Grand Haven Winterfest 2009
Grand Haven Winterfest is quickly approaching. The Grand Haven Winterfest 2009 is scheduled for Thursday January 22, 2009 thru Sunday January 25, 2009. Accepting Entries for the Winterfest Photography Contest and the Winterfest Poster Contest currently.
The Grand Haven Winterfest Schedule is as follows:
Thursday Events
*Dollar Family Ski and Board :
JANUARY 22 – THURSDAY –
4:00 – 8:00 PM. Mulligan’s Hollow. $1 Lift Ticket (weather permitting)
Friday Events
*Ice Sculpting
JANUARY 23 – FRIDAY
Spring Lake Holiday Inn & Jack’s – Watch Jack’s culinary staff convert ice into art. Sculpting under the lights from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Call Jack’s at the Holiday Inn for more information and reservations, (616) 846-1370.
*Art Reception
JANUARY 23 – FRIDAY
The Tri-Cities Historical Museum Akeley Building, 200 Washington St. Celebrate West Michigan talent and view works of the 2008 Winterfest Photography and Poster Contest participants. Award winners will be announced. All are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served. Call (616) 842-0700 for more info.
*Intergalactic Human Sled Race
JANUARY 23 – FRIDAY
8:00 PM – On Washington Ave. between Harbor and 1st. Registration at 7:00 PM. Races begin at 8:00 PM. Sleds Provided. Free Entry. Prizes. Teams of 6 – 4 Pullers, 1 Musher, and 1 Rider. For entry form, rules and more information, visit winterfestonline.org. This was a huge success last year.
*Music Pass
JANUARY 23 – FRIDAY
All night. One ticket gets you into the local bars for music, fun, and drink specials on both Fri. and Sat. Tickets available at many locations. winterfestonline.com
Saturday Events
*Family Dog Pull 
JANUARY 24 – SATURDAY
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Sponsored by the City Farmer, at Mulligan’s Hollow. Registration at 9:00 AM. Race begins at 9:30 AM (616) 842-0360 for info and list of rules.
*Cardboard Sled Race
JANUARY 24 – SATURDAY
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – At Mulligan’s Hollow. Registration 10:00 AM. Sled judging at 10:30 AM. Races begin at 11:00 AM. All entrants must wear protective head gear.
*Euchre Tournament
JANUARY 24 – SATURDAY
10:45 AM – Team play begins at 12:00 PM. $10 per team. Smoking and Non-smoking areas available. Pre-register by calling the Elk’s Club at (616) 842-0970.
*Ice Sculpting
JANUARY 24 – SATURDAY
Spring Lake Holiday Inn & Jack’s – Watch Jack’s culinary staff convert ice into art. First session from 11:00am – 12:00pm, and sculpting under the lights from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Call Jack’s at the Holiday Inn for more information and reservations (616) 846-1370.
*Photography and Poster Display
JANUARY 24 – SATURDAY
12:30 PM – 5:00 PM – All photography and poster contest entries will be on display at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum’s Akeley Building, 200 Washington St., Grand Haven.
*Children’s Creation Centers
JANUARY 24 – SATURDAY
2:00 – 5:00 PM – Doors open at 2:00 PM. Creative projects, balloons, face painting, gerbil races and more! Children’s entertainment includes theatre and music at Community Center. Sponsored by the Tri-Cities Kiwanis. For more information (616) 842-4499.
*Race of Kings: Hamster/Gerbil Race
JANUARY 24 – SATURDAY
2:00 PM – At the Community Center. Bring your pet & gerbil ball! Registration begins at 2:00 PM. Must be signed up and ready to race at 3:30 PM. Sponsored by the Rochester’s Reef Pet Store. (616) 846-9592 for more info.
*Snowboard and Ski Competition
JANUARY 24 – SATURDAY
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the Mulligan’s Hollow Ski Bowl. Slope style and Giant Slalom. Open to all ages. Free Competition. Prizes. Lift ticket required at reduced price.Sponsored by Buffalo Bob’s. For more info visit mulliganshollow.com3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the Mulligan’s Hollow Ski Bowl. Slope style and Giant Slalom. Open to all ages. Free Competition. Prizes. Lift ticket required at reduced price.Sponsored by Buffalo Bob’s. For more info visit mulliganshollow.com
*Music Pass
JANUARY 24 – SATURDAY
All night. One ticket gets you into the local bars for music, fun, and drink specials on both Fri. and Sat. Also gets you into the Winterfest Luau. Passes available at many locations. www.winterfestonline.org
*Luau Extravaganza
JANUARY 24 – SATURDAY
7:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Admission) The doors open at 7:00 PM, enjoy the tropical music from 8:00 PM – Midnight. You must be 21 years of age to attend.
Sundays Events
*Snow Angel Contest
JANUARY 25 – SUNDAY
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM in Central Park on Washington between 4th St. and 5th St. Create a snow angel in Central Park and win prizes. Supplies provided. Visit winterfestonline.org for rules, entry form, and more info.
*Photography and Poster Display
JANUARY 25 – SUNDAY
12:30 PM – 5:00 PM – All photography and poster contest entries will be on display at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum’s Akeley Building, 200 Washington St.
Grand Haven Winterfest is a huge event along the lakeshore in the winter time. There will be free Trolly rides to the events. No need to mush your way around the entire event. For further details outlining the Grand Haven Winterfest you can go to: Winterfest 2009
One Response to “Grand Haven Winterfest 2009”
By Denise on Jan 19, 2009 | Reply
Even though it is cold outside, the Grand Haven Winterfest sounds like it is going to be a lot of fun. Hope the weather is nice for you. I have never seen a human sled race, but I heard it is fun to watch.