Schedule of Events
JANUARY 2 - JANUARY 16
Accepting Entries for the Winterfest Photography Contest
Entries are accepted at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum Akeley Building, 200 Washington St., Grand Haven. Sponsored by the Tri-Cities Historical Museum. Entry forms can be picked up at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum Akeley Building and the Chamber of Commerce or at ww.winterfestonline.org. For more information, call Nancy at (616) 842-0700.
JANUARY 2 - JANUARY 21
Accepting Entries for the Winterfest Poster Contest
Entries are accepted at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum Akeley Building, 200 Washington St., Grand Haven. Sponsored by Kendall College of Art and Design. A list of rules is available at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum’s Akeley Building (616) 842-0700, the Chamber of Commerce (616) 842-4499 or at www.winterfestonline.org.
JANUARY 22 - THURSDAY
Dollar Family Ski and Board
4:00 - 8:00 PM. Mulligan’s Hollow. $1 Lift Ticket (weather permitting) Call the Mulligan’s Hollow Ski Bowl (616) 842-0634. mulliganshollow.com
JANUARY 23 - FRIDAY
Ice Sculpting
Spring Lake Holiday Inn & Jack's - Watch Jack's culinary staff convert ice into art. Sculpting under the lights from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Call Jack's at the Holiday Inn for more information and reservations, (616) 846-1370.
Art Reception
6:30 - 8:00 PM. The Tri-Cities Historical Museum Akeley Building, 200 Washington St. Celebrate West Michigan talent and view works of the 2008 Winterfest Photography and Poster Contest participants. Award winners will be announced. All are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served. Call (616) 842-0700 for more info.
Intergalactic Human Sled Race
8:00 PM - On Washington Ave. between Harbor and 1st. Registration at 7:00 PM. Races begin at 8:00 PM. Sleds Provided. Free Entry. Prizes. Teams of 6 - 4 Pullers, 1 Musher, and 1 Rider. For entry form, rules and more information, visit winterfestonline.org or call (616) 842-4499.
Music Pass
All night. One ticket gets you into the local bars for music, fun, and drink specials on both Fri. and Sat. Tickets available at many locations. winterfestonline.com or (616) 842-4499 for more info.
JANUARY 24 - SATURDAY
Family Dog Pull
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Sponsored by the City Farmer, at Mulligan’s Hollow. Registration at 9:00 AM. Race begins at 9:30 AM (616) 842-0360 for info and list of rules.
Cardboard Sled Race
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - At Mulligan’s Hollow. Registration 10:00 AM. Sled judging at 10:30 AM. Races begin at 11:00 AM. All entrants must wear protective head gear. Sponsored by Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt. For more information, visit winterfestonline.org or (616) 842-4499.
Euchre Tournament
10:45 AM - Team play begins at 12:00 PM. $10 per team. Smoking and Non-smoking areas available. Pre-register by calling the Elk’s Club at (616) 842-0970.
Ice Sculpting
Spring Lake Holiday Inn & Jack's - Watch Jack's culinary staff convert ice into art. First session from 11:00am – 12:00pm, and sculpting under the lights from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Call Jack's at the Holiday Inn for more information and reservations (616) 846-1370.
Photography and Poster Display
12:30 PM - 5:00 PM - All photography and poster contest entries will be on display at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum’s Akeley Building, 200 Washington St., Grand Haven.
Children’s Creation Centers
2:00 - 5:00 PM - Doors open at 2:00 PM. Creative projects, balloons, face painting, gerbil races (see below) and more! Children’s entertainment includes theatre and music at Community Center. Sponsored by the Tri-Cities Kiwanis. For more information (616) 842-4499.
Race of Kings: Hamster/Gerbil Race
2:00 PM - At the Community Center. Bring your pet & gerbil ball! Registration begins at 2:00 PM. Must be signed up and ready to race at 3:30 PM. Sponsored by the Rochester’s Reef Pet Store. (616) 846-9592 for more info.
Snowboard and Ski Competition
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at the Mulligan’s Hollow Ski Bowl. Slope style and Giant Slalom. Open to all ages. Free Competition. Prizes. Lift ticket required at reduced price.Sponsored by Buffalo Bob’s. For more info visit mulliganshollow.com or contact the Mulligan's Hollow Ski Bowl at 842-0634.
Music Pass
All night. One ticket gets you into the local bars for music, fun, and drink specials on both Fri. and Sat. Also gets you into the Winterfest Luau. Passes available at many locations. www.winterfestonline.org or (616) 842-4499 for more info.
Luau Extravaganza
7:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Admission) The doors open at 7:00 PM, enjoy the tropical music from 8:00 PM - Midnight. You must be 21 years of age to attend.
JANUARY 25 - SUNDAY
Snow Angel Contest
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM in Central Park on Washington between 4th St. and 5th St. Create a snow angel in Central Park and win prizes. Supplies provided. Visit winterfestonline.org for rules, entry form, and more info.
Photography and Poster Display
12:30 PM - 5:00 PM - All photography and poster contest entries will be on display at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum’s Akeley Building, 200 Washington St.
We would like to thank everyone who helps support all of the Winterfest events through donations and as volunteers.