Culver Winterfest is a fantastic 3-day festival for the whole family to enjoy! Join us to celebrate all things winter. Come tour the ice sculptures throughout town, all hand-carved live by professional ice carvers. We invite families to peruse the town on Friday night, and participate in Cupid’s Crawl, a town-wide shopping event. Parents can opt to end their night at The Lakehouse Grille for a kick-off party. Saturday begins with the Cupid’s Dart, a fun run 5K, followed by TONS of sledding and more ice carving at the Super Bowl themed beer garden and “Ice Fights” where ice sculptors go blade to blade competing to create the best sculpture. Sunday includes the famous chili cook-off and The Polar Plunge into beautiful Lake Maxinkuckee. The lake is also open for skating and fishing all weekend long!

Schedule:

Friday, February 9, 2024

Sled Hill: All Day. Location: Culver Park (819 E Lakeshore Dr. Culver, IN 46511)

Ice Sculpture Tour: All Day. Location: Around Town. Check out crafted ice sculptures sponsored by individuals and businesses all around town! Sponsor an ice sculpture for your business, family or any occasion.

Cupid’s Crawl: 4-7:00 pm. Location: Participating businesses around town (participating business list coming soon!). Shop and dine locally at at least four participating businesses in Culver. Pick up a punchcard at a participating business to participate and get four punches. Turn in your punch card by 7:00 pm at Cafe Max (113 S Main St. Culver, IN 46511) to enter in a drawing worth HUNDREDS! This event is perfect to shop small, support local businesses, purchase unique and fun gifts and enjoy dining locally while eating/drinking for the drawing at 7:30 pm at Cafe Max!

Cupids’ Karaoke & Cocktails: 9:30 pm. Sing your heart out at the Lakehouse Grille! (615 E. Lakeshore Dr. Culver, IN 46511)

Saturday, February 10, 2024

Sled Hill: All Day. Location: Culver Park (819 E Lakeshore Dr. Culver, IN 46511)

Ice Sculpture Tour: All Day. Location: Around Town. Check out crafted ice sculptures sponsored by individuals and businesses all around town!

Lions Club Pancake Breakfast: 8-11 am. Location: Train Depot (615 E Lakeshore Dr. Culver, IN 46511). Enjoy a savory and sweet breakfast with the local philanthropy group, Culver Lions Club!

Cupid’s Dart 5K and 1 Mile: 9 am. Location: Culver Beach Lodge (819 E. Lakeshore Dr. Culver, IN 46511). Grab those running (or walking) shoes to participate in a casual fun run/walk around town. Maps will be provided, registration NOT required and be sure to show up at least 10 minutes before to prepare.

Free Community Yoga Class: 10 am. Location: Culver Beach Lodge (819 E Lake Shore Dr. Culver, IN 46511). Open to all ages and levels. Be sure to bring a yoga mat and a friend!

Vision Board Workshop: 12-4 pm. REGISTRATION REQUIRED (fee: $120). Location: Culver Beach Lodge (819 E Lakeshore Dr. Culver, IN 46511). During this fun, relaxed workshop, you’ll explore a mix of yin yoga with guided journaling followed by a guided meditation. You’ll also receive a custom workbook, snacks, step-by-step guidance, and all of the supplies needed to build your gorgeous vision board. For more information and to register, please visit www.erinserafino.com.

Indoor Farmers’ Market: 10 am-1 pm. Location: Culver & Union Township Public Library (107 N. Main Street Culver, IN 46511). Shop locally crafted goods!

Live Band & Drinks: 9:30 pm. Location: The Lakehouse Grille (620 E. Lakeshore Dr. Culver, IN 46511). Enjoy some food and drinks while listening to some live music!

- THE MAIN EVENT -
Ice Fights, Beer Garden & S’mores: 6-10 pm. Location: Train Depot in the Culver Park (615 E Lakeshore Dr.). Join us for the BIG event of the weekend!!! Watch as ice sculptors compete while enjoying some adult beverages and roasting some marshmallows. Open to all ages. For those drinking alcohol, please obtain a wristband and stay inside the designated beer garden fence.

    -- The Culver PTO “KID ZONE” will be located inside of the Train Depot building featuring snacks, activities, movie and more! Be sure to pick up your s’mores kit and hot cocoa inside of the Depot building for a sweet treat while you watch the Ice Fights.

Sunday, February 11, 2024

Sled Hill: All Day. Location: Culver Park (819 E Lakeshore Dr. Culver, IN 46511)

Ice Sculpture Tour: All Day. Location: Around Town. Check out crafted ice sculptures sponsored by individuals and businesses all around town!

Grab & Go Lions Club Breakfast: 8-11 am. Location: Train Depot (615 E Lakeshore Dr. Culver, IN 46511).

Polar Plunge: 12-3 pm. Location: Culver Beach (819 E Lakeshore Dr. Culver, IN 46511). Jump into Lake Maxinkuckee through the ice!!! Want to get a little more creative and fun? Put on a costume and grab a friend! Each participant will receive a Culver Winterfest towel. The Culver & Union Township Fire Department will be present. Registration required.

Chili Cook Off: 1-3 pm. Location: Culver Beach Lodge Conference Room (819 E Lakeshore Dr. Culver, IN 46511). Participate for the title of Best Chili or just enjoy the samples :) Participant registration required. It is free to be a chili cook-off participant and $5 to eat/vote on the chili! There will be a bake sale as well by the CCHS swim team so be sure to bring cash for chili and some baked goods!

Be on the look out for ice skaters, ice fishers and ice sailors on Lake Maxinkuckee all weekend long!!! *** Please check local and national guidelines for ice thickness safety before participating on activities on Lake Maxinkuckee. For more information, please visit https://survivalskills.guide/how-to-tell-if-ice-is-safe-to-walk-on/

Registration link: CLICK HERE

Sponsorship form: CLICK HERE

Date:
February 9-11, 2024

Location:
Various Venues,
Culver, IN

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