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Beloit's Winterfest offers cure for winter blues

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Winterfest runs Friday through Sunday, Jan. 27-29, at locations throughout Beloit.

BELOIT — Even though we’ve only had snow for a little over a week, it’s never too early to beat the winter blues.

Winterfest will be held from Friday (Jan. 27) to Sunday (Jan. 29) at various locations throughout Beloit. The event is organized by Beloit Parks and Leisure Services, Visit Beloit and Central Christian Church.

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“The idea behind Winterfest is to try to put together something that’s appealing to both adults and children to give them activities that will get them outside, or at least out of the house, and burn off some energy,” said Spencer Waite, recreations supervisor for Beloit Parks and Leisure Services. “That’s kind of the idea behind it.”

The festivities begin at 1 p.m. Friday with Winterfest Bingo at Grinnell Hall, located at 631 Bluff St. The event is for people of all ages, and various prizes will be awarded.

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If you go:

Friday

-- Cross country ski trails will be opened throughout the day at Big Hill Park near Afton Road.

-- Winterfest Bingo, 1 p.m. at Grinnell Hall, 631 Bluff St. in Beloit.

-- Chills and spills, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Edward’s Ice Arena, 2101 Cranston Road in Beloit.

Saturday

-- Family Indoor Carnival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Central Christian Church, located at 2460 Milwaukee Road, Beloit.

-- Winterfest family swim, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Stateline Family YMCA, located at 1865 Riverside Drive in Beloit.

-- Snow Golf, which will be held at Krueger-Haskell Golf Course, located at 1633 Hackett St. in Beloit. Registration will be held from noon to 1 p.m.

-- Winterfest Snowshoe and Ski, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the golf course.

Sunday

-- Euchre tournament, 1 p.m., golf course

-- Horse-drawn carriage rides, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Big Hill Park.