Mackinaw City's Winterfest Celebration
January 23, 2021

FRIDAY
3-5pm MCAAC Art Exhibit, Mackinaw Clothing
SATURDAY
8am-2pm Ice Fishing Tournament, Paradise Lake
10am-2pm Escape Room, Mackinaw Area Public Library
10am-2pm Escape Room, Library
10am-1:15pm Poker Walk, BC Pizza
10am-5pm MCAAC Art Exhibit, Mackinaw Clothing
11am-1pm Chili Cook Off, Mama Mia's Pizza
12-2pm Kids Games, Marina Lawn
11:30am-2pm Sleigh and Wagon Rides, Marshall's Fudge
2pm Pepsi International Outhouse Races, Shepler's Parking Lot
The activities take place in and around Mackinaw City and are within site of the Mackinac Bridge. A highlight Saturday at 2pm on the Shepler's Lot, located on Huron Avenue and Central Avenue: Outhouse races. This novelty event starts with the parade of outhouses which proves to be colorful and entertaining. Prizes vary, but "Best of Show" will be awarded to the best outhouse design, décor and team theme.
The Chili Cook Off competition at Mama Mia's Pizzeria is from 11am-1pm on Saturday. Come early, taste and vote for your favorite recipe. Tasting and people's choice awards require a Winterfest Button. Rules and entry forms are available from the Chamber of Commerce.
Snow sculpting takes place all weekend on the Marina Lawn.
For more information:
Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce
300 D East Central
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
231-436-5574
www.mackinawchamber.com
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