Winterfest in Syracuse

There are several really cool events going on the two weekends as part of Winterfest. Excellent chance for feature/wild art photos.

Here is the link to the Winterfest web site. http://www.syracusewinterfest.com/

Below are some events I thought sounded excellent for shooting features/wild art photos.

Nick


HUMAN DOG SLED RACE

When: Saturday, February 25, 2012
1p.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Water Street adjacent to Clinton Square Ice Rink


HUMAN FOOSE BALL GAME

When: Saturday, February 18th, 25th, and Finals February 26th, 2012
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Water Street adjacent to Clinton Square Ice Rink

Contact Bill Cooper at (315) 676-2496 or cell (315) 243-2500 Email wacooper@twcny.rr.com for more information.


Winterfest Fireworks

Friday, February 17th at 7:00 pm

Syracuse Inner Harbor




WOODCARVING DEMONSTRATIONS and WOODCARVING AUCTION

Saturday, February 25th

WOODCARVING DEMONSTRATIONS - 10 am, 11:30 am and 1:30 pm; Clinton Square. A local wood artisan will create beautiful sculptures from a chunk of wood with only a chainsaw.

WOODCARVING AUCTION - 2:30 pm; Hanover Square. Sculptures would make a great addition to your office, cabin, den, or deck. The bidding will be led by well-known local auctioneer, Dick Allen. There will be a minimum of three pieces available for bid.


Ice Carving

Saturday, February 18th & Sunday, February 19th

1:00pm – 3:00pm each day

Next to the Clinton Square Ice Rink

Ice carving artisan and professional chef, Adam Vural, will demonstrate the creation of beautiful ice sculptures.


CHILI COOKOFF Saturday, February 25th

11 am - 3 pm; Hanover Square. Winterfest’s signature event, the Chili Cook-off is presented by the UpdownTowners of Syracuse Inc. Area restaurants and other organizations spend hours at Hanover Square preparing their creations in hopes of capturing a cash prize, a plaque and the bragging rights to having the best chili in town. As the cook off wraps up, samples are collected from each competitor for judging by a panel of celebrities. This is followed by a public tasting at approximately 2:30 pm in which people can vote for their favorites for the People’s Choice Award.

CHOWDER COOKOFF Sunday, February 26th
11 am - 3 pm; Hanover Square. the cook-off pits area restaurants and other organizations against each other to see who has the best chowder in Central New York. Without fail, the cook off yields some interesting creations as the public will be able to taste for themselves during the public sampling. A panel of celebrities will choose the winning entries, and the winners will receive plaques and cash awards. This is followed by a public tasting at approximately 2:30 pm, in which people can vote for their favorites for the People’s Choice Award.