Come celebrate winter in Mackinaw City during this year's Winterfest. Enjoy amateur snow carving, outhouse races, sleigh rides, poker walk, chili cook-off, indoor ice skating, euchre tournament, and many more fun winter activities including games for kids, tweens and adults.

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

More Northern Michigan Winter Info...

Uniquely Mackinaw City...

For more activities & attractions, check out these additional links for Things to Do in Northern Michigan:

Harbor Springs, Michigan -- Harbor Springs is the place to try new things! Rent a bike or a kayak, go snow tubing, attend a concert or an art fair, or play a round of golf with friends.
Petoskey -- There's so much to do in Petoskey from the Bear River Valley Recreation Area, to Petoskey State Park, to biking, golfing, hiking, and more.
Charlevoix, Michigan -- Visiting Charlevoix in Northern Michigan is a fun-filled vacation with great beaches, boating, skiing, fishing and year 'round family fun.
Things to Do in Boyne City, Michigan -- Nothing is quite like Boyne City in Northern Michigan with camping, boating, skiing, year 'round outdoor activities, and of course, the morel mushroom!
Lots of Activities in Mackinaw City, Michigan -- Explore Mackinaw City in Northern Michigan for history, the International Dark Sky Park, and outdoor activities.
Mackinac Island -- Take a step back in time and find lots of things to do when you visit Mackinac Island by horseback or bike--no cars allowed!
Northern Michigan Activities & Things to Do -- Northern Michigan offers many fun things to do for the entire family whatever the season, whatever the reason!

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