2010 Tentative Festival Schedule
(This schedule will be updated regularly.
Some events and times are subject to change,
so check back often.)

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Mt. Holiday Ski Area
7pm	Downhill Dash – Hall’s Hollow (a top-to-bottom race on mountain bikes, ski bikes, skis or snowboards) Registraion Form (PDF) »
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
5-10pm	First Annual TC Winter Microbrew & Music Festival More Info »
10pm-2am	After Party in Aerie Lounge featuring live music. Hosted by Short’s Brewery & Michigan Brewer’s Guild. No admission cost. More Info »
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
*Complimentary shuttles provided from Resort to Downtown and Mt. Holiday throughout the day.
10am-5pm	“Winter Fun Zone” (skating, bonfires, x-country skiing, snowshoeing, snow climb) • Outdoor Winter Carnival Rides • Kid’s Petting Zoo • Ice Sculpture Park
10am-5pm	Winter Shopping Tour at Gallery of Shops
10am	Dog Sled Demonstrations
11am	Ice Sculpture Demonstration
11am-3pm	Kid’s Biathlon – Presented by the North American VASA Race (No registration or fee. Equipment provided.)
11am-1pm	Pony Rides
11am-5pm	Snowmobile Rides
11:30am	Kid’s Snowshoe Race - #1 of 3
11:30am	Family Comedy Juggling Show (30-min)
12pm	Kid’s Frozen Fish Toss - #1 of 3
12pm	Dog Sled Demonstrations
12pm-3pm	Snow Golf Tournament at Winter Golf Center ($5 donation to Special Olympics Michigan. No advance registration. Prizes. For details: 231-534-6476)
12pm-4pm	Winter spa tour featuring FREE paraffin dip & hand massage
12pm-4pm	Outdoor Snow Film Festival (heated tent)
12pm-4pm	Resort’s GRAND Chili Cookoff Contest (heated tent); $10 for 12 samples. Vote for your favorite recipe!
1pm-5pm	Sleigh Rides
1pm	Special Olympics Michigan Polar Plunge Open Registration Fact Sheet (PDF) »
1pm	Kid’s Snowshoe Race - #2 of 3
1pm-2pm	Strolling Balloon Twisting
1pm-5pm	Dog Sled Rides
1:30pm	Kid’s Frozen Fish Toss - #2 of 3
2pm	Special Olympics Michigan Polar Plunge (followed by awards ceremony)
2:30pm	Family Comedy Juggling Show (30-min)
3pm	Ice Sculpture Demonstration
3pm	Cherry Pie Eating Contest
3pm-5pm	Pony Rides
3:30pm	Kid’s Snowshoe Race - #3 of 3
4pm-5pm	Strolling Balloon Twisting
4pm	Kid’s Frozen Fish Toss - #3 of 3
5pm	-All Outdoor Activities Close-
Mt. Holiday
10am	Winterfest Rail Jam -- Terrain Park Registraion Form (PDF) »
3:30 pm	Cardboard Bobsled-a-Rama – Snow Shoot Registraion Form (PDF) »
Grand Traverse County Civic Center
10am	Opening Game of the Snowball Softball Tournament (all day), sponsored by 106 KHQ and Bud Light. More info »
Traverse City Visitors Center
All Day	Snow Sculptures
Downtown Traverse City
All Day	Sweetheart of a Sale
All Day	Ice Sculptures
10:30 am-11:30 am	Monster Dog Pull, sponsored by Northern Michigan Veterinary Hospital; Hosted by The Dog House, the Ultimate Dog Resort; $5 entry fee donated to AC Paws. Registration Form (PDF) » Flyer (PDF) »
11am-4pm	Snow Spa Tent – Presented by Spa Grand Traverse (corner of Cass & Union Street)
12 pm- 3 pm	Soup’r Bowl Tasting, sponsored by Charter Business & Charter Communications
12 pm- 2 pm	Juggler Tommy Tropic • Musical Entertainment
12 pm- 3 pm	Horse & Carriage Rides
12 pm – 3 pm	Ice Sculpture Demo
2 pm – 3 pm	Frozen Pit Spit Contest, sponsored by Cherry Republic
3 pm – 4 pm	Brain Freeze Contest, sponsored by Moomer’s Homemade Ice Cream Registration Form (PDF) »
4 pm – 5 pm	Frozen Bed Race. Sponsored by Horse Shows By the Bay & Red Hare Tack and Togs; Hosted by the Grand Traverse Hotel/Motel Association Registration Form (PDF)»
5 pm – 9 pm	Beer/food tent, sponsored by Bud Light
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm	Musical entertainment
6 pm – 9 pm	Laser Light Show (20 minute shows each hour). Sponsored by Fox Grand Traverse.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
9am	Frosty 5K Foot Race (advance registration Resort Health Club or day of at golf Clubhouse)Registraion Form (PDF) »
10am	Dog Sled Demonstrations
10am-5pm	“Winter Fun Zone” (skating, bonfires, x-country skiing, snowshoeing, snow climb) • Ice Sculpture Park • Outdoor Winter Carnival Rides • Kid’s Petting Zoo
10am-5pm	Winter Shopping Tour at Gallery of Shops
11am	Ice Sculpture Demonstration
11am-1pm	Pony Rides
11am-5pm	Snowmobile Rides
11:30am	Kid’s Snowshoe Race - #1 of 3
11:30am-12pm	Family Comedy Juggling Show
12pm	Kid’s Frozen Fish Toss - #1 of 3
12pm	Dog Sled Demonstrations
12-4pm	Winter spa tour featuring FREE paraffin dip & hand massage
1pm-2pm	Strolling Balloon Twisting
1-5pm	Sleigh Rides • Dog Sled Rides
3pm-8pm	Traverse City Wine & Art Festival — $20 single ticket / $35 couples ticket; includes 5 wine tickets + 5 dessert tickets, local art, fireworks show and more. Must be 21+ yrs. More info » Tickets: www.traversecitywinefestival.com
2pm	Kid’s Snowshoe Race - #2 of 3
2-2:30pm	Family Comedy Juggling Show
2:30pm	Kid’s Frozen Fish Toss - #2 of 3
3pm	Cherry Pie Eating Contest
3pm	Ice Sculpture Demonstration
3pm-5pm	Pony Rides
3:30pm	Kid’s Snowshoe Race - #3 of 3
4pm	Kid’s Frozen Fish Toss - #3 of 3
4pm-5pm	Strolling Balloon Twisting
-5pm-	-All Outdoor Activities Close (except below)-
7pm	Outdoor Fireworks Show – Parking available at Resort Food and drinks will be served before and during the fireworks at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge (16 th Floor of Tower) and at The Grille (inside The Clubhouse)
Traverse City Visitor Center
All Day	Snow Sculptures
Grand Traverse County Civic Center
9 am	Second Day Start of the Snowball Softball Tournament, sponsored by 106 KHQ and Bud Light.More info »
Mt. Holiday Ski Area
1pm	“Big Air” Championships at the Terrain Park Registraion Form (PDF) »
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Mt. Holiday Ski Area
All Day	Presidents Day Outdoor Celebration
11 a.m.	Presidential Look-Alike Contest and Parade
12 noon	Presidential Luncheon
Downtown Traverse City
All Day	Ice Sculptures
Traverse City Visitor Center
All Day	Snow Sculptures