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Great Lakes Snow Snake Competition

February 22 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us for a Snow Snake Competition! Snow Snake is a traditional northern Native American game. The snake that is thrown the farthest down a snow trough wins. 

YOU MUST MAKE YOUR OWN SNAKE TO COMPETE. 

Practice snakes will be available for all to try. Compete for the grand prize of $500. 

 

BRACKETS: 

  • Compete in one of the categories based on age and gender: 
  • 0-5 years old 
  • 6-12 years old 
  • 13-19 years old 
  • 20-34 years old 
  • 35-54 years old 
  • 55+ years old 

 

WHAT TO EXPECT: 

  • Build Your Snake: You must make your own snake to compete 
  • Throw Your Snake: Each competitor gets to throw their snow snake – the goal is to throw it the farthest! 

 

SCHEDULE: 

  • 11:00 AM Registration & Practice Rounds
  • 12:00 PM Competition begins. Event and times depend on the number of participants. Winners and prizes will be announced after all the brackets have completed competition. 

 

ADDITIONAL INFO: 

  • Registration is free at the beginning of the event – arrive early to sign up and practice! 
  • Family-friendly and fun for all ages! 

 

PRIZES: 

  • Bracket Victory: $50 
  • Grand Prize $500 

 

 

Sixth Street Park

647 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 United States

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