Winterfest - January 25 -26

Winter is coming, but are you ready to have fun despite the cold temperatures? It’s sometimes easier to find family-fun events in the summer, but don't curl up by the fire just yet because you’ll find plenty of fun and adventure at Bear Lakes Monster Winterfest in January 2019.

You might be wondering, why would you live your cozy bed or couch to go be out in the cold, but good things are in store for those who have the courage to venture out.

Here are six reasons to attend Bear Lake’s biggest annual winter event:

1. Prizes

Each activity and event of the two-day long Winterfest offers prizes in one form or another. Between door prizes and a raffle, attendees will enjoy being showered with opportunities to win something. What’s more, you can enter your chili recipe into the Monster Chili Cook-off to win prizes and prestige. Whether you dress up in the costume contest or try your hand at winning the biggest cisco fish award, there’s plenty to compete in for fabulous prizes at 2019’s Winterfest.

2. Bragging rights

Each year, the bravest of the brave take the Monster Plunge in silly costumes or even wetsuits. You’ll need some warm support when you come out of the water, but it’s all to show your fearlessness of any legendary monster or even cold water, right? The winter waters of Bear Lake’s Marina may be frigid, but it’s all for a good cause.

Jumper entries cost $30, but you’ll have proof of your daring act with a Monster Plunge sweater as long as you pre-register online, as sweaters are limited. Find out more about plunge registration here. Take the plunge and get your sweater so everyone will know that you braved the icy waters of the Bear Lake Monster Plunge.

3. Helping others

Common Ground Outdoor Adventures organization provides outdoor recreation for adults and youth with disabilities, and it is the recipient of donations from the Monster Plunge and other portions of 2019 Bear Lake Monster Winterfest. As for the Winterfest itself, most events occur at the Bear Lake State Park Marina, which usually has an admission fee. This fee will be waived in lieu of a donation to the common ground, a valuable charity to countless people.

If you have a booth at the Monster Indoor & Outdoor Expo, you can donate an item to the raffle for a discount of $10. So no matter the activities you choose to attend at the Winterfest, there’s going to be a chance to pay it forward and help someone else. Help disabled persons gain valuable recreation opportunities by participating in the 2019 Bear Lake Monster Winterfest variety of events and activities.