Celebrate the winter season in Wisconsin at the Cedarburg Winter Festival. A popular festival highlight is the ice carving contest, where huge blocks of ice are sculpted into glistening works of art by talented ice carvers. There’s also a snow battle as well as an ice burg open golf tournament in addition to traditional winter activities like sledding and ice skating. Attendees can warm up with a bowl of chili from the individual chili contest or watch the grand parade featuring themed bed racing teams. The family-friendly event also offers several competitions, children’s activities, delicious Wisconsin fare, live music and plenty of beer and wine samplings.

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