WinterFest 2026: Sign-Ups Open and Activities Announced

The Deer Park Kiwanis and the WinterFest Committee are finalizing preparations for the annual WinterFest 2026 celebration. The essential sign-up forms for vendors and competitors are included within this article for easy access. The extensive lineup includes sports tournaments, crafts, entertainment, and the popular Outhouse Races, offering something for every age group.

WinterFest is a tradition that brings the Deer Park community and surrounding areas together for a day of celebration and family-friendly activities. The central hub of the festivities will be at Deer Park High School, 800 S. Weber Road, Deer Park, WA, with other events hosted at various locations throughout the city. Local citizens and guests can expect a full slate of activities and competitions.

The event is officially scheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2026. Anyone interested in participating as a vendor in the Craft and Vendor Fair should note an important deadline: vendor forms must be submitted by Wednesday, December 31, 2025. This allows the WinterFest Committee the necessary time to finalize arrangements for the fair. To facilitate participation in the various events, sign-up forms for tournaments, vendor spots, and races are now readily available. The WinterFest Committee will continue to update the official event schedule as new details are confirmed.

The packed schedule starts early with the WinterFest 3v3 Basketball Tournament starting at 7:30am. From 9am to 4pm, the Craft and Vendor Fair and the Art Show and Sale by the Tri-County Association of the Arts will be open for browsing. The official Opening Ceremony takes place at 10am, which includes the recognition of the Honored Citizen, the Logo Design winner, and the Mayor’s Rock presentation.

Highlights of the day include the Outhouse Races at 1pm and the WinterFest Chess Tournament, with registration running from 9am to 9:30am. Families can enjoy Children’s Crafts, a Lego Contest, and a Kiwanis Children’s Book Giveaway. Additional activities scattered throughout the day feature Snow Art, Pitch and Putt Disc Golf, More than a Cake Walk, and Bingo, alongside the Friends of the Deer Park Library Book Sale.

Attendees will be treated to live musical entertainment throughout the day, including the Deer Park Middle School Jazz Band, the DPHS Jazz Band, Home Link and Sister’s Song Studio Musical Performance, Spokane Montessori, and Wyatt Miller. The Deer Park Key Club and DECA will sell concessions. The day concludes with a Family Friendly Dance at the VFW from 6pm to 8pm.

WinterFest 2024 Forms and Schedules:

Vendor Application Form (Hold Harmless Agreement also Attached to the form) (Printable)
- Space sizes: 10’ x 10’
- Current fee: $40 per space through December 31, 2023
Hold Harmless Agreement (Printable)
WinterFest Chess Tournament (InlandChess.org) *AWAITING DETAILS*
Outhouse Race Entry Form (Printable)
Deer Park WinterFest 3on3 Tournament (Online Registration)
WinterFest Schedule Full Page Printable *COMING SOON*

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