Saturday & Sunday – Jan. 19, 20, 26, 27 – 12 to 5 PM
Enjoy S’mores, Cocoa, Coffee and Special Wine Sales!
We’ll provide an outdoor fire for this Winter fun.
Chef Jenny has created a special Winter Appetizer Bar Menu.
If you are wearing your Winterfest Button, you will receive 25% OFF Select Wines (All but Wine Club Wines) and receive 50% OFF Gift Shop items!

A NEW EVENT for Winterfest in Manson, Washington. The “1st Annual Viki Downey Polar Bear Swim”, honoring Manson’s life guard, Viki Downey is scheduled for 1:00 on January 26 at the Manson Bay Park swim area.

Viki’s career as a life guard and swimming instructor began in 1965 in Idaho and this year marks her 21st season as Manson’s life guard. Over those 21 years she’s taught hundreds of kids to swim and water safety skills. Starting in 2010 Viki and the Manson community have been part of the “Worlds Largest Swim Lesson” sponsored by the World Water Park Association. This event is listed in Guinness Book of World Records. On June 20, 2014 the record was set with 36,564 people, including folks from Manson, taking a swim lesson simultaneously! Viki practices what she preaches, she swims an average of 350 days a year, in ALL weather conditions.

Lake Chelan might feel like this but it will be a nice warm 40 to 45 degrees!

Polar Bear Swims are not for the faint of heart. Our water temperature in Lake Chelan will be 40 to 45-degrees and there is a good chance of snow on the ground! The Manson Chamber of Commerce, sponsors of the event, will make the swim appealing to those on the edge of participating by offering a fire on the beach thanks to co-sponsor, Lakeshore Excavating, propane heaters, a changing area, hot chocolate and cider provided by co-sponsor, North Shore Cafe to warm you up after the chilly swim.

Your challenge as a Polar Bear Swim participant is to enter the water at 1:00, swim 50 feet to a manned rubber raft thanks to co-sponsor Reed's Marine where you will receive a wrist band stating “I survived the Manson Polar Bear Swim”. Once back on shore you will be photographed providing proof positive you have accomplished your goal.

Registration is not required. Arrive at Manson Bay at 1230 on January 26 to be part of this fun event. And yes, wetsuits will be allowed and children under 12 will be required to wear a life jacket provided by the Manson Parks Department.

The Mystery Mitten Walk is a fun event for kids during Manson's Winterfest weekend, January 25 - 27. The first stop is Green Dot Sub Shop. Grab a bag with your first mitten, a prize and list of discounts from local businesses.

After your fifth stop, discover where to get your second mitten. At the end of your walk you will have prizes, two mittens, discount list and a lot of fun along the way. Kids love this so head out on the 26th from 12-4 while supplies last.

We’ll warm up with some yoga then off for the trail! This guided trek will last about two and a half hours with stops along the way for Yoga Poses in the snow, fresh fudge from Culinary Apple, and time to enjoy the beautiful views. At the end of your journey, we’ll stretch it out with some yoga, and then enjoy cheeses and treats provided by Bear Foods Market. Following your trek head to downtown Manson for Alefest.

Special: When you join us for Snowga you get two tokens for free tastes at Alefest in Manson a Winterfest event!

Date:  January 26
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Echo Ridge    There are two parking lots.  One at the top and the one below that on the right. You’ll pass it if you go to the top.
Price: $46, Early bird $39 by 1/24  We sold out last year so register early.
Registration NOW!
Bring: Layered clothing and your snow shoes. Snow shoe rental available at Lake Chelan Sports and at Uncle Tim’s Cabin at Echo Valley.

Here’s a great event for folks in the Chelan Valley the second week of Winterfest, snowmobile drag racing!

This free event, sponsored by the Lake Chelan Snowmobile Club is a real crowd pleaser featuring some amazing and fast snowmobiles. The Lake Chelan Snowmobile Club is committed to promoting, improving, maintaining all of the areas Lake Chelan has to offer. From building warming huts to clearing trails to family activities…if it about snow sports we are there.

Registration takes place at Mill Bay Casino’s Restaurant from 4pm-8pm Friday January 25th and 7am-8am Saturday the 26th.

There will be a Racer’s meeting at 9:00 AM on Saturday and racing begins at 10:00 AM sharp. There is plenty of free parking at the casino and there’s not a bad seat on the track

Race format is double elimination. Registration is $30 for Stock and Improved classes and $40 for Modified and Open classes.

For Tech and class questions you can call Mitch Evans at 509-670-8261

Saturday & Sunday – Jan. 19, 20, 26, 27 – 12 to 5 PM
Enjoy S’mores, Cocoa, Coffee and Special Wine Sales!
We’ll provide an outdoor fire for this Winter fun.
Chef Jenny has created a special Winter Appetizer Bar Menu.
If you are wearing your Winterfest Button, you will receive 25% OFF Select Wines (All but Wine Club Wines) and receive 50% OFF Gift Shop items!

Saturday & Sunday – Jan. 19, 20, 26, 27 – 12 to 5 PM
Enjoy S’mores, Cocoa, Coffee and Special Wine Sales!
We’ll provide an outdoor fire for this Winter fun.
Chef Jenny has created a special Winter Appetizer Bar Menu.
If you are wearing your Winterfest Button, you will receive 25% OFF Select Wines (All but Wine Club Wines) and receive 50% OFF Gift Shop items!