Original 16 Patch
What is the Original 16 Patch?
The Original 16 Patch is legendary for being “curling’s party place”! Fans are guaranteed a rockin’ good time, highlighted by a nightly lineup of live entertainment, and fuelled by a tasty selection of food and beverages.
You’ll have a number of opportunities to get to know the athletes at Up Close and Personal sessions!
The Original 16 Patch is open to all general public. No ticket required. Minors permitted up to 8 p.m.
Location
The Original 16 Patch is just steps away from the curling action in the attached Fort William Curling Club.
HOURS OF OPERATION
All times local.
| Friday, Feb. 14 | 5 p.m. – 1 a.m. | |
| Saturday, Feb. 15 | 1 p.m. – 1 a.m. | |
| Sunday, Feb. 16 | 11 a.m. – 1 a.m. | |
| Monday, Feb. 17 | 11 a.m. – Midnight | |
| Tuesday, Feb. 18 | 11 a.m. – Midnight | |
| Wednesday, Feb. 19 | 11 a.m. – Midnight | |
| Thursday, Feb. 20 | 11 a.m. – 1 a.m. | |
| Friday, Feb. 21 | 12 p.m. – 1 a.m. | |
| Saturday, Feb. 22 | 12 p.m. – 1 a.m. | |
| Sunday, Feb. 23 | 12 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
Daily Games
Cool Shots
Giant Jenga
Corn Hole
Street Curling
Daily Patch gift card prizes for games plus come back on Championship Sunday for a shot at Grand Prizes
Entertainment and Up Close and Personal Schedule
All times local. Subject to change.
Schedule of Events – PDF
| Date | Time | Entertainment |
| Friday, Feb. 14 | 10 p.m. | Scotties Patch Kickoff Party – Live Music from JB Band |
| Saturday, Feb. 15 | 5:30 p.m. | Up Close and Personal – NB, YT, NS |
| 6:00 p.m. | Live Music – Danny Johnson Duo | |
| 10 p.m. | PATCH Post Game Party – Live Music by Headrush | |
| Sunday, Feb. 16 | 12:30 p.m. | Up Close and Personal – PE, NT |
| 5:30 p.m. | Up Close and Personal – NO, AB-Skrlik, BC | |
| 6:15 p.m. | Entertainment – Asham Stompers | |
| 10 p.m. | PATCH Post Game Party – Live Music by Boom Town | |
| Monday, Feb. 17 – Family Day | 12:30 p.m. | Up Close and Personal – AB-Sturmay, MB-Cameron |
| 1:15 p.m. | Entertainment – Just Me | |
| 5:30 p.m. | Up Close and Personal – ON, NL, QC | |
| 6:15 p.m. | Entertainment – The Thunder Bay Police Pipe Band | |
| 10 p.m. | PATCH Post Game Social – Live Music by V3NOM | |
| Tuesday, Feb. 18 | 5:30 p.m. | Up Close and Personal – CA, SK, NU |
| 10 p.m. | PATCH Post Game Social – Live Music by Workin’ On It | |
| Wednesday, Feb. 19 | 5:30 p.m. | Up Close and Personal – MB-Lawes, MB – Einarson |
| 10 p.m. | PATCH Post Game Social – Live Music by The Selfies | |
| Thursday, Feb. 20 – Country Day | 5:30 p.m. | Live Music by Waylon Melanson |
| 10 p.m. | PATCH Post Game Social – Live Music by Kris Krienke & Strawdawg | |
| Friday, Feb. 21 | 5 p.m. | Live Music by Danny Johnson |
| 10 p.m. | PATCH Post Game Social – Live Music by Undercover | |
| Saturday, Feb. 22 | 4:30 p.m. | Up Close and Personal – Team Hackner and Team Houston |
| 5 p.m. | Live Music by Carlo Cappello | |
| 10 p.m. | PATCH Post Game Party – Live Music by 21 Gun Fun | |
| Sunday, Feb. 23 – Championship Sunday | 5 p.m. | Cool Shots Curling Finals & The Pipes and Drums of Thunder Bay |
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