February 4th Winterfest expands with X-C Skiing and Fishing Contest

The Boyne City Winterfest is adding cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and fishing events to its schedule when this year’s event takes place on Saturday, February 4th. The best part about Winterfest is that everything is family-friendly and FREE! :-) 

Here is the schedule:
12 to 2 p.m. - CROSS-COUNTRY SKI AND SNOWSHOE RACES, Veterans Park, Lake Street. All ages; limited number of loaner snowshoes provided.
1 p.m. - CROSS-COUNTRY SKI TOUR at Avalanche Mountain. For intermediate and advanced skiers.
2 to 5 p.m. - CABIN FEVER FLY-TYING demonstrations at Freshwater Studio, 217 S. Lake St.
4 to 6 p.m. - KIDS' GAMES including Frozen Fish Toss, Frozen Turkey Bowling, Broom Ball, Smoosh Racing in the 200 block of Water Street
4:45 p.m. - CHILI COOK-OFF - bring one gallon of chili in a crock pot to Country Now & Then, 211 Water St. Tasting starts at 5 p.m. Prizes for Judges Choice and People's Choice. Call 231-582-2355 to register.
5 p.m. - SNOWMAN CONTEST winners announced at 211 Water St. Enter the contest by January 27th and notify the Chamber at 582-6222 or info@boynechamber.com. Residential and business categories. Snow sculptures are also welcome this year. Space and snow will be provided (upon request) in Sunset Park for those who would like to do this. Call 582-6222 or email jim@boynechamber.com.
6 p.m. - SCAVENGER HUNT for teams of up to four people. Call 231-582-2355 to register.
8 p.m. - LIVE MUSIC - Sean Ryan at Cafe Sante from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday at One Water Street.
FISHING CONTEST - The Boyne Co-op Tackle Box is sponsoring a Winterfest Fishing Contest from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, February 4th. Entry fee is $5, and every entry gets a dozen perch minnows free. Prizes will be $50 gift certificates in four categories: Largest Perch - Adults), Largest Perch - Youth (under 18), Largest Walleye - Adults, and Largest Walleye - Youth. All entries will receive free hot dogs and hot chocolate and will be included in a drawing for additional prizes. You can register at the Boyne Co-op True Value, which has complete fishing equipment, bait and supplies in the Tackle Box section of the store at 113 S. Park St. Call 582-9971 for information.