A blast of winter fun from across the country to again highlight the annual festival Visitors are invited to witness the teams at work during the 72-hour round-theclock competition where their artistry is paramount in creating larger-than-life snow sculptures, according to Visit Lake Geneva. The sculpting begins Feb. 2 and wraps up Feb. 5. The majority of the accompanying events are Feb. 5, 6 and 7. In addition to the snow sculpting, While the U.S. National Snow Sculpting visitors can enjoy a downtown ice sculpture Championships will take center stage at tour and s’mores and bonfires on the Lake Geneva’s 26th annual Winterfest Feb. beach. Downtown Lake Geneva taverns, 4-6, there are plenty of other events to help restaurants and shops will offer special visitors celebrate the season. promotions to coincide with the festival. As the only national snow sculpting Go to visitlakegeneva.com and search championship in the United States, for Winterfest for additional information. Winterfest will welcome some of the most Here’s a closer look at some of the other talented and award-winning sculpting teams Winterfest events:
Winterfest offers snow sculpting and so much more
Bonfires on the beach Festivalgoers are invited to gather around one of several fire pits on Riviera Beach between 5 and 9 p.m. on Feb. 4 and 5 for an evening under the stars. Participants will have a chance to enjoy s’mores, hot chocolate and other refreshments for purchase. Live entertainment from Jazzy Music Libations – Sam Barrett featuring Jerry Sterken on percussion and “Jazzman” Jeff Bakin on saxophone – and magician David Seebach is scheduled both days. The event is sponsored by Luxe Geneva.
Ice sculpture tour Downtown Lake Geneva’s annual Ice Sculpture Walk is set for Feb. 4-6. Participants will find dozens of artfully crafted ice sculptures adorning the
A member of the Wisconsin No. 2 team works on what was judged the winning sculpture during the 2021 Winterfest. Fifteen teams from around the country will compete for top honors in the 72-hour sculpting contest. FILE PHOTO Spirit of Geneva Lakes
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