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Snowfest 2009 Schedule of Events

Wednesday, January 21st

International Snow Carving - Teams Continue to Work Throughout the Day
Located in Zehnder’s Parking Lot

Children's Snow Sculpting - Begins at 9 am
Located at Frankenmuth River Place

U.S. Snow Sculpting Competition - Teams Continue to work throughout the Day
Located in Zehnder’s Parking Lot

Zehnder’s Snowfest Warming Tent - Open 11 am - 6 pm
Food, Refreshments, Exhibit Booths
Located Behind Zehnder’s Restaurant

4th Annual Michigan Apple Pie Contest - Sponsored By Michigan Apple Committee, Pioneer Sugar & WSGW - 1 pm to 5 pm
While judges decide who has the best pie, guests and visitors can enjoy musical entertainment and watch cooking and baking demonstrations.Contestants are to represent Michigan at the National Competition in Florida April 2008.

State of Michigan Snow Sculpting - Begins at 6 pm
Located at Bavarian Inn Restaurant’s Parking Lot

***All scheduled outdoor activities and events may be changed due to weather conditions.


Thursday, January 22nd

International Snow Carving Teams - Continue to work throughout the day.
(Public Voting Begins)

Children's Snow Sculpting - Begins at 9 am

High School Snow Sculpting Competition - Begins 9 am
Located at the Frankenmuth Riverplace

U.S. Snow Sculpting Competition - Teams Continue to work throughout the day.

State of Michigan Snow Sculpting - Continues throughout the day.

Zehnder’s Snowfest Warming Tent - Open 10 am to 10 pm
Food, Refreshments, Exhibit Booths and Entertainment

* Family Night - Special Christian Music Concert - 7 pm
$6.00 Admission at the Door, Children 12 and under Free

Dueling Piano Luncheon - 12 noon
Enjoy a chicken luncheon in Zehnder's Restaurant and then be entertained by the Dueling Pianos in Zehnder's Warming Tent. Tickets are $30. Call 800-863-7999, ext. 450 for reservations.

***All scheduled outdoor activities and events may be changed due to weather conditions.

Friday, January 23rd

Battle of the Champions Professional Ice Carving Competition 9 am to 4 pm
Two-person teams compete in an 8-block compeitition.
Located at Edwin L. Zehnder Park

Collegiate Ice Carving “Under the Stars” Competition - Begins between 6:30 pm & 7 pm
Located in Zehnder’s Parking Lot behind Rau’s Country Store.

International Snow Carving Teams - Continue to work throughout the day.

U.S. Snow Sculpting Competition - Teams Continue to Work Throughout the Day

State of Michigan Snow Sculpting - Continues throughout the day.

High School Snow Sculpting Competition - Begins at 9 am.

Zehnder’s Snowfest Warming Tent - Open 10 am to 12 midnight
Food, Refreshments, Exhibit Booths and Entertainment

* Country Night (Located in the Warming Tent) 5 pm to 8 pm- WKCQ Live Remote
6:00 p.m. WKCQ Lip-Sync Contest Finals
Steel Wheels Band from 8 pm to 12 midnight
$5.00 Cover charge after 6 pm - Children 12 and Under Free
Sponsored By: WKCQ 98FM

Children’s Play Area Open from 3 pm to 8 pm

***All scheduled outdoor activities and events may be changed due to weather conditions.

Saturday, January 24th

U.S. National Collegiate Ice Carving Competition - 3 pm
Located in Zehnder's Parking Lot behind Rau's Country Store

International, U.S. and State Snow Sculpting - Concludes at 10 am

International, U.S. and State Snow Sculpting Awards – 2 p.m. in Warming Tent

Zehnder’s Snowfest Warming Tent - 10 am - 12 midnight
Food, Refreshments, Exhibit Booths and Entertainment
Oldies Day - Oldies 96 Remote All day
$5.00 Cover Charge after 6 p.m. - Children 12 and under Free

Children’s Play Area Open from 11 am to 8 pm

Annual Fireworks Display - 6:45 pm

***All scheduled outdoor activities and events may be changed due to weather conditions.

Sunday, January 25th

U.S. National Collegiate Ice Carving Competition - 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Located in the Edwin L. Zehnder Park

Zehnder’s Snowfest Warming Tent - Open 10 am to 6 pm
Food, Refreshments, Exhibit booths and Entertainment

Children’s Play Area and Petting Zoo - Open 11 am - 5 pm

Snowfest Raffle Drawing - 2 pm - Zehnder's Warming Tent

All Ice and Snow Sculptures Completed for Public Viewing

***All scheduled outdoor activities and events may be changed due to weather conditions.