WINTERFEST 2008
Schedule of Events
Jan. 25 – Feb. 8 Coloring Contest
Categories K-Gr. 2 and Gr. 3-6
Random drawings for three prizes in each age group. Judging by Retail Promotions Committee.
Contact: Rose Rustman 931-3830 or Brian Radloff 931-9604.
Registration by Feb. 6 Snow Sculpture Contest
Judging morning of Feb. 9 Three categories: Youth (PK-Grade 2 and Grades 3-6) – Family – Individual
Rules and entry forms available at Chamber office or online at www.stpeterjaycees.org
Entry form due by Wed., Feb. 6 to the Chamber office
Judging morning of Sat., Feb. 9 by St. Peter Jaycees.
Contact: Dawn Lehtinen 931-0486.
Feb. 9-17
Medallion Hunt Clues Given Daily until Medallion is Found
Festival of Lights Home
Lighting Contest
$5 entry fee. Register at Chamber of Commerce or Patrick’s.
Contestants will be judged in various categories. Prizes awarded to top three entries.
Contact: John Mayer 931-9051.
Fri., Feb. 8
4:30 – 7:30 p.m. Kids Against Hunger Soup Supper Trinity Lutheran Church
Cost $5 adults/$3 ages 6-10/5 and under free
sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Social Ministry and
Dough for a Dog Park Silent Auction sponsored by St. Peter Pet Lovers and PAWS.
Contacts: Supper – Terri Winter 382-5730 Auction - Malinda Meyer 931-1550
6:00 p.m. Parade (South Third St.)
A special thank you to the St. Peter Ambassadors for sponsoring the parade.
Following Parade Fireworks Nicollet County Fairgrounds
Free Fireworks! The Red Men Club will be providing a spectacular
fiireworks display, so bring your blankets and report to the grandstand
to enjoy the show. Thank you to the Red Men for their services.
Sat., Feb. 9
Morning Snow Sculpture Judging by St. Peter Jaycees
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Chili Cook Off! St. Peter Food Co-op & Deli
Bring a crock pot of your best chili to the St. Peter Food Co-op by 10 a.m. All are welcome to
participate as well as taste test and pick their favorite between to a.m. and 4 p.m. The winner
will be announced at 5 p.m.
Contact: Kelly Holland 934-4880
12:00 Noon – 5:00 p.m. Fiddle Contest* Gustafson Room - Trinity Lutheran Church
Old-time fiddling contest for Pee-Wee, Junior-Junior, Junior and Open divisions.
Prizes will be awarded. Induction of SPFA Hall of Fame members.
Cost: Adults: $4 or with Winterfest button $3. Free for contestants, accompanists, students, and children.
For more information see www.saintpeterfiddle.org
Contact Adrian Lo 934-4649
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Winter Fun! Creative Play Place – Rm. 127 Community Center
Come join us for stories and activities around the theme of snow and winter fun!
Ages newborn – 9. Free - children must be accompanied by their parent or guardian.
Contact: April Rao 934-1263
4:00 p.m. Bar Bingo Red Men Club
$1/card - Must be 18 to play.
All proceeds go to St. Peter Fire Department.
Contact: Ed Johnson 934-9966
7:00 – 12:00 p.m. Ambassadors “Mardi Gras” Party Johnson Hall – Fairgrounds
$100 per couple – Must be 21 to attend
Free drinks, music, and fabulous prizes including three vacation trip packages to New Orleans.
Contact: Paul Tanis, Jr. 934-3430.
Sun., Feb. 10
8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. All-You-Can-Eat Dad’s Belgian Waffle Feed Trinity Lutheran Church
Freshly made Belgian waffles, sausages, flavored syrups, coffee and juice.
Benefit for VINE Faith in Action Nicollet County
Advance Tickets $6/At the door $7. Children under 5 free.
(Advance tickets available at VINE office – 1618 Third Ave., Mankato)
Vine is an interfaith volunteer care giving program serving
St. Peter and rural Nicollet County.
