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SUMMARY:Winterfest Beer Tent
DESCRIPTION:🍺🔥 The Beer Tent Returns to Winterfest at the Bay Point’s Lakefront Pavilion! 🔥🍺 \nWhat to expect:\nHeated patio with cozy fire pits\nBeer\, hot cocktails & Patron shot skis + tastings\nComplimentary s’mores bar\nLive DJ spinning from 3:00 – 8:00 PM
URL:https://gunlakewinterfest.com/event/winterfest-beer-tent/
LOCATION:Bay Pointe Lakefront Pavilion\, 11456 Marsh Rd\, Shelbyville\, MI\, 49344\, United States
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SUMMARY:Polar Dip
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by United Bank!! Grab your coconuts and your tutus and sign up for this popular and fun event. \nThe sign up fee is $10. first 50 dippers will receive a FREE towel. \nNEW LOCATION: Gun Lake County Park (across the street from the bank).  \nCheck-in from 2:00 – 3:00pm. There will be changing tents located at the pavilion. \nFirst dip is at 3:00pm. \nClick here for Polar Dip registration and payment.
URL:https://gunlakewinterfest.com/event/polar-dip/
LOCATION:Gun Lake County Park\, 2397 Patterson Rd\, Wayland\, MI\, 49348
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SUMMARY:Winterfest Main Stage
DESCRIPTION:10:30 AM – 6:00 PM Trolleys run to participating businesses and restaurants (see map for locations & parking)\n11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Vendor Tents\, Raffle Basket Bidding & Food Trucks Open\n                                      Kids Crafts & Games\nMain Stage -with Emcee DJ Rob Various\nMAIN STAGE\n11:00 AM Opening Ceremony by Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians\n11:30 AM Winterfest Logo Winner Awarded\n11:45 AM Magician Alan Kazam Show\n12:15 PM Audience Participation Games \n1:00 PM C’s Pizza Eating Contest (sign up at Winterfest)\n1:30 PM Vernors Chugging Contest (sign up at Winterfest)\n2:00 PM Sand Bar Hot Wings Contest (sign up at Winterfest)\n2:30 PM Winterfest Chili Contest Winner & 50/50 Raffle Drawn\nRaffle Baskets Drawn\n3:00 PM Polar Dip\nRaffle Tickets and Basket Tickets available all day. There will be one warming tent.\nEvents are subject to change without notice. 
URL:https://gunlakewinterfest.com/event/main-stage/
LOCATION:Gun Lake County Park\, 2397 Patterson Rd\, Wayland\, MI\, 49348
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UID:757-1771668000-1771687800@gunlakewinterfest.com
SUMMARY:Winterfest Birdie Blizzard – Disc Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Innova Discs is back again at Gun Lake Winterfest in 2026 with another blizzardy\, prize packed tournament for beginners to pros alike with our SIXTH annual – Winterfest Birdie Blizzard. \nSame location as 2025! Located at Yankee Springs TOWNSHIP Park\, 1705 Parker Drive Wayland\, MI 49348. \nOur temporary 2026 Winterfest course is again 9 holes. Most holes are under 150 feet from tee to basket\, making Aces and Birdies available to every player – beginner to Pro. \nRegistration will be onsite.
URL:https://gunlakewinterfest.com/event/disc-golf/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Fishing Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Permitting we have ice! \nSign-in starting at 6:15 am at Gillett’s Bait and Hardware store. Return check-in at 1:00 pm at store location. \n\n\n\n\nFor more information contact: Gillett’s Bait and Hardware 121258 Marsh Rd (269) 672-5371
URL:https://gunlakewinterfest.com/event/fishing-tournament2/
LOCATION:Gillett’s Bait & Hardware\, 12258 Marsh Rd\, Shelbyville\, MI\, 49344
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SUMMARY:Vendor Market
DESCRIPTION:Sign up here to be a vendor! \nNEW FOR 2026:  \n\nLocation is at the Gun Lake COUNTY Park\, 2397 Patterson Rd\, Wayland\, MI 49348\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gunlakewinterfest.com/event/vendor-market/
LOCATION:Gun Lake County Park\, 2397 Patterson Rd\, Wayland\, MI\, 49348
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SUMMARY:Community Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood or platelets. Donating blood takes an hour and has the potential to impact up to three lives. \nWalk-ins welcome. Appointments preferred\, call 866-642-5663 \nSponsored by Brenda Bassett – Berkshire Hathaway Realtors.
