On January 31 and February 1, citizens of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield came together at Parc Delpha Sauvé to celebrate Yéti-Fest.
The annual winter festival has been an event for seven years now and has become a tradition for area families. With a zero-dollar entry fee, the festival serves up great food, including Valleyfield’s famous grillades, as well as many activities such as curling, mini putt, hockey, inflatable games, sledding, live music, and much more.
Despite the freezing cold weather, people still put in the effort to be there. The Yéti-Fest is set up with fires and chairs in one area, a “yeti home” where kids can play games and warm up, and the stage area which is also warm and cozy.
Every year, two festival mascots, or yetis, come out and socialize with kids and take photos with people of all ages. They have amazing energy, keep the kids entertained, and really tie the whole festival together.
If you missed it this year, no worries, the event will be back next winter for the 8th edition.
*This article was written by a student at Chateauguay Valley Regional High School as part of a partnership between the New Frontiers School Board and The Gleaner, with funding from the federal government.