Ice

Yes, the ice carving competition is still a go. With the help of some refrigeration, we will have ice to carve, so come out to see the masters at work. There are snow carvings on site, too, for those of you who miss the white stuff.

Hockey

The hockey tournament is a go as well. I believe there its still at least one opening for a team, so if you’d like to play some good ole’ fashioned street hockey, get in touch with us.

Dancing

The Surf’s Up Dance with the Tsunami Brothers will be a blast (and it includes a retro-inspired swimwear fashion show). Some tickets are still available. Don’t forget to bring your swimsuit, towel and such along for the giant outdoor hot tub.

Colorful Explosions In the Sky

You may have missed this in the program, but this year’s Deep Freeze features FIREWORKS marking our fifth anniversary! The show starts at 6 PM, so even young folks with early bedtimes can enjoy it (I suppose there is something good about our 5 o clock darkness). It will be over before long, so make sure you are around right at 6 to take in the display.

Theses are just some highlights but there is a lot more going on this weekend. We’ll see you on site this Saturday. Find out more at deepfreezefest.ca, or download our full program.

You can find the January 4 article here …

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/life/food/Tourtières+Deep+Freeze/5943523/story.html

We’ll see you this weekend!

http://video.citytv.com/video/detail/1365497807001.000000.000000/deep-freeze-festival-1/ 

http://video.citytv.com/video/detail/1365463417001.000000/deep-freeze-festival-2/

http://video.citytv.com/video/detail/1365458868001.000000/deep-freeze-festival-3/

http://video.citytv.com/video/detail/1365463409001.000000/deep-freeze-festival-4/

Enjoy – and thanks for the coverage, Breakfast Television!

This year’s poster is also available in French!

Thanks,
Andrea
Deep Freeze Volunteer Coordinator

Under the direction and supervision of the Producer of Deep Freeze Festival, the Concession Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the snack & beverage areas at the Festival liaising with the food coordinator, site coordinator and volunteer coordinator as needed. Tasks include picking up needed supplies and equipment, setting up serving areas, training and overseeing volunteers, cleaning up areas and returning items.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseeing: beverage area, snack table, Village Pig, little concession, bar (inside) & bailey’s ice bar (outside).
• Order & pick up alcohol for the dance bar/ bailey’s ice bar (Sat) and volunteer party (Sun).
• Order, pick up & return snow cone machine and supplies from ABC Rentals.
• Pick up & return popcorn machine from ATB Financial (for volunteer room).
• Pick up popcorn supplies from King Cinema.
• Arrange for pop delivery from Pepsi or Coca-cola.
• Provide volunteers with orientation and training regarding their area.
• Arrange for coffee & hot chocolate donation from Tim Hortons & volunteers for pick up.
• Order & pick up ice from McDonald’s.
• Purchase/pick up of food & supplies (donuts, chips, wieners, hotdog buns, condiments, marshmellows, buns for pork, coffee cups, cream).
• Work with site coordinator to set up snack and beverage areas.
• Monitor snack & beverage areas and assist volunteers as needed during festival.
• Take inventory of left over items & supplies and make arrangements for storage or returns.
• Return empty bottles for refund on Monday after festival.
• Other job related duties as required

Qualifications

• Experience with event production and/or food & beverage service an asset
• Detail-oriented team worker who is able to work independently
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Team Player

Compensation: Arts on the Ave is pleased to offer $500 for this contract.

To apply please email: deepfreezeprogram@gmail.com (POSTING CLOSES NOVEMBER 18th, 2011)

We need some help unloading various and sundry items from storage. We need TWO people who can lift things like chairs and tables etc.

Please e-mail Christy at info@artsontheave.org, or phone The Carrot at 780-471-1580 if you can help.

Thanks again to all of the media outlets who helped shine a light on our festival this past weekend!

See Magazine

The Festival Report

http://www.seemagazine.com/article/city-life/lifestyle/the-festival-report-5093/

St.Albert Gazette

No time to stay indoors

http://www.stalbertgazette.com/article/20110108/SAG0302/301089991

Deep Freeze Fest set to warm the winter spirit

http://www.stalbertgazette.com/article/20110105/SAG0307/301059988

Toronto Sun

Alberta braces for week-long freeze (includes festival photo)

http://www.torontosun.com/news/canada/2011/01/08/16810806.html

Chill is no sweat for Freeze revellers

http://www.metronews.ca/edmonton/local/article/738963–chill-is-no-sweat-for-freeze-revellers

Metro Minute at Deep Freeze Festival

http://www.metronews.ca/edmonton/local/article/736927–metro-minute-at-deep-freeze-festival