2023 Winterfest Events

Saturday 1-3pm  

Help crown this year's winner of the Soup Smackdown and enjoy a "flight" of all of the contestant soups from 1-3pm while supplies last.

Donations to taste and vote go to the Wauconda/Island Lake Food Pantry.

2022 Winner: Sideouts Sports Tavern

Wauconda Moose Lodge will be hosting the 3rd Annual Winterfest Meat Raffle.  

Drawings on Saturday @ 1 & 3pm

 We have an area at Winterfest designated for the kiddos from12-3pm!  Bring the whole family and enjoy some winter activities and crafts courtesy of Messiah Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten.

If you are lucky, you may even run into Bluey or Marshall and Chase from the Paw Patrol in the Kid Zone at Winterfest.

From jigging to hole hopping our experts will show you everything you need to know about ice fishing on Bangs Lake.  No need to invest in "Ice Fishing for Dummies"- we have you covered!  Great event for the kids!

Satruday at 1pm and 2pm

snow-BALL-drop 50/50 RAFFLE tickets are on sale now!
$20 per square. Choose your lucky number and purchase at the link below!

You can support Phil's Beach without leaving your couch. Winner need not be present, but you will miss out on all the fun.
Proceeds benefit the Wauconda Parks Foundation.

Full rules, more details, and 50/50 raffle purchase if you follow this link......

Wauconda Park District's Beach Park is located right next door to Lindy's and will be offering open skate. 

Bring your skates and hit the ice!  We have one ice rink reserved just for open skate both days of Winterfest.  All ages welcome.  No hockey on the open skate ice rink.

Sunday

Sign up in advance. Registration opening soon!

Get your 2022 Winterfest gear!

Warm up and refuel inside Lindy's. Make your reservations in advance!