - 83 Huron St.
- The Machine Shop’s Gelato Mill - 83 Huron St.
- Sault Ste. Marie Public Library - 50 East St.
- Sault Ste. Marie Public Library North Branch - 232 - C, Northern Ave E
- Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre - 50 Pim St.
- Metro Churchill Plaza - 150 Churchill Blvd
- Metro Northern Avenue - 248 Northern Ave. East
- Metro Second Line - 275 Second Line East
- New York News - Station Mall
- Northern Superior Tap Room - 50 Pim St.
- Great Lakes Outfitters - 162 Old Garden River Rd.
- Soo Market - Cravings by Paula, booth 13, 73 Brock St.Ontario Travel Information Centre - 261 Queen St W
Please note that some activities may require additional fees above the purchase of the button or jacket tag.
Volunteers are always welcome. If you want to get involved, just fill out the online registration form.
And get ready for an exciting new merch drop, the debut of an adorable Bon Soo Plushie, a chance to win big in the Sauna Raffle (thanks to Soo Mill and Serenity Life Saunas), and, of course, the release of our highly anticipated Carnival Program. Stay tuned for all the details!
Visit www.bonsoo.on.ca or follow MrBonSoo on Facebook and Instagram for updates.
For more events in the Soo, visit the Arts and Culture space on SPACES.