2009 Madison Winter Festival


Family Events and Activities
Finorff Tubing Hill
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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Fontana Sports XC Camp
Fontana Sports
Nordic Fun Zone
Fontana Sports staff will get you all set up and send you off on the snow for your ski adventure on the Square!

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Rutabaga's Winter Playground
Rutabaga's Winter Playground
We'll have a mini sledding ramp for tiny tots, free hot chocolate and a real, live igloo.

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Erehwon Obstacle Course
Erehwon Mountain Outfitter's Snowshoe Obstacle Course
Try lots of hallenging obstacles and Frisbee golf on our snowshoe course.

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Ice Sculpting
Ice Sculpting Exhibition
In collaboration with the Downtown Madison Business Improvement District MWF will again present Ice Sculpturing Event on the Capitol Square.

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Frosty Kids' Fun Run
Frosty Kids' Fun Run
Children of all abilities are invited to participate in the 3rd annual run presented by Humana. The non-competitive 750 m event kicks off the 2012 Frosty 5K Run and Walk.

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Snow Sculpture
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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Open Ski
Public Cross Country Skiing
Bring the family out for a day of fun cross-country skiing on the Square!

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Fit City Kids
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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Kids in the Rotunda
Kids in the Rotunda
Just like squeaky cheese curds, juicy brats and Midwestern hospitality, Polka music is at the heart of Wisconsin's culture, heritage and pride.

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Historical Museum Tour
Wisconsin Historical Museum Visit
The "Wisconsin Innovations" exhibit is divided into five categories: Big Ideas, Business and Industry, Local Flavor, Pop Culture, and Sports and Leisure.

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Childrens' Museum
Madison Children's Museum Visit
Eat flavored snow, skate on our toddler ice rink, try your hand at snow carving and outdoor art on the Rooftop Ramble using the natural wonders of nature.

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Competitive Events
Frosty 5 K Run & Walk
Running
Frosty 5K Run & Walk
Frosty Five kilometer run and walk event starting and finishing near the steps of the Wisconsin State Capitol.

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Frosty 1 Mile Dog Jog and Walk
Running
Frosty 1 Mile
Dog Jog & Walk
1 mile run and walk with your furry friend starting and finishing at the Capitol Square. Benefiting Dane County Humane Society and Capital K9s.
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Frosty Kids' Fun Run
Running
Frosty Kids' Fun Run
Children of all abilities are invited to participate in the 3rd annual run presented by Humana. The non-competitive 750 m event kicks off the 2012 Frosty 5K Run and Walk.

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Snowboard and Twin Tip
Skiing & Snowboarding
Jeep Downtown Throw Down Rail Jam
An urban ski and snowboard competition right in front of the Capital building.

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Cyclo Frost
Cyclocross
Cyclo Frost Cyclocross
Get a jump start on your 2012 cyclocross fitness! Course design by USGP Regional Director John Ericsson.

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High School State Championships
XC Skiing
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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Don Miller Subary SuperTour
XC Skiing
Don Miller Subaru SuperTour
Exciting series of cross country ski races around the Capitol Square.

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Citizen-Masters-High School Races
XC Skiing
Citizen /High School Cross Country Ski Races
Exciting series of cross country ski races around the Capitol Square.

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Sit Ski Program
XC Skiing
Adaptive Cross Country Ski Clinics
Through sport every person - with or without a disability - has the ability to experience success and to discover new horizons.

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