Zehnder's Frankenmuth Snowfest 2025! Events, Dates, Schedule | Incredible Ice Carving Festival and Competition in Michigan! Live Entertainment!
Article: Zehnder's Frankenmuth Snowfest 2025! Events, Dates, Schedule | Incredible Ice Carving Festival and Competition in Michigan!
- Don't you just love Michigan winter ice carving festivals?
Every January, Zehnder's in Frankenmuth Michigan throws one heck of a Frankenmuth Snowfest festival. It's one of the top snow sculpting events in North America!
It's a great excuse to bundle up in the middle of Michigan's winter and eat some famous Frankenmuth fried chicken, shop at the River Place Shops and of course, watch amazingly talented ice artists carve massive slabs of ice into submission!
Zehnder's Snowfest is one of my favorite things to do in Michigan in winter! Plus, you can get some shopping in at the Frankenmuth Riverplace shops! Plus, it's fun for the entire family!
There are so many fun things to do at Zender's Snowfest! Enjoy the warming tent, a fireworks display, ice sculptures, exhibit booths, pony rides, petting zoo and children’s activities and more! So many fun winter things to do!
While you are there, grab our Frankenmuth Michigan travel guide!
Oh, and tag your photos with the Official Snowfest hashtag: #ZSnowfest
When is the 2025 Zehnder’s Frankenmuth Snowfest?
January 29 - February 2, 2025
Frankenmuth Snowfest Table Of Contents
- Frankenmuth Snowfest Insider Tips
- Wednesday, January 29, 2025 Schedule and Things To Do
- Thursday, January 30, 2025 Schedule and Things To Do
- Friday, January 31, 2025 Schedule and Things To Do
- Saturday, February 1, 2025 Schedule and Things To Do
- Sunday, February 2, 2025: Schedule and Things To Do
- Best Time to Attend the Frankenmuth Snowfest
- Where to Park
- Fun Things to Do Nearby
Insider Frankenmuth Snowfest Insider Tips
- Arrive early. See my notes in the next section about that.
- If you want to indulge in a famous chicken dinner, I would make reservations immediately upon arriving.
- Notice the tiny clay sculptures on display in front of the ice sculptures. It shows you the intent of what the finished ice sculpture will look like.
- Weekday visits have less visitors so it's easier to park and navigate.
- Bathrooms are located in the Bavarian Inn and Zehnder's restaurants.
- If the weather is exceedingly cold at Frankenmuth Snowfest, check out the warming tent located in Zehnder's parking lot. They also have maps of the festival.
- If you are limited on time, the majority of the sculptures are located within Zehnder's and Bavarian Inn's parking lots.
Zehnder's Snowfest Schedule 2025
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Did you know that Zehnder's Snowfest is one of the top snow and ice sculpting events in North America?
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Wednesday, January 29, 2025-Ice Sculpting and Carving Begins | Live Entertainment!
Frankenmuth Snowfest 2025 Schedule
- World Snow Carving Championships - Watch incredibly talented teams compete in the Double Block or Single Block Championships.
- State of Michigan Snow Sculpting Competition - Watch 20 3-person teams from Michigan compete to be the representative in the 2026 U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championship.
- Children's Snow Sculpting - Enjoy watching 200 elementary school students creating snow sculptures!
- Professional Ice Carving Masterpiece! Greg Butauski and team will create a multi-block "Arcade Game" themed display along with the TV5 news desk!
- "All Things Chocolate" Recipe contest: Contestants will compete for the best recipes for cookies, cakes and brownies!
- Warming Tent! Come warm up, relax, enjoy refreshments and live entertainment!
Thursday, January 30, 2025 - Zehnder's Snowfest Schedule
- World Snow Carving Championships - Watch incredibly talented teams compete in the Double Block or Single Block Championships.
- State of Michigan Snow Sculpting Competition - Watch 20 3-person teams from Michigan compete to be the representative in the 2026 U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championship
- Children's Snow Sculpting - Enjoy watching 200 elementary school students creating snow sculptures!
