Lake Geneva is one of Wisconsin’s top tourist destinations and it draws huge numbers of travelers every summer. It’s also the place to go for winter fun and it hosts one of Wisconsin’s best winter festivals. Lake Geneva’s Winterfest wows visitors with snow and ice sculptures that have to be seen to be believed. Here’s what’s waiting for you at Winterfest.
Lake Geneva is located in southern Wisconsin. It became a vacation escape for wealthy Chicago residents back in the 1800s and it still delivers an awesome getaway experience. It’s less than 90 minutes from Madison or downtown Chicago and it’s even closer to Milwaukee.
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Winterfest is an annual event that has been taking place for nearly three decades. It elevates winter fun to an art!
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Winterfest features the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championship. So what does that mean? You’ll see some of the most amazing winter sculptures on Earth.
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The is the only national championship of its kind. Talented and award-winning teams travel from all over the country for a chance to compete for the title.
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It’s an amazing three-day competition where the artistry of these top teams is put to the test. Visitors get to see these amazing creations come to life, one sculpted flake at a time.
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While the snow sculptures take center stage, there are a lot of other things to see and do at Winterfest. The event includes a downtown ice sculpture tour, igloos and bonfires on the beach, live entertainment, and more.
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See more details about Winterfest here. The sculptures will be on display until they melt, so it’s one reason to hope for a cold February! If you love winter festivals, here are some more Wisconsin events you should experience.
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