2012 Schedule of Events

(This schedule will be updated regularly. Some events and times are subject to change, so please check back often.)
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Competitive Event Some activities require advance registration are noted by this symbol |
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Ticket Required Some activities have fees and are noted by this symbol |
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Indoor Event Looking to warm up a bit? Indoor activities or activities located in the "Toasty Tent" at Celebration Central are noted by this symbol |
Friday - February 17
Downtown Traverse City
| All Day | Downtown Presidents Weekend Sale |
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| All Day | Ice Sculptures on display in Front Street District |
Celebration Central
| All Day | Snow Sculptures Being Carved | ||
| 5-10 pm |
Winter, Wine and Wow! Tickets on sale NOW! |
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Mt. Holiday
| 7:00 pm |
Downhill Dash Sponsored by: Mt. Holiday Registration NOW AVAILABLE! |
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Saturday - February 18
Downtown Traverse City
| All Day | Downtown Presidents Weekend Sale |
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| All Day | Ice Sculpture on display in Front Street District | ||
| 8:00 am - 11:00 am |
Pancake Breakfast Located at ECCO Event Space - Downtown Traverse City across from Golden Shoes (121 W. Front Street) |
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| 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Ice Sculpture Scavenger Hunt Pick up your scavenger hunt card at the Traverse City Visitors Center |
Celebration Central
| 10:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Beer/Entertainment Tent Sponsored by: Miller Lite, Miller High Life and Labatt |
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| 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Monster Dog Pull Registration Sponsored by: Northern Michigan Veterinary Hospital REGISTER at the EVENT |
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| 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Wow!fest Snow Park & Tubing Hill Sponsored by: Shanty Creek Resorts |
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| 11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Monster Dog Pull Competition Sponsored by: Northern Michigan Veterinary Hospital REGISTER at the EVENT |
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| 12:00 Noon - 3:00 pm |
Soup'r Bowl Soup Tasting Competition Sponsored by: Blue Care Network of Michigan |
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| 12:00 Noon - 5:00 pm |
Curb Crusher Rail Jam Sponsored by: Mt. Holiday REGISTER at the EVENT |
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| 2:00 - 3:00 pm | Frozen Pit Spit Contest |
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| 3:30 - 4:00 pm | The Brain Freeze Ice Cream-Eating Contest |
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| 4:00 - 5:00 pm |
Frozen Bed Race Sponsored by: Grand Traverse Area Hospitality Association |
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| 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
KLT's Winter Wow!fest Summer Festival Fantasy 80's Party Sponsored by: Miller Lite, Miller High Life and Labatt |
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Festival Open Space Park
| All Day | Snow Sculpture Gallery | ||
| All Day | Winter Wow!fest Co-ed Snow Ball Softball Tournament |
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| 11:00 am |
Soup'r Chili 5K Run Sponsored by: Blue Care Network of Michigan REGISTER at the EVENT! |
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| 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Snow Shoe Demonstrations |
Sunday - February 19
Downtown Traverse City
| All Day | Ice Sculptures on display in Front Street District | ||
| All Day | Downtown Presidents Weekend Sale |
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Festival Open Space Park
| All Day | Snow Sculpture Gallery |
Mt. Holiday
| 12 Noon | Cardboard Classic Race |
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Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
| 7:00 p.m. | Fireworks |
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Monday - February 20
Downtown Traverse City
| All Day | Downtown Presidents Weekend Sale |
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| All Day | Ice Sculptures on display in Front St. District |
Celebration Central
| All Day | Snow Sculptures Gallery |
Mt. Holiday
| No Monday Events |






