Original 16 Patch
What is it?
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. |
Entertainment and Up Close and Personal Schedule
All times local. Subject to change.
| Date | Time | Entertainment |
| Friday, Feb. 14 | 10 p.m. | Scotties Patch Kickoff Party – Live Music from JB Band |
| Saturday, Feb. 15 | 4:30 p.m. | Up Close and Personal – 3 Teams TBA |
| 5:30 p.m. | Local Entertainment | |
| 10 p.m. | PATCH Post Game Party – Live Music by Headrush | |
| Sunday, Feb. 16 | 12:30 p.m. | Up Close and Personal – 2 Teams TBA |
| 5:30 p.m. | Up Close and Personal – Team NO + 2 Teams TBA | |
| 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 – Team MB Lawes + 1 Team TBA |
| 1:15 p.m. | Entertainment – Just Me | |
| 5:30 p.m. | Up Close and Personal – 3 Teams TBA | |
| 6:15 p.m. | Entertainment – Thunder Bay Pipe Band | |
| 10 p.m. | PATCH Post Game Social – Live Music by V3NOM | |
| Tuesday, Feb. 18 | 5:30 p.m. | Up Close and Personal – Team CA + 2 Teams TBA |
| 10 p.m. | PATCH Post Game Social – Live Music by Workin’ On It | |
| Wednesday, Feb. 19 | 5:30 p.m. | Up Close and Personal – Team MB Carey & Team MB Einerson |
| 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 Strawdog | |
| 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 | 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 Curling Final & The Pipes and Drums of Thunder Bay |
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
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