The Finger Lakes Museum & Aquarium and the Hampton Inn Penn Yan announced Winterfest this week. The family-friendly, collaborative event will be held on Friday, February 22nd, and Saturday, February 23rd, from 12 to 10 p.m. each day.
All activities will take place at the Hampton Inn Penn Yan located at 110 Mace Street, and will celebrate winter in the Finger Lakes.
Learn about Ice Fishing with NYS Guide Alan Fess. Compete in a family-friendly snowman-making contest. Ice skate with a view of Keuka Lake. Take a horse and carriage ride around the property. Admire custom ice sculptures while getting a drink at an ice bar. The Keuka Restaurant will be providing food for purchase throughout the day with their chefs taking part in an evening chili cook-off. Daytime winter crafts hosted by local maker studio, ReFIND. Learn snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and winter survival skills taught by L.L.Bean specialists. Dance to a live DJ each evening from 6 to 10pm and enjoy a fireworks display on Saturday night.
Winterfest is funded in part by the Yates County Tourism Fund. Tickets for the event are single day adult $25, and child 12 and under $12, or two days adult $35, and $20 per child under 12 years old. Children 3 and under are free. For more details and to register, please visit https://www.fingerlakesmuseum.org/events/winter-fest-2019.
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