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Winterfest in Indian River

February 2026

Winter will be celebrated with a variety of activities in Indian River during Winterfest. The weekend is packed with fun things to do for this annual event including a poker run, bonfires, music, food, kid’s events, and more.

Winterfest is easily accessible by both snowmobile from the rails to trails and by vehicle.

Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at Marina Park- 3471 Club Rd., Indian River.

Here's what happened in 2025:

Friday

  • All Evening– Raffles & 50/50 Drawings
  • 5pm – Entertainment Tent Opens ($5 Cover Charge During Live Music Performances)
  • 5pm – Poker Run Registration Begins
  • 5:30-7:30pm – Live music in the Entertainment Tent featuring Charlie Reager
  • 8-11pm – Live music in the Entertainment Tent featuring The Blitz

Saturday

  • All Day/Evening – Sledding, and Outdoor Golfing & Bowling (Supplies available on site.)
  • 7am-4pm- Intergenerational Fishing Tournament – Teams of at least one mentor and mentee compete by fishing within the “Love of Fishing Indian River” Map through Saturday at 3pm. Registration is required by visiting irchamber.com
  • 10am-1pm – Kids Make-n-Take Crafts at the Indian River Area Library- 3546 S. Straits Hwy
  • 11am – Corn Hole Tournament Registration Begins
  • 11am-4pm – Poker Run
  • 12pm – Cornhole Tournament
  • 12pm – Entertainment Tent Opens ($5 Cover Charge During Live Music Performances)
  • 1pm – Kids Bubble Blowing Contest in the Entertainment Tent
  • 1-3:30pm – Make S’mores
  • 2pm – Ice Cube Rescue for Kids in the Entertainment Tent
  • 3pm – Peguine Waddle for Kids in the Entertainment Tent
  • 4-5pm – Kids Crafts at the Indian River Chamber of Commerce- 3435 S Straits Hwy
    (Kids Activities are for those 12 and under. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners.)
  • All Evening– Raffles & 50/50 Drawings
  • 5pm – Fishing Tournament Weigh-In at the Entertainment Tent
  • 5-7pm – Live music in the Entertainment Tent featuring Curtis Grooters
  • 5-10pm – Fish Throwing Contest every hour on the hour
  • 6-7:30pm – Poker Run Check-In
  • 7:30pm – Winners for Fishing Tournament & Poker Run Announced
  • 8-11pm – Live music in the Entertainment Tent featuring The Darwin Project

Stay tuned for information on the 2026 Indian River Winterfest!

For more information on Indian River Winterfest, please contact the event organizer:

Indian River Chamber of Commerce

3435 S. Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI 49749

(231) 238-9325

irchamber.com

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