Contact: Marissa Lachmiller 387-1666
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Blastfest Patrick’s
Baked Beans Contest (1 crock pot)
Deviled Eggs Contest (48 halves)
The event that normally follows was canceled due to Minnesota Clean Air Act.
$5 per entry
Contact: John Mayer 931-9051.
2:30pm ARE YOUR FEET TRYING TO TELL YOU SOMETHING? Mankato Clinic @ Daniels Health Center
Free Health Education Seminar by Dr. Andrew Lundquist
3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Super Snow Sunday Treaty Site History Center
3:30 p.m. Winter Olympics for Elementary Kids
Prizes and healthy snacks, Come and get in the spirit!
Sleigh rides ($2/person), bonfire, s’mores by St. Peter Jaycees,
magician Michael Callahan, cross country skiing, and more!
Free admission. For more information, call 934-2160.
Contact: Ben Leonard 934-2160. Olympics Contact: Kendra Braunger 304-2239.
Mon., Feb. 11
7:00 p.m. St. Peter High School Snow Week Coronation St. Peter High School
Snow Week Kind and Queen will be crowned.
Admission $1.00 – Free with Winterfest Button
Contact: Jim Hughes 934-421- ext. 401.
Tues., Feb. 12
6:00 -8:00 p.m. Ewenique Quilters Make-n-Take Night St. Peter Public Library
In conjunction with our month-long quilt show at the library,
join us for an evening of quilting. We will be working on our
own projects as well as helping the public complete a make-n-take
project. The Friends of the Library will provide hot cider and treats.
Come try your hand at rotary cutting, a little sewing, and go home
with a completed project. We’ll answer your quilting questions and
hope that you’ll be bitten by the quilting bug. Quilting makes a
great hobby! All ages (children 10 and under with adult supervision).
Free
Contact: Nancy Timm 934-4773
6:00 p.m. St.
Peter Reads Nathan Jorgenson Reception/Book Signing St. Peter
Public Library
7:00 p.m. St. Peter Reads Nathan Jorgenson Talk and Signing St. Peter Community Center – Room 219
Both events feature Fairmont author Nathan Jorgenson, author of
Waiting for White Horses and the recently released The Mulligan.
Adult audience…adult fiction book.
Contact: Nancy Penn 934-3048
7:00 p.m. Texas Hold ‘Em Ruttles Grill & Bar
6:00 Registration/7:00 Deal – Open to first 40 people.
Must be 18 to participate.
Contact: Jay Reasner 931-6464
7:00 p.m. All-City Written Spelling Bee Patrick’s
Written test with 50 words…top 20 spellers advance to
oral finals Thursday night, Dec. 14. No cost to participate.
Contact: John Mayer 931-9051.
Wed., Feb. 13
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Mexican Fiesta Meal Family Life Center – Jesus Assembly of God
Cost $7 - Complete Mexican meal with dessert and drink.
All proceeds will benefit foreign missions.
Contact: Tiffani Spiess 934-1468
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Winter Carnival Family Life Center – Jesus Assembly of God
Free carnival with prizes for everyone. Inflatable and
carnival games. Bring your own bag to collect candy in.
A great family event…don’t miss out on the fun!
Contact: Kenny Fuller 934-1468
7:00 p.m. Extreme Dodgeball Tournament Family Life Center – Jesus Assembly of God
Cost - $35 registration for a team of 8, free admission
for spectators. Concessions available. Winning team receives trophy.
All proceeds benefit foreign missions.
Contact: Tiffani Spiess 934-1468
Thurs., Feb. 14
7:00 p.m. Oral All-City Spelling Bee Finals Patrick’s
Contact: John Mayer 931-9051.
Fri., Feb. 15
5:30 p.m. Snowball Bean Bag Tournament American Legion
Snowball bean bag tournament. Double elimination.
Admission $5.00 or $4.00 with a Winterfest button.
Ages 6 and up.
Contact: Jen Broske 934-6435.
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Family Dive-In Movie St. Peter High School and Community Pool
Bring your own special floating device and enjoy a movie on the large screen.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult 18 or over.
