Zehnder’s
Snowfest

Zehnder’s Snowfest has been host to one of the top snow and ice sculpting events in North America for the past 34 years. Visitors have enjoyed larger-than-life snow sculptures and beautifully detailed ice carvings each year. In addition, Zehnder’s Snowfest will have entertainment for the entire family, fireworks, petting zoo and children’s activities. Plan now to attend Zehnder’s Snowfest 2026!

Zehnder’s Snowfest
January 28-February 1, 2026

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Celebrating 34 Years
of Winter Fun
for the Whole Family

Zehnder’s Snowfest Features:

• World Class Double and Single Block Snow Sculpting Championships
• State of Michigan Snow Sculpting Competition
• High School Snow Sculpting Competition
• Multi-Block Ice Carving Exhibition
• Collegiate Alumni Ice Carving Challenge
• ABC Baking Contest
• Saturday Night Fireworks Display

LIKE TO TAKE PICTURES?

Enter the annual Snowfest Impressions contest below for a chance to win great Zehnder’s prizes including:

• A Zehnder’s Splash Village Eat and Sleep Package
• An Eat and Play Package at The Fortress
• Dinner for two at Zehnder’s Restaurant

Larger-than-Life
Snow & Ice Festival

Zehnder’s Snowfest 2026 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 Alumni Collegiate Ice Carving Challenge and the State of Michigan 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 2026!

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Zehnder’s
Upcoming Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

Join us for the Best New Year’s Eve Celebration in Michigan

December 31-January 2, 2026 | Join us for a magical New Year’s Eve celebration at Zehnder’s Splash Village Hotel and Waterpark and enjoy a deluxe overnight accommodations including: