"RIDE THE WILLIE" GROUND HOG DAY

Feb 2, 2010

. Port Dover has Friday the 13th for Motorcycle Enthusiasts, Wiarton has Canada’s foremost weather prognosticator, who loves to ride a snowmobile. This February 2nd, 2010 snowmobilers in mass, are invited to Wiarton for prediction day, to gently encourage Willie into predicting 6 more weeks of winter for sledders.

Snowmobilers who ‘Ride the Willie’ will be treated to:
• VIP onsite snowmobile parking
• Free pancake breakfast (1st 1500)
• Live Entertainment
• Pork BBQ Lunch
• New Product Displays
• Lumber Jack Show
• Ice, Stone and Wood Carving
• 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.
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’.

Powersports Live Snowmobile TV will be onsite in the morning to capture the event and record snowmobiler’s shout outs to Willie.

Riders are encouraged to be onsite by 8:00 am for the prediction ceremony at 8:07 am. Events are organized throughout the day for those traveling from great distances. Accommodations are available for those wanting to ride up the night before www.ridegreybruce.com .
This is an international snowmobile event designed to unite riders from across Grey Bruce, Ontario, Canada and the United States.

Media Contact:

Chris Hughes, Manager of Tourism
Bruce County
Direct: 519-270-0749
chris@explorethebruce.com

In partnership with: Wiarton Willie Committee, Wiarton Trailblazers Snowmobile Club, Tennysons Yamaha, www.ridegreybruce.com
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