Jack Frost Winterfest

WATCH OUT FOR FLYING TOILET PAPER …

THE IMAGINATION MOVERS WILL BE

PERFORMING LIVE IN CANADA THIS FEBRUARY!

(CHARLOTTETOWN, PE, December 4, 2018) - Emmy-Award winning entertainers, Imagination Movers, will bring their high energy, interactive live music act to the Jack Frost Winterfest presented by Island Coastal, February 15-18, 2019 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.  

Hailed as the No. 1 rated major touring act for families based on fan reviews on Ticketmaster.com, the Movers will have the whole family dancing in the aisles with original music and an eclectic pop sensibility that is as much fun for parents as it is for kids! Over the last decade, Imagination Movers have entertained more than a million fans in North America, Europe, and Asia. The Jack Frost Winterfest will be the only Movers appearance in the Maritime provinces. 

Now in its 14th year, the Jack Frost Winterfest presented by Island Coastal is Atlantic Canada’s favourite family event and the largest winter festival east of Quebec City. Embrace our Canadian winter at Jack Frost’s Eastlink Outdoor Snow Kingdom, an interactive winter playground featuring snow and ice slides, a mountainous tube run, and incredible ice sculptures by the Canadian Snow Sculpting Team. New this year, Jack Frost’s Eastlink Snow Kingdom will open on Islander Day - Monday, February 18 - offering an extra day of outdoor family fun for weekend pass holders. Warm up at Jack Frost’s Indoor Playland with a petting zoo, inflatables, face painting, family photo ops, and more.

 

 Weekend passes for the Jack Frost Winterfest are now available for purchase, just in time for Christmas. Santa’s Helper pricing which represents a 20% savings over Festival pricing is in effect until December 24. Weekend passes start at $25 (including tax and fees) when purchased as part of a family pass. Tickets are available online through jackfrostfestival.com, in person at Eastlink Centre Charlottetown (41 Kensington Road) or by calling 902.629.6625. Tickets will also be available for purchase at The Lotto Booth at Confederation Court Mall beginning December 10.  

Looking to treat your favourite family to a VIP experience? 2 and 3-night hotel packages are available through ten official Jack Frost accommodation partners and offer 4 complimentary VIP Weekend Passes, onehour advance access to Jack Frost’s Indoor Playland and Eastlink Outdoor Snow Kingdom, complimentary shuttle service, children’s welcome bag at check-in, complimentary children’s bedtime snack, complimentary 10” pizza from festival partner Papa John’s, character breakfasts, and more! 2-night hotel packages are available beginning at $356 (plus tax); 3-night packages start at $474 (plus tax). Complimentary bridge passes will be extended to the first 75 people who purchase 3-night hotel packages thanks to our friends at Discover Charlottetown.  

 Stay up-to-date on Jack Frost programming additions through jackfrostfestival.com and connect with us through social media - Facebook (@JackFrostWinterfest), Twitter (@JackFrostFest), and Instagram (jackfrostpei). 

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Photo Cutline: Jack Frost launches ticket sales for the 2019 Jack Frost Winterfest at Eastlink Centre Charlottetown with the help of partners (R to L) Dawn Alan, Jack Frost Winterfest Vice-Chair, Charlottetown Deputy Mayor Mike Duffy, Hon. Chris Palmer, Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, and Craig Jones, Hotel Association of PEI President. 

 Media Contact: Stefanie Turner Marketing & Business Relations Coordinator
2019 Jack Frost Winterfest
902.303.6590 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Quotes:

“The Jack Frost Winterfest continues to provide an essential bump to tourism providers during the shoulder winter tourism season. This premiere winter tourism product contributes in excess of 900 room nights alone in February but the benefits don’t stop at accommodation providers — local restaurants, retailers, fuel providers, and Confederation Bridge all experience the impact of Jack Frost families in what is often considered a slower visitation period.”
- John Cudmore, Chair, Jack Frost Winterfest  

“Jack Frost Winterfest has become a highlight of the winter season for families across the Atlantic region. This much-anticipated February weekend is yet another reason to visit our Island and see all that Charlottetown has to offer, year round. The Government of Canada is pleased to support growth in our tourism sector and, in turn, the many businesses that contribute to the economy of this vibrant city.”
- Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency  

“The Jack Frost Winterfest has been bringing people together to celebrate family, friends, and our Canadian winter for the past 14 years, providing opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy live entertainment and lots of high quality activities inside and out. Jack Frost Winterfest is a staple event in Charlottetown and continues to have significant positive impacts on our community. We’re proud to continue to be a part of the festival.”
- Mike Duffy, Deputy Mayor, City of Charlottetown 

 

 "The Jack Frost Festival is Charlottetown's premier winter event and a great way for families to enjoy the outdoors. The expanded program and excellent entertainment this year will help to attract off-island visitation, increase accommodation bookings in the Capital region, and provide benefit to a variety of local businesses.”
- Hon. Chris Palmer, Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, Province of Prince Edward Island 

 

 “The Hotel Association of PEI is once again happy to be a sponsor of the Jack Frost Winterfest. For over 14 years, this premier winter festival has provided entertainment and activities for Islanders and for families from off-Island. This year, the Hotel Association is pleased to offer three-day packages for guests so that they can experience even more of what Charlottetown has to offer.”
- Craig Jones, President, Hotel Association of PEI 

 

 “Discover Charlottetown is proud to be a sponsor of this amazing winter festival and to sit on the board for Jack Frost. We are pleased to be now offering three night accommodation packages to encourage people to stay longer in our city and take advantage of Family Day. Winter and shoulder season tourism continues to be of great importance for our city and we look forward to continue offering new products that compliment our accommodations, restaurants, shops and services that work hard to offer year round experiences.”
- Heidi Zinn, Executive Director, Discover Charlottetown 

 

 “We are delighted to sponsor this ‘fun for all ages’ event to our City. We hope everyone will join us as the Jack Frost Team transform the Charlottetown Events Grounds and Eastlink Centre into a winter thoroughfare, filled with activity. We are thankful to all who are making it possible through their sponsorships, support, and enthusiasm, as we embark on what we hope will be the biggest and best Family Winter Fest in all of Eastern Canada.”
- Dawn Alan, Executive Director, Downtown Charlottetown Inc.  

  https://jackfrostfestival.com/