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Live music and craft beer at Fredericton’s annual FROSTival

Itza Mendoza , , ,

Fredericton’s annual FROSTival has been entertaining people for a decade now.

The Shivering Song’s Festival last night. (Itza Mendoza/STU Journalism)

From January 16 to February 2nd, this festival had something for all ages, indoor and outdoor venues such as the Ice Sculpture Showcase and more.

More than 25 separate events in 8 different locations at different times of the day and night, plenty to see and enjoy.  

Fredericton Tourism has been partnering with the Shivering Songs Festival to share songwriting and storytelling recognized throughout Atlantic Canada and Northeastern United States.

Shivering Songs started in 2010, with a variety of acts, including comedy, live music, theatre and photography. This year it had over 10 venues. 

Families skating together at Officer’s Square (Itza Mendoza/STU Journalism)

St. Thomas University student Daniela Celeane has been attending the FROSTival ever since her family moved to Canada, as refugees from Honduras, back in 2012. 

“Most of the events are for all ages, which is great because it allows me to take my little cousins with me to the events and have some family time. I took them to most of the events this week and they absolutely loved it,” said Celeane. 

As part of the Shivering Songs Festival, the Graystone’s Snow Dome & Beer Garden hosted shows from January 31st to February 2nd at Officer’s Square. Music lovers could listen to good live music while drinking craft beer. For just a 10-dollar donation. 

Greystone’s staff offering everyone at the Dome some craft beer (Itza Mendoza/STU Journalism)

“I’m not from here but I like to support local artists from New Brunswick,” said UNB student from Ecuador, Martin Egas, who attended his first FROSTival event. “I love the beer they’re serving and overall, it’s a good festival. There are a lot of activities to do so you won’t get bored if you come with your friends or family.”

It hosted internationally renowned artists throughout downtown Fredericton, like Fraser Boldon, Grand Theft Bus and more.

This event was also family friendly! Apart from live music, you could also go skate at Officer’s Square or enjoy vegan food at Dee’s Quiet Café Food Truck.  

“I can go skating for free at the Officer’s Square over there, and I can relax here listening to some music and get beer from Greystone,” said Celeane. “This was really good and cheap, so I recommend!” 

This year more than 2000 people attended the festival, breaking the record for biggest crowd since the Festival started.