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SUMMARY:Noodle Fest
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the ultimate noodle throwdown. Sample\, vote and help name West Michigan’s best bowl. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect:\n\n$6 Noodle Bowls: Try a variety of flavorful noodle dishes—all just $6 each.\nVote for Your Favorite: Use your tokens to vote and help crown the $500 winner.\nSpicy Noodle Challenge: Up for the heat? Compete for a chance to win!\nLive Entertainment: Enjoy performances and cultural entertainment throughout the event.\n\n  \nVendor Participation\nThink your noodle dish deserves the crown? We’re looking for vendors ready to compete for the title of Best Noodle Dish in West Michigan. \nVendor Fee: $200Registration Deadline: January 1 \nRegister here to join the competition.
URL:https://worldofwintergr.com/event/noodle-fest-2/
LOCATION:Calder Plaza\, 320 Ottawa Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Snow Snake Competition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Snow Snake Competition\, a traditional northern Native American winter game. Competitors slide their homemade “snow snakes” down a long snow trough; the one that travels the farthest wins. \nAll competitors must make their own snow snake (prior to the event) to compete. Practice snakes will be available for anyone who wants to give it a try\, but to compete\, they must build their own. \nHow it works:\n\nRegistration: Happens on-site at the event. Arrive early to sign up and practice.\nBuild Your Snow Snake: Bring your own home-made snake to compete. Competitors must make their own at home.\nThrow Your Snow Snake: Each competitor gets three throws. The farthest single throw wins.\n\nCompetition Structure\n\nYou must make your own snow snake to compete.\nCompetitors are placed into brackets based on age and gender.\nEach bracket winner receives $50.\nAll bracket winners advance for a chance to win the $500 grand prize.\n\nWinning\nThe competitor with the farthest distance in each category wins their bracket. The farthest throw overall wins the grand prize. \nBrackets Compete in the category that fits your age group:\n\n0–5 years\n6–12 years\n13–19 years\n20–34 years\n35–54 years\n55+ years\n\n  \nSchedule\n\n11:00 AM – Registration & practice rounds open\n12:00 PM – Competition Begins. (End of event time determined based on how many participants there are and how long each bracket takes.)\n\n\nOrder of competition\n\nKids Compete\nTeens Compete\nAdult Females Compete\nAdult Males Compete\nElders Compete\nScoring\nClosing Ceremony & Awards
URL:https://worldofwintergr.com/event/great-lakes-snow-snake-competition-2/
LOCATION:Sixth Street Park\, 647 Monroe Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians":MAILTO:https://www.grandriverbands.com/
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SUMMARY:Jalsa: Festivity of Food & Culture
DESCRIPTION:“Jalsa” is an invitation to immerse yourself in the sights\, sounds and tastes of India\, celebrating in the richness of life. Celebrate the vibrant culture of India at this outdoor celebration! \n  \nWhat to Expect:\n\nLive Music and Dance Performances: Groove to folks\, fusion and bollywood beats blending traditional and modern sounds.\nTraditional Food Available for Purchase: Enjoy a variety of regional foods from across India\, including samosas\, pani puri mithai and more!\n\n  \nSchedule:\n\n1:00 PM – 1:50 PM: Slow Rock & Folk Music \n2:00 PM – 2:50 PM: Bollywood & Zubeen Garg Songs \n3:00 PM – 3:50 PM: English\, Bollywood & Assamese Songs
URL:https://worldofwintergr.com/event/jalsa-festivity-of-food-culture/
LOCATION:Calder Plaza\, 320 Ottawa Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Family Friendly,Music/Dance
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SUMMARY:Noodle Fest
DESCRIPTION:Vote for the best noodle dish in West Michigan! This highly anticipated event is back! Taste a variety of dishes from local vendors and vote for your favorite! \nWhat to Expect: \n\n$6 Noodle Bowls: Sample flavorful noodle dishes from different vendors for just $6 each.\nVote for the Best Dish: Cast your vote using tokens for a chance to help choose the $500 winner!\nSpicy Noodle Challenge: Think you can handle the heat? Enter the spicy noodle challenge and win a local restaurant gift card!\nEntertainment: Enjoy live performances and cultural entertainment throughout the event.\n\n\nVendor Participation: \nDoes your noodle dish have what it takes to be named as the Best Noodle Dish? We are looking for competitors to share their best noodle dish to West Michiganders. \n\nVendor Cost: $200 to participate.\nRegistration: Vendor registration is open and closes January 1. Register here.
