Enjoy the Winter Magic of Manitowoc
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On a clear crisp winter night, some claim to be able to see the lights of Ludington, our sister carferry port, across the 66-mile-wide expanse of Lake Michigan. Others say it’s just light tricks playing on the ever-changing beauty of our lakeshore. If trekking northward, Manitowoc becomes your gateway to Door County. Or make it your closer-to-home great escape from the winter blahs, featuring fascinating family attractions, intriguing restaurants and shopping, outdoor fun and money-saving vacation packages.
There’s no shortage of fun…snowmobiling, X-C skiing, indoor and outdoor skating, snowboarding, snowshoeing and even winter camping. Manitowoc offers 222 miles of state snowmobile trails plus river trails and those maintained by local clubs. Point Beach State Forest grooms 11 miles of pristine X-C ski trails and also accommodates winter campers for those hearty in spirit. Bring along your snowshoes and on weekends you’ll find a roaring fire at the lodge. Other X-C trails are in Manitowoc’s Silver Creek and Henry Schuette Parks, Camp Sinawa near Valders, Woodland Dunes Nature Center, Collins Marsh Wildlife Area and Fox Hills Resort & Conference Center.
Manitowoc invites you to enjoy our indoor Manitowoc County Ice Center, a favorite activity for the whole family. Skate rentals, skate sharpening and concession stand are available. An outdoor skating pond is in Silver Creek Pond that also offers a great sledding hill.
We’re also told that Hidden Valley, a nearby area for beginner, intermediate and advanced alpine skiers will open this winter under new ownership.
Special Winter Events 2007 - 2008
January 5, 2008
Opening Bash, Hidden Valley Ski Area, Maribel, cookout at the outdoor patio, rail jam, cardboard box race, human snowflake competition, band in the "Kicking Horse" bar, 920-863-1450, www.skihiddenvalley.us
January 12, 2008
Candlelight Ski & Hike, Point Beach Ski & Hike, ski or hike wooded canlelit trails, live music, food & refreshments, along with a blazing fireplace in the lodge, vehicle pass required, 5-10 pm, 920-794-7480, www.wiparks.net
January 19-26, 2008
Great Wisconsin Outdoor Ice Shanty Competition, Washington Park, on display, creative and humorous ice shanties from local businesses, organizations and community members. Bring pull tabs from soda cans to support your favorite ice shanty, (in conjunction with the Sportsman’s Tradeshow) 683-5014, jennellkrizek@co.manitowoc.wi.us
February 16, 2008
Manitowoc Jaycees Beer Lovers Brewfest, Manitowoc County Expo, Manitowoc Co. Expo, sample and enjoy micro brewed beer from around the state, tickets go on sale the first week of January, 5-9 pm, 682-2692, www.manitowocjaycees.org
February 23, 2008
Fox Hills Carnival, Hidden Valley Ski Area, Maribel, Big air competition, kids obstacle course race, shovel race, cookout on the patio and live band in the “Kicking Horse” bar, 920-863-1450, canoe/kayak race down the hill, big air competition with flare, slush cup weather permitting, cardboard box race, cookout on the patio, band in the “Kicking Horse” bar, 920-863-1450, www.skihiddenvalley.us
March 9, 2008
Pancake Breakfast at Camp Sinawa,
Valders, enjoy pancakes and fresh tapped maple syrup at the “Sugar Shack”, 9am – 1pm, donations accepted, 758-2615
March 14, 2008
St. Patrick's Day Parade,
Downtown Manitowoc, Parade begins at 7pm, 920-684-5338, www.manitowocdowntown.org
March 15, 2008
Spring Bash, Hidden Valley Ski Area, Maribel
Canoe/kayak race down the hill, big air competition with flare, slush cup weather permitting, cardboard box race, cookout on the patio, band in the “Kicking Horse” bar, 920-863-1450, www.skihiddenvalley.us
March 15, 2008
Body & Soul: A Woman's Day of Enrichment, Fox Hills Resort, Mishicot
A variety of creative and relaxing sessions are offered and you choose which to attend, cost includes lunch and a wine tasting event to end your day, variety of inspirational art, books and music will be available for purchase, 920-320-8643, fee charged, www.hfmhealth.org or www.mtrymca.org
March 28-30, 2008
MCHBA Home Show, "Building Homes & Families" Manitowoc Co. Expo
All the businesses brought together for your building, remodeling and
landscape needs, Fri. 4-8 pm, Sat. & Sun.10 am-4:30 pm, 684-6222, mchba@lakefield.net, www.mcicenter.org
April 12-13, 2008
Horse-A-Rama, Manitowoc County Expo, Horse demonstrations and clinics, vendors from the midwest with horse products, crafts and equipment, parade of stallions, pony and wagon rides. A fun-filled family day. 920-682-9669, www.horse-a-rama.org
Complete List of Events in the Manitowoc Area
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