The SnowkingSA国际影视传媒檚 Winter Festival has officially started and will be running until Mar. 27.
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The Snow King SA国际影视传媒� known the rest of the year as Anthony Foliot SA国际影视传媒� headed the official opening of the festival, thanking each visitor as they crossed the threshold into the castle.
Foliot s thrilled to have folks turn up for another year, with the opening parade of youngsters holding a special place in his heart during the opening ceremony.
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Regarding FoliotSA国际影视传媒檚 feelings on 27 years of running the festival, he kept it plain and simple.
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Coming attractions to the festival will include the snow sculpting competition, which begins Mar. 5 and wraps on Mar. 13, as well, as the Famous Reverse Raffle, with the winner being declared on Mar. 27 (the last day of the festival).
However, according to Bill Braden (also known as FreezeFrame), President of SnowkingSA国际影视传媒檚 Festival Society, due to Covid, events will be few and far in between this year.
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Braden says to keep your eyes on the website for said acts.
Daily admission is as follows for the festival; $10 for adults, $5 for kids six to 15 years, kids under 6 free, and family of four or more $5 each. A season pass is available for purchase ($75 for adults, $40 for kids six to 15 years, and Family Passes are $150).
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