URL:https://worldofwintergr.com/event/noodle-fest/
LOCATION:Calder Plaza\, 320 Ottawa Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Family Friendly,Music/Dance
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Snow Snake Competition
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nYOU MUST MAKE YOUR OWN SNAKE TO COMPETE.  \nPractice snakes will be available for all to try. Compete for the grand prize of $500.  \n  \nBRACKETS:  \n\nCompete in one of the categories based on age and gender: \n0-5 years old \n6-12 years old \n13-19 years old \n20-34 years old \n35-54 years old \n55+ years old \n\n  \nWHAT TO EXPECT:  \n\nBuild Your Snake: You must make your own snake to compete \n\n\nThrow Your Snake: Each competitor gets to throw their snow snake – the goal is to throw it the farthest! \n\n  \nSCHEDULE:  \n\n11:00 AM Registration & Practice Rounds\n12:00 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. \n\n  \nADDITIONAL INFO:  \n\nRegistration is free at the beginning of the event – arrive early to sign up and practice! \n\n\nFamily-friendly and fun for all ages! \n\n  \nPRIZES:  \n\nBracket Victory: $50 \nGrand Prize $500 \n\n  \n 
URL:https://worldofwintergr.com/event/great-lakes-snow-snake-competition/
LOCATION:Sixth Street Park\, 647 Monroe Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians":MAILTO:https://www.grandriverbands.com/
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SUMMARY:Jalsa: Festivity of food and culture
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the vibrant culture of India\, featuring music\, dance and delicious regional snacks in partnership with the Assam Association of West Michigan. “Jalsa” is an invitation to immerse yourself in the sights\, sounds and tastes of India\, celebrating the richness of life and the spirit of spring. \n  \nWhat to Expect: \n\nLive Music: Groove to Folk\, Fusion and Bollywood beats blending traditional and modern sounds.\nDance Performances: Enjoy stunning performances of Indian classical and folk dances like Kathak and Bharatanatyam.\nTraditional Indian Food and Snacks Savor festival snacks from across India\, including samosas\, pani puri and mithai\, priced $3-$10.\n\n  \nAdditional Info: \n\nFree and open to all.\nFood available for purchase ($3-$10).\nFamily-friendly!
URL:https://worldofwintergr.com/event/jashin-celebration-of-life/
LOCATION:Calder Plaza\, 320 Ottawa Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Family Friendly,Music/Dance
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SUMMARY:BONIMGET - Traditional Native Hoop Dance
DESCRIPTION:Experience the rich cultural tradition of Native Hoop Dancing with Malcolm McDonald\, a proud member of the Bodwéwadmi (Potawatomi) tribe. Malcolm’s performance blends storytelling\, dance and music to share the deep traditions of his people.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nWhat to Expect: \n\nNative Hoop Dancing: Watch Malcolm perform the intricate art of hoop dancing\, symbolizing the interconnectedness of life and nature.\nLive Drumming and Music: The dance is accompanied by live drumming\, enhancing the storytelling with rhythm and energy.\nCultural Storytelling: Each movement and hoop tells a story\, honoring nature and Anishinaabe teachings.\nFamily-Friendly: This event is open to all ages\, offering a unique cultural experience for everyone.\n\n  \nFrom The Organizer: \nMalcolm ndezhnëkas. mthébnéshiniyêk ndëbéndagwes. bodwéwadmi miné neshnabé ndaw. mko o ndodém. mzhi’génak ndëwtthbya. \n(My name is Malcolm. I belong to the People of the Bad Bird. I am Bodwéwadmi and Neshnabé. Bear is my clan. I am from Michigan.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://worldofwintergr.com/event/bonimget-traditional-native-hoop-dance/
LOCATION:Gillett Bridge\, 220 Front Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Family Friendly,Music/Dance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians":MAILTO:https://www.grandriverbands.com/
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