WNEM-TV5 Broadcast!
Watch all Snowfest news broadcasts from a life-size 3-D news desk carved in snow!!!
Click here to see official Snowfest news broadcasts!



Michigan's Apple Pie Contest January 27, 2010
Click here to see photos
Click here to see the winners of 2010!

Click here to see the winners of Snow and Ice Sculptures
 

Click here to see the winners of Snow and Ice Sculptures for 2010
Zehnder's Snowfest has been host to one of the top snow sculpting events in North America for the past 19 years. Visitors have enjoyed larger-than-life snow sculptures and beautifully detailed ice carvings each year.

Zehnder's Snowfest 2010 will again dazzle and excite you with snow and ice sculptures created by professional ice and snow carvers from around the world.

Zehnder's Snowfest is also host to the National Collegiate Ice Carving Championship and the High School Snow Sculpting Competition.
In addition, Zehnder's Snowfest will have entertainment for the entire family in the warming tent, a fireworks display, petting zoo and children's activities. Plan now to attend Zehnder's Snowfest 2010!




 


Click here to see a glimpse of Zehnder's Snowfest 2008



Click here to download a printable version of the Schedule of Events for Snowfest 2010
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Wednesday, January 27th
World Class Snow Carving Teams continue to work throughout the day on Double & Single Block Competitions
Sponsored by: Apple Mountain, Bierlein Companies & Michigan CAT

Children's Snow Sculpting begins at 9 a.m.
Sponsored by: Citizen's Bank

State of Michigan Snow Sculpting begins at 6 p.m. in Bavarian Inn Restaurant's parking lot.
Sponsored by: Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn


Zehnder's Snowfest Warming Tent - Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sponsored by: Sutter Home, Miller Lite & Jim Beam

Refreshments, Exhibit Booths & Entertainment
5th Annual Michigan Apple Pie Contest - 1-5 p.m. -
Sponsored by Michigan Apple Committee, Pioneer Sugar & WSGW
Contestant compete to represent Michigan at the National Competition in Florida April 2010.

While judges decide who has the best pie, guests and visitors can enjoy musical entertainment and watch cooking and baking demonstrations and visit with our special vendors for the day.

Click here for Apple Pie Contest Registration Form

<--Wednesday, January 27 Friday, January 29-->

Thursday, January 28th
World Class Snow Carving Teams continue to work throughout the day on Double & Single Block Competitions. Public voting begins.
Sponsored by: Apple Mountain, Bierlein Companies & Michigan CAT

Children's Snow Sculpting Competition begins at 9 a.m.
Sponsored by: Citizen's Bank

High School Snow Sculpting Competition begins at 9 a.m.
Sponsored by: Gilmour Construction & Saginaw News

State of Michigan Snow Sculpting continues throughout the day
Sponsored by: Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn

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


Zehnder's Snowfest Warming Tent - Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sponsored by: Sutter Home, Miller Lite & Jim Beam
Food, refreshments, exhibit booths and entertainment

- Joe FM & Prime Outlets presents Bingo 1 - 3 p.m.
Free to all ages. Win prizes donated by Prime Outlets of Birch Run

- Family Night - Special Christian Music Concert - 7 p.m.
$6.00 admission in advance, $8 at the door, Children 12 & under FREE

Sponsored by: Gordon Food Service & 99.7 Family Life Radio


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

<--Thursday, January 28 Saturday, January 30-->

Friday, January 29th
Professional Ice Exhibition
Spectators will be entertained and amazed as Greg Butanski, Award Winning Certified Master Ice Sculptor and his team create a 60-block masterpiece beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 4 p.m. Marvel at his ice creation which depicts the "Lost City of Atlantis" complete with mermaids, fish, giant clams and Neptune along with several interactive ice carvings.
Sponsored by Pepsi

World Class Snow Carving Teams continue to work throughout the day on Double & Single Block Competitions. Public voting continues.

Sponsored by Apple Mountain, Bierlein Companies & Michigan CAT

State of Michigan Snow Sculpting continues throughout the day. Public voting begins.
Sponsored by Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn

High School Snow Sculpting Competition begins at 9 a.m.

Sponsored by Gilmour Construction & Saginaw News

Zehnder's Snowfest Warming Tent - open 10 a.m. to 12 midnight

Sponsored by Sutter Home, Jim Beam & Miller Lite
Food, refreshments, exhibit booths and entertainment
3 - 4:30 p.m. - 338th Army Band Concert

Country Night (located in the Warming Tent) sponsored by WKCQ, Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort and Saganing Eagles Landing Casino.

