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 […]
Gather your team and get ready to compete in this wacky, action-packed event. Teams of six race across the rink in sleds, scooping up balls in this hilarious, fast-paced competition. Schedule: Family Division: 12:30 PM - 3 PM Adult Division: 3:30 PM - 6 PM What to Expect: Family & Adult Divisions: Two categories—one […]
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! What to Expect: $6 Noodle Bowls: Sample flavorful noodle dishes from different vendors for just $6 each. Vote for the Best Dish: Cast your vote using tokens […]
Watch a massive 5,000‑lb block of ice come to life right in front of Rosa Parks Circle, carved live by the Ice Brigade team. Each year, the design is voted on by the community and is revealed at the event. What will it be this year?! What to Expect: Live Carving: Skilled sculptors transform […]
Get a free live portrait! Local Artist, Abby Haywood, draws live portraits of visitors from a whimsical shipping container! As guests take a seat, she asks fun questions and sketches their likeness in real time. When the drawing is finished, she slides it out of the booth for them to take home, a unique free […]
Join us during the festival's opening weekend at Fire & Ice! NEW this year, the Grand Rapids Griffins will be joining us for a skills competition on the ice and an autograph signing for the fans. This staple event has become a family favorite! Enjoy fire performances, figure skating routines and a lively street party […]
"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! What to Expect: Live Music and Dance Performances: Groove to folks, fusion and bollywood beats blending traditional and modern sounds. Traditional Food Available […]
Get a free live portrait! Local Artist, Abby Haywood, draws live portraits of visitors from a whimsical shipping container! As guests take a seat, she asks fun questions and sketches their likeness in real time. When the drawing is finished, she slides it out of the booth for them to take home, a unique free […]
Get a free live portrait! Local Artist, Abby Haywood, draws live portraits of visitors from a whimsical shipping container! As guests take a seat, she asks fun questions and sketches their likeness in real time. When the drawing is finished, she slides it out of the booth for them to take home, a unique free […]
Get a free live portrait! Local Artist, Abby Haywood, draws live portraits of visitors from a whimsical shipping container! As guests take a seat, she asks fun questions and sketches their likeness in real time. When the drawing is finished, she slides it out of the booth for them to take home, a unique free […]
Get a free live portrait! Local Artist, Abby Haywood, draws live portraits of visitors from a whimsical shipping container! As guests take a seat, she asks fun questions and sketches their likeness in real time. When the drawing is finished, she slides it out of the booth for them to take home, a unique free […]
Get a free live portrait! Local Artist, Abby Haywood, draws live portraits of visitors from a whimsical shipping container! As guests take a seat, she asks fun questions and sketches their likeness in real time. When the drawing is finished, she slides it out of the booth for them to take home, a unique free […]
