A magical ice carving of a dragon on display at the Zehnder’s Snowfest in Frankenmuth, on Saturday, Jan. 25. (Rebecca Roberts/Photo Editor) 
For the past 28 years, thousands have visited Frankenmuth during the weeklong Snowfest to behold the art created in snow sculpting and ice carving competitions. Jan. 25. (Rebecca Roberts/Photo Editor) 
Muddy sidewalks made for muddy paws for the four legged guests visiting the 29th annual Snowfest in Frankenmuth MI. Sunday, Jan 26th. (Mike Pieper/Creative Director) 
Chainsaws and chisels are used to sculpt ice blocks creations at this years’ Zhender’s Snowfest. Sunday, Jan 26th. (Mike Pieper/Creative Director) 
The Zehnder’s Snowfest is a popular attraction for family members of all ages. Sunday, Jan. 26. (Mike Pieper/Creative Director) 
An ice carving participant smoothes out a bolt shaped piece of ice at the Zehnder’s Snowfest in Frankenmuth on Saturday, Jan. 25. (Maddie Fordos/Photographer) 
Crowds gather at Zhender’s Snowfest to watch the last hour of the Collegiate Ice Carving contest. Sunday, Jan 26th. (Mike Pieper/Creative Director) 
An ice carving participant smoothes out a bolt shaped piece of ice at the Zehnder’s Snowfest in Frankenmuth on Saturday, Jan. 25. (Maddie Fordos/Photographer) 
An ice carving participant smoothes out a bolt shaped piece of ice at the Zehnder’s Snowfest in Frankenmuth on Saturday, Jan. 25. (Maddie Fordos/Photographer) 
Thousands of families visit the Snowfest to enjoy the snow and ice sculptures on Saturday, Jan. 26 in Frankenmuth, MI. (Rebecca Roberts/Photo Editor)
By Patrick Sochacki
FRANKENMUTH — Magnificent sculptures, focused carvers and happy families — all these things can be found at Zehnder’s Snowfest in Frankenmuth.
Zehnder’s Snowfest is a 6-day festival that started in 1992. According to Chase’s Calendar of Events 2020, it attracts an estimated 130,000 people, or 21,666 people a day.
Thinking about going next year? Snowfest boasts a variety of winter activities: ice carving demonstrations; world-class, state and high school level snow sculpting competitions; fireworks; and many children’s activities including a petting zoo, pony rides and a carousel.
Head out next year for warm, family fun in an otherwise long winter.
