Lake Geneva 28th Annual Winterfest
The City of Lake Geneva holds the 28th Annual Winterfest, featuring the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championship February 1 – 5, 2023.
This is the only national snow sculpting championship in the United States. This is the 28th year of the Winterfest and it welcomes the most talented and award-winning sculpting teams from across the country to compete against each other.
The snow sculpting competition runs 11am Wednesday February 1st through 1pm Saturday February 4th at Riviera Plaza and Flat Iron Park along the beautiful shore of Geneva Lake.
Admission is FREE to attend and the ice sculptures will remain on display through Sunday (and until they melt).
Lake Geneva Winterfest Snow Sculpture |
This is considered the gold standard of snow sculpting competition and draws over 60,000 guests annually to enjoy the snow sculpture competition and an array of fun winter-inspired events and activities throughout the region.
The winter fest has loads of fun events and activities including “BONFIRES ON THE BEACH,” which includes cozy bonfires, live entertainment, warm drinks, and tasty s’mores and other treats.
Besides the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championship competition Winterfest includes a local school snow sculpture event, a fire and ice bar, the downtown ice sculpture walk, a snowball white party, and the Riviera Ballroom warming center.
Free shuttle bus service is available for the Winterfest.
For the Winterfest schedule, directions, parking, and other information go to: https://www.visitlakegeneva.com/winterfest/
Lake Geneva offers a variety of activities for all ages besides the Winterfest. This is a run down of some:
- Ice skating
- Sledding
- Skiing
- Ice Fishing
- Explore the Ice Castles
Also, the Grand Geneva located at: 7036 Grand Geneva Way Lake Geneva, WI 53147 has Ice Skating, a Sledding hill, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing.
Bundle up and head out for the Winterfest in February and check out some of these other fun winter activities.
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Final Thoughts
This is the 28th annual year of the Lake Geneva Winterfest. The snow sculpture competition produces such amazing creations. And besides the snow sculpture competition there is a ton of other activities and fun things to do. Hope to see you February 1st - 5th at the Lake Geneva Winterfest.
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