BRASHER — Snow sculptures, outhouse and wheelbarrow races, corn hole and tug of war contests, food and live music are among the many events planned for the 2024 Tri-Town Winter Carnival Feb. 15-18.
The ‘Cheers to 50 Years’ celebration will also include a Snowmobile Poker Run, parade, bounce houses, craft fair, swimming at the elementary school, fireworks and more.
Thursday, Feb. 15
• Sip and Paint 6-8 p.m. The Red Barn at Pike’s Place, Brasher Falls

• Skating Competition 5:25-7:35 p.m. Tri-Town Arena, Winthrop
• Snowman/Sculpture Contest Deadline 4 p.m., Hammill Funeral Home, Tri-Town area
• Royalty Announcement Costume Party/Dinner, 50s theme, 6-10 p.m.music by Andrew Lamora; free jukebox 10 p.m.-midnight, The Riverview, Brasher Falls
Friday, Feb. 16
• Riverview Triathlon: Darts to benefit Kathy Carr 6 p.m., Riverview, Brasher Falls
• Opening Ceremony at Pike’s Place, Brasher Falls: Tickets $30: 1-315-250-6744, semi-formal attire black/gold encouraged, cocktails 6 p.m., Presentation of Royalty and dinner by Gideon’s Gallery 7 p.m.; Comedians Bryan Hatt and Patrick Haye 8-9:30 p.m., DJ Wendy Crump 9:30-11 p.m.
Music ‘Divided Roads’ 8-p.m.-midnight, The Riverview, Brasher Falls
Music DJ ‘The Jug’ 9 p.m.-midnight, North Lawrence
Saturday, Feb. 17
Craft Fair 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Middle School Cafeteria, Brasher Falls
Snow babies 9-10:30 a.m., The Riverview, Brasher Falls
Longest icicle contest 9-10:30 a.m., The Riverview, Brasher Falls
Snowshoe XC Ski Poker Run 9-10 a.m. DEC parking lot, Vice Rd, Brasher Falls
Storytime/Book sale 10:30-11:30 a.m. Badenhausen Library, Brasher Falls
Trivia Game All week Feb. 12-17, ends 3 p.m. Badenhausen Library
Brasher Falls Teddy Bear Sleepover drop off bears 9-5 p.m. Badenhausen Library
Parade 11 a.m. Starts at ABCD Hardware, ends at SLC, Winthrop
Pulled Pork lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or til sold out, North Lawrence VFD
Snowmobile Poker Run noon - 6 p.m. rain or shine, snow or mud, ends at Riverview, Brasher. $20 per hand. 5 stops minimum for Hand: American Legion (Brushton), Riverview Restaurant (Brasher Falls), High Peaks Winery (Winthrop), Cedar View (Helena), The Jug (North Lawrence), Pit Stop Diner (North Lawrence), American Legion (Winthrop), Pike’s Place (Brasher Falls), Townline Market (Brasher/Winthrop), ABCD Hardware (Winthrop), American Legion (Hogansburg), Speedway Plaza (Hogansburg), Speedway Power Sports (Hogansburg), Not Another Damn Cigarette Shop (Hogansburg). Proceeds to benefit Baby Evelynn battling cancer.
Kids Zone at SLC Elem School 12-3 p.m. with adult present: bounce house, carnival games, fun time coding, story time; Family Swim 1-2 p.m.
Frank’s Wing Eating Contest 1 p.m., Frank’s Pizzeria, Brasher Falls
Out House Races and Frying Pan Toss 1-3 p.m. Helena Genera Store, Helena
Corn Hole Tournament 1 p.m. $40 entry, to benefit Jesse Erickson family, Pike’s Place, Brasher Falls
Piano Recitals featuring CE students 1-3 p..m. Methodist Church, Brasher Falls
Dangling Donuts 1-2 p.m. Maria Elaina’s Bakery & Diner, Brasher Falls
Charity Hockey Game 2:15 p.m. Tri-Town Arena, Brasher Falls, to benefit Tri-Town Food Pantry
Bonfire S’mores 4-6 p.m. High Peaks Winery, Winthrop
Spaghetti Dinner 4-7 p.m. American Legion, Winthrop
1950’s Family Sock Hop Creative Endeavors 6-8 p.m., Crapser Hall, Brasher Falls
Riverview Triathlon: Pool/Foosball to benefit Kathy Carr 6 p.m., Riverview, Brasher Falls
Band The Back Water Duo 6-10 p.m.; DJ 10 p.m.-midnight, The Riverview, Brasher Falls
Fireworks 8 p.m. Tri-Town Arena, Brasher Falls
Sunday, Feb. 18
Pancake Breakfast by Helena Auxiliary 8-11 a.m. Helena Fire Dept.
All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet 8-11 a.m. The Pitstop Diner, North Lawrence
Family 50’s 5K Fun Run 9:30 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. race, ABCD Hardware start and end, Winthrop
Local Vendor Displays 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m ABCD Hardware, Winthrop, benefits TTCC
Basket weaving, Ceramic painting, and Acrylic painting 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Crapser Hall, Brasher Falls
Lawrenceville Fire Dept. Food & Games: 50’s Diner 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tug o’War 11 a.m.; Bed Races and Wheelbarrow races noon-2 p.m.; Volleyball in the Snow 1-3 p.m.
Miss Winter Pageant 1 p.m., Brasher Elem. School
Art classes at Crapser Hall: Essential Oil Bracelet 11:30, Memory Bracelet 1 p.m.; Oil Painting 1 p.m.; Fire Painting 1:30 p.m.
ESTC Pony Riders & Games 2-4 p.m. 9455 St. Hwy 11, Winthrop
Bingo by Summer Festival 3-4:30 p.m. BWFD Fire Station, Brasher Falls
Closing Ceremony 5-7 p.m. The Pit Stop Diner, North Lawrence