Those living in Michigan and Northern Ohio know one of the best ways to beat the winter blues is to get out and celebrate it! There is a plethora of options when it comes to keeping busy this winter at one of many local festivals. Most festivals are centered on food, activities for kids and winter activities such as snow sculptures, skiing and snowmobiling. As many areas are experiencing above average temperatures, be sure to confirm the events beforehand.
What’s your favorite local Winter Festival? Do you know of one that didn’t make our list?
January
Bay Harbor Ice & Spice Festival, January 13-14, 2012 in Bay Harbor, MI
Hunter Ice Festival, January 13-15 in Niles, MI
Rockford Ice Festival, January 13-15, 2012 in Rockford, MI
Winter Warm Up, January 14, 2012 in Traverse City, MI
East Jordan Sno-Blast Winter Festival, Januray 14-15, 2012 in East Jordan, MI
Caro 150 Winter Fest & Snowmobile Races, January 20-22 in Caro, MI
Plymouth Ice Festival, January 20-22, 2012 in Plymouth, MI
Zehnder’s Snow Fest, January 25-30, 2012 in Frankenmuth, MI
International 500 Snowmobile Race, January 31-February 4, 2012 in Sault Saint Marie, MI
February
North American Snowmobile Festival, February 2, 2012 in Cadillac, MI
Winter Fun Days, February 3-5, 2012 in Grayling, MI
Boyne City Winterfest, February 4, 2012 in Boyne City, MI
Winter Carnival, February 8-11, 2012 in Houghton, MI
Motown Winter Blast, February 10-12, 2012 in Detroit, MI
4th Frostbite Winter Festival, February 16-19, 2012 in Harrison, MI
Winterfest & Cardboard Classic Sled Race, February 24-26, 2012 in Albion, MI
Fire & Ice Fest, February 24-26, 2012 in Rochester, MI
March
Kalkaska Winterfest, March 3-4, 2012 in Kalkaska, MI
