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Winterfest – 2023

February 3, 2023 @ 6:00 am - February 4, 2023 @ 11:30 pm

Come out of hibernation – Shake off the winter blues and enjoy a fun-filled weekend!

Friday, February 3

  • 6:00 am: Intergenerational Fishing Competition: Time for the generational teams to come together and enjoy fishing on our beautiful waterways. Registration is free, required, and available online or at the Chamber office. Kiwanis Club of Indian River donated fishing poles for community use and can be checked out at the Indian River Area Library.
  • 6:00 am: ‘Where’s Indi Scavenger Hunt’ starting at 6am Friday to 3pm on Saturday, or until Indi is found. Cash prize is $250.
  • 6:00 pm: Entertainment Tent Opens: Join us at Northland Brewery for entertainment by Lavender Lions, plus some great brew, and food.
  • Free Shuttle service is provided to and from local lodging facilities from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. courtesy of the Indian River Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Saturday, February 4

  • 1:00 pm: Chilimanaia Cook-off: Enjoy delicious chili, entertainment by DJ Caleb Walters, and community connections at the Chamber parking lot. Free to spectators. Registration for chili masters is free, required, and available online or at the Chamber office.
  • 4:30 pm: Awards Announcement: Winners of the Intergenerational Fishing Competition and Chilimania Cook-off awards ceremony at the Chamber parking lot.
  • 6:00 pm: Entertainment Tent Opens: Northland Brewery, entertainment by Chris Michels Band, plus some great brew and food.
    • Entertainment tickets purchased for both nights prior to Friday at the Chamber office or Friday night at the tent come with a complimentary drink ticket, redeemable during the festival weekend at the Brass Rail, Pinehurst, or The Station at 310.
  • Free Shuttle service is provided to and from local lodging facilities from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. courtesy of the Indian River Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

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