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Zehnder’s Snowfest 2016 – January 27-February 1, 2016
2016-01-27 - 2016-02-01 | MI
Zehnder’s Snowfest 2016 – January 27-February 1, 2016
ZEHNDER’S SNOWFEST 2016
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
All Scheduled Outdoor Activities and Events May Be Changed Due to Weather Conditions!

Wednesday, January 27

World Class Snow Carving Teams Continue to Work Throughout the Day on Double &

Single Block Competitions in Zehnder’s Parking Lot
Sponsored By: Frankenmuth Brewery, Apple Mountain, Bierlein Companies, Gilmour Construction, Inc. & Michigan CAT

Children’s Snow Sculpting at Frankenmuth Riverplace

Sponsored By: Health Alliance Plan (HAP)

State of Michigan Snow Sculpting Begins at 6 p.m. in Bavarian Inn Restaurant’s Parking

Lot Sponsored By: Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn

Zehnder’s Snowfest Warming Tent Open 10 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Food, Refreshments, Exhibit Booths & Entertainment
Sponsored By: Sutter Home, Miller Lite & Jim Beam & Pinnacle Vodka & Webster Garner
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Michigan’s Favorite Apple Recipe Contest
Sponsored By: Michigan Apples, WSGW, Pioneer Sugar & WITL Radio
While judges decide who has the best apple recipes in pies, desserts and sandwiches, spectators can enjoy musical entertainment by “Halsey Old Timers” from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., and new for this year Featured Special Guest …Becky Wortman, Food Network Celebrity and Top Ten Cake Artist in North America.
Free admission, door prizes, food samples, complimentary recipe books.

Polka Music, Brats and Beer 5 – 8 p.m.

Come and dance to “The Kowalski Brother’s Polka Band”. Free admission!
Brats, beer and more available for purchase.
Sponsored By: Rummel Insurance

Thursday, January 28

World Class Snow Carving Teams Continue to Work Throughout the Day on Double &

Single Block Competitions in Zehnder’s Parking Lot, Public Voting Begins
Sponsored By: Frankenmuth Brewery, Apple Mountain, Bierlein Companies, Gilmour Construction, Inc. & Michigan CAT

Children’s Snow Sculpting at Frankenmuth Riverplace

Sponsored By: Health Alliance Plan (HAP)

High School Snow Sculpting Competition Begins at 9 a.m. at Frankenmuth Riverplace

Sponsored By: Northwood University

State of Michigan Snow Sculpting Continues Throughout the Day at Bavarian Inn

Sponsored By: Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn

Dueling Pianos Luncheon Show – 11:30 a.m.

Enjoy a Chicken Luncheon in Zehnder’s Main Dining Room and then be entertained by the Dueling Pianos. Tickets $35. Call 800-863-7999, ext. 450 for reservations.

Zehnder’s Snowfest Warming Tent Open at 10 a.m.

Food, Refreshments, Exhibit Booths & Entertainment
1 – 3 p.m. Joe FM & Birch Run Premium Outlets Bingo (Free to all ages! Win prizes donated by Birch Run Premium Outlets)
Sponsored By: Joe FM & Birch Run Premium Outlets
Snowfest Battle of the DJ’s 9 p.m. – 12 midnight
Featuring DJ’s Chachi and Peter McFray from CK105.5 & 102.5 WIOG along with dancing, shot ice luge, cornhole, games & giveaways. FREE ADMISSION must be 18 and older. Warming Tent doors open at 8 p.m.
Sponsored By: CK105.5 & WIOG106.2
5:30 p.m. – WNEM TV5 Live News broadcast from Zehnder’s Restaurant Lobby

Friday, January 29

Wake-up, Noon and 5-6 p.m. – WNEM TV5 Live News Broadcast from Zehnder’s Restaurant Lobby
Professional Ice Exhibition

Spectators will be entertained and amazed as Greg Butauski, Award Winning Certified Master Ice Sculptor and his team will be finishing the 100-block ice creation, highlighting America’s super heroes, and the TV 5 News desk by 10:30 a.m.
Zehnder’s Parking Lot behind Rau’s Country Store.
Sponsored By: Pepsi & WNEM-TV5

World Class Snow Carving Teams Continue to Work Throughout the Day on Double and

Single Block Competitions, Public Voting Continues
Sponsored By: Frankenmuth Brewery, Apple Mountain, Bierlein Companies, Gilmour Construction, Inc. & Michigan CAT

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

Sponsored By: Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn

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

Sponsored By: Northwood University

Snowfest Wellspring Information Tent Open 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Sponsored By: Wellspring Lutheran Services

Collegiate Alumni Ice Carving Challenge
10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. – Four alumni teams of two compete in a five-block ice carving competition. Zehnder’s parking lot behind Rau’s Country Store.

Sponsored By: First Merit and Birch Run Premium Outlets

Zehnder’s Snowfest Warming Tent Open 10 a.m. – 12 midnight

Food, Refreshments, Exhibit Booths and Entertainment
Sponsored By: Sutter Home, Miller Lite & Jim Beam, Pinnacle Vodka & Webster Garner
11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Music by the Swift Brothers
12 – 5 p.m. Face Painting by Wowie Entertainment (Small Fee)
3 – 4 p.m. 338th Army Band Concert
Country Night Sponsored By: Everdry Waterproofing, Jamaica Tourist Board and Pioneer Sugar
6 p.m. WKCQ Karaoke Contest Finals
8 p.m. – Midnight – Moonshine Mavericks Band
($5.00 Cover Charge after 6 p.m. – Children 12 and Under Free)

Children’s Play Area Open – Next to Frankenmuth Toy Company

Sponsored By: Health Alliance Plan (HAP)
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
Sponsored By: Meijer

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

Sponsored By: Covenant Healthcare, Outdoor Adventures & Northwood University

Other Community Activities

2 – 10 p.m. Chicken Bowling and food concessions at the Frankenmuth Chamber
4 – 8 p.m. Children’s Inflatables at Frankenmuth River Place

Saturday, January 30

World Class Single & Double Block, and State Snow Sculpting Concludes at 10 a.m.

