| Ox
Bow ChillFest
Schedule
of Events |
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3:00 pm – Animal Tracks & Signs - Cottonwood
Shelter
Learn
about our local wildlife and their wintertime habits and diets
by taking a look at what signs they leave behind. All ages are
welcome and encouraged to attend. |
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3:30 pm – Sled Races (grades K-3) - Small Sledding Hill
Show
off your sledding skills and speed as you race to the finish line
at the bottom of the hill. Prizes will be awarded to the winning
participant. |
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3:30 pm – Ice Fishing - Cottonwood Shelter
Discover
the in's and out's of ice fishing as we take a look at basic equipment,
discuss importance of location and go over other helpful hints
and tips for a successful catch. |
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4:00 pm - Snowshoeing 101 - Cottonwood Shelter
Why
snowshoe? Snowshoeing is easy to learn; it poses little risk of
injury and it's a great way to exert energy during the cold winter
months! Examples of snowshoes will be presented and discussed.
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4:30 pm – Sled Races (grades 4-8) - Small Sledding Hill
Show
off your sledding skills and speed as you race to the finish line
at the bottom of the hill. Prizes will be awarded to the winning
participant. |
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5:00 pm - Cross Country Skiing: A Crash Course - Cottonwood Shelter
Learn
the basics of cross country skiing technique, proper equipment
and what to look for when purchasing skis.
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| Ongoing
Activities |
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Huge, Roaring Fire - Near Ox Bow Haus Shelter
Take the chill out of your bones at our warming fire!
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Food
- Ox Bow Haus Shelter
Delicious,
homemade chili, hearty cornbread and steaming, hot cocoa will
be available for purchase. All proceeds go towards future park
programs and events. |
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Snow Games - Ox Bow Haus Shelter
All
ages are invited to enjoy family, friendly snowball tosses, curling
competition, snow art and more.
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Birding Window - Ox Bow Haus Shelter
Take
a peek at some of our active and entertaining feeder birds in
action. Information on common, winter birds to Ox Bow County Park
will be also available.
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Silent
Auction
- Ox Bow Haus Shelter
Place your bid for your very own
Recycled Ski Chair. All money raised goes towards future park
programs and events. Bidding closes at 6:00pm.
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| ChillFest
will take place with or without snow.
If no snow, other activities will be provided
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The
2nd Annual Ox Bow ChillFest is being held in
partnership
with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Elkhart County.
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| Ox
Bow ChillFestSponsors
Better
World Books
Maple
City Bowl
The
Electric Brew
McDonald's
Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard
Area
For
More Information Contact
Elkhart
County Parks
574.535.6458
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