Canton Winterfest - 2026

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CANTON WINTERFEST
February 6 - February 15, 2026 
The tradition continues! The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the 30th annual Canton Winterfest taking place on February 6 - February 15, 2026. Canton Winterfest is an annual town-wide event filled with 10-days of community programming, shopping discounts, and recreational activities to highlight local businesses and celebrate everything that makes Canton, NY a great place to live.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 WINTERFEST SPONSORS!!
MacFadden Dier Insurance: Canton, Potsdam and Gouverneur

Coakley Home and Hardware Canton

BUSINESS PARTICIPATION + SPONSOR OPPORTUNIES
Canton based businesses have the opportunity to be showcased in within 2026 Winterfest promotions by: hosting your own event(s), offer special deals or discounts, selling Winterfest buttons, or becoming a sponsor to raffle prizes! If your business/organization would like to participate or receive more details, Contact: Tom Graser at tom@slchamber.org or 315-386-4000 x5.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Events keep coming - check back often for more fun Winterfest activity!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6
History
The St. Lawrence County Center for History & Culture is hosting variety of in-person and virtual events on February 6 and February 10-13: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

• Self-guided Museum Tours ($5.00 Admission)
• Victorian Valentine's Day Craft Station (Free with Admission)
• 10% off in the Museum Gift Shop (Use Promo Code WINTERFEST10 Online)
• Items have been restocked for Winterfest. Come check out our new 3D Puzzles!
• Collection features on Social Media 
• The SLCHC will also be selling Winterfest 2026 Buttons in the Museum Gift Shop. Stop by 3 E. Main Street in Canton to pick up your buttons starting February 6 during open hours!

Night Life
The Stadium will be hosting Karaoke night with Given Lyrics  | 7PM

Athletics
SLU Men's Hockey vs Union College at Appleton Arena | 7PM
SUNY Canton Women’s Basketball vs Oswego at Roo House | 5:30PM
SUNY Canton Men’s Hockey vs Cortland at Roo House | 7PM
SUNY Canton Men’s Basketball vs Oswego at Roo House | 7:30PM
Section X Championship Indoor Track Meet at SLU Field House | 6PM
 
Arts
In Listening to These Works ​Exhibition at SLU | Displayed all day through Mar. 20
Check out these featured artists at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery: Kelly Tsieriwaiens Back and Tyson Karonhiahere Back | Bruce Boots | Katsitsionni Fox Iakonikonrriosta | Margaret Jacobs | Niio Perkins | Roger Sosakete Perkins | Nanci Kanieson Ransom Marjorie Kaniehtonkie Skidders | Kit Thomas | Yvette White | Wilma Cook Zumpano

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 
Canton Apples bon fire event moved to February 14 

Family Fun
All you can eat Pancake Breakfast at Canton United Methodist Church | 8AM - NOON
$8.50 per person. Breakfast includes pancakes with real maple syrup, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, homemade donut holes, toast, juice, and your choice of coffee or tea. 

Indoor Hard Cider, Hot Cider, Warm Food & Snowshoeing at Canton Apples | 1 PM
Join us for a cozy winter day at the Ciderhouse! While our Christmas Tree Burning Party has been postponed due to forecasted high winds, the property and Ciderhouse will still be open for everyone to enjoy. Please note: There will be NO Christmas tree burning at this event. The rescheduled Tree Burning Party will take place on February 14 at 1 PM.

Cardboard Sled Races by Nature Up North at SUNY Canton - POSTPONED TO FEB. 14

Little River Winterfest at Little River Community School | 1 PM - 4 PM
22nd annual family fun event, with free live music and activities including snow castles, petting miniature donkeys, colored snow, indoor craft projects, chess, face painting, and more. Hot cider and cookies will be served. Rain or shine. Snow or no.

Oenophilia (Wine Appreciation)
Wine and Spirits tasting at Riverside Liquor | Time 2-5PM

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8​
Athletics
SLU Women’s Squash vs. Hamilton College at Robie Squash Center | 2PM
SLU Men’s Squash vs. Hamilton College at Robie Squash Center | 2PM
SUNY Canton Men’s Hockey vs. Morrisville at Roo House | 4PM

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Athletics
SUNY Canton JV Men’s Basketball vs NC Community College at Roos House | 5 PM

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10
Arts
Performance by Project Trio at SLU Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall | 7 PM
A dynamic and innovative music group known for its genre-blending performances and captivating stage presence. The trio pushes the boundaries of traditional chamber music.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Athletics
Section X State Qualifying Indoor Track Meet at SLU Field House | 6 PM 

Public service
Blood Drive at SUNY Canton Miller Campus Center 212 | 10 AM - 3P M
Make an appointment

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Arts
Carnegie 10 International Film Series: Screening of Nostalgia at SLU | 6PM
After spending 40 years between Lebanon and Egypt, entrepreneur Felice returns to his hometown of Naples, Italy. Here, he meets Don Luigi, a priest who fights the Camorra and tries to give the young people a better future.

History
Black History Month Brown Bag Presentation | 12 PM
The St. Lawrence County Center for History and Culture presents a brown-bag lunch on slavery with DeKalb Historian Bryan Thompson. Available in person or over Zoom. Online registration coming soon. Contact Carlene Berman at Carlene@slcha.org

Public Service
Blood Drive at SUNY Canton Miller Campus Center 212 | 10 AM - 3 PM
Make an appointment.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Family
Glow in the Snow: Ice Lantern Walk & Selfie Spot, 68 Court St. 
Join the students of Siena Academy for a magical Valentine’s-themed "Glow in the Snow" installation. Stroll through a display of handcrafted ice lanterns and visit our dedicated "Selfie Spots"—the perfect backdrop for a St. Valentine’s photo. Installation will open on Friday afternoon and will be open through Saturday evening.
While you enjoy the glow, stop by our information table to learn more about the school. Social Media: Capture the magic and share your photos! Tag your posts with @sienaacademy and use the #CantonWinterfest hashtag to be featured.

