From skiing on 200″ fresh packed snow, to snow-shoeing the back country of Northern Michigan to taking in a pond hockey game in St. Ignace, there’s plenty to see and do during the beautiful winter months here in Emmet County.
Browse below our list of festivals and activities during the winter season. We’re sure you’ll find something of interest.
Alpine Skiing
We recommend both Nubs Nob and Boyne Highlands and for anyone seeking an additional destination, Boyne Mountain is a short 35 minute drive from Good Hart.
nubsnob.com
boyne.com/boynehighlands
St. Ignace Pond Hockey
Feb 11-14
A bagpiper rides the Zamboni, there’s Yooper Tennis Doubles, the latest and greatest in Arctic Cat snowmobiles on display, and of course 4 days of pond hockey played Moran Bay, Lake Huron in St. Ignace Michigan. Don’t miss this amazing local event here in Northern Michigan. St. Ignace is a 45 minute drive north from Good Hart or Harbor Springs and is accessed via the Mackinac Bridge.
www.stignace.com/event/labatt-blue-up-pond-hockey-championship
Nordic Ski Series at Nubs Nob
Wednesday Nights Throughout Winter
Get outside, gain skills, and hang out with fellow skinny skiers at Nubs Nob. Nubs Nob is a 15-20 minute drive from Good Hart.
business.petoskeychamber.com/events/details/nordic-ski-series-01-13-2016-8206
Family Outdoor Movie Night, Skating, and More
Visit the Harbor Springs Sk8 Park for plenty of fun throughout winter like skating, community dinners, and outdoor movie nights.
facebook.com/Harbor-Springs-Sk8-Park-155398024471794/
Petoskey Winter Carnival
Feb 11-14
A wintry ghost walk, ice carvings, 5k/1k run/walk, bumpjumping, sledding, figure skating performance and more.
petoskeydowntown.com/events/winter-events/winter-carnival
2016 Grateful Snowshoeing Benefit Supporting LTBHS
Feb 13
Support our amazing local no-kill humane society with an afternoon of pet friendly snow shoeing.
ltbhs.com/news-events/events-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2016/02/13/94/26/2016-grateful-snowsh
Mardi Gras at Nubs Nob
Mar 19
Nubs’ annual family orientated Spring Fling with fun and games for all. Soaker Cup, Costume contest, Crazy Couples and Dorie Sarns Open races, and the Petoskey Steel Drum Band on the deck. Party time at Nubs.
www.nubsnob.com/calendar/
Carnival Weekend at Boyne Mountain
March 18-20
Every spring Boyne Mountain celebrates the new season with a party that brings together the festivities of St. Patrick’s Day and the zaniness of Mardi Gras – Carnival Weekend.
www.boyne.com/boynemountain/events/carnival-weekend
Snowshoeing Area Trails
Contact The Outfitter in Harbor Springs for rentals and trail maps. There’s plenty to explore in the back woods of our beautiful area.
www.outfitterharborsprings.com/rentals/snowsports