Feb 28, 2026
The BG Winterfest brings un-brrr-evible fun and community together for one night. Guests of all ages will enjoy a variety of winter-themed activities, including music and local culinary favorites.
Event Lineup
Morning | 9:30 a.m.
• Frost Bite Fun Run presented by Bowling Green Parks and Recreation
• Free and family-friendly
Daytime | 10 a.m. to 2 pm.
• Ice carving demonstrations by Ice Creations
• Children's activities
o Polar Bear inflatable slide
o Snow Man bounce house
o Arts & crafts provided by All About the Kids Learning Center
o Winter-themed story time provided by Wood County District Public Library
o Box hockey and yard games are provided by Bowling Green Parks and Recreation
• Chili Cookoff presented by the American Association of University Women | 11 a.m.
o Located in the Atrium of the Veterans Buildingo AAUW will accept donations for the entrance fee
• Bake Sale presented by the Women's Club of BG | 11 a.m.
o Proceeds go toward the Women's Club of BG Scholarships
• Alcohol sales begin | 11 a.m.
• Live Music
o Thomas Wheeler (Guitar)
o Sandy Coursey (Piano)
• Carriage Rides | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• 50/50 drawing presented by the Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Foundation | 2 p.m.
Evening | 4-11 p.m.
• Live Musico Stay tuned for the band names and performance times announcement!
• Carriage Rides | 5-7 p.m.
• Event transitions to 21 and up only | 8 p.m.
• 50/50 drawing presented by the Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Foundation | 10 p.m.
Food and Drink
Local food trucks will serve at City Park, and beer and wine will be available for purchase throughout the event. Cans collected at the event will be recycled at Bates Recycling, benefiting the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce's "BG Boom" fireworks.
Food Trucks
• Daytime - Bucking Barista & Detroit Mini Donuts
• Evening - Tamale Guy & Hot Dog Hut
Ticket Information
$10 for the evening - Evening ticket sales will benefit the Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Foundation and Winterfest. Ticket sales for the chili cookoff will benefit the American Association of University Women of Bowling Green’s scholarship fund. Proceeds from the bake sale will benefit the Women’s Club of Bowling Green.
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