2nd Annual Ripped Snow Festival in Sicamous, BC February 9-11, 2018
This weekend, the town of Sicamous, BC will host the 2nd Annual Ripped Snow Festival on February 9th-11th, 2018. The festival celebrates the strong snowmobile and snow bike culture in the community, with a number of great events. The primary draw of the event will be a series of Snowmobile SnowCross-style and Snow BikeCross races throughout the weekend. There will also be live music acts, kids activities, food vendors, beer gardens and more. Entry is free! It all takes place at the Sicamous Dog Park on Solsqua Rd.
Ripped Snow Festival Races
The races are open to the public for registration, and racers of all levels of ability are encouraged to participate. There is a youth “Little Rippers” category, as well as Amateur, Advanced and Pro categories. Races take place on Saturday and Sunday of the event.
Ripped Snow Festival Events Listing
Here is a listing of the events throughout the weekend. There will be plenty of fun things to see and do in addition to the racing action.
Friday, February 9th
4pm Meet and Greet
4pm-10pm Beer Gardens Open
5pm-9pm Dan England Band on Stage
6pm-8pm Racer Sign-In
Saturday February 10th
7am Racer Check-In
8am-10am Practice Session
8am Helicopter Rides and Kids’ Zone Opens
10am Opening Ceremonies
10:15am Races Commence
12:30pm Stage Events-Half Time Events
12:30pm Kids “Dash for Cash”
1pm Racing Continues
4pm-12pm Beer Gardens Open
4:30pm Side by Side Dash for Cash
5pm Stage Events/Awards
6pm Opening Band – Breakin Curfew
7pm Main Act – The Hip Replacements (Tragically Hip Tribute Band)
Sunday February 11th
7:45 Racer Meeting
8am Races Commence
8am Helicopter Rides and Kids’ Zone Opens
12pm Stage Events
3:30 Conclusion of Races
4pm Awards
4:30pm Closing Time
The event is supported by: Sledge Hammers, District of Sicamous, Sled Sicamous, OK Snow Bikes, Twin Anchors, Mountain Park Motorsports, Nor-Val Rentals, Ian Gray’s Salmon Arm GM, Wholesale Grafix, Yamaha Motor Canada, BDM Motorsports, High Roller Energy Drink and Elice’s Printopia.
If you’re in the area this weekend, be sure to check it out!
– MS
