Schedule of Events December 14- January 18, 2011, Accepting Entries for the Winterfest Photography Contest
Entries are accepted until 5:00 PM 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, the Chamber of Commerce, or online at winterfestonline.org.


January 8- January 22 Accepting Entries for the Winterfest Poster Contest
Entries are accepted at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum Akeley Building, 200 Washington Ave., Grand Haven. A list of rules is available at the Chamber of Commerce (616) 842-4499 or online at winterfestonline.org.

January 27- 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, or visit mulliganshollow.com

January 28 - Friday

Ice Sculpting at Jack’s & Old Boy’s Brewhouse Watch culinary staff convert ice into art. Sculpting under the lights from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Call Jack’s at the Holiday Inn for more information and reservations, (616) 846-1370, or Old Boy’s Brewhouse at (616) 850-9950 visit winterfestonline.org or call (616) 842-4499.

Art Reception 6:30 - 8:00 PM. The Tri-Cities Historical Museum Akeley Building, 200 Washington Ave. Celebrate West Michigan talent and view works of the 2009 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 information.

Intergalactic Human Sled Race 8:00 PM - On Washington Ave. 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. Also gets you into the Winterfest Luau. Tickets available at many locations. Go to winterfestonline.org or call (616) 842-4499 for more information. See back panel for Winterfest Music Pass weekend locations.

January 29 - Saturday

Family Dog Pull 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Sponsored by the City Farmer, at Mulligan’s Hollow. Registration at 9:00 AM. Races begin at 9:30 AM. Call (616) 842-0360 for information 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 call (616) 842-4499.

Euchre Tournament 10:45 AM sign-in begins - Team play begins promptly at 12:00 PM. $10 per team. Smoking and non-smoking sections available. Food and drinks available for purchase. Pre-register by calling the Elk’s Club at (616) 842-0970.

Ice Sculpting at Jack’s & Old Boy’s Brewhouse Watch culinary staff convert ice into art. First session from
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, and sculpting under the lights from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Call Jack’s at the Holiday Inn for more information and reservations (616) 846-1370, or Old Boy’s Brewhouse at (616) 850-9950.

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 Ave.

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 the Community Center. Sponsored by the Tri-Cities Kiwanis. For more information call (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 3:00 PM. Sponsored by Rochester’s Reef Pet Store. Call (616) 846-9592 for more information.

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. Prizes. Free entry with lift ticket. Sponsored by Buffalo Bob’s. For more information contact Mulligan’s Hollow Ski Bowl at (616) 842-0634 or on the web at mulliganshollow.com 

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. Go to winterfestonline.org or call (616) 842-4499. See back panel for more Winterfest Music Pass information.

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 30 - Sunday

Snow Angel Contest 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM in Central Park on Washington between 4th St. and 5th St. Registration 2:30 PM. Timed event begins at 3:00 PM. Create a snow angel in Central Park and win prizes. Supplies provided. Get the Forms.

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 Ave. Photography will be displayed until mid-February for public viewing.

We would like to thank everyone who helps support all of the Winterfest events through donations and as volunteers.

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.

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.

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.

Winterfest Luau
That’s right! We’re having a luau in the middle of winter. We’ll have prizes for the best dressed. So, put on those Hawaiian shirts and bust out the Parrot Head paraphernalia. Conga lines, palm trees, tropical beverages, and the shenanigans of Sons of Beaches. No matter how cold it gets outside, it’ll be hot inside.

Get in using your Winterfest Music Pass.
Coat Check Available.

January 29th - Saturday

Winterfest Luau Extravaganza Sons of Beaches
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Luau Tent flaps open at 7:00 PM
Municipal Marina Parking Lot
Harbor and Washington

*** No one under the age of 21 admitted; you must provide proof of age. ***

MUSIC PASS REQUIRED TO ENTER. PASSES SOLD AT THE DOOR. Full Weekend Music Passes are $10.
The ticket is good for admission (no cover charge) for both Friday and Saturday night. There are also great Winterfest Music Pass drink specials. Just show them your pass.

We would like to thank everyone who helps support all of the Winterfest events through donations and as volunteers.

Winterfest Music Pass Tickets are on sale now at these Tri-Cities locations:
The Kirby House - 2 Washington
Earth’s Edge - 510 Miller
Jack’s / Holiday Inn - 940 W. Savidge
The Rosebud - 100 Washington
Theatre Bar/The Grand - 24 Washington
Old Boy’s Brewhouse - 971 W. Savidge
Pavilion Wharf Deli and Grill - 18 Washington Ave.