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.
“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.
“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.


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:
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Bring your chili in a crock-pot (half a pot is plenty!) and a ladle.
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Each contestant is responsible for his/her own set-up and take down
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Additional food and drink carry ins are not allowed
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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.
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Do not serve chili to the general public.
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
Dodgeball
Sunday, February 19, 12pm-6pm
Proceeds: All proceeds will go to CCCF to sponsor a scholarship for CHS Graduates
Team Requirements: Up to 10 players (6 v. 6 with subs), single elimination, 5-minute games, Best of 3 wins match
Divisions: 12 & Under Division, 13 & Over Division
Prizes: Prizes will be awarded for winners and best Team Outfits
Team Entry Fee: $50/Team 12 and under, $100/Team 13 and older
Entry Deadline: January 28, 2023
Concessions: $5 Burgers, $4 Brats, $2 Soda/Water, $1 Chips
cedar ice burg open
Saturday, February 19, 9am
36TH annual cedarburg lions
cedar ice burg open@ cedar creek
park.







