World of Winter: Great Lakes Snow Snake Competition

Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 11:00 am UTC-05:00

Sixth Street Park | Grand Rapids

Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.
Publisher/HostDowntown Grand Rapids Inc.
World of Winter: Great Lakes Snow Snake Competition
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Join us for a Snow Snake Competition! Snow Snake is a traditional northern Native American game. The snake that is thrown the farthest down a snow trough wins.
YOU MUST MAKE YOUR OWN SNAKE TO COMPETE.
Practice snakes will be available for all to try. Compete for the grand prize of $500.
BRACKETS:
• Compete in one of the categories based on age and gender:
• 0-5 years old
• 6-12 years old
• 13-19 years old
• 20-24 years old
• 35-54 years old
• 55+ years old
WHAT TO EXPECT:
• Build Your Snake: You must make your own snake to compete
• Throw Your Snake: Each competitor gets to throw their snow snake – the goal is to throw it the farthest!

SCHEDULE:
• 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Registration & Practice Rounds
• 12:00 PM Competition begins. Event and times depend on the number of participants. Winners and prizes will be announced after all the brackets have completed the competition.

ADDITIONAL INFO:
• Registration is free at the beginning of the event – arrive early to sign up and practice!
• Family-friendly and fun for all ages!

PRIZES:
• Bracket Victory: $50
• Grand Prize $500

PARKING:
• Limited Metered Street Parking
• Michigan State University - Ellis Parking - 0.4 Miles from Venue.
Parking at street meters is recommended. Meters east of Division Avenue are free after 5 pm. Meters west of Division Avenue charge until 6 PM (download the "MOTU" app to pay by credit card). View additional parking options at https://bit.ly/parkgr
Additionally, The free DASH bus runs every 15 minutes on Wednesdays - Sundays. Learn more at https://bit.ly/dashbus
ACCESSIBILITY:
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PHOTO/VIDEO DISCLAIMER:
This event may be photographed and recorded for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be in any photo/video, please inform the photographer/videographer with the DGRI badge.
WORLD OF WINTER:
World of Winter is produced and managed by Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. For the full list of events, visit https://worldofwintergr.com
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Sixth Street Park, Sixth Street Park, Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, United States,Grand Rapids, Michigan

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