Chelan, Washington – The Lake Chelan “Winterfest – Fire & Ice at the Lake” is celebrated on Martin Lutheran King Holiday weekend, January 12th through 14th.  The Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce is organizing Winterfest with the help of local citizens, businesses and organizations.

This year’s Winterfest promises to be bigger and better than ever.  We have lots activities for children and adults.  The Lake Chelan Snowmobile Club will be holding their annual snowmobile drag races on Saturday and Sunday at the Don Morse Park.  Most of the Winterfest activities will take place at Don Morse Park in Downtown Chelan including the snow sculpting contests, keg toss, chili feed, and kid’s activities.  Saturday evening begins with the Torchlight Parade, followed by the Polar Bear Splash, Bon Fire and ending with a great fireworks display.

The event begins on Friday with “Fire and Ice” Specials in various downtown businesses and entertainment at The Vogue – A Liquid Lounge.  Several ice sculptures will be displayed on the downtown corners and the Ruby Theater will have a variety of movies for families to choose from.

Saturday events begin at 10 am at Don Morse City Park with kid’s activities (indoor and outdoor) for ages 12 and under. Snow sculptures will begin at 10 AM and judging will take place at 3:00 PM.  Saturday evening at 6:00 PM, decorate yourself, a friend or float in lights and march in the Torchlight Parade through downtown Chelan to the Don Morse Park.  The Community bonfire will provide some warmth to those brave people who participate in the Polar Bear Splash.  The Winterfest Fireworks will start immediately after the Splash with all of the festivities ending around 7:00 PM.

The Lion’s Club is sponsoring the Community Bonfire.  Christmas Trees can be dropped off at the Chelan Marina parking lot.  Please look for the signs indicating the approved drop-off location.  Trees must be stripped of all ornaments, lights and tinsel.  The Lion’s Club will begin picking up trees prior to Winterfest.

Pledge forms for the Polar Bear Splash are available at the Chamber office and all proceeds go to the Chelan Teen Center.

The Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce will be holding the annual Chili Cook-Off and registration begins at 12 Noon at the Chamber’s Visitor Center.  Registration forms are also available at the Chamber office.

Saturday and Sunday 10 AM to dark, enjoy the 7th Annual “Wally Peterson Memorial” Snowmobile Drag Races down at the Don Morse Park in the RV section.  For more information on the Drag Races, please contact Brett LaMar at (509) 687-6344.

If you would like to volunteer, participate or sponsor this event in any way, please contact the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce at (509) 682-3503 or via email at .  And for more information on all our upcoming events, please check out our website at www.lakechlean.com.