Winterfest 2010

WINTERFEST IS ALMOST HERE….Get your BADGE at the Chamber Office … The fun begins Friday, February 19, at Cross Country Ski Headquarters with illuminated skiing from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. and dinner specials at Timbers on the Cut River with entertainment by Exit 239 from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Our new Box Hockey will be out on the deck – come check it out.

Saturday, February 20, kicks off with a Pancake breakfast at Timbers from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m., the Fishing Derby begins at 9:00 a.m. ending at 3:00 p.m. at the North State Park Boat Launch. The Crazy Cardboard Classic at Pioneer Hill, from 10:30 a.m.- noon is always a must attend event! The Annual Chili Cook-off will be held at the Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center from11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., who will get the trophy this year? The Broomball competition starts at 1:00 p.m., Kid’s Karnival Games from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m., Hot dog and hot chocolate lunch, box hockey, and more, all at the Higgins Lake North State Park.

Another new event this year will be a Snowmobile Radar Run from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Classes will be Stock, up to 440; Stock, up to 699; Stock “Big Bore”; and modified. There will be a $10 registration fee. DOT Full face helmets, valid trail permit and registrations are required for participation.

All event participants must wear a $5 WinterFest 2010 Badge (children 5 and under are free – accompanied by an adult with a badge. Badges are available at the Chamber office, and will be sold at all event sites.