- High School Snow Sculpting Competition - See area high school students compete in snow sculpting!
- Professional Ice Carving Masterpiece! Greg Butauski and team will create a multi-block "Arcade Game" themed display along with the TV5 news desk!
- See Ice Craving Exhibitions Throughout Town!
- Warming Tent! Come warm up, relax, enjoy refreshments and live entertainment!
- Snowfest Luncheon Featuring Dueling Pianos! Enjoy a chicken luncheon in Zehnder's Main Dining Room and then be entertained by Dueling Pianos. 12:00 pm. Reservations required!
Friday, January 31, 2025 - Zehnder's Snowfest Schedule
- World Snow Carving Championships - Watch incredibly talented teams compete in the Double Block or Single Block Championships.
- State of Michigan Snow Sculpting Competition - Watch 20 3-person teams from Michigan compete to be the representative in the 2026 U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championship.
- High School Snow Sculpting Competition - See area high school students compete in snow sculpting!
- Professional Ice Carving Masterpiece! Greg Butauski and team will create a multi-block "Arcade Game" themed display along with the TV5 news desk!
- See Ice Craving Exhibitions Throughout Town!
- Country Night: Come out for country music and dancing all night, 8pm-12:00 am. Admission is $5 after 6:00pm
- Collegiate Alumni Ice Carving Challenge: Former alumni will compete in multi block ice carving challenge.
- Warming Tent! Come warm up, relax, enjoy refreshments and live entertainment!
- Kids Activities: Super cute petting zoo, pony rides and carousel!
King and Queen Chairs at Zehnder's Snowfest in Frankenmuth MichiganSaturday, February 1, 2025 - Zehnder's Snowfest Schedule
- World Snow Carving Championships - Watch incredibly talented teams compete in the Double Block or Single Block Championships.
- State of Michigan Snow Sculpting Competition - Watch 20 3-person teams from Michigan compete to be the representative in the 2026 U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championship
- Word Snow Carving Championships Awards - 2:00 pm in the warming tent.
- See Ice Craving Exhibitions Throughout Town!
- Classics Day: Music and Dancing with The Rock Show. $5 admission after 6:00pm
- Collegiate Alumni Ice Carving Challenge: Former alumni will compete in multi block ice carving challenge.
- Warming Tent! Come warm up, relax, enjoy refreshments and live entertainment!
- Kids Activities: Super cute petting zoo, pony rides and carousel!
Sunday, February 2, 2025 - Zehnder's Snowfest Schedule
- See Ice Craving Exhibitions Throughout Town!
- Warming Tent! Come warm up, relax, enjoy refreshments and live entertainment!
- Kids Activities: Super cute petting zoo, pony rides and carousel!
All Scheduled Outdoor Activities and Events May Be Changed Due to Weather Conditions. Check Zehnder's Snowfest website for more info.
Best Time to Attend the Frankenmuth Snowfest
If you are looking to enjoy this Frankenmuth ice festival without mass crowds, I would recommend going during the week and arrive before noon. The only thing to know is that the sculptures will not be finished yet.
But that's also my favorite time to go! I relish in watching the talented snow artists perfect their sculptures. It's like magic as they transform the massive blocks of ice or snow into realistic rabbits, spiders, dragons or anything the artist can fathom!
I like going to Frankenmuth Snow Fest about two days after the festival starts because the artists are well into their sculptures but it's not the last day so they have time to talk and interact with you. In other words, they are not panicked as the time frame creeps near.
Watch an Artist Wield a Massive Saw to transform a Giant Ice Sculpture During the Frankenmuth Ice Festival!
Where to Park During Frankenmuth Snowfest
Like I mentioned above, I would arrive well before noon at Frankenmuth Snowfest if you want to park near the sculptures.
The best place to park, in my opinion, is right behind Zehnder's Restaurant. They have a monster paved lot, but it will be packed after noon.
Parking is also available in the Bavarian Inn lot and River Place Shops.
Fun Things To Do Nearby
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Author: Sherry Trautman
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