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Winter Fest 2015, Madison Wisconsin!!!

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Real Estate Agent with Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified #1 in Forest Land Mgmt

Winter Fest 2015, Madison Wisconsin!!!

Whats not to celebrate about winter, feel that hard crunchy ground below your boots, that cool brisk air nipping at your nose as the bright winter sun shines on you warming your spirit.

My friends in the southern states have no idea what they are missing with all of the wonderful sensations and experiences that we are treated to every Winter.

We get to feel the extremes of hot and cold, light and dark, wet and dry, and when you embrace the experiences they can make it worth it to endure the hot muggy summers filled with mosquitoes.

Not only do we get to walk on water during this special time of year, but we get to work and play on our many waterways.

With so many activities available like driving out to go fishing on our many lakes, skiing, skating, snowshoeing, hockey, broom-ball, snowmobiling, skiijoring, dog sledding, tubing, tobogganing, camping, snow and ice sculpting and so many more activities.

February 14 and 15th the city of Madison Wisconsin is hosting a super sized Winter Fest that should not be missed with many of the above activites and a few more.

 

 

 

 

A schedule of events and map can be downloaded here

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Check out their site and plan to be there to experince the fun and festivities!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below are a few scenes from the Madison Winter Fest website

 

Finorff Tubing Hill
Findorff Tubing Hill
Jump on the specially designed tube and slide your way to the bottom. Grab your tube and go again! Go »
Fontana Sports Nordic Fun Zone
Fontana Sports' Nordic Fun Zone
Fontana Sports staff will get you all set up and send you off on the snow for your ski adventure on the Square! Go »
DreamBank Winter Village
DreamBank Winter Village
Bring your family to the DreamBank Village where you'll get to experience ice hockey, curling and ski jumping as if you're an Olympic athlete. Go »
Ice Sculpting
Ice Sculpting Exhibition
In collaboration with the Downtown Madison Business Improvement District MWF will again present Ice Sculpturing Event on the Capitol Square. Go »
Frosty Kids' Fun Run
Frosty Kids Fun Run
Children of all abilities are invited to participate in the 5th annual Frosty Kids Fun Run. The non-competitive 750m event kicks off the 2015 Frosty 5K Run and Walk. Go »
Frosty 5 K Run & Walk
Frosty 5K Run & Walk
Frosty Five kilometer run and walk event starting and finishing near the steps of the Wisconsin State Capitol. Go »
Frosty 1.5 Mile Dog Jog and Walk
Frosty 1.5 Mile
Dog Jog & Walk
1.5 mile run and walk with your furry friend starting and finishing at the Capitol Square. Benefiting Dane County Humane Society. Go »
Skijoring on the Square
Skijoring on the Square
Skijoring on the Square is a fun and exciting 3K skijoring race held on the Winterfest snow course around our beautiful Capitol Square! Go »
Snow Sculpture
Snow Carving
On Saturday and Sunday come to watch as teams from area high schools and expert artists compete to create frozen works of art. Go »
Erehwon Obstacle Course
Fontana Sports' Snowshoe Station
Come join us for some fun snowshoeing on Madison's Capitol Square! There will be free demo snowshoes to try out. Go »
Open public Skiing
Public Cross Country Skiing
Come enjoy cross-country skiing in an unlikely setting, the Capitol Square!  Go »
U.S. Fat Bike Criterium National Championships
U.S. Fat Bike Criterium National Championships
The race will be held entirely on groomed ski trail around the Wisconsin State Capitol. Race is 30 minutes long +2 laps. Costumes are encouraged and will be rewarded for later. Go »
Snowshoe Scurry on the Square
Snowshoe Scurry on the Square
Snowshoe Scurry is a fun and exciting 3K snowshoe race held on the Winterfest snow course. Sign up as a solo racer or a team of 3. Go »
High School State Championships
High School State Championships
Open class category provides great opportunity for high school athletes from other states to compete in the high school race. Go »
Madison Adaptive Winter Games
Madison Adaptive Winter Games
Join us for the Madison Adaptive Winter Games. In addition to the annual sit-ski event, we are hosting opportunities for adaptive biathlon, curling, and sledge hockey.  Go »
Madison Childrens' Museum Rooftop Activities
Madison Children's Museum Rooftop Activities
Come up to the Rooftop for sky-high ice skating and winter games. Make a winter-themed toy to take home, eat flavored snow, and try your hand at snow art. Go »



 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments(8)

Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Hi, Bob. I really love all of the seasons, and that includes winter. I even enjoy the shorter days. Nice post. 

Jan 14, 2015 07:01 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Bob Crane  looks like lots of fun but seriously I have had enough of winter I am anxiously awaiting spring 

Jan 14, 2015 09:00 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Bob loved the pictures, so just to be clear that is the only way I would want to see Winter, please send me more pictures:)). Or should I call you "your Deity " since you can walk on water?:), Endre

Jan 14, 2015 10:48 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Bob ... looks like a Winter Wonderland and VB was lucky to even get this comment across 

Jan 14, 2015 11:09 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

You have a way with words Bob that only a true Midwestern could appreciate. There is so much beauty in the open forests during this season of the year. Animals still exist and you can hear and see them better when the leaves are gone and following animal prints in the snow is always fun for nature lovers and children too. There truly is beauty when your heart is open and it's the best way to live in an environment when you're in harmony with nature.

Excellent post Bob! 

Jan 14, 2015 11:11 AM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning Bob. Talk about walking in a winter wonderland…

There is a lot of beauty in that area of the country and you are so lucky to be able to enjoy it to the fullest.

Jan 14, 2015 04:59 PM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Bob Crane

Winter in Wisconsin is great. I for one an going to ice fish all day tomorrow

Jan 16, 2015 07:34 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Bob,

 Winter Fest in Madison sounds like a great thing to do for Valentine's. I love your pictures of the snow! You are right I wish we had some snow but today I am just Happy we have not had sun here since Christmas Day!

Jan 16, 2015 07:44 AM