The Michigan tourist Mecca of Frankenmuth joined the ice sculpting arena a decade ago with the "Zehnder's Snowfest." Famous for its "dueling chainsaws" sculpting competition, renowned food and live entertainment, Snowfest is a family extravaganza worthy of the Zehnder name. Organizers have expanded the event for 2001, adding a collegiate "Under the Stars" ninety-minute carving contest in addition to the popular "Great Lakes Professional Ice Carver's Sculpting Classic." Visitors will not want to miss the tenth anniversary fifteen-ton ice cake and the carved-to-scale snow replica of Zehnder's world-famous restaurant.
On the banks of the Huron River in Southeastern Michigan, the city of Millford holds its own annual ice sculpture soirée. The Milford Ice Spectacular treats city residents and other cold-weather aficionados to a classic main street setting of unique and dazzling ice carvings. The sculptures are designed by local area merchants who then proudly display their creations outside their respective shops. The Winter festival's publicity goes far in drawing much deserved attention to the Victorian style beauty and character of this small community.
No discussion of cold weather recreation would be complete without mention of the experts at Boyne. The incredible landscapes of Michigan's Petoskey area are made accessible by the winter resort specialists at Boyne City. In the midst of the alpine slopes, world class accommodations, winding trails and wooded parks occurs the annual "Winter Festival." Here, Michigan's most promising culinary arts students compete in a grandiose sculpting contest, displaying their frozen compositions throughout the area streets and boroughs.
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