The 2008 Tim Hortons Brier kicks off with a FREE day for everyone - FanFest Friday on March 7th from 11 a.m. till 6 p.m. at the MTS Centre!
First thing in the morning on Friday, March 7, keep your eyes peeled for Street Wavers in the downtown Winnipeg area. Their energy will get you pumped up for a great week of curling, entertainment, food, family, and friends.
The Ford Hot Shots Competition gets the ice rocking at 12:30 p.m. Have your lunch and watch as the 2008 Brier athletes go head to head attempting some of the most difficult shots in curling as they vie to be named “Hot Shot” of the 2008 Tim Hortons Brier and win a Ford Vehicle!
Off the ice there will be plenty of action on the concourse:
- Have a blast at the Kids Zone with clowns, face tattoos, and colouring space with fun curling pictures to fill the afternoon!
- Listen to music while you try your luck at floor curling. Go for the gold with a draw to the button!
- Take in some Brier magic between 4:00pm and 6:00pm as a special magician will be roaming through the concourse.
- Visit with Blue Bomber stars from 11:30am thru 1:30pm and enter for your chance to win an autographed football and a pair of season passes!
- Don't forget your dancing shoes! We've got twist dance competitions for the young and old! The kids' twist contest starts at 4:30pm, followed by the adult competition at 5:30pm.
- Our favourite friends will be joining us throughout the afternoon: Mick E. Moose, Goldie, Brier Bear, Scoop, Buzz and Boomer!
- Make sure you also make time to check out the Manitoba Curling Hall of Fame display and talk to celebrities, past and present!
As if that isn’t enough, there will be draws throughout the day for Brier tickets and 500 people will walk away with Tim Hortons mugs including a free fill up at the Tim Hortons!
Keep the party going into the night on Friday, March 7th with Burtons Cummings in the Keith’s Brier Patch at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. Tickets $35 at www.ticketmaster.ca or by calling (204) 669-3333.
Other Brierfest Activities to watch out for
“Slip Sliding Away” Spectator Spiel – Wednesday, March 12 - $25 per person
9 a.m. – 12 noon. Participants will meet at the Winnipeg Convention Centre and travel by bus to the Pembina Curling Club. Once there, they will be assigned to teams with other fans from across Canada to put their skills to the test with a morning of fun curling. Lunch and transportation are included.
“Dine Around the ‘Peg Tonight” Restaurant Tour – Saturday, march 15 - $30 per person - 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. This is a great opportunity to discover some of Winnipeg’s unique restaurants on a group bus tour with other curling fans. Participants will enjoy three restaurants, each offering a different course. See why Winnipeg is known for its restaurants!
Register for Brierfest activities by visiting the main Brier Information Booth in the MTS Centre. Space is limited so sign up early!
2008 Tim Hortons Brier
The 2008 Tim Hortons Brier runs from March 8th – 16th at the MTS Centre. There are still great Brier seats available at amazing prices! Single draw tickets are now on sale from $18 per draw at www.ticketmaster.ca or by calling (204) 669-3333.
Fans and volunteers can enjoy good times at the Brier the convenient and responsible way by riding Winnipeg Transit for FREE! For full route maps and Park and Ride locations visit www.seasonofchampions.ca
For more information, contact:
Gail Cabana-Coldwell
Vice President, Volunteers and Special Events
2008 Tim Hortons Brier
(204) 612-2327
Rob Dewhirst
Event Coordinator
2008 Tim Hortons Brier
(204) 929-2001 | 
