Musket Transport successfully hosted its first-ever Winter Festival on December 12th at its Southdown facility, transforming its traditional holiday luncheon into an innovative outdoor celebration that brought together drivers, vendors, and industry partners.
The festival featured custom-designed spaces including container murals, a specially crafted container café, and a welded fire pit, all created by talented Musket employees. Despite challenging weather conditions of -18 degrees Celsius, the event attracted over 100 attendees who enjoyed BBQ, hot drinks, and heated outdoor seating.
"The level of care that went into the winter festival did not go unnoticed," said Max Archer, Outreach Coordinator at Goodwill. "The team at Musket welcomed us with a friendly handshake and a warm drink, and took care of us the entire time we were there. The custom artwork and decorations stoked a festive spirit and the food was hot and hearty."
The festival represented a significant shift from Musket's traditional holiday celebrations, while maintaining the company's commitment to sustainability and community engagement. The event showcased creative repurposing of shipping containers and environmentally conscious artistic approaches, aligning with the company's ESG goals.
Karen B, a Musket driver, expressed her appreciation: "I honestly cannot thank you or your amazing team for everything you all did to make this event a success. I can hand on my heart say that being with you has been a thoroughly enjoyable day."
The event was made possible through sponsorships from key industry partners, including Titan Truck & Trailer Repairs, FGI Fort Garry Industries, and several other prominent vendors. These contributions not only covered event costs but also enabled donations to charitable partners including the Salvation Army, Goodwill Amity, and United Way Halton & Hamilton.
Following the success of this inaugural event, Musket Transportation has announced plans to make the Winter Festival an annual tradition, with improvements already being planned for 2025.
Read more about Musket Transportation's Winter Festival on Today's Trucking.