Itís Winter Festival time in N orth Branch

Itís finally winter! And just in time for the North Branch Winter Festival this weekend. Bring the family to town for a wide variety of exciting events from chili tasting to ice carving and the ever-thrilling SnoCross at Tanger Outlet Center.

So bundle up, hereís whatís happening:
Start your day with a full tummy. The North Branch Hockey Association is hosting its annual pancake breakfast at the American Legion from 7 a.m. to 1p.m.

Then, ìvote with your spoonî at the Chili Show Down hosted by the Chisago County American Dairy Association.

ÝThis event will be held Saturday in Central Park, starting at 11a.m. The voting will end at 1 p.m. and a traveling trophy will be awarded. If itís chilly out a little chili inside will warm you up.

While sampling this tasty treat, watch the Ice Sculpting extravaganza. Be amazed at what talented folk can do with a chunk of ice. The sponsors for this event are Anderson & Koch Ford, NorthStar Access, Allina Medical Center, Grand Casino Hinckley, Jennings, DeWan, Miller & Anderson, LLC, Karlís Appliance & Electronics Outlet, North Branch Furniture Outlet, The Flower Shop and Xcel Energy.

At 11a.m. enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride sponsored by Petersonís Farm, Home & Garden and Community National Bank. ìHorsepower by Parnassusî will provide the transportation for this special event. Come, enjoy a family ride around town.

The Municipal ice rink is the place to enjoy Herman Insurance Agencyís Family Ice Skating with ìFrosty the Snowmanî from 1 - 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served in the warming shack.

Saturday and Sunday the North Branch Sno-Drifters host the Tanger Outlet Center Snocross starting 10 a.m. For a thrill-a-minute time, stop by the Tanger Outlet Center.

Donít forget the button
The Winter Festival buttons provide access to tremendous discounts and fun activities.

In addition to the cash prize if you are the lucky medallion hunt winner, the buttons are valuable for a number of discounts throughout town at these businesses: alluore salon tanning, Dominoís Pizza, Focus Financial Network, Inc., Grand Casino Hinckley, Havoline Fast Lube, Koret of California, Kyoshin Ryu Karate Academy, North Branch Cinema, North Branch Dairy Queen, North Branch Municipal Liquor, North Country Cuts, OíFudge Deli & Coffee, Post Review, Prism Design & Embroidery, Quality Tax Service, Super 8 Motel, and Tanger Outlet Center.
Support your hometown winter festival by wearing a button - everyone wins.

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