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36th ANNUAL WINTER FESTIVAL

in Historic Cedarburg, Wisconsin
FEBRUARY 13 & 14, 2010

CEDARBURG'S 36th ANNUAL WINTER FESTIVAL
“ROMANCING THE SNOW”


Love is in the “Frigid-aire” so grab your sweetie to celebrate Valentine’s Weekend during the 36th Annual Winter Festival; “Romancing the Snow” in Historic Cedarburg, Wisconsin, February 13 & 14. So, don’t be stupid, cupid…wend your way to romantic Cedarburg and be our funny valentine.

No hearts and flowers for the Cedarburg Lion’s as they tee-off in the snow with yellow tennis balls during the Ice-Burg Open Golf Tournament in Cedar Creek Park, Saturday at 9:00 a.m., but, you can take a sentimental journey on the tractor-drawn hay wagon to view the Ice of Hearts Ice Carving Contest entries along Washington Avenue, sponsored by Harris Bank.

Saturday at the Community Center contestants will try to sway the celebrity judges by blowing kisses during M & I Bank’s Eat Your Heart Out Chili-Contest. Both Individual and restaurant participants will compete. Judging will begin at 11:00 am for Individual entries. The general public will sample and vote on the best restaurant entries from 11:00-4:00. Food and beverages will be served throughout the day at this venue.

You’ll say “baby it’s cold outside” at the start of the Winter Festival Parade at 1:00 p.m. Saturday. The parade winds from Washington Avenue to frozen Cedar Creek for the start of the Fools Rush In Costumed Bed Racing Competition at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, sponsored by Port Washington State Bank. This hilarious cutthroat competition will be followed by the Big Crush Barrel Races on Ice contest at 2:00 p.m.

Winter Festival is just the place for grown-up fun at Cool Brews & Blues, a chance to sample assorted specialty beers and appetizers from area restaurants from 6:00-7:15 p.m. Saturday, followed by live blues at 7:30 at the Cedarburg Cultural Center. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.

The All’s Fair in Love and War Co-ed Sno-Ball Tournament begins Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. Entry is $50 per team. Call 262-375-7611 for info. On Sunday morning its sweets for the sweet as families gather for the Pancake Breakfast at the Community Center from 8:00-11:00 a.m.

At 10:30, the little darlings (under 7) venture outdoors to hunt for treats during the Candy is Dandy Egg Hunt. Then it’s time for the top dogs to compete in the Puppy Love Alaskan Malamute Dog Weight Pull Competition, Sunday from 11-5. As always there is Family Skating daily on the Mill Pond & at Cedar Creek Park.

Back for the second year is the Cedarburg Artist’s Guild’s Queen of ‘Arts Art Show & Sale. More than 40 artists will set up mini-galleries in retail establishments throughout downtown Cedarburg’s old stone buildings all weekend. Saturday and Sunday there will be musical entertainment at The Shops of Cedar Creek Settlement while Cedar Creek Winery offers wine sampling and The Anvil Pub & Grille will have an outdoor bonfire and “snow bar” on their patio.

Morton’s WisconsInn will celebrate with live bluegrass. Many of Historic Cedarburg’s charming independent shops will be welcoming visitors with splendid shopping opportunities, special crafts, live music and family activities.

All events are open to the public and most are free. Info: 262-377-9620 or 888-894-4001
Saturday 8am – 10 pm
Sunday 8 am-3 pm


Sponsored by Festivals of Cedarburg, Inc.
20 Minutes north of Milwaukee