Gouverneur Chamber of Commerce
53 Herm Towne Road Gouverneur, NY 13642
A much-loved past event is returning to Gouverneur this Winter, February 12th to the 21st. The Chamber is excited to bring this event back for the community.
The planning committee is looking for local businesses to sponsor an event during WinterBlast. Please contact Brooke Plowman if you have an event you would like to add to the WinterBlast schedule.​​
February 12-21, 2027
(VERY) TENTATIVE (& EVOLVING) SCHEDULE
NOTE: The following came from the WinterBlast committee meeting. Planning is still in the early stages,
but the committee will keep the community and businesses informed as it moves forward.
Friday, February 12, 2027
Opening Ceremony
Sponsor: Gouverneur Chamber of Commerce/Gouverneur Recreation Department
Time: 4:30 pm
Location: Gouverneur Village Park
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Snow Pile Dig- Dig in snow for tokens to win prizes
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Grand reveal of WINTERBLAST 2027 Mascot
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Fun Games and Activities for families/children
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Button Sales
Wine & Cheese Festival - postponed
Sponsor: Gouverneur Museum
Co-Host: New York Pizzeria
Time: 5 pm - 8 pm
Location: Gouverneur Museum
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Local and regional wine tastings
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Artisan cheese selections
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Historical exhibits and community gathering
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Social networking
Saturday, February 13, 2027
Box Sled Racing
Sponsor: NAPA
Time: _____________________
Location: Gouverneur Community Center/Hoppers Hill
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? Registration and safety inspection
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? Youth and adult divisions
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Awards ceremony following races
Turkey Bowling and Children's Games
Sponsor: Gouverneur Chamber of Commerce?/ Gouverneur Community Center?
Time: _____________________
Location: Gouverneur Community Center
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Next Committee Meeting: Wednesday 10/28, 6:00 PM @ Gouverneur Community Center​
Chili Cook-Off
Sponsor: Gouverneur Savings & Loan
Time: _____________________
Location: Gouverneur Community Center
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People's Choice Award and Judges' Award
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Chili tasting for attendees
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1812 Truck in Community Center Parking lot around 2 or 3 pm
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Cornhole Tournament
Sponsor: First Presbyterian Church of Gouverneur
Contact: Jimmy Jackson (fpcgouv@centralny.twcbc.com)
Time: TBD
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Gouverneur
Pizza and drinks for sale
More info regarding entry fee and times to come!
Saturday, February 20, 2027
Fireside Author Visit
The Forgotten Cabin (children's book)
Sponsor: Gouverneur Public Library
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Gouverneur Public Library
Cocoa and snacks, with the library open for a few hours
K-4 Mascot Design Contest
Calling all young artists! The Gouverneur Chamber of Commerce is looking for a fun and friendly mascot to represent WinterBlast 2027. What does WinterBlast mean to you? Snowflakes, snowmen, winter animals, ice skating, sledding, community spirit, or something completely unique? Let your imagination shine and create a mascot that captures the excitement of WinterBlast!
CALLING STUDENT ARTISTS K-12
5-12 WinterBlast Logo Design Contest
Do you love drawing, painting, or graphic design? Here's your chance to have your artwork featured throughout the community! The Gouverneur Chamber of Commerce invites students in Grades 5-12 to create the official logo for WinterBlast 2027. Download the 5-12 Application here.
See all the Winter Blast souvenir buttons from the past years at the Gouverneur Museum.