This is your personal invitation to attend the 3rd Annual International Wiarton Willie Snowmobile Pilgrimage.

Snowmobilers in mass, are invited to Wiarton, ON for prediction morning on Groundhog Day. We want you to join the crowd in gently encouraging Willie into predicting 6 more weeks of winter for sledders. Check out all the events at Wiarton Willie Festival 2012.

Riders are encouraged to be on site before 7:30am for Willie's prediction at 8:06am. Snowmobilers who 'Ride the Willie' will enjoy pristine trail network on the Bruce Peninsula. This February 2nd, 2012.

Snowmobilers who 'Ride the Willie' will be treated to:

- VIP onsite snowmobile parking
- Live Entertainment all day long
- West Coast Lumber Jack Show
- Photo opportunity with 'Willie On Your Sled'

Riders will compete for the 'Willie Cup' The snowmobile club that 'Rides the Willie' with the most riders will take home the coveted, Bobbi Switzer chainsaw carved 'Willie Cup' to display for the entire year in their clubhouse Trails will be groomed and signed right to Bluewater Park in Wiarton Events are organized throughout the day for those traveling from great distances.

Riders will compete for the 'Willie Cup' !

The snowmobile club that 'Rides the Willie' with the most riders will take home the coveted, Bobbi Switzer chainsaw carved 'Willie Cup' to display for the entire year in their clubhouse.

Rick Collins, President of the Wiarton Trailblazers calls out to all riders. "Snowmobilers everywhere are encouraged to take the day off or call in sick, and jump on their sleds and ride to Wiarton to help us celebrate Winter with Willie. We will groom and sign the trail right to Bluewater Park in Wiarton and put out the white furry welcome mat for all those that 'Ride the Willie'.

For the past 2yrs Live coverage by Breakfast Television has been on site with Bayshore Broadcasting to capture the event and record snowmobiler's shout outs to Willie.

Riders are encouraged to be onsite by 7:30 am for the prediction ceremony at 8:06 am. Events are organized throughout the day for those traveling from great distances. Snowmobile friendly accommodations listings are available for those wanting to ride up the night before on this District 9 area Snowmobiling website.

This is an international snowmobile event designed to unite riders from across Grey Bruce, Ontario, Canada and the United States. 

Media Contact:
Bruce County Tourism
1-800-268-3838

In partnership with: Wiarton Willie Committee, Wiarton Trailblazers Snowmobile Club, Tennysons Yamaha, Snowmobile District9: Ridegreybruce.com

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Posted on: 31/12/69