Chilly Fest 2026

Chilly Fest in Downtown Port Huron, Michigan, is a beloved two-day winter celebration—Friday and Saturday, February 7–8, 2025—drawing approximately 5,000 visitors from the local region, nearby towns to the north and west, and even neighboring Canada.

Designed to delight kids, adults, and seniors, the festival features something for everyone:

• Live ice sculpting transforming the downtown into a winter wonderland
• A tasty Chili Crawl Cook‑Off, where attendees sample chili from downtown restaurants and vote for their favorites; winners are announced at 6 PM at the Wrigley Center
• Family‑friendly fun including a S’more Station, face painting, an indoor kids’ zone, free carriage rides, and whimsical Penguin Races—where costumed teams race on ice—on Saturday
• Fuzzy Penguin Hunt—a playful scavenger hunt with penguin plushies hidden throughout downtown businesses
• Live concerts at night: on Friday, The Gobies (7–10 PM), and on Saturday, both BlueSkye Trio (1–4 PM) and Your Generation In Concert (7–10 PM) at the Wrigley Center

Hosted by the Port Huron Downtown Development Authority, McMorran Place, Port Huron Parks & Recreation, and a dedicated Chilly Fest Committee, this annual event truly brings the community together.