URL:https://gunlakewinterfest.com/event/community-blood-drive/
LOCATION:Berkshire Hathaway & RTI Insurance\, 77 124th Avenue\, Shelbyville\, MI\, 49344
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SUMMARY:Gun Lake Winterfest Hike
DESCRIPTION:This fun hike is organized by the Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail Association. \nRegistration 9:45 AM / Start at 10:00 AM\nPark and Start Location:  Chief Noonday Rd. Trailhead\, Look for Signs\nOut and Back: 3  mile and 7 mile Natural Surfaces \nAvenza Map MI-LP- 069\, MI- LP- 481.75\nShort Hike Turn around:  MI- LP- 480.25\nLong Hike Turn around:  MI-LP-485\nPost Hike:  Sand Bar and Grill\, 11368 M-179\, Middleville\, Mi 49333 \nTurn around as desired\, let sweep know\nNo Restrooms
URL:https://gunlakewinterfest.com/event/euchre-tournament/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
DESCRIPTION:An Interactive Who-Done it Dinner Theater \nDeath Ahoy! Cruise Ship Murder MysteryPerformed by Just for Fun MysteriesREGISTER HERE Join us for a fun filled evening of Mystery.This is open to the public and is a Gun Lake Winterfest and SSCM event\, sponsored by RT Stitchcrafts.Doors open at 5pm with hors d’oeuvres being served. Performance starts at 5:30pm. At intermission\, enjoy a buffet style dinner with desserts served after. Light beverages will be provided.Tickets are $35 per person (adults only please)There will be door prizes during the event. (one entry per person)Any questions\, please contact Theresa & Rich Paiz at rtstitchcrafts@gmail.com
URL:https://gunlakewinterfest.com/event/winterfest-murder-mystery/
LOCATION:SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church\, 159 131st\, Wayland\, MI
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SUMMARY:Russo’s Winterfest Idol – Round 2
DESCRIPTION:Come join the fun – $10 entry fee! \nHosted by Rob!\nThree Night Singing Competition\nJanuary 17 & 24 at 8:00pm – Preliminary Rounds\nJanuary 31 – Final Round (top 10 singers from the Preliminary Rounds) \nTop three winners receive a cash prize:\n1st Place: $250.00\n2nd Place: $100.00\n3rd Place: $50.00 \nWant more details? Contact Russo’s Gun Lake 
URL:https://gunlakewinterfest.com/event/russos-winterfest-idol-round-2/
LOCATION:Russo’s Pizzeria Bar & Grille at Gun Lake\, 2688 Patterson Road\, Wayland\, MI\, United States
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SUMMARY:Winterfest Chili Cook-off
DESCRIPTION:We are fired up to host a community Chili Cook-Off in partnership with the Yankee Springs Snowmobile Association as part of the Gun Lake Winterfest Season of Events.\nYou’re invited to compete\, taste\, and cheer everyone on!\n CompetitorsThink your chili has what it takes?• Register anytime between now and January 18th• $20 entry fee• All chili must be cooked on-site and follow Health Department guidelines• 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place winners will be awarded• The overall winner will be announced on stage at Winterfest on 02/21/2026\nBring your best recipe and your competitive spirit!\n TastersCome hungry and ready to vote!After on-site cooking wraps up on January 24th\, the public is invited to taste and vote for their favorite chili.• $5 entry for tasting + voting• A portion of all $5 tasting ticket sales will be donated to the Yankee Springs Snowmobile Association\n Event Timeline• On-Site Cooking: 10 AM – 1 PM• Public Tasting: 1 PM – 3 PM• Judging & Awards: 4 PM\n Celebrate Winterfest Season With UsLocal businesses are coming together with special events leading up to Winterfest on February 21\, 2026. Join the fun\, support your community\, and help us celebrate the Yankee Springs Snowmobile Association!
