Snow Sculpture Challenge

February 2-11

Get ready, Riverview! The Snow Sculpture Challenge is back and all you need to win is some snow and a little creativity!

This year's winners will be chosen at random, so don’t forget to take a photo of your snow sculpture for an equal chance at winning.

This challenge was inspired by the works of Canadian community snow sculptor, Matt Morris.

*A complete list of prizes and details can be found below.

IMPORTANT DATES

February 2-11: With all of Winter Carnival to build your snow sculpture, we're anticipating a lot of entries.
February 2: The Snow Sculpture Submission Form will open here.
February 11: Contest and submission form closes at 11:59 p.m.
February 12: Winners will be contacted!

PRIZES

1. Grand Prize Package:

This Grand Prize package will be randomly chosen. The Grand Prize includes:

A two-night stay in a heated Yurt in Fundy National Park (family-friendly, no pets).
Yurt Dates: Check-in March 1 (3:00 pm), Check-out March 3 (11:00 a.m.)
One Discovery Pass (A full year access to Canada's National Parks)
One $50 gas card
Free snowshoe rentals from the Town of Riverview
The total value of the Grand Prize is over $400.00.

2. Runners up:

Additional random draw prizes include:

Four chances to win a $50 Gift Certificate from the Marvelous Holy Bowly
A stunning print by local artist Ji Hyang Ryu
A fun, all-ages Magnetic Mosaics game

GETTING READY

If you're looking for some helpful hints, here's all you need to get started!

A five-gallon bucket and/or containers of other sizes (yogurt container, waste bin, etc.).
A tool to tamp down snow (a pot, a second bucket, a garden hoe, etc.).
A spoon, butter knife and/or other carving tools.
Snow- any consistency works!

How do all of these materials come together? Matt Morris, the Canadian community snow sculptor who runs Snowbank Productions and is this year's Grand Prize judge, explains in his YouTube video.

In only a few words, fill your bucket with non-packing snow, tamp it down, flip it over and leave it to ''sinter'' for at least two hours. Once the snow has settled, you can easily move and carve the blocks of snow.

Do you want to learn more? Check out Matt's website, Instagram account, and YouTube channel for snow sculpting tips and ideas.

CONTEST DETAILS

Deadline to enter the contest is February 11, 2024 at 11:59p.m.
Winners must be residents of Riverview.
Winners will be announced Monday February 12
Dates of this contest may change slightly depending on weather.
Prizes must be picked up from the Parks and Recreation Office within two weeks of winning.

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