By Chris Catanzaro:
 
Buffalo Powder Keg Festival has brought back some favorite sports and games from last year's festival and we are looking to add a few more niche items to the festival. The always exciting Broomball (street version) Tournament will headline the games with an expanded field of teams and a choice for competitive or social play.  Also making its way back to the festival is the always contentious rivalry of our city guardians, which will take form in the 2nd Annual Buffalo Police vs. Fire games.  The Police won by a narrow margin last year, but the Fire crew claim some requirements were not met. Stay tuned for that ongoing "friendly" exchange!  Both of those events will take place in the spacious parking grounds behind Coca Cola Field.  
 
There will be a Kan Jam Tournament in the concourse of Coca Cola Field, Snow Tennis Tournament behind Coca Cola Field, Rescue Sled Races along Seneca St., as well as snowshoeing and cross country skiing at a designated site on the outskirts of the festival.  This alone provides plenty of options for sports enthusiasts from all walks of life.
 
There are rumblings about a coed, touch football tournament, which may take place at a site nearby.  The festival is also looking for a dedicated soul to take on the task of coordinating an Outdoor Strongman Competition.  Any interested parties for this competition or with other wily sporting and activity ideas can send an e-mail to chriscatz6@hotmail.com.  All others that dare to bare their flare at the festival can check out the website, www.powderkegfestival.com.  Hope to see you all downtown on February 12 -13, 2011 for Buffalo's 2nd Rendition of Powder Keg Festival.