Lake Chelan Winterfest is your ultimate winter escape.

Packed with ice and fire elements held over two back-to-back weekends in January, you’ll enjoy live ice carving, Washington’s largest beach bonfire, and incredible fireworks lighting up the winter skies. Sip local wines, dance to live music, and dive into cozy, family-friendly fun. Whether you’re here for the chill of ice weekend or glow of fire weekend, Winterfest has it all!

Join us in downtown Chelan for Ice Weekend! Enjoy a wide-variety of activities in our very own winter wonderland. Activities include: Ice Sculptures, Live Music, Polar Bear Plunge, Bubble Brunch, Ice Bar, Fireworks, Kids Activities and more.

Schedule :

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM - Winterfest Check-In at Lake Chelan Visitor Center (216 E Woodin Ave) and Bottle Shop Open

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Downtown Chelan Vendor Market, Thrive Chelan Valley Teen Center, Frosty’s Winter Trail and Games, Face Painting*, and Crafts at United Methodist Church

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM - Apple Bin Rides and Snow Slide

12:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Ice Bar Open

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM - Winterfest Wine Walk

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM - Live Music: Glenn Snyder

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM - Live Music: The Skiffs

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM - Live Music: Full Vinyl Jacket

6:00 PM - Polar Bear Plunge and Bonfire at Don Morse Park

6:30 PM - Firework Display at Don Morse Park

6:30 PM – 10:00 PM - Live Music: 90’s Rewind

All Day - Winterfest Button Offers and Find Tsilly Scavenger Hunt

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