Annual Winter Festival
 February 15th, 16th and 17th
sponsored by the
Les Cheneaux Chamber of Commerce

2008 Snowsfest Theme
'Caribbean of the North'

Snowsfest Buttons are required at all events.
Some events will have additional charges

All events will be held at Hessel Marina,
unless otherwise indicated.

 Schedule of Events

 Friday, February 15

5 p.m.
Snow Statue / Window
Snowbuddy Judging

Evening
Snowsfest Theme Pub Shuffle
Visit Bumpas, Cattails,
Islander and Runway Bars

 Saturday, February 16

8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Kick-off Breakfast
at the Islander Bar, Hessel

10 a.m.
Snowman Burning

10 a.m.
Children's Story Hour
Les Cheneaux Library
Hodeck St., Downtown Cedarville

10 a.m.
Blessing of the Snowmobiles
Hessel Bay Area
Pastor Jerry Williams of
Bethel Lutheran Church

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Poker Run Registration
Warm-Up Tent

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Craft Show and Concession
Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church
Hessel

10:30 a.m.
Kid's Pirate Game
by Great Lakes Boat Building School

10:30 a.m.
Concession

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Chili Cook-Off
Commercial & Personal

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides


11 a.m. - Dusk
Clay Pigeon Shoot
Les Cheneaux Sportsman Club
3829 E. M-134, Cedarville

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Children's games

1 p.m.
Snowshoe Hare Race
Staging Area Warm-Up Tent

1:30 p.m.
Cross Country Ski Tour
Peek-A-Boo Trail
West State Ave., Cedarville

2 p.m.
Dog Show - Best Dressed, Best
Trick & Obstacle Course Run

2:30 p.m.
Emergency Ice Rescue
by Clark Township EMS Team
Hessel Marina

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Poker Run Ends
Islander Bar, Hessel

4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
LIFT Spaghetti Dinner
Community Center
Admission at the door.

Dessert Bake Off (Donation to Dinner)
Drop off desserts 2-3 p.m.
Judging 3:30-4 p.m.

9 p.m. - 12 Midnight
"Izzard Blizzard" Dance by LIFT
$5 Admission, 9th grade & up
Community Center
 Sunday, February 17

Noon - 12:30 p.m.
Golf Scramble Registration
at the Islander Bar, Hessel

1 p.m.
Ice Hole - Two Man Golf Scramble
Hessel Bay Area - Shot Gun

2 p.m.
Cardboard Sled Races
Theme 'Caribbean of the North'
Playground Hill
Les Cheneaux Schools, Cedarville

3 p.m.
Fish Contest Awards Announced
Cedar Pantry, Cedarville



Fish Contest
will start February 8th - 17th until 3 p.m.
Pre-register at Fish Tales, Cedarville Ace Hardware & Cedar Pantry
$5.00 entry, largest perch and largest pike by length.
Adult and children's category.
Boundary: Prentiss Bay to St. Martin's Bay

Mystery Clue Hunt
Follow the weekly clues in the St. Ignace News!
A New Clue will appear each week until the prize is found!
Clues lead to one Les Cheneaux Chamber of Commerce
member that is hiding a prize.
Search the business for an envelope
containing the prize.

Ice Shanty
Decorating Contest
Judged by theme decoration. Register at the Islander Bar.

It's a beautiful

in Les Cheneaux!

  

Local Events

Snow Bridge over I-75
Antique Wooden Boatshow
Every 2nd Saturday in August.
Hessel Marina
Fourth of July Festivities
Parade, Craft Shows and Fireworks!
Hiawatha Kayaking Festival
Woods & Waters EcoTours
Supported by Chamber of Commerce and local businesses.
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Contact the Chamber of Commerce or Tourist Association for further details and local accommodations for any events..



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