The Catskill Chronicle

Photos by Carol Montana

WURTSBORO, NY (January 23, 2013) – The Wurtsboro Board of Trade invites you to the return of Wurtsboro Winterfest 2013 on Februry 9 on Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro.

There will be an Ice Carving Competition once again along with the annual Bryan Stanton Memorial Chili Cook-Off in the Fire House.

The Basha Kill Area Association will host a live “Bird of Prey” show with free admission in the Community Church at 1:00 p.m.

“ Snow,” the Wurtsboro Art Alliance first 2013 opening will take place with refreshments and The Crystal Connection will offer psychic/intuitive readings from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with Dr. Bill, the Wizard and a special Valentine’s Day Sale. 

Mamakating Rotary will have soups, baked goods and hot beverages for sale, while Kettle Corn will be popping and music will be playing – all in Veteran’s Park.

And this year, come sit in The Penguin King’s Throne, a massive 300 lb. sculpture. 

Sudsy Paws will once again host Face Painting and The Community Church will also have children’s activities.

The exciting Treasure Hunt maps will be given out to guide the day’s activities, and there will be free hayrides all day long.

Here’s the day’s schedule:
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Ice Carving Contest
2:00 p.m. – Judging Ice Sculptures
3:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony
3:00 p.m. – Treasure Hunt Drawing

All Wurtsboro shops and food establishments will be open.

For more information and for additional updates as they occur, go to www.wurtsboro.org or call Greg Karpinsky, President of the Wurtsboro Board of Trade at 845-283-1013 or e-mail
info@wurtsboro.org.