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East Jordan's Sno-Blast Winter Fun

February, 2024

East Jordan’s Sno-Blast is filled with winter and snow fun. The winter festival brings up to 1,200 people to East Jordan each year for fun events such as the frozen pancake toss, snowmobile drag races, hayrides, and sno softball.

Here's the typical schedule of events:

All events take place at the East Jordan Trailblazers Clubhouse- 5586 Mt. Bliss Rd., East Jordan (unless otherwise noted)

Friday

5:30pm – Registration for ORV Safari Ride
6pm SHARP – ORV Guided Safari Ride from the Clubhouse and back

Saturday

9am-1pm – Classic & Antique Snowmobile Show
9:30am (tentative) – Crowning of Winter Knight and Belle of the Blizzard
10am SHARP – Blessing of the Sleds
10am-2pm- Bake Sale by Helping Hearts of EJ
10am-3pm – Chili Cook Off
10am-3pm – Traditional Bean Pot & Concessions
10:15 am – ORV & Snowmobile Obstacle Course. 18 and up. Helmets and registration required. $5 per run.
11am – Grand Story Hour with Luanne Reed at Books ‘N Things-104 Jordan St., East Jordan
11am – Registration for Snowmobile & ORV Radar Run
12pm – Snowmovile & ORV Radar Runs. 18 and up. Helmets required. $5 per person.
12-4pm – Scavenger Hunt, Warming Fire, & Refreshments at Wagbo Farm & Education Center- 5745 N. M-66, East Jordan
1pm – Antique/Vintage/Classic Snowmobile Ride
3-6pm – Chili Dinner/Fundraiser for G.A.R. improvements. $6 for adults, $4 for kids age 6-12, and free for kids under 6. American Legion Post #227- 305 Main St., East Jordan
5pm – Comedy/Variety Theater Show “Live from the Foundry” by Tropic Bros Productions. Tickets are $40 per person which includes show, dinner, and tip. Tickets available at the East Jordan Chamber of Commerce- 100 Main St. B, East Jordan, or at the venue: Foundry Bar & Grille- 101 Main St B, East Jordan (second seating at 7pm)
7pm – Second seating for Comedy/Variety Theater Show “Live from the Foundry”
8:30-11pm – Party at the Foundry Bar & Grille. Open to the public, no cover charge.

Sunday

7am-12pm – Sno-Lovers Breakfast includes “The Works” (Pancakes, bacon, sausage, potatoes, and eggs). Cost is generally $6 for Adults and $3 for Kids 10 & under.
12-4pm – Scavenger Hunt, Warming Fire, & Refreshments at Wagbo Farm & Education Center- 5745 N. M-66, East Jordan
12:30pm – East Jordan Trailblazers Raffle Drawing. Prizes for 1st-4th place. Tickets available from Club members.

Contests

Sno-Sculpture Contest

$5 entry fee with cash prizes awarded. Applications will be available at ejchamber.org.

Kids Coloring Contest

Kids up to age 6 will be compete for first, second, and third place prizes. Entries will be on display at the Elementary School with judging on February 16th, 2023. Entries must be returned to the school office by February 15th, 2023.

Pages available at the East Jordan Elementary School- 304 4th St., East Jordan; the East Jordan Chamber of Commerce, or online at ejchamber.org.

More Activities...

Ice Skating Rink – Indoor & Outdoor rink at East Jordan Tourist Park- 218 N. Lake St., East Jordan (weather permitting
Disc Golf at East Jordan Community Park- 805 Maple St., East Jordan
Out on the Town – All weekend long. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, happy hour, or just dessert at one of the restaurants or bars. And check out the great shopping downtown. Ask about Sno-Blast Specials.