Most of the activities at the annual Gun Lake Winterfest celebration are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Gun Lake County Park at the east end of 124th Avenue.
Some of the festivities include three rounds of singing competition at Russo’s Pizzeria and Bar and Grill, a complimentary beer glass can be obtained with a drink purchase at participating establishments in the area, the annual chili cook-off competition, a a murder mystery theater and dinner Sts. Cyril & Methodius will, and a Gun Lake Winterfest Walk, guided by the Gun Lake chapter of the North Country Trail Association.
This week there will be a community blood drive at Berkshire Hathaway Insurance on 124th Avenue from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19.
The famous Polar Bear Dip in Gun Lake on the shores of the park will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, from 3 to 4 p.m. Emergency medical personnel will be on hand.
Also planned that Saturday are a fishing or disc golf tournament, the Birdie Blizzard disc golf tournament, a bustling vendor market, taking in the action at the Winterfest Main Stage, and enjoying food, games and family-friendly activities.