4 - 6 p.m. - WKCQ Live Remote
6 p.m. - WKCQ Karaoke Contest Finals
7:30 p.m. - Prizes awarded for Karaoke Contest
Dance to country music by the Steel Wheels Band from 8 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
($5.00 cover charge after 6 p.m. - Children 12 and under FREE)

Children's Play Area open next to Frankenmuth Toy Company
Petting Zoo at the Frankenmuth River Place 4 - 7 p.m. FREE
Free Children's Pony Rides - 4 - 7 p.m. $2.00
Sponsored by Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland

Putt Putt Golf Course from Ice
Everyone is welcome to play our 9-hole putt putt golf course where each hole has a different ice carving challenge to play through. Cost is $3.00. Open 3 - 8 p.m. in Zehnder's Parking Lot behind Rau's Country Store.

Collegiate Ice Carving "Under the Stars" Competition begins between 6 and 7 p.m. at Edwin L. Zehnder Park.
Sponsored by Covenant Health Care & Zehnder's of Frankenmuth

Other Community Activities
4 - 10 p.m. Chicken Bowling and refreshments at the Frankenmuth Chamber


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

<--Friday, January 29 Sunday, January 31-->

Saturday, January 30th

World Class Single & Double Block and State Snow Sculpting concludes at 10 a.m.

World Class Single & Double and State Snow Sculpting Awards - 2 p.m. in the Warming Tent

1-3 p.m. Personalized Ice Blocks carved for children. Located in Ice Tent in Zehnder's parking lot.
Sponsored by Pepsi

Zehnder's Snowfest Warming Tent - 10 a.m. - 12 midnight

Sponsored by Sutter Home, Jim Beam & Miller Lite
Food, refreshments, exhibit booths and entertainment

Oldies Day - Oldies 96 & WIOG Remote

10:30 a.m. - 12 noon - 338th Army Band Concert

1 - 5 p.m. Music by CEYX

Magic and More by Tommy Tropic - 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.

2:00 p.m. - Snow Carving Awards

8 - 12 p.m. music by Dr. Rock
($5.00 cover charge after 6 p.m. - Children 12 and under FREE)

Children's Play Area Open next to Frankenmuth Toy Company
Petting Zoo 11 - 5 p.m. FREE
Children's Pony Rides 12 -6 p.m. $2.00
Sponsored by Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland

Putt Putt Ice Golf Course open 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Cost is $3.00
Located in Zehnder's Parking lot behind Rau's Country Store.

U.S. National Collegiate Ice Carving Competition 3 p.m. in Edwin L. Zehnder's Park
Sponsored by Covenant Health Care & Zehnder's of Frankenmuth

Annual Fireworks Display - 6:45 p.m.
Sponsored by Meijers and Zehnder's Splash Village Hotel & Waterpark

Other Community Activities
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Chicken Bowling & refreshments at the Frankenmuth Chamber
12 noon - 6 p.m. Children's inflatables at Frankenmuth Riverplace


***All scheduled outdoor activities and events may be changed due to weather conditions***
<--Saturday, January 30 Monday, February 1-->

Sunday, January 31st
U.S. National Collegiate Ice Carving Competition 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Located in the Edwin L. Zehnder Park
Sponsored by Covenant Health Care & Zehnder's of Frankenmuth

Zehnder's Snowfest Warming Tent open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sponsored by Sutter Home, Jim Beam & Miller Lite
Food, refreshments, exhibit booths and entertainment

Magic and More by Tommy Tropic 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Music by "The Sauce Cats" 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.

1 - 3 p.m. Children can learn to fuse ice together
Sponsored by Pepsi

Children's Play Area Open

Petting Zoo 12 noon - 5 p.m. FREE
Pony Rides 12 noon - 5 p.m. $2.00

Putt Putt Ice Golf Course open 12 noon - 5 p.m.

Cost is $3.00

All Ice and Snow Sculptures completed for public viewing.


Other Community Activities

12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Chicken Bowling & refreshments at the Frankenmuth Chamber
12 noon - 6 p.m. Children's inflatables at Frankenmuth Riverplace



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

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Monday, February 1st
19th Annual Chef's Hot Food Competition and Tasting
From 6 to 9 pm at $30 per person. Sponsored by ACF Flint/Saginaw Valley

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