Winterfest, home to the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competion, brings teams from across the country to compete in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Each team of three sculptors has three days to create works of art out of 9-foot-tall columns of snow. Held lakeside in Downtown Lake Geneva, this event is the only national competition of its kind and is free to the public.
But it doesn’t end with the sculptures. Winterfest has grown into 10 days of events and activities that are not only fun, but also give back to the community — another great reason to get out and enjoy your favorite winter activities at Winterfest 2016.
When you participate in the following events, you’ll get the added benefit of knowing that you have given back to the Lake Geneva community. Be sure to check out all of the businesses that make Winterfest possible through their sponsorship and support.
Bingo Night
Date: Feb. 8, 6-9 p.m.
Location: Harbor Shores
This time-honored game of chance provides you with the opportunity to yell “BINGO” at the top of your lungs while giving back, with all proceeds from the event benefitting the local Lion’s Club.
Frosty’s Beach Bonfire
Date: Feb. 9, 4-8 p.m.
Location: Riviera Beach
Building snowmen isn’t just for kids! Moms and dads can join their kids in this fun family snowman-building event where everyone will get to sample Oakfire’s panzerottis and Simple’s hot cocoa as they catch up around the bonfire. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Lake Geneva Fire Department.
Soup-er Magical Evening
Date: Feb. 10, 5-7:30 p.m.
Location: Harbor Shores
After the first few sips of your soup you’ll be thinking, “How can it get better than this?” But then the real magic … show starts. Children of all ages will love sampling soups from area restaurants, watching the magic unfold at 5:30 p.m., and then joining in the interactive music game show at 6:30 p.m. That inner warmth you feel won’t just be the soup. You’ll take comfort knowing all proceeds from the event benefit Lake Geneva’s local food pantry.
Napoletana Pizza Making
Date: Feb. 11, half-hour sessions running 6-7:30 p.m.
Location: Oakfire
Bring a canned good to donate to Lake Geneva’s local food pantry and learn how to make classic Napoletana margarita pizza. Up your pizza-making game and know that someone in need is being helped by your donation.
Winterfest is made possible due to the support of the City of Lake Geneva and all of the businesses that sponsor this 10-day event. See this year’s generous sponsors. For complete details on all Winterfest activities, visit LakeGenevaEvents.com
