Winterfest is a full weekend of winter fun in Grand Haven, Michigan during the last week of January. The snow is upon us, and with Michigan’s winters being long and cold, this is a perfect time to get out and be active. There are plenty of activities to keep everyone warm and having a great time.

Schedule:

Thursday, January 26, 2023   

4:00pm – 8:00pm: Glow Bowl - Mulligan’s Hollow

The kick-off event of Winterfest! If it glows, flashes, or lights up, slap it on and glow it up! Battery LED lights look amazing with the hill.

Friday, January 27, 2023   

5:00pm – 8:00pm: Cardboard Sled Build - White Pines Middle School

If you waited until the last minute to build a sled, no worries. Or maybe you need to put the finishing touches on your mostly-done sled. Bring it and work on it. Either way, this is the event for you. Kids of all ages welcome. Cardboard and building supplies provided. We’ll even transport the sled to the hill the next morning for those of you without trucks or trailers. Come get your corrugated paper product race machine ready to fly!

Bring stickers, printouts, and decorations for your sled.  No Paint.

Saturday, January 28, 2023       

9:30am - 11:00am: Family Dog Pull - Mulligan’s Hollow

Gear up for the most fun that you can have with a saucer sled and a four-legged friend during the Family Dog Pull.

Children and dogs of all ages are welcome. Bring a sled and your best friend and maybe a treat or two to help convince them to run!

Registration:9:00AM

11:00am: Cardboard Sled Race - Mulligan’s Hollow

Build a Cardboard Sled and race it down the snowy hill at Mulligan’s Hollow. Sleds must pass inspection to participate. Compete in contests for best designs and the most team spirit, and have some fun!

Get creative and have some fun! Safety and fun are our objectives.Competition is secondary. Grab the rules and entry form below. Follow them. Then put together a great looking sled with a team of friends, family, or co-workers and come out and have a great time.

Registration: 10:00am
Sled Judging: 10:30am

12:00pm: Euchre Tournament - Elk’s Lodge

Space is limited. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Pre-register by calling the Elk’s Club at (616) 842-0970. The Elks is a non-smoking facility. Registration 10:45am

12:00pm – 3:00pm: Kids Day - Tri-Cities YMCA

Balloons, face painting, bounce house, and more…

This is the place for kids! Creative projects, balloons, face painting, bounce house, snow angels, and more! Food available from various vendors. Bring the family inside and warm up with a variety of activities. Walk over from the Cardboard Sled Race or catch the shuttle from downtown. There’s plenty of parking available in the afternoon too.

1:00pm: Snow Angel Contest - Tri-Cities YMCA

Come make a snow angel along Y Drive. Come by after the Cardboard Sled Race or pop out from inside at Kids’ Day and create a colorful snow angel. We provide the decorating materials.

No need to register ahead of time, just show up and make pretty angels in the snow. All ages welcome! No Snow? No Problem.  We’ll use chalk and make sidewalk angels instead.

3:00pm – 10:00pm: Bonfire Bash - Harborfront Parking Lot

It’s the middle of winter in Grand Haven… let’s roast hot dogs and marshmallows over a bonfire, have an ice cream eating contest, and run around town in our pajamas.
Sounds Perfect!

Enjoy craft beers, ciders, music, and more around a dozen fire pits right downtown. Fun for kids of all ages. Free hotdogs, marshmallows, and hot chocolate while they last.

3:30pm – 9:30pm: Freeze 4 All Snow Volleyball - Harborfront Parking Lot

It’s like summer beach volleyball in the sand.
Except without the beach… or the summer… or the sand…
But who needs those?!?!

We’re playing volleyball. In the middle of winter. In the snow. In a parking lot.  And yeah, it’s going to be awesome!

We’re hauling in dump truck loads of snow into the Harborfront Parking Lot. Grooming the courts. And setting you loose.

Family Friendly and Adult Divisions: Check-in at 3:00

It’s a 4 on 4. (get it? Freeze “4” All… we’re so clever )
It’s Co-ed. (because that’s more fun)
$40 registration

You can register here

6:00pm: Sleepwalker Run - Harborfront Parking Lot

We’re running through town in our pajamas! Fun and prizes for an exciting run around downtown from the Bonfire Bash and back.

The Sleepwalker .62

Join us for the free, fun, family run up the snow-melted sidewalks and back. No registration required. Just show up in your pajamas and have some fun!

Sunday, January 29, 2023

1:00pm – 3:00pm: Ski & Snowboard Competition - Mulligan’s Hollow

Come catch some air and show your mad skills. This judged event is open to all ages. Free entry with lift ticket. Get more info at mulliganshollow.com the Facebook event.

Date: Thursday, January 26, 2023 - Sunday, January 29, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Grand Haven, MI 49417

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