ALL OVER THE MAP
EVENTS NEAR AND FAR
Eagle River: World Championship Snowmobile Derby. More than 1,400 snowmobilers will race in this championship event at the Eagle River Derby Track Thursday through next Sunday. Competitors will race in oval and sno-cross competitions in front of tens of thousands of cheering fans. Admission is $25 per day; it’s free to watch practice on Thursday. See derbytrack.com.
Madison: Isthmus Beer and Cheese Fest. Sample hundreds of offerings from beer and cheese makers from around the state and beyond at this festival Saturday at the Alliant Energy Center. General admission tickets for $50 will get you unlimited sampling from 2 to 6 p.m., while premium tickets for $85 get you an extra two hours of tasting from noon to 2 p.m. Attendees must be 21 and older. See isthmusbeercheese.com.
Merrill: Winterfest Sled Dog Race. More than 100 mushers will compete in this sled dog race at Pine River School Saturday and next Sunday. Racers will compete in various classes, including some
for kids and skijoring. See witrail blazers.org.
Middleton: Mad City Pond Hockey Championships. Watch hockey teams compete in this tournament on Esser Pond Friday through next Sunday. Spectators and players can also enjoy the Labatt Blue Zone, a party zone on the ice. See madcitypondhockey.com.
New London: Mosquito Hill Winter Family Fun Day. Bring the whole family for a day of outdoor fun at Mosquito Hill Nature Center Saturday. The day kicks off with the 30th Annual Mosquito Hill Snowshoe Race, followed by snowy Family Olympics, human foosball, winter crafts, and hot food and beverages around a bonfire. Admission is $10 per car; the snowshoe race is an additional cost. See mosquitohill.com.
Waukesha: Janboree. Lowell Park transforms into a hub for winter fun during this festival Friday through next Sunday. Opening ceremonies with fireworks will kick off the festival Friday, with free tobogganing on the toboggan run throughout the weekend. Other activities include a Frosty 5K run/ walk Saturday, an ice bocce ball tournament, s’moorball and footgolf. See janboree.org.
Michigan: Winterfest. Celebrate winter in Mackinaw City Thursday through next Sunday. Activities include a snow sculpting competition, sleigh rides, outhouse races, arts and crafts, a chili cookoff and an ice fishing tournament. See mackinawcity.com.
Minnesota: Icebox Days. You might Freeze Yer Gizzard off during the run of the same name at this festival in International Falls Wednesday through next Sunday. The 5K or 10K run is held Saturday. Other activities throughout the weekend include a moonlight snowshoe hike, a boot hockey tournament, ice golf, a toilet seat toss, turkey bowling, smoosh races and fireworks. See ifallschamber.com.