Wine Tasting
Wine and Spirits tasting at Riverside Liquor | 3-6 PM

Athletics
SLU Women’s Hockey vs. Cornell University at Appleton Arena | 6PM
SUNY Canton Women’s Basketball vs SUNY Cortland at Roo House | 5:30PM
SUNY Canton Women’s Hockey vs Potsdam, at Roo House | 7PM
SUNY Canton Men’s Basketball vs Cortland at Roo House | 7:30PM

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Family
Cardboard Sled Races by Nature Up North at SUNY Canton | 10 AM
Join the folks from Nature Up North for a morning of sledding at the SUNY Canton Sledding Hill on sleds you create yourself from cardboard. Teams or individuals are invited to enter, and each sled must carry one team member. Registration is from 10:00 - 10:30. The "parade of sleds" and sled judging will begin at 10:30, with the races immediately thereafter. Sleds will be judged overall, for special categories, and by division for the fastest time! Approved materials: Cardboard, duct tape, recycled plastic bags, paint, and glue. Divisions: Youth (12 and under), Open (13 and up), Family (multi-ages) and College. Register Here

Winterfest Nature Walk/Snowshoe with Tom Ven de Water | 10 AM
Celebrate Valentine’s Day and Winterfest with a community walk at Indian Creek Nature Center (Meet at the Rensselaer Falls entrance) Bundle up and bring your Winterfest spirit!

Christmas Tree Burning at Canton Apples | 1 PM
Canton Apple beverages will be available along with One Steep at a Time tea and St. Lawrence Valley Roasters with coffee. If there is snow, snowshoeing or skiing around our orchards and meadows is encouraged.

Oenophilia (Wine Appreciation)
Wine and Spirits tasting at Riverside Liquor | Time 2-5 PM  

History 
Winter Memory Collection at Canton Historia Office | Noon to 4 PM
Share your memories of winter in Canton for the Historian to record. Stories of skating, sledding, snowmen, snow days, snow storms, etc. are welcome. Honor the day with stories of love in Canton. 
St. Mary's Church 150th Anniversary

Casino
St. Mary's Valentine's Day Casino Night | 6 PM
2 Powers St, $40/person,  Includes food, drinks, tokens, gaming, prizes, music, Childcare available
Prizes include: Flat Screen Smart TV, Wood Fired Pizza Oven, Snowblower, Laptop Computer, Overnight Night Stay in Lake Placid, Leaf Blower, Kitchen Aid Mixer with attachments

Athletics
SLU Squash Men's and Womens Liberty League Tournament, Robie Squash Center, time TBA
SLU Women's Hockey vs Colgate University at Appleton Arena | 3PM
SUNY Canton Women’s Basketball vs Morrisville at Roo House | 2PM
SUNY Canton Women’s Hockey vs Plattsburgh at Roo House | 3PM
SUNY Canton Men’s Basketball vs Morrisville at Roo House | 4PM

Glow in the Snow: Ice Lantern Walk & Selfie Spot, 68 Court St. 
Join the students of Siena Academy for a magical Valentine’s-themed "Glow in the Snow" installation. Stroll through a display of handcrafted ice lanterns and visit our dedicated "Selfie Spots"—the perfect backdrop for a St. Valentine’s photo. Installation will open on Friday afternoon and will be open through Saturday evening.
While you enjoy the glow, stop by our information table to learn more about the school. Social Media: Capture the magic and share your photos! Tag your posts with @sienaacademy and use the #CantonWinterfest hashtag to be featured.

WINTERFEST BUTTONS
$3 each or 2 for $5 available at Canton businesses through Sunday, February 15
Winterfest buttons grant the holder access to exclusive deals and discounts AND an entry to win some great raffle prizes (drawing date TBD). One entry per button purchase. The 2026 Canton Winterfest Button was designed by Tessa Alguire at Hugh C. Williams High School.

Purchase at the following businesses: Best Western University Inn | Canton Animal Clinic | Cellar 25b | North Country Savings Bank | Gallery of Art & Learning, GOAL | Grasse River Outfitters | Nature's Storehouse | Riverside Liquor & Wine | Stadium Sports Bar | White's Flowers | Coakley Home and Hardware Canton | St. Lawrence County Center for History and Culture Gift Shop | Northern LIghts

BUSINESS DISCOUNTS - EFFECTIVE 2/6 - 2/15
Present your 2026 Winterfest Button to receive the following discounts
Best Western University Inn: 15% Food Discount
Gallery of Art & Learning (GOAL): 10% off purchase
Grasse River Outfitters: 10% off 
Nature's Storehouse: 20% off total order. Exceptions apply.
Northern Lights Dispensary: 10% off
St. Lawrence County Center for History and Culture: 10% off Gift Shop purchases. Use Promo Code WINTERFEST10 Online

2026 RAFFLE PRIZES
GRAND PRIZE:  COAKLEY HOME AND HARDWARE CANTON: $500 Gift Card

2nd GRAND PRIZE: BEST WESTERN OVERNIGHT: One overnight stay at the Best Western Canton

INDIVIDUAL PRIZES
​$100 gift certificate from Nature's Storehouse
$100 gift certificate from North Lights Dispensary
$100 gift certificate from Save-a-Lot Canton
Floral Basket from White's Flowers
Local Crafts Gift Basket from GOAL
$50 gift certificate towards the use of golf simulators the Stadium
$50 gift certificate from Kinney Drugs
Two $50 gift certificates from Sergi's Canton
Gift Basket from the Pear Tree

Check back often. This list will grow!