Winterfest

Organizers announce cancelation of 2021 Kalkaska Winterfest

Published by admin on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 3:00am

KALKASKA — The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic might have claimed yet another victim, as organizers of the annual Kalkaska Winterfest, announced the cancellation of this year’s event, according to a post on the festival’s Facebook page.

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Winterfest attracts bevy of participants, fans for trimmed event

Published by admin on Thu, 02/28/2019 - 3:00am

KALKASKA – Unfavorable weather conditions forced organizers to postpone the Kalkaska Winterfest earlier this year and cancel the festival altogether in 2017 and 2018.

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Annual dog sled races remain part of local culture

Published by admin on Thu, 01/04/2018 - 3:00am

KALKASKA – The Kalkaska Winterfest is host to the largest sprint sled dog race in the continental United States. It attracts approximately 100 teams of dogs to compete in different classes and race courses, and this year is set for Jan. 20 and Jan. 21.