By the West Michigan Tourist Association
The Village of Walloon Lake is hosting the 3rd Annual Walloon Winterfest on Feb. 22, from 1 – 4 p.m. The event will take place at Barrel Back Restaurant, The Village Green Park, and Tommy’s Walloon.
Winterfest is a family friendly event, with indoor and outdoor activities for kids of all ages. There will be complimentary ice skate rentals in a variety of sizes for the whole family, and free ice skating at the ice rink located in the Village Green Park. Snowshoe and Cross-Country Skis are available for rental at Tommy’s to explore local hiking trails. *Weather Permitting. Warm up inside with a Complimentary Hot Chocolate Bar.
The Petoskey Snowmobile Club will be holding its Second Annual Vintage Snowmobile Ride. The ride begins at the Petoskey Snowmobile Clubhouse, 4172 Evergreen Trail, Petoskey, and will end at Barrel Back Restaurant to be showcased on the lake. Gas is available at the Blue Facilities Building and Snowmobile parking is available for the event. Enjoy free Bean Soup at the Bean Pot while enjoying the Vintage Snowmobiles. All donations collected with be going to the Petoskey Snowmobile Club.
Explore Local Breweries & Wineries, located in Tommy’s, featuring eight local beer, wine, cider, and liquor companies including: Peron, Foggy Mountain, Petoskey Brewing, Mackinaw Trail, Rudbeckia Winery, Gypsy, Longhorn, and Wiseman. Drink tickets can be purchased on site from 1 – 4 p.m. Enjoy Barrel Back food and drink specials, including an extended Happy Hour from 1 – 6 p.m.
Giveaway prizes available. Drawings will be held every hour on the hour, with The Grand Prize beginning a (two) night stay with Hotel Walloon to be given away at 4 p.m. *Must be present to win.
