2023 Mid-Winter Bivver
March 3-4, 2023
Come experience Central's Exploits Valley region during one of its finest seasons: winter. The Mid-Winter Bivver combines snowmobiling on some of Newfoundland's most renowned trails with high end culinary experiences. Start the weekend off right with a meet and greet on Friday evening featuring traditional Newfoundland hospitality, gourmet food and live entertainment in a unique outdoor setting. On Saturday, suit up for the Trail Mix which will take you on a 100+ km snowmobile ride through untouched forests and top rated snowmobiling destinations in Newfoundland. Enjoy warm-up stops along the trail and a high-end culinary experience offered by executive chefs. After a full day on the trail, we will be offering first class entertainment as well as another culinary experience: the Foragers Feast, a 5-course fine dining experience topped with live local entertainment and a silent auction.
March 3-4, 2023
Come experience Central's Exploits Valley region during one of its finest seasons: winter. The Mid-Winter Bivver combines snowmobiling on some of Newfoundland's most renowned trails with high end culinary experiences. Start the weekend off right with a meet and greet on Friday evening featuring traditional Newfoundland hospitality, gourmet food and live entertainment in a unique outdoor setting. On Saturday, suit up for the Trail Mix which will take you on a 100+ km snowmobile ride through untouched forests and top rated snowmobiling destinations in Newfoundland. Enjoy warm-up stops along the trail and a high-end culinary experience offered by executive chefs. After a full day on the trail, we will be offering first class entertainment as well as another culinary experience: the Foragers Feast, a 5-course fine dining experience topped with live local entertainment and a silent auction.
Feature Events
Meet and Greet - Royal Canadian Legion (Queen Street)
Friday, March 3rd, 7:00-10:30 PM
The event will be buffet-style and the bar will be open. There will also be a silent auction on site. This is a cash-only facility. Those participants who are staying at a hotel, motel, or inn can avail of free transportation to and from their accommodations and the venue. Please bring confirmation of your ticket and registration when you come in.
Meet and Greet - Royal Canadian Legion (Queen Street)
Friday, March 3rd, 7:00-10:30 PM
The event will be buffet-style and the bar will be open. There will also be a silent auction on site. This is a cash-only facility. Those participants who are staying at a hotel, motel, or inn can avail of free transportation to and from their accommodations and the venue. Please bring confirmation of your ticket and registration when you come in.
Trail Mix Interpretive Snowmobile Ride
Saturday, March 4th, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
The Trail Mix will take you on an adventurous 100+ km snowmobile ride through untouched forests and top rated snowmobiling destinations, paired with interpretation on historic trapping routes, food sourcing, geology and traditional winter skills. Executive Chefs will meet you on the trail with a decadent outdoor lunch with an assortment of gourmet desserts. The route will be subject to weather and snow conditions and will be announced the day of the event at registration.
All trail ride participants will need a NL snowmobile trail pass. Visiting from away? A three-day trail pass option is available for purchased online at http://nlsfpermits.com
All riders must sign a waiver and wear a helmet to participate in this event.
The ride will be leaving from Maloney Street. ALL RIDERS must be offloaded and ready to go for 8:30 AM and registered by 8:45 AM. Committee members will be there at 7:30 AM if you want to come register early. The ride will be leaving the parking lot at 9:00 AM.
Saturday, March 4th, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
The Trail Mix will take you on an adventurous 100+ km snowmobile ride through untouched forests and top rated snowmobiling destinations, paired with interpretation on historic trapping routes, food sourcing, geology and traditional winter skills. Executive Chefs will meet you on the trail with a decadent outdoor lunch with an assortment of gourmet desserts. The route will be subject to weather and snow conditions and will be announced the day of the event at registration.
All trail ride participants will need a NL snowmobile trail pass. Visiting from away? A three-day trail pass option is available for purchased online at http://nlsfpermits.com
All riders must sign a waiver and wear a helmet to participate in this event.
The ride will be leaving from Maloney Street. ALL RIDERS must be offloaded and ready to go for 8:30 AM and registered by 8:45 AM. Committee members will be there at 7:30 AM if you want to come register early. The ride will be leaving the parking lot at 9:00 AM.
Foragers Feast - Royal Canadian Legion (Queen Street)
Saturday, March 4th, 6:45 PM
19+
The Foragers Feast will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion. Indulge in 5 courses of unique culinary dishes made with local ingredients by award-winning executive chefs. A silent auction will be held during the feast to support the Exploits Trail Net volunteer group. Entertainment will take place during the meal.
Doors will open at 6:45 PM and dinner will start at 7:30 PM. Please bring tickets or confirmation of purchase. This is a 5-course meal and will run until 10:30-11:00 PM. Rides will be available to bring attendees home throughout the night (patience is required).
If you would like to reserve a table of 8 or 10, please let us know by noon on March 4th. If you have any questions, please call Todd Mercer at 489-0588 or email todd.mercer@townofgfw.com.
Refunds are not available.