OXFORD – Promote Oxford Now presents the 1st annual Sled Fest 2024 from 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday, February 3, at the Oxford High School football field located at 50 South Washington Avenue.

Promote Oxford Now Event Leader Jessica Henninge said, "We'll be hosting a homemade sled competition so get the family, or friends together and build your own sled from cardboard."

"We'll sled into the darkness and finish with fireworks, how cool? So don't forget your sleds," she said.

She said prizes will be given out for fastest, most creative, and furthest sled and only corrugated cardboard homemade sleds will be allowed in the competition. No sharp points or metal can be used.

She said you can use tape, glue, zip ties, and glitter to construct your sled and all racers must wear a helmet. Check in is at 3:15 with sled race start time at 4 p.m.

Concessions, hot cocoa, sledding, sled competition, snowman making, and fireworks at dark will provide outdoor fun and activities for all.

"In case of hazardous weather, a future snow date is scheduled for March 2nd," she added.

Henninge gave a huge shout out to the Stadium in Oxford and Nina's in Norwich for their support of our community.

Nina's invites you to enjoy "Giveback Night" from 4 p.m. to close tonight, January 22nd located at 32 South Broad Street in Norwich, with 20% off dinner purchase going toward supporting the sled fest. The coupon for discount can be found on Nina's Facebook page and must be presented to your server or at checkout.

"Giveback Night" continues on Wednesday, January 24, from 4 p.m. to close at The Stadium Sports Bar and Grill, located at 1 Main street in Oxford, with 20% off dinner purchase to support Oxford Sled Fest 24. The coupon for discount can be found on The Stadium's Facebook page and must be presented to your server or on check out.

Henninge gave a huge shout out to the Stadium in Oxford and Nina's in Norwich for their support of our community and thanked Oxford Academy, American Fireworks, and all donors making this event happen.