Winterfest Participation Forms | Cedarburg Festivals

WINTERFEST Applications, registration & tickets

If you're looking to be a part of Winterfest as musician in our Battle of the Bands, joining in the parade, ice carving, chili contest, golf, dodgeball or any of the other events, you'll find all you need here. Click on the appropriate link to register for your event at Winterfest 2023.

Winter Festival Vendor & Artist Applications

Thank you for your interest in applying as a vendor for Winterfest. The deadline for applying has ended. If you did apply you will be notified of acceptance or rejection via email by January 20, 2023.

Please consider applying for our other festivals in 2023. Simply, click artist or vendor in the top navigation bar to fine the applications.

Winterfest 2023 Parade Participation

"A Wild West Winter"

The A Wild Wild West WinterFest parade will begin promptly at 1pm on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the corner of Cleveland and Washington. The parade route will begin on Cleveland, North on Washington, East on Bridge and North on Riveredge Dr.

There is no participation fee for this event.

*Please no political candidates*

Deadline to register is February 3, 2023.

PARADE REGISTRATION

“Hoedown Showdown”- Battle of the Bands

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Cedarburg Winter Festival is excited to present Hoedown Showdown, a Battle of the Bands Competition, intended to showcase and recognize vocal and instrumental talent in Cedarburg and surrounding communities.

Hoedown Showdown, a Battle of the Bands Competition, invites musical groups to participate in the event on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the Cedarburg Community Gym from 6pm-9pm during the Cedarburg Winter Festival. Winner will be determined by crowd vote.

Prize package:

1st place $200.00 and Main stage time during the Cedarburg Strawberry Festival 2023

Runners up will receive Chamber of Commerce gift certificates.

If you are accepted into the show, you will receive a contract by email sent to the same email address you provide on the jury application. The application must be completed in its entirety.

Deadline to apply is February 3, 2023.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS APPLICATION

“Hoedown Showdown” - Battle of the bands

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 - 6PM - 9PM

Four bands & one winner decided by YOU!

Food trucks, beverages, dancing, competition and prizes.
Get your tickets for this ALL AGES event. Pre-sale tickets are $10 are available by clicking below

or using the QR code below.

Tickets are the door will be $15.

Ice Carving Contest

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 - 8am - 2:30pm

Divisions:

Adult Division (16 yrs. and older, maximum 2 adult carvers)

Family/Youth or Group Division (family must include at least 1 child under age 16 and 1 adult; group must include at least 1 adult)

Judging:

Judging begins at 2:00 p.m. Ice sculptures will be judged on a point system for originality, artistic merit, and adherence to the theme.

Theme: The Wild West

Ice Block Specs: Each ice block is 10” x 20” x 40” weighing 270 pounds.

Ice Block Location: Pick up your ice block location and carving tools beginning at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 18 in The Community Center, Area merchants sponsor the ice blocks.

Prizes:

Best of Show - $250

Adult Division: 1st Prize - $100; 2nd Prize - $75; 3rd Prize - $50.

Family/Youth or Group Division: 1st Prize - $100; 2nd Prize - $75; 3rd Prize - $50.

Winners will be announced on Saturday in the Community Center immediately following the judging, which should at approximately 4:00 p.m. Prizes will be mailed to those not present.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS TICKETS

ENTER ICE CARVING CONTEST

Chili Cook-off Contest

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 - 11am

What: Chili tasting contest judged by local "celebrities"

Who: 10 Randomly selected "Chuckwagon Cooks"

What: Chili tasting contest judged by local "celebrities"

When: Saturday February 18th. Entrants must check-in between 10am-10:45am.

Contest judging begins at 11:00am.

Where: Cedarburg Community Center, W63 N6411 Washington Ave

Cost: Register in advance. $5 entry. Deadline Feb. 10th. Payment option below.

Selected participants will be notified on or before Feb 13th.

Note: Contest is limited to 10 participants, chosen on a lottery basis. Application submission does not guarantee acceptance.

Rules:

Bring your chili in a crock-pot (half a pot is plenty!) and a ladle.
Each contestant is responsible for his/her own set-up and take down
Additional food and drink carry ins are not allowed
Upon arrival, check in at the registration table. Each entry will be given a number to place on the crockpot and in front of the crockpot. Chili will be served by festival staff or judges themselves. This will be a blind taste test.
Do not serve chili to the general public.

ENTER CHILI COOK-OFF CONTEST

Bed RaceS

Saturday, February 18 @ 1:30pm

Race Location: Race will take place on ice on Mill Pond, Boy Scout Park, behind the Cedar Creek Settlement (if no ice, race will take place on street)

Team Requirements: Five members to race: 4 to push and 1 to ride on bed

Divisions: Powder Puff (based on costume only) and Speed

Prizes:

Powder Puff Prize: $250.00 for best costume

Speed Prizes: $150.00 for 1st Place Team

$100.00 for 2nd Place Team

$50.00 for 3rd Place Team

Entry Fee: $10 per team

Entry Deadline: February 3, 2023

ENTER BED RACES