Point Sebago Winterfest

This is no ordinary Winterfest at Point Sebago, this is the Winterfest of Maine. Well, so I haven't been, but boy do they make it sound like all that! The weekend of Feb. 22-24 is reserved for many treats, new and old alike, at Point Sebago.

Friday kicks off the Fest with a free Kids Beginner Ice Fishing Derby [you cannot tell my youngest son this!] Over 500 beginners, 12 and under, are invited to fish the Lake with a free ice fishing rig, with many volunteers helping teach proper mechanics and tricks of winter fishing. Once Saturday hits, it's a literal free for all of activities. The Ice Fishing Derby for big guys is Maine's richest derby with thousands participating and over $40,000 in prizes in the Togue only tourney [Sounds like better odds than Mohegan to me]. Other major events will include Maine's largest Ice Carving and Snow Sculpting competition, and the Ice Racing of cars and motorcycles [yes, this is for real]. And as if that isn't enough to get the family packed and dragged into arctic Maine, there is a giant fire breathing dragon slide for kids, skating, hot air balloon rides, dog sled rides, snowboard exhibitions and snowmobile jumping [hand to my heart now]. Along with the freebies, demos and exhibits, comes two opportunities to give...the Maine Children's Cancer Programs Polar Ice Dip and the "So You Think You Can Dance" contest for Camp Sunshine will also be mixed into the weekend's agenda.

For Information call 207-655-3821, and think about staying over night at Point Sebago Resort - there are still rooms available.
[photos courtesy of Point Sebago and Winterfest]