Snowfest Wellspring Information Tent Open 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Sponsored By: Wellspring Lutheran Services

Zehnder’s Snowfest Warming Tent Open 10 a.m. – 12 midnight

Food, Refreshments, Exhibit Booths and Entertainment
Sponsored By: Sutter Home, Miller Lite & Jim Beam, Pinnacle Vodka & Webster Garner
Featuring Classics Day
Sponsored By: Gordon Food Service & WHNN
10 a.m. – 12 noon Music by 338th Army Country Band
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Face Painting by Wowie Entertainment (Small Fee)
12:15 p.m., 3:30 p.m. & 5 p.m. Comedy, Magic & Juggling by Joel Tacey
1 – 5 p.m. Music by The Rock Show
2:00 p.m. Snow Carving Awards
8 – 12 p.m. Music by Jedi Mind Trip
($5.00 Cover Charge after 6 p.m. – Children 12 and under Free)

Children’s Play Area Open – Next to Frankenmuth Toy Company

Sponsored By: Health Alliance Plan (HAP)
Free Petting Zoo 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Children’s Pony Rides 12 noon – 6 p.m. ($2.00)

Musical Carousel Ride – Open 11 a.m. – 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
Sponsored By: Meijer

U.S. National Collegiate Ice Carving Competition begins at 3 p.m. in Edwin L. Zehnder Park

Sponsored By: Covenant Healthcare, Outdoor Adventure & Northwood University

25th Anniversary Special Choreographed Fireworks Display – 6:45 p.m.

Sponsored by: Neuman Pools, Inc., OpenAire & MLive Media Group (Flint Journal, Saginaw News, Bay City Times)

Other Community Activities

10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Chicken Bowling and food concessions at the Frankenmuth Chamber
12 noon – 8 p.m. Children’s Inflatables at Frankenmuth River Place

Sunday, January 31
All Ice and Snow Sculptures Completed for Public Viewing

U.S. National Collegiate Ice Carving Competition 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Located in the Edwin L. Zehnder Park.
Sponsored By: Covenant Healthcare, Outdoor Adventure & Northwood University

Zehnder’s Snowfest Warming Tent Open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Food, Refreshments, Exhibit Booths and Entertainment
Sponsored By: Sutter Home, Miller Lite & Jim Beam, Pinnacle Vodka & Webster Garner
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Move Well with HAP
Includes education with exercise expert Sherry McLaughlin, M.S.P.T. Join HAP in its mission to improve the health and well-being of Michigan communities. You will learn key facts about your body’s design, how to use stretch bands for exercise and fun dance moves to get your blood pumping.
12 noon – 4 p.m. Face Painting by Wowie Entertainment (Small Fee)
12 noon & 2 and 3:30 p.m. – Family Magic Show
1 – 5 p.m. Music by The Sauce Cats

Children’s Play Area Open Next to Frankenmuth Toy Company

Sponsored By: Health Alliance Plan (HAP)
Free Petting Zoo 12 noon – 5 p.m.
Children’s Pony Rides 12 noon – 5 p.m. ($2.00)

Musical Carousel Ride – Open 12 – 5 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
Sponsored By: Meijer

Other Community Activities

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Chicken Bowling and food concessions at the Frankenmuth Chamber
12 noon – 6 p.m. Children’s Inflatables at Frankenmuth River Place
Stop By and Visit Schaefer & Bierlein Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Display
Throughout the Event located next to the Snowfest Warming Tent.
Official Vehicle Sponsor of Zehnder’s Snowfest 2016
Monday, February 1

24th Annual Chef’s Hot Food Competition and Tasting
“A Culinary Salute to Mardi Gras”.
Featuring Cajun and Creole dishes prepared by local chefs and area culinary students.
6 – 8:30 p.m.
Zehnder’s Restaurant
$30 per person
Sponsored by ACF Flint/Saginaw Valley Chapter

24th Annual Chefs Hot Food Competition and Tasting
2016-01-25 18:00 UTC | Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth, 730 S. Main St., Frankenmuth, MI, 48734, United States
“A Culinary Salute to Mardi Gras”.
Featuring Cajun and Creole dishes prepared by local chefs and area culinary students.
6 – 8:30 p.m.
Zehnder’s Restaurant $30 per person
Sponsored by ACF Flint/Saginaw Valley Chapter
24th Annual Chefs Hot Food Competition and Tasting – February 1, 2016
Zehnder’s plays host to the American Culinary Federation Professional Chefs 24th Annual Hot Food Competition. Culinary students and local chefs will compete in the finale event
of Zehnder’s Snowfest on February 1, 2016 within 4 categories – Seafood, Poultry, Pork and Pastry. This year’s event features “a Culinary Salute to Mardi Gras” with proceeds benefiting the Saginaw East Side Soup Kitchen After School Dinner Program and is dedicated to the memory of Cajun Chef Paul Prudhomme (1940-2015).
For only $30, spectators can enjoy the grand buffets which includes Mardi Gras favorites such as Whole Roasted Pig, Boudreaux’s Chicken & Sausage Gumbo and a Chilled Cajun Salad Bar and much more. The buffet foods are prepared and served by the culinary students of Saginaw Career Complex and Tuscola County Tech Center High School. The program also includes live entertainment by Zydeco Ziggie Zeitler and the opportunity to sample over 22 culinary competitor’s creations. Get out of the cold and enjoy a slice of Mardi Gras paradise!
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