February 02, 2009
14th Annual Winterfest and United States National Snow Sculpting Competition in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Geneva Lake isn’t simply a warm weather destination. For the past 14 years, both locals and visitors have turned out en masse the first weekend in February to experience Winterfest and the United States National Snow Sculpting Competition. This year, Winterfest will be celebrated February 4th-8th and I stopped by the lakefront early this morning for a sneak preview. I found grown men engaged in what can only be described as a giant “sand castle” preparation, complete with huge snow forms, a dump truck (every boy loves a dump truck!) and a very tall ladder. Preparing the snow blocks for the competition takes time, effort, and SNOW! Tall, flexible, cylindrical forms are placed in a large circle around the Riviera at the lakefront and the dump truck loads and packs snow into the 9’forms.
Once the form is removed there is a solid, packed snow block just waiting for the snow sculptors to work their magic. If you happen to be in town mid-week, stop by the lakefront in downtown Lake Geneva and sneak a peak at the artist’s progress. Sculpting teams will begin working Wednesday, February 4th at 10am and continue until Saturday, February 7th at 11am when the People’s Choice Voting begins. Don’t miss the activities at the Riviera Ballroom Saturday from 10am-4pm and be sure to visit some of the local restaurants and shops for a real taste of Lake Geneva.
For a complete schedule of events go to www.LakeGenevaWI.com – and if you’re interested in making the Geneva Lake area your home away from home, visit www.SellingLakeGeneva.com for all the information on local real estate, schools, and lake information. Hope to see you at the lake!
Posted By: 
Janis Hartley
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lake geneva,
sculpting competition
and winterfest
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