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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.)