Cameron County Snow Festival Weekend

Cameron County Snow Festival Weekend

Cameron County Chamber of Commerce, Emporium Country Club and My Place announce plans to host A Winter Festival the weekend of February 11. The event will begin Friday night February 10 in Emporium at My Place, where a beer and pretzel gala will be hosted. Saturday the festivities travel to the Emporium Country Club, where sledding, cross country skiing and snow shoeing planned. Sunday in Emporium a Chili Cookoff is planned.

Jody Martin the owner of My Place is planning the weekend social activities. The beer and pretzel gala will feature craft beer and unique pretzels. Money raised with benefit the Emporium Moose Lodge Christmas Party for kids. The doors will open at 7pm. Martin asks for is asking large groups to confirm reservations for the night.

“The chamber is hoping for snow over the next few weeks,” says Tina Solak, executive director of the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce. The Emporium Country Club will host a free family event featuring a cardboard sled contest, snowman building, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The event was tried last year, but canceled due to a lack of snow.

Saturday night My Place continues the fun with wings and drink specials plus a DJ. On Sunday at 1pm the public is invited to vote for the best chili of the winter celebration. Those wishing to enter their favorite recipe are to register at My Place no later than Friday February 3.