Lake Geneva Winterfest

A blast of winter fun

Winterfest offers snow sculpting and so much more

While the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championships will take center stage at Lake Geneva’s 26th annual Winterfest Feb. 4-6, there are plenty of other events to help visitors celebrate the season.

As the only national snow sculpting championship in the United States, Winterfest will welcome some of the most talented and award-winning sculpting teams 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, visitors can enjoy a downtown ice sculpture tour and s’mores and bonfires on the beach. Downtown Lake Geneva taverns, restaurants and shops will offer special promotions to coincide with the festival.

Go to visitlakegeneva.com and search for Winterfest for additional information.

Here’s a closer look at some of the other Winterfest events:

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.

entrances to businesses throughout the downtown district.

The ice sculptures will be installed the morning of Feb. 4 and remain on display as long as the cold weather permits.

Locations for the sculptures include: • Avant Cycle Café, 234 Broad St. • Barrique Bistro & Wine Bar, 835 Wrigley Dr. • Bloomingbyrds, 755 W. Main St.

A crowd gathers around to view snow sculptures at Riviera Plaza in downtown Lake Geneva during a past Winterfest. The 2022 event is set for Feb. 4-6 with the U.S. Snow Sculpting Championship running Feb. 2-5.

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• Brick & Mortar Home, 832 Geneva St. • Brick & Mortar Home & Outdoor, 222 Center St. • Clearwater Outdoor, 744 W. Main St. • Cornerstone Shop & Gallery, 214 Broad St. • Delaney Street Mercantile, 905 W. Main St. • Edie Boutique, 741 W. Main St. • Egg Harbor Café, 827 W. Main St. • Evr Dry Gds, 719 W. Main St. • Market of Lake Geneva, 830 W. Main St. • Geneva Gifts, 150 Broad St. • Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva, 300 Wrigley Dr. • Hogs & Kisses, 149 Broad St. • Interstate Insurance Group, 811 Wrigley Dr. (Popeye’s) • Jayne, 771 W. Main St. • Kilwins, 772 Main St. • Lake Geneva Harley Davidson, 704 W. Main St. • Lake Geneva Lodge, 201 Wrigley Dr. (Visitor Center) • Lake Geneva Spice Company, 255 Broad St. • Maxwell Mansion, 233 Center St. • Paws for Treats, 851 Main St. • Queen Bee Artisan Market, 830 W. Main St. • Shorewest Realtors, 623 Main St. • Soho Boutique, 875 W. Main St. • Sopra Bistro, 724 Main St. • Sterling Works, 227 Broad St. • The Bottle Shop, 617 W. Main St. • The Candle Mercantile, 870 W. Main

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• The Cove of Lake Geneva, 111 Center

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• The Olive Oil Shop, 221 Broad St. • Thumbs Up, 260 Broad St. • Topsy Turvy, 727 Geneva St. • Wholistic Connections, 225 Broad St.