Starting on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, snow carvers and ice carvers from area high schools, the State of Michigan and all over the world competed to transform single and double blocks of snow and ice into dazzling works of art. The top teams of Zehnder’s...
By Al Zehnder, CEO of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth I’m not much of a cold weather person. It seems as I get older, I get colder! And while February is a cold month, at least it’s the shortest month of the year. February may be the breeding ground for...
We Want to See Your Snowfest Photos Did you take pictures during Snowfest? Enter the annual Snowfest Photo Impressions contest by uploading your favorite Snowfest photo in the form below by February 13, 2026 for a chance to win. Five finalists will be selected by the...
Chocolate lovers had plenty to cheer about at this year’s All Things Chocolate Recipe Baking Contest, the sweet kickoff to Zehnder’s Snowfest 2025. Amateur bakers put their skills to the test in three delicious categories—brownies, cakes, and cookies—all featuring...
Each year, an outstanding culinarian is honored as the “Chef of the Year” at the Annual Awards Banquet of the ACF Flint Saginaw Valley Chapter. The awardee has demonstrated the highest standard of culinary skills, advanced the cuisine of our region and has given back...
Over the years, many of our guests tell us, “I remember our family trips to Zehnder’s as children”, or “We had our first date at Zehnder’s.” Life’s special moments are often the ones that create the fondest memories. With the holidays being a popular time for couples...