2009 Madison Winter Festival

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Winter Festival Events
Events by Category


Fit City Kids
Saturday, February 20
Fit City Kids
Partnering with Madison’s "Fit City" program, the Madison Winter Festival will provide an opportunity for kids to learn how to cross country ski.
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Frosty 5 K Run & Walk
Saturday, February 20
Frosty 5 K Run & Walk
Kids Frosty Run & Walk
Frosty Dog Jog
Frosty Five kilometer run and walk event starting and finishing near the steps of the Wisconsin State Capitol.
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Super Tour Races
Saturday-Sunday,
February 20-21

Super Tour & Citizen Races
Exciting series of cross country ski races around the Capitol Square.
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Finorff Tubing Hill
Saturday-Sunday,
February 20-21

Findorff Tubing Hill
Jump on the specially designed tube and slide your way to the bottom. Grab your tube and go again!
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Sit Ski Program
Saturday-Sunday,
February 20-21

Adaptive Sit Ski Program
Seminar & Lessons
Through sport every person - with or without a disability - has the ability to experience success and to discover new horizons.
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Cyclo Frost
Sunday, February 21
Cyclo Frost
The TREK Bicycle Stores of Madison Present: 30 minutes of cyclocross racing. 1/2 on pavement & 1/2 on snow with obstacles. Bring your own bike!
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High School State Championships
Saturday-Sunday,
February 20-21

High School State Championships
Open class category provides great opportunity for high school athletes from other states to compete in the high school race.
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Open Ski
Saturday-Sunday,
February 20-21

Public Cross Country Skiing
Come enjoy your favorite sport in an unlikely setting, the Capitol Square! Bring the family out for a day of fun cross-country skiing on the Square and socializing.
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Ice Sculpture
Saturday-Sunday,
February 20-21

Ice Sculpture
In collaboration with the Downtown Madison Business Improvement District MWF will again present Ice Sculpturing Event on the Capitol Square.
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Snowshoeing
Saturday-Sunday,
February 20-21

REI Snowshoe Terrain Park
If you like to hike, you'll love snowshoeing. Snowshoeing is a great way to introduce yourself to winter active lifestyle.
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REI Snowshoe Relay
Saturday, February 20
REI Snowshoe Relay
Bring your friends and race each other around one side of the Capitol Square! Relay teams of three people will snowshoe a race course set up by REI.
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Outdoor Expo
Saturday, February 20
Winter Outdoor Expo
When you are looking for a weekend of family fun and excitement, the Winter Outdoor Expo along with Madison Winter Festival is the place to be.
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Snowboard and Twin Tip
Saturday-Sunday
February 20-21

Scion Downtown Throwdown Rail Jam
The competition will be open to skiers and snowboarders. There are beginner/amateur and women’s divisions.
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Snow Sculpture
Sunday, February 21
Snow Carving Contest
On Sunday come to watch as six teams from area high schools and two expert artists compete to create frozen works of art.
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Trek Stores on Snow Bike Obstacle Course
Saturday, February 20
Trek Stores on Snow Bike Obstacle Course
Grab the kids & visit the Trek Bicycle Store tent where they can take a ride on the Trek Store Snow Bike obstacle course.
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indoor events
Kids in the Rotunda
Saturday, February 20
Kids in the Rotunda
Our popular performing arts series for children and families offers kid-friendly environment in which to enjoy a diverse lineup of local and regional artists.
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Historical Museum Tour
Saturday-Sunday,
February 20-21

Historical Museum Tour
At the Odd Wisconsin exhibit you'll explore a diverse collection of curious and authentic artifacts, documents, and images.
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Childrens' Museum Tour
will reopen in 2010
Children's Museum
Our facility will be closed as of January 4, 2010, in order to move to our new facility at 100 N. Hamilton Street on the Capitol Square.
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