Free event sponsored by Community & Family Education.
Contact: Tami Skinner 934-3048 ext. 238.
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Wine and Beer Tasting The View - Whiskey River
Must be at least 21 to participate.
Come and sample a wide variety of wines and beers along with
some delicious appetizers. This e vent will be held in “The View”
overlooking our beautiful nature filled back yard.
Advance Tickets - $8 (available at Whiskey River)/At the Door- $10
Contact: Sherri Hantelman 934-5600.
Sat., Feb. 16
10:00 a.m. Freeze Your Buns Run St. Peter Community Center
Run starts on Fifth St. and ends on Washington Ave. Total
mileage is 4 miles. Race-day registration in Community Center
gym begins at 9:00 a.m. Race starts at 10:00 a.m. All
participants receive a long-sleeved t-shirt and can attend Souper Bowl at a reduced rate.
Cost Without a Winterfest button: $14 per person/$17 on race day.
Cost With a Winterfest Button $12 per person/$15 on race day.
Register online at www.saintpetermn.gov/recreation
Contact: Lance Dlouhy 934-0667.
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Warm Up Hot Chocolate & Original Art Stones Throw Gallery
Enjoy warm, beautiful house, wonderful professional original
art (jewelry, painting, pottery, glass, photography, fiber art, etc.)
and delicious hot chocolate!
Contact Patty Conlin 934-5655.
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Souper Bowl St. Peter Community Center – Room 219.
Hand-thrown bowls filled with homemade soup
(vegan option available). Take the bowl with you!
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Silent art auction during event.
Cost: $9 Open to all ages
Contact: Gina Phenix 931-3630.
1:00 p.m. Snow Golf Whiskey River back yard
8-hole snow golf played with tennis balls and clubs for all ages.
A few clubs are available, but it’s recommended to bring your own.
$8 with a Winterfest button or $10 without a button. Pre-register
at Whiskey River or the St. Peter Chamber of Commerce by
12:45 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 16.
Contact Lance Wiborg 934-5600.
1:00 p.m. Fireman Youth Ice Fishing Contest Hallett’s Pond
Free – up to age 15. Holes will be pre-drilled.
Sponsored by St. Peter Fire Department.
Contact Mike McCarthy 934-0670.
2:00 p.m. - close North American Canned Beer Invitational Patrick’s
7:00 p.m. Rock/Scissors/Paper
9:00 p.m. The New Primitives (live music)
10:00 p.m. Hairy Legs Contest
Open to all women or anyone dressed like a woman.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three in Rock/Scissors/Paper and Hairy Legs Contest.
Contact: John Mayer 931-9051.
6:00 p.m. Valentine’s Banquet for Royal Family Kids Camp Family Life Center- Jesus Assembly of God
All proceeds benefits abused and neglected children in social service
in Blue Earth, Nicollet, and Le Sueur Counties.
Cost is $30 per couple, which includes appetizers and complete meal.
Entertainment during the meal; receive a framed photo of you at the event.
Contact Kim Spiess 934-1468.
Sun., Feb. 17
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 22nd Annual Pancake-Sausage Breakfast American Legion
All proceeds help sponsor the St Peter High School All-Night Graduation Party
Sponsored by Nicollet Lodge 54
Adults $6 without Winterfest Button/$5 with button
Ages 6-11 $4/under 6 free
Contact: Connie Bollum 934-3560
2:00 p.m. Polar Bear Plunge Hallett’s Pond
For more information or to register, visit www.specialolympicsminnesota.org.
Contact: Sheriff Dave Lange 931-1570.
7:00 p.m. Concert Family Life Center – Jesus Assembly of God
“Cloret” will be performing with guests “The Secret Goodies”
and “Hallway Affairs”. All-age Christian rock show.
Doors open 6 p.m., concert starts at 7 p.m.
Admission $5. Tickets available in advance at Jesus Assembly of God Church or at the door.
Concessions available. All are welcome.
Contact: Kim Spiess 934-1468.
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