A Family Visit To Michigan's Magical Ice Fest Is The Most Fun You'll Have All Winter
Sophie Boudreau
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Are you looking for something exciting to add to your winter calendar? The cold season in Michigan comes with its fair share of fun activities, outings, and family-friendly opportunities. One festival here in the Great Lakes State promises to keep attendees of all ages smiling despite the chilly temperatures. Gather up your household and prepare to make unique memories at this St. Joseph, Michigan winter festival.
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To learn more about the Magical Ice Fest, visit its website. Have you and your family attended this winter festival in St. Joseph, Michigan, before? Share your experiences and favorite ice sculptures with us by leaving a comment or recommend another Michigan outing by completing our nomination form.
If you’re searching for another adventure, head to this pretty overlook in Michigan. Check out a few of the items on our winter packing list to make sure you are geared up properly!
Or, another magical place in Michigan in the wintertime is the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Watch the video of this beautiful natural wonder in the summer. It transforms into an ice-covered other-worldly realm in the winter:
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More Michigan Winter Festivals
What are some winter festivals in Michigan?
Fuel up on hot cocoa and look for some winter events that pop up all over Michigan. When the weather gets nippy, strike back by celebrating with warm welcoming friends and family at one of these winter festivals in Michigan:
- Tip Up Town USA, Houghton Lake, MI: This winter celebration dates back to 1951 when the main attraction was an ice fishing competition. The tradition is still part of the festival, but today, there is so much more. From petting zoos and pony rides to carnivals, parades, 5K fun runs, beard contests, and snowmobile drag races. Listen to live music as you pump yourself up to attempt the polar bear plunge or just enjoy some good food while staying cozy and warm in your winter coat.
- World of Winter Festival, Grand Rapids, MI: Throughout January and February this winter festival will keep you warm with ice skating, fascinating light-filled art installations, and walking tours of the city. With several downtown locations set up with pop-up games of chess and corn hole, you can stop to enjoy a little fun with friends. You'll also be able to enjoy outdoor music and dance performances. The main event theme is always the incredible art installations that change every year so you can plan to attend every year to discover something new and wonderful.
- Tecumseh Ice Sculpture Festival, Tecumseh, MI: Set aside the second weekend in January for another incredible art show in the snow. Ice sculptors from all over come to show off their art and maybe win first place. Gather around as professional chainsaw welders and chisel masters chip away at ice blocks to create wonderful but chilly works of art. Tecumseh is a fun festive town during the holidays, so there are plenty of shops, cafes, and restaurants to enjoy while you wander around looking at the sculptures.