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Winterfest in Indian River

February 2027

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 2026:

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
  • 8-11pm – Live music in the Entertainment Tent 

Saturday

  • 7am-4pm- Fishing Contest
  • 10am-1pm – Kids Crafts at the Indian River Area Library- 3546 S. Straits Hwy
  • 11am – Cornhole Tournament Registration Begins
  • 11am-4pm – Poker Run
  • 12pm – Cornhole Tournament
  • 12pm – Entertainment Tent Opens ($5 Cover Charge During Live Music Performances)
  • 1pm – Kids Events Start in the Entertainment Tent
  • All Evening– Raffles & 50/50 Drawings
  • 5pm – Fishing Tournament Weigh-In at the Entertainment Tent
  • 5-7pm – Live music in the Entertainment Tent
  • 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 
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

Stay tuned here for information on the 2027 Indian River Winterfest!

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