The Vernon Winter Carnival Society will host an adult-only, outdoor evening of grown-up games and the movie Happy Gilmore on Thursday, Aug. 24, at Okanagan College. The event is to celebrate reaching the halfway mark to the 64th Carnival Feb. 2-12, 2024. (Contributed)

The Vernon Winter Carnival Society will host an adult-only, outdoor evening of grown-up games and the movie Happy Gilmore on Thursday, Aug. 24, at Okanagan College. The event is to celebrate reaching the halfway mark to the 64th Carnival Feb. 2-12, 2024. (Contributed)

Halfway to winter: Vernon Carnival celebrates with games

Event for 19 and over Aug. 24 at Okanagan College, featuring golf classic movie Happy Gilmore

Winter may be months away, but Vernon Winter Carnival is dialed in with a halfway-mark event.

With just six months until the 64th Carnival, a summer evening of fun is planned for adults only.

An evening billed as grown-up games, barbecue and outdoor movie will be held for those 19 and over on Thursday, Aug. 24, at Okanagan College. The evening will run from 6 to 10:30 p.m.

Yard games such as Cornhole, Axe Throw, Ladder Ball and Yardzee start at 6 p.m. and the film Happy Gilmore will start at dusk (around 8-ish).

“Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs for viewing comfort, and running shoes or closed toes are recommended as the grassy hill is a bit dry and tough,” said Carnival executive director Kris Fuller.

There will be a concession on-site with popcorn, snacks, and more. No outside food or drink is permitted.

Tickets are $15 and include admission, movie, games and one hamburger (or hot dog). There is a 19-plus beverage garden on-site featuring beer, coolers and cider for $5, and wine for $7.

Visit vernonwintercarnival.com for tickets.

The 64th Vernon Winter Carnival will run Feb. 2-12, 2024, starting in 175 days, according to the Carnival website on Thursday, Aug. 17.

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