WELCOME TO PORT HURON'S 2024 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 Chilly Fest Facebook Page

Participate in the festivities!

  • Order an ice sculpture to be displayed in Downtown Port Huron during Chilly Fest.
  • Sign-up your team to compete in the iconic Bed Races!
  • Join the outdoor cornhole tournament!
  • List your recipe for the chili cook-off competition*

*At this time, the Chili cook-off is open to Downtown Restaurants only.


2024 SCHEDULE



Day Activities to take place at McMorran Place located at 701 McMorran Blvd, Port Huron, MI
Night concerts will take place at Wrigley Hall located at 318 Grand River Ave, Port Huron, MI
For questions and information, please call (810) 984-9718

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Live Entertainment by Sunset Blvd Band

7 - 10 pm | Wrigley Hall at 318 Grand River Ave

$5 cover charge at the door

 

DJ Josh by Ultimate Sounds

10 pm | Wrigley Hall

 

***See how we transform the Wrigley Hall into a winter wonderland***

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3

PoHo Hot Cocoa Run

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

 

BandWagon

9am - 12pm | Wrigley Hall

 

S’more Station

11:00am until supplies last | McMorran Blvd.

 

Cornhole Tourney

11:00am | McMorran Blvd.

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

 

Carriage Rides

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

 

Chili Crawl Competition

12:00-3:30pm | Downtown Restaurants

Our chili cook-off turned into a chili "crawl!" Sample chili from your favorite restaurants in downtown Port Huron. Stay tuned for more info!

**We will announce the winner of this competition at the Wrigley Hall at 6PM**

 

Indoor Kid's Zone

11:30- 2:00pm | McMorran Place Lounge

 

Face Painting by Brittany *Pay per Face*

Noon - 3:00pm | McMorran Place Lobby

 

Bed Races

3:00pm | McMorran Blvd.

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

 

Fuzzy Penguin Hunt

All Day | Downtown Businesses 

See participating businesses at HERE 

*$5 cover charge after 4 pm • Access to all night shows with come and go entry*

BandWagon

4:30-5:30pm | Wrigley Hall

 

Big Pappa and The Machine

6:30-7:30pm | Wrigley Hall

 

The Gasoline Gypsies

8-10 pm | Wrigley Hall

 

DJ Josh by Ultimate Sounds

10 pm | Wrigley Hall

 

Ice Sculptures

All Day | Downtown Port Huron

Ice artistry will transform our Downtown into a winter wonderland.

Order yours by Jan. 4  >>HERE<<

 

Social District Drinks

All Day | Downtown Bars & Restaurants

SPECIAL EVENTS

Saturday, Feb 3: 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 four courses with a 10 Mile, 10k, 5k, and Kids 1 Mile. The giant chocolate after-party will be held in the Wrigley Hall with BandWagon band.

Complete Race Info / Register Online

Saturday, Feb 3: 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

THANK YOU 2024 SPONSORS