URL:https://gunlakewinterfest.com/event/winterfest-chili-cook-off/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Russo’s Winterfest Idol – Round 1
DESCRIPTION:Come join the fun – $10 entry fee! \nHosted by Rob!\nThree Night Singing Competition\nJanuary 17 & 24 at 8:00pm – Preliminary Rounds\nJanuary 31 – Final Round (top 10 singers from the Preliminary Rounds) \nTop three winners receive a cash prize:\n1st Place: $250.00\n2nd Place: $100.00\n3rd Place: $50.00 \nWant more details? Contact Russo’s Gun Lake 
URL:https://gunlakewinterfest.com/event/gun-lake-idol/
LOCATION:Russo’s Pizzeria Bar & Grille at Gun Lake\, 2688 Patterson Road\, Wayland\, MI\, United States
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SUMMARY:Felicia’s Winterfest Coat Drive
DESCRIPTION:Please consider donating your old\, gently used coats in the New Year. With Felicia Ames‘ help and in partnership with Orangeville Community Outreach\, the Southern Spoon will be hosting a Coat Drive during normal business hours Thursday\, January 8th through Sunday\, January 11th.
URL:https://gunlakewinterfest.com/event/felicias-winterfest-coat-drive/
LOCATION:Southern Spoon Gun Lake\, 11332 M-179 HWY\, Middleville\, mi\, United States
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SUMMARY:Commemorative Beer Glass
DESCRIPTION:Buy a Drink – Keep the Glass!\nEach glass comes with a Winterfest pin that offers deals at participating restaurants when you wear in on Feb 21. \nParticipating Locations:\nBay Pointe\nRusso’s Gun Lake\nSand Bar and Grill\nSouthSide Cove on Gun Lake \nSponsored by Brad Landman & Tammy Dykema-Halloran  Keller Williams…at the lake!
URL:https://gunlakewinterfest.com/event/commemorative-beer-glass/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Christmas on the Corridor 2025
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the holiday season in true Gun Lake style! Join us the Saturday after Thanksgiving for Christmas on the Corridor\,  a festive afternoon filled with laughter\, lights\, and holiday magic. \nFestivities begin at 3 PM with our Christmas Market\, featuring local vendors\, handmade gifts\, and plenty of holiday cheer. \nFrom 4–6 PM\, enjoy live reindeer from Reindeer Ranch\, a DJ\, hot cocoa and coffee\, photos and visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus – plus some mischievous fun from the Grinch and a live nativity scene. \n  \nAt 6 PM\, gather around as we light the Community Christmas Tree\, a moment that brings our whole community together to shine brightly for the season. \nBring your family\, friends\, and holiday spirit — there’s something for everyone! Let’s celebrate connection\, joy\, and the warmth that makes Gun Lake glow all winter long. \n📸 Don’t forget to snap a few photos and tag #GunLakeWinterfest to share the fun! \n  \nALSO PLEASE ADD THE FOLLOWING TO THE PAGE RECOGNIZING SPONSORS: \n  \nCommunity Champions: \nHSB Crossbuck\, LLC \nBrad the Lakeman-Keller Williams at the Lake \nUnited Bank \nYankee Springs Dental \nGun Lake Wellness \nKids Activities: \nLynch’s Tire & Service
URL:https://gunlakewinterfest.com/event/christmas-on-the-corridor-2025/
LOCATION:Chief Noonday Car Park\, 11899 M-179\, Wayland\, MI\, 49348\, United States
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