February 4, 2012

Winterfest is held in downtown Boyne City on the first Saturday in February. Everything in the family-friendly Winterfest is free. Enjoy fun, outdoor events in a beautiful setting. Northern Michigan winter fun for the whole family! With slightly slushy conditions this year, it has a new name: Slushfest!

SATURDAY

All Day Sidewalk Sales

9am-12pm Ice Sculpture Contest Bring your friends and build one - you might win a prize. All ages.


9am-12pm Best Ice Shanty Contestdisplay your shanty in Sunset Park, since you can't really put it on the lake.

2-5pm Cabin Fever Fly Tying demonstrations at Freshwater Studio, 217 S Lake St.

4-6pm Kid's Games including Frozen Fish Toss, Frozen Turkey Bowling, Broom Ball, and Smoosh Racing, in front of Country Now & Then, 211 Water St.

4-7pm Wine Tasting Stop by the Wine Emporium, 123 Water St, for a complimentary taste of three seasonal offerings, conversation, and snacks.

4:45pm Chili Cook Off Bring one gallon of chili in a crock pot to Country Now & Then, 211 Water St. Tasting starts at 5pm with prizes for Judge's Choice and People's Choice. Call 231-582-2355 to register.

5pm Snowman and Ice Sculpture Contest Winners Announced at 211 Water St. Enter by Feb. 3. Residential and business categories. Call 231-582-6222.

5-6pm Sky Gazing with Bryan Shumaker of the Northern Michigan Astronomy Club (weather permitting).

6pm Scavenger Hunt for teams of up to four people. Call 231-582-2355 to register.

8-11pm Live Music Sean Ryan at Cafe Sante.

SUNDAY
1pm Cross Country Ski Tour at The Hill Nature Preserve on Charlevoix Street for intermediate and advanced skiers. Meet at City Hall parking lot to car pool.

For more things to do Up North, visit Calendar of Events

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• Boyne City's Winterfest Renamed Slushfest
• Ski, Board and Snow Conditions Up North
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• Winter's Ice Brings Out Skates & Sail Boats
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