Chilly Fest Port Huron – Winter fun in Downtown Port Huron, Michigan

WELCOME TO PORT HURON'S 2023 CHILLY FEST!

Join us as we celebrate winter in the Blue Water Area! Visitors of all ages will enjoy outdoor activities, s’mores station, carriage rides, a chili crawl and much more!

This annual event is hosted by the Downtown Development Authority, McMorran Place, Port Huron Parks & Recreation and the Chilly Fest Committee – made of community members.

Don’t miss the fun at Chilly Fest!

Official Facebook Page

2023 SCHEDULE

McMorran is located at 701 McMorran Blvd, Port Huron, MI
For questions and information, please call (810) 984-9718

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27

Live Entertainment by Sunset Blvd Band

7:00 - 10:00pm | McMorran Blvd. Stage

***Outdoor concert: Please dress for the weather***

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28

PoHo Hot Cocoa Run

8:45am - 12:00pm | (see info below)

S’more Station

11:00am until supplies last | McMorran Blvd.

Carriage Rides

11:30am - 3:30pm | McMorran Blvd.

Chili Crawl Competition

12:00-2:00pm | Downtown Businesses

Our chili cook-off turned into a chili "crawl!" Sample chili from your favorite restaurants and retail in downtown Port Huron. Visit our table of all things at McMorran Blvd. to purchase your scorecards. These are the participating businesses:

Indoor Kid's Zone

Noon - 2:30pm | McMorran Place Lounge

Face Painting by Brittany Pay per Face

Noon - 3:00pm | McMorran Place Lobby

LIVE Ice Carving

1:00 - 4:00pm | Military Pocket Park

Cornhole Tourney

1:00pm | McMorran Blvd.

Sign-up: https://bit.ly/chillybedraces

Bed Races

3:00pm | McMorran Blvd.

Sign-up: https://bit.ly/chillybedraces

Simply Queen: Queen Tribute

8:00pm | McMorran Theatre

Get your tickets HERE!

Silent Disco On Ice

7 :00 - 10:00 PM | McMorran Outdoor Ice Rink

Social District Drinks

All Day | Downtown Businesses

International Silver Stick

All Day | (see info below)

Hot Beverage Crawl

All Day | Downtown Businesses (see list below)

Fuzzy Penguin Hunt

All Day | Downtown Businesses (see list below)

Window Decorating Contest

All Day | Downtown Businesses (see list below)

SPECIAL EVENTS

1/28: POHO HOT COCOA RUN

The race course winds through historic downtown Port Huron and along the St. Clair River with a beautiful view of the Blue Water Bridge. Proceeds from the event will go to several local cross country and programs.

This year we are offering 4 courses with a 10 Mile, 10k, 5k and Kids 1 Mile. The giant chocolate after party will be held in the McMorran Place Theatre area.

Complete Race Info / Register Online

1/27-1/30: INTERNATIONAL SILVER STICK® FINALS

PEE WEE & BANTAM AA • Free Admission!

Be sure to visit McMorran Arena during Chilly Fest to experience the 64th year of the International Silver Stick® Hockey Tournament. Watch as teams from the US & Canada compete for the title & a place in the Hockey Hall of Fame!

View Official Schedule

1/28: BED RACES

So what are Bed Races, you may ask?

Teams of five will race a "bed" against other teams down the chilly streets of Port Huron while wearing hilariously themed costumes. Sound fun, right?! Teams have a chance to win an epic trophy and prizes from local businesses.

Sign-up here

Ice Sculpture Form

Window Decorating Form

Chili Cook-off Form

PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES

FUZZY PENGUIN HUNT

10:00a - 8:00p *business hours may vary*
Go hunting for stuffed penguins hiding throughout various downtown businesses.

Huron Between Glenwood and McMorran Blvd.
Alpine Cycles (726)
Studio 710 (710)
Wolverine Market (713)
Uniquely Me Boutique (627)
Casey’s (628)
Amerifirst Home Mortgage (619)
Red Kettle Coffee Roasters (609)

Huron Between McMorran Blvd. and Grand River
Maria’s Downtown Cafe (502)
Mama Vicki’s Coney Island (408)
Brass Rail Bar (410)
Casey’s On The Plaza (701 McMorran)
Blue Water Chamber of Commerce (512)
Chef Shell’s (324 Superior Mall)
Elite Feet (327)
Suzanne’s (325)
Señor Tequila (321)
Everything Classic Antiques (315)
Bella Bolla Pizzaria (309)
Karas & Co. (307)
Sperry’s 2nd Floor Dinnerhouse (301)
Firestone PH Tire & Services (330)
Gill-Roy’s Hardware (326)
Ben’s Fine Furniture (314)
Port Huron Country Style Market (310)
Knowlton Ice Museum (317 Grand River)
WGRT 102.3 (624 Grand River)

Huron Between Grand River and Quay St.
Knowlton Museum (317)
The Closet by A Beautiful Me (235)
Kate’s Downtown (231)
MI Passion (229)
Massage 325 (227)
Patrick & James (225)
Edward Jones (221)
State Perceptory (219)
batchmade BEAUTY (217)
Lounies Soap Co. (215)
Twisted Scissorz Salon (207)
Main Street Ensemble (207)
State Farm - Megan Simmons (203)
A Little Something (205)
District 43 (232)
Proper Framing (226)
Ennis Center for Children (222)

Go east!
Wings, Etc. (330 Quay)
Vintage Tavern (103 Michigan)

Go west!
Port Huron Nutrition (506 Quay St.)

Don’t forget to cross the bridge!
Weekends (405 Water St)
CityFlatsHotel (405 Water St)
Black River Eclective (406 Water St)
Exquisite Corpse Coffee House (410 Water St)
Moe’s Corner Deli (902 Military St)
90.7 HopeFM & Thrive Radio (908 Military St)
Infinite Beauty & Wellness (914 Military St)
Raven Café (932 Military St)
Border Keep Games (942 Military St)

CHILI CRAWL COMPETITION

A Little Something
Bella Bolla Pizzeria
Brass Rail Bar (GF)
Chef Shell's Restaurant & Catering
CityFlatsHotel
Jamaican Jerk
Lynch's Irish Tavern
Mama Vicki's Coney Island
Maria's Downtown Cafe
Raven Cafe
Senor Tequila Mexican Restaurant
Smoke On The Water BBQ & Catering
Sperry's Arcadehouse
The Flying Taco
What The Fry
Wings Etc.

HOT BEVERAGE CRAWL

A Little Something
Chef Shell’s Restaurant & Catering
Massage 325

WINDOW DECORATING CONTEST

A Little Something
Bella Bolla Pizzeria
Chef Shell’s Restaurant & Catering
CityFlatsHotel
Daniels Group CPA PLC
Dragon's Den TCG
Ennis Center For Children
Karas & Co.
Massage 325
Megan Simmons - State Farm
Señor Tequila Mexican Restaurant
Sperry’s Dinnerhouse
The Closet by A Beautiful Me
Twisted Scissorz Salon