Beginning in 1999, SportFest, Festival of Sports™, is a February celebration providing family-friendly activities for all ages. This city-wide community Festival of Sports™ attracts participants from across Niagara with proceeds donated to various charities.
The City of Port Colborne will celebrate winter with the 26th annual SportsFest from February 6 to 8, 2026. Events including the Mayor’s Cup Hockey Tournament, the Sports Wall of Fame Inductee Ceremony, the Polar Plunge, as well as volleyball, a salsa-making competition, music trivia and so much more will take place throughout the city.
Join us as a participant or sign up to host an event by completing the Sportsfest Application. Please note, your activity does not need be a sports-themed event, nor does it need to span the entire weekend. All applications are welcome! Additionally, if you are a sports team using city property for your event, you will be required to submit a certificate of insurance with specific details. Please contact eventservices@portcolborne.ca to learn more.
And if you are interested in volunteering, complete the Volunteer Application.
Please be sure to submit your application by Monday, January 5, 2026. If you do not have access to e-mail, you can mail or drop off your application to: City of Port Colborne, Attn: Event Services, 66 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne, ON L3K 3C8.
2026 SportsFest Event Schedule Coming Soon!
| Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 |
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Mayors Cup Invitational Hockey Tournament Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street For more information, contact eventservices@portcolborne.ca. Progressive Euchre Tournament in Support of Port Cares Food Bank Lakeside Yacht Club, 65 Lakeshore Road West $10 per person entry fee For more information or to register contact Ginger Barrick at 905-658-5575 or barrickbg@hotmail.com. 7:00 p.m.
Unwind: Gentle Yoga & Meditation with in Support of Port Cares Stream Yoga + Meditation, 819 Weaver Road $10 per person For more information or to register visit the website. If you have further questions please reach out to Heather at hello@gentlydownthestream.org. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
FREE Community Skate Presented by Gio Rail Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
FREE Community Family Swim in Partnership with the YMCA of Niagara Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street (age 10 years +, participants 16+ must provide ID) TBD
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| Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 |
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Mayors Cup Invitational Hockey Tournament Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street For more information, contact eventservices@portcolborne.ca. Port Colborne Sailors Hockey vs. Pelham Partners Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street 7:00 p.m.
8th Annual Zuvic Memorial Sno-Pitch Tournament Port Colborne Fire Prevention T.A. Lannan Sports Complex, 550 Elizabeth Street, Softball Diamonds 1, 2, & 3 $300 per team For more information or to register visit Welland & District Slo-Pitch League Inc. or reach out to William Murray at wellandslopitch@gmail.com or at 905-932-7663. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Volleyball Tournament in Support of Positive Living Niagara Port Colborne High School, 211 Elgin Street $225 per team For more information or to register contact Venessa at vanessafyfe@hotmail.com. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Pottery Painting in Support of the Port Cares Food Bank The Painted Pot, 172 West Street Get creative and receive 10% off pottery painting. For more information visit www.thepaintedpot.ca. 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Port Colborne Public Library presents Library of Things Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Stop by the pool lobby to explore sporty winter fun items that are a permanent part of the Library's collection. Chat with Library staff, grab a Library newsletter, and play a quick game of indoor shuffleboard. The Port Colborne Library is more than just books!
FREE Family Bounce in Partnership with the YMCA of Niagara Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street TBD
FREE Community Family Swim in Partnership with the YMCA of Niagara Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street (age 10 years +, participants 16+ must provide ID) TBD
Sports Wall of Fame Inductee Ceremony Join us on Saturday, February 7, as we proudly induct the newest members into the Sports Wall of Fame. Established in 1991 at the West Side Arena, this celebrated tribute now resides on the second floor of the Vale Health & Wellness Centre, honouring the legacy of Port Colborne's sports community. Ceremony will begin at 5 p.m. at Vale Health & Wellness Centre, upstairs in the Golden Puck Room. For more information contact recreation@portcolborne.ca
FREE Community Skate Presented by the CM Steele Insurance Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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| Sunday Feb. 8, 2026 |
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Mayors Cup Invitational Hockey Tournament Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street For more information, contact eventservices@portcolborne.ca. Volleyball Tournament in Support of Positive Living Niagara Port Colborne High School, 211 Elgin Street $225 per team For more information or to register contact Venessa at vanessafyfe@hotmail.com. 8 am to 6pm
Pottery Painting in Support of the Port Cares Food Bank The Painted Pot, 172 West Street Get creative and receive 10% off pottery painting. For more information visit www.thepaintedpot.ca. 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
FREE Family Gym in Partnership with the YMCA of Niagara Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street TBD
FREE Community Family Swim in Partnership with the YMCA of Niagara Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street (age 10 years +, participants 16+ must provide ID) TBD
Port Colborne Polar Plunge H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park boat launch, 160 Sugarloaf Street Let’s show our support for the incredible Special Olympic athletes and help hit this year's fundraising goal! Join the excitement and #PORTicipate from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
FREE Community Skate Presented by Portage Mutual Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
FREE Family Bounce in Partnership with the YMCA of Niagara Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street TBD |
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