Zehnder’s Snowfest has been host to one of the top snow sculpting events in North America for the past 25 years. Visitors have enjoyed larger-than-life snow sculptures and beautifully detailed ice carvings each year. Zehnder’s Snowfest 2017 will again dazzle and excite you with snow and ice sculptures created by professional ice and snow carvers from around the world. 

 Zehnder’s Snowfest is also host to the National Collegiate Ice Carving Championship and the High School Snow Sculpting Competition. In addition, Zehnder’s Snowfest will have entertainment for the entire family in the warming tent, a fireworks display, petting zoo and children’s activities. Plan now to attend Zehnder’s Snowfest.  This years Zehnder's Snowfest is scheduled for January 25 through January 30.  

Event Details

Friday, January 27

Professional Ice Carving Competition 12:00 – 6 p.m.

Professional Ice Exhibition Spectators will be entertained and amazed as Greg Butauski, Award Winning Certified Master Ice Sculptor and his team will be finishing a 100-block ice creation Zehnder’s Parking Lot behind Rau’s Country Store.

World Class Snow Carving Teams Continue to Work Throughout the Day on Double and Single Block Competitions, Public Voting Continues

State of Michigan Snow Sculpting Continues Throughout the Day, Public Voting Begins

Collegiate Alumni Ice Carving Challenge

The Collegiate Alumni Challenge brings back past college participants to compete in a two-event team challenge featuring a double block and a five block ice carving competition Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

High School Snow Sculpting Competition Continues 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Frankenmuth Riverplace

Zehnder’s Snowfest Warming Tent Open 10 a.m. – 12 midnight Food, Refreshments, Exhibit Booths and Entertainment 6 p.m. WKCQ Karaoke Contest Finals ($5.00 Cover Charge after 6 p.m. – Children 12 and Under Free)

Friday Night Entertainment - The Simba Jordan Band from Columbus, Ohio A high energy modern country band with great vocals performing all your favorite country songs.

Children’s Play Area Open – Next to Frankenmuth Toy Company Free Petting Zoo 4 – 7 p.m. Children’s Pony Rides 4 – 7 p.m. ($2.00)

Musical Carousel Ride - Open 3 – 8 p.m. Everyone of all ages are welcome to ride the Carousel for $2.00. Children under 2 free when riding with an adult. Located in Zehnder’s Parking Lot next to the Large Ice Display Tent

Collegiate Ice Carving “Under the Stars” Competition begins between 6 and 7 p.m. At Edwin L. Zehnder Park.

For more information 844-602-4873