Winterfest 2008
Schedule of Events
Now - JANUARY 14
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. For more information, call Nancy at (616) 842-0700.
Now - JANUARY 23
Accepting Entries for the Winterfest Poster Contest
Poster Contest entries will be accepted at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum through 5pm Wednesday, January 23rd.
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
JANUARY 24 - 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.
JANUARY 25 - FRIDAY
Ice Sculpting
Spring Lake Holiday Inn & Jack's - Watch Jack's culinary staff convert ice into art. This year with even more ice and more sculptures. Sculpting under the lights begins at 6:30 PM. 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.
Human Dog 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 more information (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. (616) 842-4499 for more info.
JANUARY 26 - 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 (616) 842-4499.
Euchre Tournament
10:45 AM - Team play begins at 12:00 PM. $10 per team. 50 team limit. 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 at 11:00 AM, and sculpting under the lights begins at 6:30 PM. 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. Slopestyle and Giant Slalom. Open to all ages. Free Competition. Prizes. Reduced rate lift ticket. Sponsored by Buffalo Bob’s. For more info visit winterfestonline.org 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. Tickets available at many locations. (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. For more details call
(616) 842-4499.
JANUARY 27 - SUNDAY
Polar Ice Cap Golf Tournament ((Cancelled))
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - U.S.G.A. Winter Rules Child, Individual, & Teams, 9 or 18 holes. At Petty’s Bayou, Spring Lake. (registration fee) (616) 842-4910. Pre-register at www.grandhavenjaycees.org.
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.
