Get into the winter spirit at the 32nd Zehnder’s Snowfest in Frankenmuth Zehnder Snowfest to take place Jan. 25-29
Photo by Damian McCoig on Unsplash (Unsplash)
FRANKENMUTH, Mich. – While there isn’t much snow in southeast Michigan, a town in mid-Michigan will be celebrating the cold season.
The Zehnder’s Snowfest in Frankenmuth is back for its 32nd year. Attendees can enjoy detailed ice carvings, a firework display, a petting zoo and much more.
The festivities will be taking place in Frankenmuth’s downtown area and will run from Jan. 25 through Jan. 29.
Zehnder’s Snowfest (WDIV) Also: You can now rent this historic Frankenmuth estate built in 1910
Here are some of the Zehnder’s Snowfest highlights ❄:
World Class Double & Single Block Snow Sculpting Championships
State of Michigan Snow Sculpting Competition
High School Snow Sculpting Competition
100-Block Ice Carving Exhibition
Collegiate Alumni Ice Carving Challenge
Entertainment in the Warming Tent
Children’s Play Area
Annual Fireworks Display
Some of the sponsors for the event include Northwood University, Bavarian Inn Restaurant, Meijer, Pepsi and many others.
Click here for more information or check out Zehnder’s Snowfest Facebook event .
Attending the festival? Enter the Snowfest photo competition, here .
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