Zehnder's Snowfest has been host to one of the top snow and ice sculpting events in North America for the past 33 years. Visitors have enjoyed larger-than-life snow sculptures and beautifully detailed ice carvings each year. In addition, Zehnder's Snowfest will have entertainment for the entire family, fireworks, petting zoo and children's activities. Plan now to attend Zehnder's Snowfest 2025

Schedule of Events:

Children's Snow Sculpting
January 29 & 30 Over 200 elementary students from
area schools experience the art of snow sculpting by
creating works of art from small blocks of snow.
High School Snow Sculpting

Competition
January 30 & 31 Area high school students compete
in the art of snow sculpting. The winning team earns
the honor of participating in the State of Michigan Snow
Sculpting Competition in 2026.

Professional Ice Carving
MasterpIEce
January 29 - 31 Greg Butauski, Award Winning
Certified Master Ice Sculptor and team members create a
multi-block "Arcade Game" themed display along with the
TV5 news desk.

World Snow Carving Championships
January 29 - February 1 The best of the best
teams compete in either the Double Block (10x10x20
foot) or the Single Block (10x10x10 foot) championships. Watch as they transform blocks of snow into
dazzling works of art. Awards will be given on Saturday,
February 1st at 2 pm in the Warming Tent.
State of Michigan Snow

Sculpting Competition
January 29 - February 1 Up to twenty 3-person
teams from Michigan compete to be the representative
in the 2026 U.S. National Snow Sculpting
Championship. Beginning Wednesday evening, teams
will create snow displays based on creativity, technique
and message. Awards to be given on February 1st at 2
pm in the Warming Tent.

Collegiate Alumni Ice Carving Challenge
January 31 & February 1 Former collegiate
alumni compete in a multi-block ice carving
challenge.

Snowfest Warming Tent
January 29 - February 2
Stop by to warm up, relax and
enjoy light refreshments and
entertainment featuring:
Halsey Old Timers
Shiatown
Stone Street Revival
Swift Brothers
The Rock Show
The Saucecats
U.S. 338tArmy Band

Children's Activities
January 31 - February 2
Children and adults alike will enjoy the petting zoo,
pony rides and carousel.

Date: January 29 - February 2, 2025

Location: Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, 730 South Main Street Frankenmuth, MI 48734

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